I am active on these forums, chiming in with tips on improving User vs CPU game play. And it all starts with the sliders.
The default sliders are not for everyone, so you must alter the sliders to have fair and challenging games.
I think the best way to evaluate slider settings should be through MyLeague games. I think Play Now and MyLeague are entirely two different entities, considering must of us tune sliders to cater our game play for MyLeague play anyway (unless you like to play Exhibitions, to each his own).
Start with a base, typically a difficulty you prefer. If you notice something too excessive (like PIP, 3-point percentage, etc.), lower sliders by 2 increments the next game until you finally find that happy medium. Assess your own playing style: are you excellent at getting to the rim? Are you a marksman from the 3-point line? Is the CPU giving you problems in a certain area? Adjust sliders accordingly.
If you happen to be excellent at blowing by the computer? Think about which sliders would effect your blow-by success.
Example:
User:
Acceleration [first step]
Ball Handling [stick skills]
Fatigue Rate [turbo; exerting energy]
CPU:
On-Ball Defense [improved defensive ability]
Lateral Quickness [shuffle speed]
Your sliders would maybe look something like this, depending on your skill:
User:
Acceleration: 43
Ball Handling: 43
Fatigue Rate: 57
CPU:
On-Ball Defense: 70
Lateral Quickness: 70
Not only did you decrease your success rate but also limited the times you would execute with that player using Fatigue Rate. The more times you attempt a blow-by, the more tired the player will become, forcing yourself to stop trying that move.
If any slider gurus want to add to this, please feel free!
The default sliders are not for everyone, so you must alter the sliders to have fair and challenging games.
I think the best way to evaluate slider settings should be through MyLeague games. I think Play Now and MyLeague are entirely two different entities, considering must of us tune sliders to cater our game play for MyLeague play anyway (unless you like to play Exhibitions, to each his own).
Start with a base, typically a difficulty you prefer. If you notice something too excessive (like PIP, 3-point percentage, etc.), lower sliders by 2 increments the next game until you finally find that happy medium. Assess your own playing style: are you excellent at getting to the rim? Are you a marksman from the 3-point line? Is the CPU giving you problems in a certain area? Adjust sliders accordingly.
If you happen to be excellent at blowing by the computer? Think about which sliders would effect your blow-by success.
Example:
User:
Acceleration [first step]
Ball Handling [stick skills]
Fatigue Rate [turbo; exerting energy]
CPU:
On-Ball Defense [improved defensive ability]
Lateral Quickness [shuffle speed]
Your sliders would maybe look something like this, depending on your skill:
User:
Acceleration: 43
Ball Handling: 43
Fatigue Rate: 57
CPU:
On-Ball Defense: 70
Lateral Quickness: 70
Not only did you decrease your success rate but also limited the times you would execute with that player using Fatigue Rate. The more times you attempt a blow-by, the more tired the player will become, forcing yourself to stop trying that move.
If any slider gurus want to add to this, please feel free!
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