Are "balanced" scoring My Players now ineffective?

[OG_Almighty]

So, I created a balanced SG on launch weekend and eventually a balanced PG weeks later at the same height. I quickly maxed out my shooting but due to the 6'6" height I selected, I capped out in the high 70s. I created a balanced guard because I'm all about the mid-range shot (even in 2K15) but I also enjoy attacking the basket to space out the floor a bit more.

When the game released, my 3pt shooting was horrible but I was cash from mid-range as expected. This made a lot of park games very strategic since every scoring type was a threat. After the most recent shooting % tweak done by the devs, my balanced guard is damn near ineffective. I cannot hit wide open or contested mid-range shots consistently in Pro-Am, Walk On, The Park and even My Career. However, because I didn't select an outside guard, my shot is even more ineffective from beyond the arc.

So, do any other balanced scoring my players feel like the tweak has ruined their shooting percentages? To me, it's very frustrating because it seems that all of the advantage has been given to the small, speedy guards who can knock down contested 3pts post tweak.

I'm mostly a pro-am player and I play on Superstar Sim in my career. Currently equipped with (Gold) Deadeye badge as well.

[hanzsomehanz]

Re: Are "balanced" scoring My Players now ineffective?

Both my G are Balanced

6'6" SG, 6'3" PG

I understand and can relate in part to what you're expressing here.

Outside 90+ with more skill shot ability but less athlete; Inside 90+ with more athlete but less Outside ability for skill shots

Where does Balanced fall under? 80 - 85? 80 - 88? It gets complicated when we factor in height advantages by position and the accompanying caps.

It does seem the most attractive offer promoted via YouTube is Outside Scoring for 1, 2, 3.

Is it reasonable to suggest Balanced and Inside could use an upgrade to be more competitively attractive with Outside Scoring packages for PG; SG; SF?

Maybe so.

I'd like to hear your suggestions for competitive strategy.

Outside of Mid Range - what other ways do you rely on to score in the half court offense? "All about the Mid-Range" sounds like an Outside Scorer lol



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[Rockie_Fresh88]

Re: Are "balanced" scoring My Players now ineffective?

Nothing wrong with balanced seems you should've just made an outside shooter. Outside includes midrange . And you can attack if the lane is open just not as good as a balanced or inside scorer

[Schijan]

Re: Are "balanced" scoring My Players now ineffective?

I feel you, OG_Almighty. I played almost one year with Kobe's shot, but changed it today, because I missed way more open midrange shots and threes.

I also chose balanced, because I like a good midrange game and like to take it to the hoop, but I had a feeling that it was a mistake since the first second. Maybe I'm too idealistic. I feel like I did something stupid now when I see all those contested shots flying in probably from outside guys.


We are getting back to 2K15...

[Crea8vity]

Re: Are "balanced" scoring My Players now ineffective?

Yes dude, I thought I was the only one who's experiencing this. I play so *** in the park now, I'm so tempted to make a new player, definitely not balanced this time lol

[Schijan]

Re: Are "balanced" scoring My Players now ineffective?

Is there any official 2K e-mail adress where I can complain about this ****? Some people make every well contested shot off the dribble against me and need just one milimeter of space to make a 3 off the dribble while my player can't make an open 3 off a screen if his life would depend on it. This is far from balanced. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, those guys are balanced to me and not outside shooters. And those guys could make a 3 now and then! Outside shooters are people like Ray Allen or Trevor Ariza if you ask me, who maybe even lack a good midrange shooting game. Those shooting percentages are ridiculous right now.

[BlackMambaTheDream]

Re: Are "balanced" scoring My Players now ineffective?

Is there a reason why Balanced SG's have by far the lowest
Post Fadeaway rating? I was thinking about starting a new
myCareer soon trying to be a 6"6 MJ/Kobe type player.

Balanced would be the best for it i would say but a 69 Post
Fadeaway rating at max is concerning me...

Inside and Outside both have 79...does this make sense?

[Schijan]

Re: Are "balanced" scoring My Players now ineffective?

No. Especially since Kobe adapted the Dirk fadeaway in those last years making the news with it...

[abuC]

Re: Are "balanced" scoring My Players now ineffective?

In pro am, definitely.


We played the number 1 pro am team yesterday, they had 3 PGs and two big men, the PGs were able to fly all over the court and cover everyone because they never ran out of stamina, they all looked to be around 6'0" and they all could shoot threes. You couldn't post up because they could double down and still recover, and their offense was basically just ISO until you couldn't cover and shoot a three.

I'd imagine all of their players were "outside" since even the big guys were willing to shoot long jumpers. They played like a Park team, very little basketball strategy and it's rewarded.

[bo.jangles344]

Re: Are "balanced" scoring My Players now ineffective?

Oh god.....

What did you expect? You're not GREAT at anything. And even my inside guard has a hard time going inside. And i can't shoot anything but mids consistently either.

Quit whining or the outside shooters are gonna be even more op.

[abuC]

Re: Are "balanced" scoring My Players now ineffective?

Oh god.....

What did you expect? You're not GREAT at anything. And even my inside guard has a hard time going inside. And i can't shoot anything but mids consistently either.

Quit whining or the outside shooters are gonna be even more op.

The balanced player type isn't great at anything though, which seems to be a problem. Everyone in pro-am is Outside now it seems, the 3 point shot goes in at a higher rate than dunks lol.

[Schijan]

Re: Are "balanced" scoring My Players now ineffective?

Oh god.....

What did you expect? You're not GREAT at anything. And even my inside guard has a hard time going inside. And i can't shoot anything but mids consistently either.

Quit whining or the outside shooters are gonna be even more op.

Are you stupid, son? People complain because they have the hope that 2K gets their **** done for once. If people would be silent lambs all the time, no **** would ever improve. And why should they get more overpowered if one brings an already existing issue on the table? Do you even think before typing?

[ATLBrayden]

Re: Are "balanced" scoring My Players now ineffective?

I'm having tons of fun as a 6'4 balanced PG. I can slam, I can make lay-ups, I can hit the 3 ball, mid range game is great, I'm not having any problems.

Got Deadeye, Corner Specialist, Limitless Range, Spin Kingpin, Microwave, Fade Ace, Perimeter Lockdown Defender, Pick Dodger, Pick Pocket, and One Man Fast Break all gold.

[IrOnKoBe]

Re: Are "balanced" scoring My Players now ineffective?

why would anybody make a inside/balance if u play online i have no clue outside is the best build hands down.

[abuC]

Re: Are "balanced" scoring My Players now ineffective?

why would anybody make a inside/balance if u play online i have no clue outside is the best build hands down.

Inside centers can dominate games