NBA 2K15's SimCast is its Most Underrated Feature

[RipCityAndy]

I think ultimately the problem with this feature will be VC integration. The way I see it 2k can do the following things:

1) Give VC if you play any portion of the game (even if very small).
2) Give no VC unless you play the whole game.
3) Give VC if you play a select amount of the game (perhaps one half or one quarter).

Each of these has bad game play implications.

1) If VC is awarded regardless of the amount played (more than 0 minutes) gamers will farm VC this way and it will cascade into ruining balance in MyCareer/MyPark.
2) If VC is not awarded unless the entire game is played, players that rely on simcast to enjoy MyGM cannot advance in the RPG game mode.
3) if VC is not awarded unless a select amount of the game is played it really defeats most of the upside to simcast.

My answer: eliminate VC altogether in MyGM. Create a separate currency (GMC?). Allow GMC to be earned even if the whole game is simcast. Done.

[canucksss]

I started recently myGM and I LOVE IT. WHy? just as you stated, I dont have time to play both myCareer and myGM and playing all the games involved plus other games that I have.

So in myGM, i just play the management side of the GM like - pricing, scouting, training, even POE and lineups and their minutes. Of course the trading as well. I use this feature SIMcast and i really like it. At one point, my team (Timberwolves) were behind 10 pts at the end of 1st half, I adjusted the POE and we won by 3 in OT. (ok...im playing as a coach too...with this feature).

Great write up. Great addition 2k!

[Anaxamander]

Re: NBA 2K15's SimCast is its Most Underrated Feature

Wait, they finally let you jump into a simcast game? I've been wanting this feature since, what, 2K5? I might have to pick this up after all...

Edit: Actually, it used to be called HoopCast, I think. I always wondered why you couldn't jump into a game, since you could in NFL 2K5, which had a very similar feature. Glad it's finally in!

[canucksss]

By the way....using this SIMcast, you could still earn badges if you win the game. I dont know about VC, thats a good question...I'll try to check with my next win.

[WaddupCouzin]

I only jumped into myleague, but I'm going to try this feature out, thanks for the write-up!

[Gramps91]

I do like SimCast. I don't use it a lot but I agree it is a great feature.

[BBallcoach]

I am waiting on rosters to be finalized, but SimCast has me excited. I sim a bunch of games, but I want control and the ability to jump in. I remember MVP Baseball 2005, where you could sim and jump in at anytime and that was the best franchise mode I have ever played. It's fun getting 5+ seasons into the future. Now let's hope I can find a decent draft class for the next two years.

[xCULLO]

probably a dumb question, but do sliders affect sim results?

[JordanC]

Re: NBA 2K15's SimCast is its Most Underrated Feature

probably a dumb question, but do sliders affect sim results?

Not a dumb question, and I'll piggyback off of it.

Are the simulated stats reasonable? How do FG% and REB #'s look for a game played with full length quarters?

I have NBA 2k15 sitting at home unopened because I've been playing Madden too much. However, if SimCast delivers true, solid simulation stats I am going to have to get into it tonight.

[psyberkayos]

The depth of NBA2K15 is amazing. If you're an offline player, 2K really blew your expectations away with this game. And all theses things weren't even advertised that much. I have been playing for almost 10 days and I have only tryed like 25% of the whole game.

When you see the other games wich have been developped for years and you realise that you will need to buy 2 or 3 DLC to get the full experience, you realise how deep out of the box Nba 2K is.

Except if you're still on PS3..

[LingeringRegime]

Re: NBA 2K15's SimCast is its Most Underrated Feature

Just tried this feature.

I jumped into the game in the 4th Quarter and it showed player of the game (12 Minute Quarters)

I might try jumping in right after halftime and see if it still shows highlights and player of the game. If so, this will be my new plan for MyLeague.

EDIT: I just jumped in the game at the beginning of the 3rd Quarter. Highlights were at the end of the game, of course they were only highlights from the 2nd half, but I really enjoy them so I will be doing this from now on.

[Leftos]

Re: NBA 2K15's SimCast is its Most Underrated Feature

I think ultimately the problem with this feature will be VC integration. The way I see it 2k can do the following things:

1) Give VC if you play any portion of the game (even if very small).
2) Give no VC unless you play the whole game.
3) Give VC if you play a select amount of the game (perhaps one half or one quarter).

Each of these has bad game play implications.

1) If VC is awarded regardless of the amount played (more than 0 minutes) gamers will farm VC this way and it will cascade into ruining balance in MyCareer/MyPark.
2) If VC is not awarded unless the entire game is played, players that rely on simcast to enjoy MyGM cannot advance in the RPG game mode.
3) if VC is not awarded unless a select amount of the game is played it really defeats most of the upside to simcast.

My answer: eliminate VC altogether in MyGM. Create a separate currency (GMC?). Allow GMC to be earned even if the whole game is simcast. Done.

There's a new progression system that doesn't rely on VC. We have XP which is earned through simulated games, played games and awards. You earn XP just fine using SimCast, you earn XP by just simulating the game too. VC can only be earned by fully playing the game, but VC can only be used to buy persuasive pitches and to level up faster.

[voodoo_magic]

I could never understand why they didn't have this in the game.
When they announced this was in my hype for the game went from about 6 to 9.
I have a chance to get through multiple seasons while having an impact on games with stats similar to real life, meaning that the draft will be worthwhile and just more of a reason to get deeper into the game.

[jcmreds]

I'll definitely check it out, but right now I'm enjoying playing every minute. This will come in handy when trying to rebuild teams, and getting the rough years over quicker lol.

[Mr.Smif]

Great feature but needs to be implemented during user vs. cpu games. Where the user can start a game maybe play a quarter or two then sim to the forth quarter.