NBA 2K14 - Rob Jones Briefly Explains The Pro Stick: Dribbling and Shooting

[jayman504]

Re: NBA 2K14 - Rob Jones Briefly Explains The Pro Stick: Dribbling and Shooting

Where are our insights to calm the masses of this hysteria...

[SpacialJones]

to be honest, im tired of adjusting to new controls.... each... and every.....year....this game comes out. ive been adjusting since 2k3. it sounds cool no doubt but i was really feeling 2k13 control scheme. i dont know if im excited about this feature though because i use direct passing. i never pass with the x button (Ps3 user,not as accurate imo) but if the game becomes more fluid for users then im all for it.

[Conda]

So, can we pump-fake with the stick?

[jersez]

Re: NBA 2K14 - Rob Jones Briefly Explains The Pro Stick: Dribbling and Shooting

We shouldn't be assuming anything right now till we actually play the game. These guys have spent months playing the game they wouldn't have changed it, unless they felt like it was a step up over last year's control scheme like KyotoCarl said.

I just think it's funny because last year when they changed the shot stick, to left trigger to shoot guys were complaining about that. But I don't see anyone complaining about that anymore.

So just calm down. Play the game first before you pass judgment on the control scheme.

[Jujuwebe]

Re: NBA 2K14 - Rob Jones Briefly Explains The Pro Stick: Dribbling and Shooting

I understand that this will most likely be an improvement, but it is getting really annoying having to re-learn the controls every year.

[jersez]

Re: NBA 2K14 - Rob Jones Briefly Explains The Pro Stick: Dribbling and Shooting

Don't we have to learn new moves every year? lol I just don't see why guys are mad or annoyed by this.

[scottyp180]

How do you pumpfake if taps are not shots? Or is this a way to make pump fakes realistic meaning you have to start a shot then stop at the right time?

I actually hope this is the case (start shot, stop at right time to pump fake) because that would mean shots should feel better having more control and more natural feel. Hopefully we will be getting a trailer and gameplay this week

[blues rocker]

Re: NBA 2K14 - Rob Jones Briefly Explains The Pro Stick: Dribbling and Shooting

wow. a decent amount of new controls this year. i have a feeling it's going to take some time to master these new controls. it will probably be worth it in the end though.

[Steve_OS]

Re: NBA 2K14 - Rob Jones Briefly Explains The Pro Stick: Dribbling and Shooting

Updated the OP w/ IpodKingCarter's detailed impressions. It should answer some of the questions you guys have.

[daveberg]

Re: NBA 2K14 - Rob Jones Briefly Explains The Pro Stick: Dribbling and Shooting

Not sure about this. Getting a little fed up of 2k changing their control scheme every year instead of expanding on existing set-ups. That said, I wasn't happy about the initial change of dribbling mechanics that 2k13 brought, but I warmed to it in the end, I'm sure this will be no different.

Looking forward to playing the demo when it arrives to see just how different the controls actually are.

[champsbasketball]

the only thing I'm worried about is well Their be a shot delay since you have to hold it

[Illuminatos94]

Re: NBA 2K14 - Rob Jones Briefly Explains The Pro Stick: Dribbling and Shooting

It's going to be a pain trying to adjust to another control scheme again this year.

[Gramps91]

please tell me i can still pass with x and shoot with square

I HATE STICKS. I love dribbling moves with the sticks but I do NOT like the sound of passing or shooting with them. I've always hated the shot stick.

[scottyp180]

I can see this being a great change if the dribble moves are 100% responsive.

Yes! My biggest problem with 2k, that I didnt completely realize until I started playing nhl, is how sluggish and unresponsive it can feel at times. In 2k the stick, while dribbling, initiates animations which need to play through before you make your next move. In nhl the stickon the controller, correspondes with the players stick and puck movement so the puck goes where the [controller's] stick goes. If 2k can get the dribbling, control, and animations on a whole to be responsive, similar to nhl, then that would be a huge upgrade.

[cthurt]

Re: NBA 2K14 - Rob Jones Briefly Explains The Pro Stick: Dribbling and Shooting

Its funny how 2k can take something simple as drbbling the ball and make it seem like rocket science. I had enough trouble with dribbling in 2k13 playing on broadcast cam instead of the 2k cam most guys play on made the whole dribbling experience suck to say the least. But ill see what i can do this year with this new control hopefully with all of this everything is more responsive.