[luda06]

I don't believe the game needs real-time physics. 2K needs more simplification, if anything. Greater control comes in the form of the game mechanics being less complex.

Isomotion should be in consideration of being canned. How about a one button cross-over, like the old days? A defender should be susceptible to a cross-over if he's out of position. Period. Oh, is that person a poor ball-handler? Well, press the steal button. Poorly timed steal? The defender is now either out of position, or picks up a foul. End of story.

There won't be any need to wonder where the foul was, or watch an instant replay and see a defender's hand clip through body parts, or even the ball. Why? Because everything will be sewn up nicely by animations that signal the player as to what his or her limitations are in every scenario.

Here's an analogy: Developed societies have given up some of their freedoms in exchange for security. In turn, that added security allowed for societies to turn to what's important in their lives. In other words, 2K should consider restricting or cutting down unnecessary gameplay mechanics in order for everyone to focus on the bigger picture, because animations and physics aren't it.