TheGreatMightyPoo
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They increased the resolution of the Switch version in portable mode seemingly for the upcoming patch.
The CEO said the framerate is a bit lower but unnoticeable and it looks great.
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The CEO said the framerate is a bit lower but unnoticeable and it looks great.
Might have to go through one of the other support options to find an email option and hope they can transfer you to the correct department after explaining the situation. I would try that.
For NoA I found this section that might help if you have to deal with NoA.
http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/ask/ht/296/cp/677/mq/323
So if one person is playing docked and one undocked in online multiplayer, are they at separate frame rates? Or was the docked frame rate deliberately downgraded to fix the problems in undocked mode?
Did your "great with questions" CEO tackle that one?
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Ask him yourself.
With that attitude, I'm surprised they even care to accommodate the feedback of the gamers.
You praised the communication skills of the CEO on this very page. Then you carried vague, second hand information of a frame rate decrease.
Surely my follow-up question was posed to the CEO on Facebook after such an announcement. How did he respond? Did he duck the question like you did?
I would think my attitude of consumer skepticism is more appropriate on NeoGAF than what you're exhibiting, but opinions vary.
I was going to get this day one, but decided to hold off because I was skeptical if they were going to be able to do what they said they were going to do, and I was right. They kept saying that it was submitted to Nintendo, but if that were the case, it shouldn't have taken this long to get the patch out considering other companies have been patching their games and getting the patch released fairly quickly. If the patch was already in the queue, then it should have been released already.
Unless other companies submitted earlier, and it takes a while either way? Anything suggesting otherwise? Did other companies say that their patches were submitted day x and then a couple days later it was out?
ScientificPizza
Banned
blessed by the RNG
Captain_Wreckus
Member
Wish they fix the damn AI. Sick of their constant steals and always perfect shots. Still on the final match in Paris and ready to throw my switch in the garbage because of this game. Developer like these should be banned from making games.
SonicXtreme
Member
please tell me u can gain EXP from friendly online matches?
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
Is it just me, or is the easiest difficulty still kind of hard in the later tournaments? I'm in the Tournement where I am playing against two Clipper players, and man, they are steal heavy. Like, I can't even cross the half-court line.
Maybe it's just inconsistent. I played a game in the secound tournement when I lost 11-35. Then I replayed them and I beat them 30-12. I didn't change anything in my gameplay strategy.
Maybe it's just inconsistent. I played a game in the secound tournement when I lost 11-35. Then I replayed them and I beat them 30-12. I didn't change anything in my gameplay strategy.
Is this the first update, the one that takes exp from winning exhibitions down to 40?
Does it add the couple of new players that were mentioned? Klay Thompson, Kenny Smith, Isaiah Thomas, etc?
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Matt Karch on the recent patch(available for PC and PS4 of now)and general stuff:
‎Matthew Karch‎ to NBA PLAYGROUNDS Community
53 mins ·
Hey all. Just a quick update. You can trust me when I tell you we are listening to all of your feedback and taking detailed notes. The motivation behind the updates in the latest build was to eliminate what appeared to be surefire strategies to win with 3s. I understand that these changes can cause frustration when you feel comfortable with the given system but we felt that they were important for the longevity of the game. I hope that you can all see that we are trying to be very responsive to feedback but obviously we need to find a balance. A few quick points:
1) The shot meter can be turned off in the menus.
2) No player can 100% make a shot any longer. Guys with the highest ratings (like Curry in 3s) can make their given shot almost all the time (90-95%) so just because the meter is in the green doesnt mean that it will go in. Some people think that is the right decision and others dont. It is just so easy to master a shot that we wanted to make it slightly more like real life while still having the arcade element.
3) Steals should not have become easier because they are tied to stamina, but steals from behind were added - not sure that was the right decision and would love to know your thoughts after you have gotten a bit used to the new arrangement.
4) This game is peer-to-peer so lag can be a problem on occasion. The game generally handles lag well but we understand it can be a problem and are working to make adjustments.
5) More tournaments, playgrounds, players, modes and fixes are on the way for free. If you have some frustration now, it will likely subside with a bit of playing and by communicating with us so we can make changes.
6) Yes, Shaq is overpowered. That needs to be fixed so he stops making 3s. It should have been somewhat improved. Shaq making 3s seems to drive everyone nuts
7) Rage quitting - it penalizes only after a few quits - we didnt want to take away XP for one quit. Bad lag, a power outage or something like that could cause a quit and we didnt want to punish for that. Quitters will be quitters though.
I hope you can also see that we are dedicated to making improvements to the game. We are treating this game as a service and will continue to make fixes, improvements, occasional reversals of action and add a ton of new content. We are excited that people are so passionate about this game. It definitely makes us nervous though as we know reactions to changes will be strong. Stick with us and we will nail it so that 80% of you will be happy.
Ok todays update is done - more to come. Feel free to bash away
‎Matthew Karch‎ to NBA PLAYGROUNDS Community
53 mins ·
Hey all. Just a quick update. You can trust me when I tell you we are listening to all of your feedback and taking detailed notes. The motivation behind the updates in the latest build was to eliminate what appeared to be surefire strategies to win with 3s. I understand that these changes can cause frustration when you feel comfortable with the given system but we felt that they were important for the longevity of the game. I hope that you can all see that we are trying to be very responsive to feedback but obviously we need to find a balance. A few quick points:
1) The shot meter can be turned off in the menus.
2) No player can 100% make a shot any longer. Guys with the highest ratings (like Curry in 3s) can make their given shot almost all the time (90-95%) so just because the meter is in the green doesnt mean that it will go in. Some people think that is the right decision and others dont. It is just so easy to master a shot that we wanted to make it slightly more like real life while still having the arcade element.
3) Steals should not have become easier because they are tied to stamina, but steals from behind were added - not sure that was the right decision and would love to know your thoughts after you have gotten a bit used to the new arrangement.
4) This game is peer-to-peer so lag can be a problem on occasion. The game generally handles lag well but we understand it can be a problem and are working to make adjustments.
5) More tournaments, playgrounds, players, modes and fixes are on the way for free. If you have some frustration now, it will likely subside with a bit of playing and by communicating with us so we can make changes.
6) Yes, Shaq is overpowered. That needs to be fixed so he stops making 3s. It should have been somewhat improved. Shaq making 3s seems to drive everyone nuts
7) Rage quitting - it penalizes only after a few quits - we didnt want to take away XP for one quit. Bad lag, a power outage or something like that could cause a quit and we didnt want to punish for that. Quitters will be quitters though.
I hope you can also see that we are dedicated to making improvements to the game. We are treating this game as a service and will continue to make fixes, improvements, occasional reversals of action and add a ton of new content. We are excited that people are so passionate about this game. It definitely makes us nervous though as we know reactions to changes will be strong. Stick with us and we will nail it so that 80% of you will be happy.
Ok todays update is done - more to come. Feel free to bash away
You still get 100 xp for winning exhibitions
This shot meter is ass cheeks though. The placement is awful. Forces you to take your eye off the action
Crazy to think it has taken this long for the patch to get approved and released. Other games had patches out within 24hrs of a game release. Why this one is taking forever is strange.
bumpkin
Member
I'm fully expecting discrepancies between what we get on Switch (in the patch) and what's listed in the change log for the latest PC/PS4/XB1 patch. Wasn't there some talk that they had one update in the queue pending QA approval, and the balancing tweaks were in another update?
I'm trying to remain calm about the situation and have fun with the game, but damn if it's not annoying how the Switch version is feeling like a second class citizen.
Maybe the online multiplayer component?
ScientificPizza
Banned
Yeah they said once this patch is approved another will already be waiting. It's a shame that the patching pipeline on the Switch seems so slow
boybrushdRED
Member
Anybody already got the other Shaqs? Screenshots or just post the stats. Thanks.
SonicXtreme
Member
I shoulda finished the tourneys before the patch, never lost a game before. dirk and magic just ripped me tho, a lot harder to score than it was before
Schnozberry
Member
I'm going with they're blowing smoke and haven't submitted anything yet.
bumpkin
Member
Man, I am never going to complete the 15 steals challenge. I heard they were dropping it to 10 in the balancing patch, but even cracking five is a pain in the ass. Obviously pure steals using the button count, but does any kind of loss of possession due to me (like shoving) count too?
Ixion
Member
Yeah, on one hand it might make sense to have the meter move with the player, but then you're dealing with a moving meter, which might be even more wonky.
As others have said, I think the best approach for this game is to not even have timing be a factor for dunks and layups. If you just have the meter for shots, then you can include a stationary meter right next to the player, while having no meter at all for when you're moving (dunks/layups). That's what other basketball games have done in the past. It feels more natural.
Executing a dunk/layup should just be about not getting blocked/pushed.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Aaron - trust me - we know it. We have something big in the works for Switch owners as a "make good". I can't share it now but I hope to be able to announce it by Saturday. I promise it is coming soon and more
From Matt Karch after someone asked about the Switch patch and their frustration of still no online.
. We have something big in the works for Switch owners as a "make good". I can't share it now but I hope to be able to announce it by Saturday. I promise it is coming soon and moreFrom Matt Karch after someone asked about the Switch patch and their frustration of still no online.
Aaron - trust me - we know it
From Matt Karch after someone asked about the Switch patch and their frustration of still no online.
Better be some good, extra card packs and more
boybrushdRED
Member
New update out for PC. I believe it is also out on PS4.
http://steamcommunity.com/games/545270/announcements/detail/1271551010171364517
For Switch owners, it looks like they have an announcement for you on Thursday.
http://steamcommunity.com/games/545270/announcements/detail/1271551010171364517
For Switch owners, it looks like they have an announcement for you on Thursday.
bumpkin
Member
Thursday... As in next week? Fuck, man! I would huff and puff and stomp my feet and say "IT BETTER BE GOOD!", but I know there's no recourse even if it's a lame apologetic gesture. It was a $20 digital game with an NBA license, I should be happy such a thing was even possible.
...right?
So I just called Nintendo trying to get a refund based on the fact that there's been no updates to add online play. They stated they don't do refunds on accidental purchases or not liking a game and since I'm not liking the game because there's no online play there's no refunds. I stated this was more of a case of them not delivery what they stated but they weren't having any of it. Good luck if you try to get one.
The Horror the horror
Banned
Bruce Springsteen
Member
I'm very tempted to get this now, my heart still breaks at EA canceling NBA Street
Heh, they can't offer that for one System alone though.Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
They're gonna add Michael B. Jordan to the game now lol
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Waluigi.
The catch is he misses every shot.
Not trying to be an ass here, but why would you think a refund would be possible anyway? No store let's you open a physical game and take it back for a refund if you don't like it, why would a digital game be any different?
dragonyeuw
Member
The issue isn't that the poster dislikes the game for the sake of disliking it, its that its currently missing updates and modes that the other versions have. Thats a vaild complaint if you bought it on Switch, dont you think?
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Patience is a virtue.
Thursday seems to be the day.
TheMagician
Member
They said Saturday (today) a day and a half ago.
Okay, I thought I was going crazy, because I didn't remember them saying anything about Thursday. Everything they're doing just keeps getting pushed back. On Wednesday it'll be the NEXT Wednesday and so on. I don't think they're doing much for their reputation right now. They should have never released the game without online. They could have easily waited a couple of weeks to make sure it was there on day one, but I think they figured the game would sell like ass so they didn't need to worry about it. Just a bad decision all the way around.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
No.
The CEO said he hoped to announce what's coming to the Switch version today but he didn't say it was coming today.
Their Twitter said they'll have a substantial announcement on Thursday for Switch owners.
They need to work on their communication skills for sure as messages can get mixed but it seems obvious to me that Thursday something is finally happening.
dragonyeuw
Member
In many cases, absolutely. But why are the Switch owners being expected to wait for these features that ps4 and PC user can already access? Everyone paid the same amount, right?