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Da_Czar Brings Along Sim Nation, As He Joins the NBA 2K15 Team

04:02 PM - August 22, 2014 by Steve_OS

One image, one voice...

I've talked to him over the phone, chatted with him on AOL Instant Messenger (yes we are both that old). Never saw the guy in my life, but I met him by surprise at 2K Sports headquarters 4 or 5 years ago. He didn't have to introduce himself. I heard his voice as he walked through and I shouted at him. BIG CZAR!

While most know him as Da_Czar, his real name is Nino Samuel.

I've worked with him in the background for years and watched all of his YouTube videos from start to finish. Posted many of them on OS for everyone to watch and learn from. We even host some of his videos here at OS.

Today, it was announced that he has joined the NBA 2K development team, full time. He will be working with the gameplay team and will focus on the offensive AI system.

Please show this man some love by congratulating him on his new job.

Hopefully, he has the time to chime in at OS, like he has done over the years. All the best Nino!

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# 201 Ghostf4cekhila1234 @ 08/26/14 01:23 PM

idk if i said it already but congrats

# 202 DBMcGee3 @ 08/26/14 01:36 PM

Wow, congrats Czar! I've always had a great deal of respect for this guy. His videos are top notch, and he handles any and all criticism with the utmost class.

This is a big deal for those of us who love 2k basketball.

# 203 Da_Czar @ 08/26/14 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 23


	Soon as in 2k15 or 16?

Def a few things in 2K15. There should be at least 1 or 2 things I hope to have OS stamp of approval

on when you guys get your hands on it.

Although honestly I am def excited for what the work this year will enable us to do with a full cycle in 16.

I am anxious to see in dec/ jan where you guys think 15 ranks history of the series.

# 204 Da_Czar @ 08/26/14 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bornindamecca


	Congrats, Big Fella. SimNation stand up. And now I don't have to catch myself every time I almost say your real name

It's been under wraps for a looooong time man. Feels weird with everyone actually knowing my real name. LOLOL

# 205 ManiacMatt1782 @ 08/26/14 04:43 PM

They should pay you extra and let you narrate the feature videos, and tutorials

# 206 tsbmolina @ 08/26/14 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Da_Czar


	It's been under wraps for a looooong time man. Feels weird with everyone actually knowing my real name. LOLOL

As Cassius Clay Jr. is to Muhammad Ali you will be always known as Da_Czar.

# 207 23 @ 08/26/14 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Da_Czar


	Def a few things in 2K15. There should be at least 1 or 2 things I hope to have OS stamp of approval on when you guys get your hands on it. Although honestly I am def excited for what the work this year will enable us to do with a full cycle in 16. I am anxious to see in dec/ jan where you guys think 15 ranks history of the series.

You know I can't wait. I'm too old for the hype stuff lol (inside)

# 208 DW3 @ 08/26/14 09:41 PM

Had to drop and in and give props to da czar. Haven't posted here in a while but when I heard the news I knew it would be a thread about it.

congrats sir!

# 209 youvalss @ 08/26/14 11:17 PM

Now 2K just need to hire DC to work on the dunk packages and it's all good.

# 210 49UNCFan @ 08/27/14 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Beluba


	Believe me... you guys are gonna love what Da Czar's built for 15. But this year is just the start. Couldn't be happier with our new and improved gameplay team. We got big plans for this thing.

Keep putting in that work! #1 sports developers 2k 2k 2k

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# 211 barteko @ 08/27/14 09:30 AM

Great addition (with beds)! 2K16 will be awesome!! plz bring his voice into the game!

# 212 reptilexcq @ 08/27/14 04:13 PM

Am I up next for the job? I been here forever speak my mind about the game... looking for improvements. Hook me up Mike Wang, i am asian lol.

# 213 23 @ 08/27/14 06:03 PM

He's in charge of offensive ai and this is not a wishlist thread for you.

Please don't litter his announcement thread with complaining and defensive arguments

# 214 reptilexcq @ 08/27/14 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrleaderboards


	Big Homie Czar, if you're reading this, do me a favor...ever since 2k11, they added these penalties for going for steals, and blocked shots as to prove a point.To me it doesnt make sense unless its a crossover move. If you get crossed over, then i can understand then theres little to no chance for you to recover, but from a block or steal? thats just ridiculous. Those flailing animations or those super lunges that completely take you out of the play just for going for a steal are more than a penalty. those atrocious animations can cost you a game. The penalty time is almost 3-4 seconds. thats just unheard of. You have no control over your player during these mini movie animations where go for a block or a steal. I'm not sure what they have you responsible for, but if you know is in charge of those ridiculous animations, pleeeeease use your basketball knowledge and try and influence them to remove those animations. They arent realistic and completely leave you out of the play. This is how a steal attempt should play out

WORD!! This is exactly what i been talking about. The recovery in reach-in-steal animation is RIDICULOUS. It takes away the fun.

# 215 thedream2k13 @ 08/28/14 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by reptilexcq


	WORD!! This is exactly what i been talking about. The recovery in reach-in-steal animation is RIDICULOUS. It takes away the fun.

You reach I teach. There needs to be a penalty for excessive reaching and in 2k14 the animation you are complaining about doesn't happen each time u reach. Keep it Sim cause in real bball reaching for steals sometimes causes defender to be out of position

# 216 DaBoyBk @ 08/28/14 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by thedream2k13


	You reach I teach. There needs to be a penalty for excessive reaching and in 2k14 the animation you are complaining about doesn't happen each time u reach. Keep it Sim cause in real bball reaching for steals sometimes causes defender to be out of position

You are absolutely correct on reaching can leave defenders out of position and should cause more foul calls. When the center catches a dunk and then tries to steal the ball from the inbounder he (all positions) should lose a bit more energy also for full court pressing and then having to rush back to get to his defensive assignment.

# 217 reptilexcq @ 08/28/14 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by thedream2k13


	You reach I teach. There needs to be a penalty for excessive reaching and in 2k14 the animation you are complaining about doesn't happen each time u reach. Keep it Sim cause in real bball reaching for steals sometimes causes defender to be out of position

True but have you seen a reach in steal animation all the while guarding the PG every step of the way as he dribble up the court? Nope, can't do it. This is why this particular reach in animation does not work within the gameplay. It leaves you in the dust. You can't reach or slightly reach and run along at the same time...you just can't!! That is a problem.

# 218 DaBoyBk @ 08/28/14 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 23


	Sit back when you have some time and watch the 10 teams series Czar did with OS's own Sageinfinite bringing him in with the song. Sit back, relax grab your popcorn and enjoy the show! ...and I didn't even post the battleground series that he used to do live vs 2k yet Spoiler

Watching this at work daily used to get me in trouble. Lol #Classic

# 219 Bornindamecca @ 08/28/14 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by reptilexcq


	True but have you seen a reach in steal animation all the while guarding the PG every step of the way as he dribble up the court? Nope, can't do it. This is why this particular reach in animation does not work within the gameplay. It leaves you in the dust. You can't reach or slightly reach and run along at the same time...you just can't!! That is a problem.

Steals need to work on a balancing pyramid of Steal Attempts, Dribble Moves and Foul Calls. In order to fix one, they need to fix all three. The dribbling system is the key here. There is no balancing the steal system unless the dribbling system is built with it in mind. Right now they are two independent gaming ideas.

I'll hit up Czar and OG with my solution soon, but I'll be holding onto that for later.

# 220 Pete1210 @ 08/28/14 09:56 AM

The ten team series is classic. Congrats to Da Czar and NBA 2K!!!

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