NBA 2K9 Video: Create a Player

[J.R. Locke]

Re: Create A Player 2k9 Vid

BOOOO!!!!!

They didn't touch it did they? What a fricken shame. I was hoping that we were getting something worthwhile this year. But just the same damn CAP we have had for years.

No new body shapes (still 3)
No new facial hair (maybe beards?)
No new hair styles
No new accessories
No weight change
No new tendencies
No new player emotion packages

Frankly I am wondering what is "new" with this game. I really thought that they were going to listen to the multiple posts we have all posted on here about the customization of players.

The reason this is an important issue for me is because I often sim 10-15 years in the future before I start my franchise. I don't like playing with real NBA players. I like playing a fictional NBA with all CAPS and CPU generated players.

This took the air out of my sails. Really really disappointed.

[timotim19]

Re: Create A Player 2k9 Vid

Yeah, the 3 body types thing has got to be a let down, especially when CHoops had many many more.

[blingballa333]

Re: Create A Player 2k9 Vid

BOOOO!!!!!

They didn't touch it did they? What a fricken shame. I was hoping that we were getting something worthwhile this year. But just the same damn CAP we have had for years.

No new body shapes (still 3)
No new facial hair (maybe beards?)
No new hair styles
No new accessories
No weight change
No new tendencies
No new player emotion packages

Frankly I am wondering what is "new" with this game. I really thought that they were going to listen to the multiple posts we have all posted on here about the customization of players.

The reason this is an important issue for me is because I often sim 10-15 years in the future before I start my franchise. I don't like playing with real NBA players. I like playing a fictional NBA with all CAPS and CPU generated players.

This took the air out of my sails. Really really disappointed.

First off, NO!!!!!
The body models may still be limited but look much more realistic this year, the normal body type is less bulky this year. No new hairstyles is sort of a bummer, but the new facial hair makes up for that. There were new accesories:double rubberbands, 2 different lengths of elbow bands, and more knee braces. The skin tones have DRASTICALLY improved also. Sorry for ranting, but I'm not done. The hair colors look much better this year, no more platinum blonde. And plus it looks like the seriously beefed up the post/dunk/sig shot packages for even more customization. They even have layup packages for gods sake.

[GSW]

Re: Create A Player 2k9 Vid

i dont think homeboy has said one good thing about 2k9...

i know whose not getting some cutty.

[J.R. Locke]

Re: Create A Player 2k9 Vid

First off, NO!!!!!
The body models may still be limited but look much more realistic this year, the normal body type is less bulky this year. No new hairstyles is sort of a bummer, but the new facial hair makes up for that. There were new accesories:double rubberbands, 2 different lengths of elbow bands, and more knee braces. The skin tones have DRASTICALLY improved also. Sorry for ranting, but I'm not done. The hair colors look much better this year, no more platinum blonde. And plus it looks like the seriously beefed up the post/dunk/sig shot packages for even more customization. They even have layup packages for gods sake.

Yeah I agree that the skin tones are much better but overall it is the same CAP as last year. I was hoping for a complete fundamental change to it, especially with the body types.

[antoine79]

Re: Create A Player 2k9 Vid

Man maybe it just doesn't take a lot to please me. When I saw that you could adjust one facial slider without another one going haywire I was in heaven. Do wish they added more hairstyles and body sizes though.

[jewelz1132]

Re: Create A Player 2k9 Vid

Steve going all out lol

[Shinyhubcaps]

Re: Create A Player 2k9 Vid

It definitely looks better. Too bad there aren't more accessories, tattoos, facial hair (I like the one in MLB 08 where you can have 5 layers and facial hair color different than other hair color), and so on. VERY disappointing that they only have one generic shoe and only 3 manufacturers.

I also found it funny that "Noah" wasn't in the database. Every NBA player name (like Joakim Noah) should be selectable.

[J_Posse]

Re: Create A Player 2k9 Vid

Well, it looks like created players will look more realistic than ever before. Not only that, but we'll also be able to deck the players in a ton of different looks and gear. Now, if they'd only fix the calf-sleeves and add an automated home & away (alternate) accessory system and it'd be perfect.

[blingballa333]

Re: Create A Player 2k9 Vid

It definitely looks better. Too bad there aren't more accessories, tattoos, facial hair (I like the one in MLB 08 where you can have 5 layers and facial hair color different than other hair color), and so on. VERY disappointing that they only have one generic shoe and only 3 manufacturers.

I also found it funny that "Noah" wasn't in the database. Every NBA player name (like Joakim Noah) should be selectable.

They have double rubberbands, normal forearm band, shorter forearm band, a new elbow sleeve, and a couple new knee braces. That is plenty!

[J_Posse]

Re: Create A Player 2k9 Vid

It definitely looks better. Too bad there aren't more accessories, tattoos, facial hair (I like the one in MLB 08 where you can have 5 layers and facial hair color different than other hair color), and so on. VERY disappointing that they only have one generic shoe and only 3 manufacturers.

I also found it funny that "Noah" wasn't in the database. Every NBA player name (like Joakim Noah) should be selectable.

Yeah, it sucks that they lost their deal w/ Reebok. Especially, since their original coverboy A.I. is stuck wearing plain white & black kicks. Hopefully, next season they can get Reebok, Converse and (least likely) And-1 on board for 2K10. If not, I wouldn't mind the return of create-a-shoe but enhanced 10X more than 2K5.

[jewelz1132]

Re: Create A Player 2k9 Vid

yooo is that the real soundtrack??? Dawn Penn tho wow lol

[J_Posse]

Re: Create A Player 2k9 Vid

They have double rubberbands, normal forearm band, shorter forearm band, a new elbow sleeve, and a couple new knee braces. That is plenty!

I love it, I've got a ton of player editing to do. One of my favorite parts about sports video games. I even like that they've eliminated armbands above the elbow, a "on-court" dress code violation in the L.

[blingballa333]

Re: Create A Player 2k9 Vid

I love it, I've got a ton of player editing to do. One of my favorite parts about sports video games. I even like that they've eliminated armbands above the elbow, a "on-court" dress code violation in the L.

Dude, your just like me, I'm updating player accessories on 2k8 till this day. Having all the accesories correct on the player gives the game a great feel of authenticity.

[timotim19]

Re: Create A Player 2k9 Vid

yooo is that the real soundtrack??? Dawn Penn tho wow lol

Thats what im trying to figure out, why would 2K add those songs, they dont add anything to the sport of basketball and even though last year's soundtrack was off (Ill leave it at that) this would be really out there.