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The more I play the more I enjoy the game. Nothing seems canned and each game I've played has felt different the one before it. I just need to get the pull up shots down and I will be good. Started a dynasty with the Knicks and dropped 30 with Prizingis. Struggling with Melos shot though.Xbox Live- YoKnos
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Well, though the game continues to play well (teams executing like their real life counterparts, good ball distribution, more accurate player tendencies, responsive user input, game fluidity, improved defense, etc), for the past few days, I've observed that the cpu has lost its "edge" on both ends of the court in Dynasty mode. This is disheartening. If you review my previous but recent posts in this very thread, I praised the "aggressiveness and effectiveness" of the cpu in this mode. The cpu challenge was fantastic all around and, IMO, at times even necessitated (on defense) the use of coaching strategies and defensive assignment changes, etc, to be successful against its attack. This was the case for an entire 1 -2 weeks after beginning a new Dynasty (also applied to all "test Dynasties started during that period of time). Also, on offense (human and cpu) fg%'s often were within realistic range (40% to 50%).
I reported my findings at the time to simply inform the community of the differences between Tip off and Dynasty mode and to fully support the elevated gameplay (could have used some minor tweaks here and there but played superbly otherwise) allowed in this mode.
After beginning a new "test Dynasty" within the past few days (was patiently waiting to see if any Synergy tweaks/tuning would bring the competition/intensity back), I've noticed a rather noticeable decline in this regard. I have won ALL my games with little effort while my fg% has averaged in the mid 60% range. Also, my cpu opponents have been easily (for the most part) kept in check while shooting in the 30% to 40% range. As you can imagine, there has been no need to employ any special defensive tactics ( no defensive pressure or assignment adjustment) as a result of this change. Finally, since the cpu is no longer as active on defense, the defensive coverage when down at the 2 point mark and full court press activated, is not as good as it was last week. Interestingly enough, the cpu defense appears ok in general.
I hope this is re-evaluated soon ( Superstar level must truly represent and play like the ultimate level) and they bring back that intensity that's sorely needed. In case you are wondering (just completed a game in my Dynasty from last week that makes this distinction in gameplay painfully clear), your existing Dynasties are NOT impacted, only the newly created will display my latest findings. This also validates the notion that Synergy tweaks don't apply to existing Dynasties. I'm playing the game on Superstar level with default sliders.Last edited by Calvenn; 12-30-2015, 09:32 AM.Comment
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Didn't see a thread. Has there been any updates in the last couple of days? Game seems faster than before, which I likeComment
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I've noticed this as well. It makes the animations look smoother and I dont feel like my ball-handlers are dribbling in mud lol.
What is up with all these gameplay changes that pop up out of nowhere? I don't understand itPSN: rose2kobe24Comment
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How do u foul? I lost couple games because they ran the clock out because I couldn't foulComment
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Game definitely isn't void of 'canned' sequences....
https://vid.me/UoSM
Too many of these 'pull in' animations...I'm assuming to tone down the paint scoring...Memory could be failing me but j don't remember many of these last year...on the flip side, too many straight on sequences where there should be collisions are whiffed.Comment
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I'm thoroughly enjoying the game. Definitely a vast improvement over 15.
My only major gripe so far are the hook shots. It seems like the game is missing some post animations and so it only has a couple options. It just looks ugly and never natural. At all.
Also the collision detection on those hooks, while being realistic in terms of simulating contact, leads to an ugly animation. Players look like they are throwing the ball up but still making a perfect arc, release. Would like to see an animation that forces the shooter into contouring his body like JVG likes to say.
I also find that there is zero response to pulling the left stick back while shooting. Can we not attempt fade aways?
Finally, there needs to be an instructional video on post defense. It doesn't seem intuitive and I'm mostly just guessing at things. Am I supposed to put hands up? Why at times does pressing up result in the back away move? Or am I supposed to follow the player with the left stick? There's no information on this."It may well be that we spectators, who are not divinely gifted as athletes, are the only ones able to truly see, articulate and animate the experience of the gift we are denied. And that those who receive and act out the gift of athletic genius must, perforce, be blind and dumb about it -- and not because blindness and dumbness are the price of the gift, but because they are its essence." - David Foster Wallace
"You'll not find more penny-wise/pound-foolish behavior than in Major League Baseball." - Rob NeyerComment
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Re: NBA Live 16 Available Today, Post Your Impressions Here
Also had a tough experience mounting a 30 point comeback, down 14 with 6 minutes left in the 4th. The situation doesn't matter but it hurt not being able to play the rest of the game.
During free throws that cut it to 14 the camera stayed in the free throw angle. It wouldn't follow the action and made defense impossible as I couldn't see the action happening off screen. So I had to quit. I have video of it saved. I think.
Hopefully this doesn't happen again. Really ruined a fun grueling second half experience."It may well be that we spectators, who are not divinely gifted as athletes, are the only ones able to truly see, articulate and animate the experience of the gift we are denied. And that those who receive and act out the gift of athletic genius must, perforce, be blind and dumb about it -- and not because blindness and dumbness are the price of the gift, but because they are its essence." - David Foster Wallace
"You'll not find more penny-wise/pound-foolish behavior than in Major League Baseball." - Rob NeyerComment
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I only resort to L2 for post defence and try to block shots if I can. The fade away jump shot is pretty non existent in this game and needs work for sure. The step back jumper doesn't work as well as it should either imo.
As for post moves, they are limited. I try to spin with the right stick or double tap square for an up and under move. Those two or the basic hook are my only moves.Comment
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The bigger issue is its the only move for both sides. I could understand if the user was only attempting hook shots because we were doing something wrong but the cpu post offense consist of the following:
Back in. If size advantage do so until hook shot animation can be triggered. If no size advantage, exit post up and attempt crossovers until entering dunk or layup animation - which by the way completely negates whatever I'm doing on defense, good or bad.
It's very random. So I'm left just assuming my decisions have no impact."It may well be that we spectators, who are not divinely gifted as athletes, are the only ones able to truly see, articulate and animate the experience of the gift we are denied. And that those who receive and act out the gift of athletic genius must, perforce, be blind and dumb about it -- and not because blindness and dumbness are the price of the gift, but because they are its essence." - David Foster Wallace
"You'll not find more penny-wise/pound-foolish behavior than in Major League Baseball." - Rob NeyerComment
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