[farhannius]

Have you noticed when you dribble around the paint the CPU has this 'mirrored' defense, like the cpu will basically automatically and instantly mirror your movements regardless of where you go, which means it's frustratingly difficult to get to the basket for fouls and easy layups.

Another thing, have you noticed how the CPU, even on Pro difficulty will 99% of the time go for the most intelligent shot. Like, they pretty much never make a bad shot, or they never ever go for a shot that they probably shouldn't have. I don't mind a challenge, I welcome it, but it's just so annoying when the CPU plays like in a manner that you can only describe as robotic. I find it SO annoying how the cpu can just drive to the basket like I'm not there, but when I try to do the exact same move as them they instantly mirror my movements so I can't get to the rim. I play pretty good defense, but I'm not so good that I can instantly mirror the opposing players movements, I'm not psychic, and the CPU shouldn't be either, it's just absurd.

So for anyone who can understand what I mean, I have a fix. Simply reduce the Offensive and Defensive awareness of the CPU under attributes to anything under 30. Yep, that low. Instantly I noticed differences. For once Joe Johnson didn't get 17/19 shooting. For once he actually made mistakes. For once I could do a jab step and then go the other way with Kobe and actually successfully get to the rim and draw a foul. Another thing, reduce the CPU's On-Ball Defense sliders. This creates less automated cheese bumping animations when on D. I still lose games and I still win games, but now it all just feels so much more real, authentic and less frustrating.

EDIT: I play Allstar, Sim.