NBA 2K12 Developer Insight #9 - Defense

[Knickerbocker]

Wow no more auto jumps when hands up or intense D!!!!

Also on ball D getting rewarded by contesting the shot better. Buh bye pain camping!!!

Right now it looks like almost all the cheese from 2k11 has an answer in D! Im sure cheesers will come up with new stuff, but still great great stuff!

[mreyes930]

Quote: Originally Posted by blues rocker

i thought we were supposed to get an insight from Mike Wang this week? It's not that big of a deal, but I was looking forward to reading his insight.

He will be doing the "Controls" Insight early next week. They saved that for last because that will have a video along with it showcasing all of these gameplay aspects.

[danny]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

The auto-contest doesn't really rely on user input if I'm reading it correctly. I hope I am wrong. So much thought put into defense this year and it's automated.

This whole great write up on improvements and the first thing you do is point out something you consider a negative. I wouldn't make this a big deal if you hadn't been doing this consistently the past week concerning this game. I'd be more interested to hear what you like first then your dislikes. I do respect your opinion though as that's what keeps the developers on there feet and helps the game to improve every year.

[CX1329]

It appears as though the game will be QUITE balanced this year. We've got plenty of great, effective options on both offense and defense.

[The 24th Letter]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

Right but (again it could be how I am reading it) it seems as if as long as you have your hands up and moving around it will auto contest. It would be better implemented making it a "flick" or a button press. I may change my mind so as with all other insights the jury is still out. But I've been preaching for this for years so I hope it isn't as simple as just holding either LT or the RS.

sounds like it has returned to how it was 2k7 (and I think) 2k8....which I for one, welcome. Got tired of being in front of a shooter and it not registering as a contest. No defender just stands in front of a shooter w/o at least getting a hand up lol

[doublek]

This is all amazing new addition to the whole gameplay system. But what about The Association mode? One must wonder if the potential lack of season affects the love of The Association mode...

[MaynEv3nT]

This is the insight I was most looking forward to besides the online insight. I can honestly say I came away being more then impressed. Being able to finally move and put your players hands up on the defensive end is huge! Also, the lateral turbo should be a nice addition as well.

[jersez]

I was only disappointed that the next insight date is TBD. The Game seems like it will will be very balance user vs user games.