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NBA 2K18 |OT| 1,000 VC needed to enter thread.
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JackBauer24
Member
I did this and created a 3 Point shooting SF, but shots still aren't going in. Even in practice, I'm only hitting 4/10 with nobody guarding me. The shot meter is clearly broken. I try different releases, releasing just before my peak jump or right after. Doesn't seem to matter.
Try changing your jumper, your rhythm might be better with a different one.
Also, I left feedback on but turned off the meter. Helps my timing better.
All I know is shooting is still OP so if it isn't falling, just try a different one.
With that said, I do notice more slightly late/early releases go in with more frequency than good.
Also, I left feedback on but turned off the meter. Helps my timing better.
All I know is shooting is still OP so if it isn't falling, just try a different one.
With that said, I do notice more slightly late/early releases go in with more frequency than good.
JackBauer24
Member
I've used Ray Allen's since 2K14 cause I tend to release my shot as quick as he does. I've even tried tweaking my shot with the creator, but can't get the release to be quicker. This is one of the games that I always got, but they've clearly taken the fun out of it for casuals.
names2hard4you
Member
Well I think your player's stats will still matter to an extent unfortunately. Unless you get excellent releases, it's always luck out of the hat, however I find it a lot better now.
I'm sure this has been asked, but...
If I am not going to engage in the created player stuff at ALL (No story mode, no playing him in Franchise, no online stuff), and will only be playing the game for Association mode, 2 player couch versus, and some Play Now- do I need to care about VC?
If I am not going to engage in the created player stuff at ALL (No story mode, no playing him in Franchise, no online stuff), and will only be playing the game for Association mode, 2 player couch versus, and some Play Now- do I need to care about VC?
I tried that in the past but Ray's jumper never clicked with me.
I use base 11 with John wall, fastest release. served me well last year and this year until my player disappeared. But like I said, just try a bunch till one clicks. You'll know it when you feel it.
names2hard4you
Member
You are safe. For now.
Yeah this happens to me as well. I have a 96 open 3 and shoot maybe 20% on good releases. Also I noticed that a full white bar is an almost guaranteed brick for me.
panthapanda
Member
Correct. Stats do play a factor so I wouldn't even worry about the meter. In fact, turn that crap off and just leave feedback on. It'll help you shoot better in the long run since you'll learn the animation instead of focusing in on the meter and ignoring everything else going around.
Personally, I don't have a problem with shooting. Shotcreating Finisher and I shoot pretty well with Base Something and James Harden release. Mid is only 79 and 3 is like 68. I'll green if I'm wide open on 3s.
But yeah, white releases need some tweaking. They definitely clank and miss more often than not.
Anything good?
RightChandMan
Member
Fuck. My saves were just corrupted again for the 2nd time. Is there ever going to be a fix for this? 
This is without downloading the update that just came out. I'm on switch. I played last night and I was fine, now just turned it on at the airport and got the corrupted save files bs. Sigh.
This is without downloading the update that just came out. I'm on switch. I played last night and I was fine, now just turned it on at the airport and got the corrupted save files bs. Sigh.
SuperSaiyanWithDreads
Banned
I was to but you if you upgrade your shot to the 70s it goes in waaaayyy more often. Im scoring 40 plus points easily.
Hey Im Patrick
Member
Soon you'll need VC so that your players would have a high morale, re-sign next season, increase potential, etc.
panthapanda
Member
Lol about damn time.
I see that saves are still getting corrupted. Who's to blame here? Nintendos shitty internet structure or 2Ks greed rushing out a buggy product
panthapanda
Member
3 free players? No, you're paying by suffering through unskippable cutscenes, B-Fresh, and badge grinding.
At least you can start on Rookie and be an 85 off the rip.
I started new MyPlayers too. Cheesy Pure Sharp, 6'7 Pure PointForward, and a 7 ft Slashing Post Scorer PF
panthapanda
Member
So Agent 00 (hate his voice but he puts out great content) released a video that nba2klab.com has been in...the lab...and they use a modded controller to see what base/releases have the biggest window for greens. Unfortunately, they have their content behind a paywall but I've been testing some bases with what Agent 00 put out.
DLO's base is pretty good. I have a shot that I'm really liking . Base DLO, Upper 1 Harden, Upper 2 Parker. 71/29. Fastest speed.
I've been getting more greens with this one than the other ones I have tried.
I'm liking this one too.
Base DLO, Upper 1 Klay, Upper 2 Dirk. 81/19. Fastest. This one feels similar to the first one I gave but for some reason I don't get as many greens. They're most good releases tho.
So yeah. Moral of the story is. The Base is what gives you your Green Release window. Uppers do not effect it. Basically, Uppers are for visual cues only. Supposedly Amateur 1, Set Shot 14, DLO, etc have pretty big windows. After that, you look for the Upper(s) you're most comfortable with to be able to hit that window.
DLO's base is pretty good. I have a shot that I'm really liking . Base DLO, Upper 1 Harden, Upper 2 Parker. 71/29. Fastest speed.
I've been getting more greens with this one than the other ones I have tried.
I'm liking this one too.
Base DLO, Upper 1 Klay, Upper 2 Dirk. 81/19. Fastest. This one feels similar to the first one I gave but for some reason I don't get as many greens. They're most good releases tho.
So yeah. Moral of the story is. The Base is what gives you your Green Release window. Uppers do not effect it. Basically, Uppers are for visual cues only. Supposedly Amateur 1, Set Shot 14, DLO, etc have pretty big windows. After that, you look for the Upper(s) you're most comfortable with to be able to hit that window.
JackBauer24
Member
Decided to stop playing MyPlayer since it's not fun at all with all these easy missed layups and 3s. Going through MyGM, but the Promises you make the coach, players, and owner seems to be missing. Is it buried in one of the sub-menus?
So the green window depends on the base? Then it should be easy to test every base and find out which one is the best right? Interesting stuff.
names2hard4you
Member
My eyes may be playing tricks on me, but the Switch version is looking a lot better now post patch. Less jagged edges, smoother framerate and less compression graphical errors (some haircuts and beards were completely see through when looked at from up close). Oh and finally cutscenes seem to run as intended
panthapanda
Member
Yeah its a bit slow but its so good. 68 primary Slasher secondary Shot Creator. Went 3/3 at park earlier with a 68 3 at the top of the wing lol
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Impressions of the switch version so far?
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
Does this game not allow for tattoo sleeves for created player in My Career? Or are they unlocked later? I'm currently at 79, knocking on the door to 80. I might get there after maybe 10 more games.
After the latest patch, it's amazing. The MyCareer mode is fixed, at least the voice work is now in sync with the characters on screen. The timing of shots has been corrected too. All in all, it's the best portable sports game I have ever played, across all portable devices ever.
Protip, don't leave the game paused will in a game for too long, or it will crash, every single time. Also, do not, I repeat, DO NOT TURN OFF OR PUT THE SWITCH TO SLEEP WHILE THE GAME IS AUTO-SAVING OR ELSE THE SAVES WILL BE CORRUPT! THIS HAPPENS 100% OF THE TIME!
After the latest patch, it's amazing. The MyCareer mode is fixed, at least the voice work is now in sync with the characters on screen. The timing of shots has been corrected too. All in all, it's the best portable sports game I have ever played, across all portable devices ever.
Protip, don't leave the game paused will in a game for too long, or it will crash, every single time. Also, do not, I repeat, DO NOT TURN OFF OR PUT THE SWITCH TO SLEEP WHILE THE GAME IS AUTO-SAVING OR ELSE THE SAVES WILL BE CORRUPT! THIS HAPPENS 100% OF THE TIME!
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
Rookie isn't available in MyCareer. Or was that patched in?
I have a theory about this.
The correct way to implement a robust save system is to save a new file with a different name and only when finished writing rename the file to overwrite the existing one in a single atomic operation. Well, the 2K18 save files are huge, right? This would mean you couldn't count on having the space to do this, so if anything happens while your save is being overwritten (sleep, power-off) you're screwed.
I think you might be right
panthapanda
Member
It is but its only available at the very beginning. Something something do really bad during your prelude games, it starts off at rookie settings.
Theres a link a couple of posts up
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
I'm glad I didn't know about the Rookie trick. My Career made me learn how to play smarter. I'm new to NBA games, as I typically just play the arcade type games. I've learned to not be selfish, and only ask for the ball when I can make a better pass to an open player or, I have a shot opening. I play full 12 minute quarters. My player typically gets 15-25 points a game. I had a high of 36 once. I was on fire that game.
So my support ticket to 2k.....the one I sent like launch weekend........got replied to about VC sometimes not being saved. They actually went into it....saw what wasn't given gave the 6k that wasn't rewarded that should have been and got an extra 35k to boot for my patience.......whatever.....I'll take it lol
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
I have this Pro-Am Objective that isn't going away. I enter the arena, no one every joins. Will I just have this task forever?
I sent an email issue about the mypark frame rate drop (before the patch that came out that allegedly fixed it) and the person who answered me more or less to said check my internet connection.
If that doesn't work then he wants me to send a video of the issue which is absurd because there is no way in hell I am the first person to report this problem.
If that doesn't work then he wants me to send a video of the issue which is absurd because there is no way in hell I am the first person to report this problem.
if its the one im thinking of......its the other pro am place....called walkon pro am.....its by the 2K store.....not the one near the footlocker/nba store you want to go in
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
That was it. Thank you.
Hey Im Patrick
Member
I'm on PC and after turning off V-sync, game plays so amazing now. Not sure why.
Temeculan3000
Member
I started a My league file with a custom draft but now the season only has one team active and it is stuck simulating. It just keeps saying All Time 76ers beat All Time 76ers in the social media tab.
Edit: And the 76ers end the season with a 206-206 record...
Edit: And the 76ers end the season with a 206-206 record...
Sorry gotta ask a common question since this thread is too large, did they ever fix the save corruption issue on the switch? I've had to restart my league so many fuckin' times due to save files being corrupted for no damn reason..
Seriously WTF is 2k doing using 5GB of my Switch's main memory and still losing my saves left and right...dafaq.
Seriously WTF is 2k doing using 5GB of my Switch's main memory and still losing my saves left and right...dafaq.
I agree with you. MyCareer is like an RPG where you start crappy and level up. It would be boring to be Hall of Famer out of the gate. Instead you're supposed to fight for minutes and play smart. My Power Forward is still a pretty terrible shot so I focus on rebounds/assists. I'll get maybe 10-15 points a game. But I'm a rookie and am getting more powerful over time (I think I'm 69 OVR). I play 12 minute quarters as well.
AndrewDean84xX gave a pretty good answer to this. Don't let the game enter sleep mode or power off during a save and you should be fine. I bought it at launch on Switch and haven't lost any data. I came close once (pre-patch) but figured out basically what Andrew said.
Bubble Metropolis
Member
I just finished putting up 20/12 against the Jazz in MyCareer, but as soon as the game ended a pop up said "There was a problem with your connection to the 2k servers." and it kicked me to the main menu. Trying to load up MyCareer again sends me back to the start of the game. I've never had that happen in one of these games before.
Fuck off! That match took 45 minutes with all of the interstitial shit that drags out the match.
Fuck off! That match took 45 minutes with all of the interstitial shit that drags out the match.
GetSomeSponge
Member
Has anyone found a way to get VC quickly since they patched all the my league methods? Been playing with friends the past week or so and I'm just not getting enough VC to improve anymore and I'm not prepared to spend extra on this.
Zvonimir Boban
Banned
Doing the trick to set games to 1 min quarters is one way but it's nowhere near as quick as the old myleague method
Set your quarters to 5 mins > go to the training facility > go to myplayer lab and change your jumpshot to whatever you want > go to settings and press right once on quarter length and it changes from 5 mins to 1 quarter.
You still have to sit through all the walking to and from the locker room between games, pregame/post game cutscenes and the rest of that nonsense but it's one way to get your 500 VC per game quickly by going straight to the next game without ever returning to the neighbourhood. If you want you can use that to skip games and focus on training drills for badges too
So, I traded in my original 6'4 Shot Creating Playmaker for these 3:
6'4 Shot Creating Slasher SG
6'4 Playmaking Sharpshooter PG
6'6 Pure Sharpshooter SF
And I still have my fat ass lumbering post scoring rebounding center.
I haven't upgraded either of my shooters, but I will say that I don't like my shot creating slasher that much. He feels slow compared to the other two, I probably just have to get used to it though. Once I unequipped some BS dunk animations, it performed better.
6'4 Shot Creating Slasher SG
6'4 Playmaking Sharpshooter PG
6'6 Pure Sharpshooter SF
And I still have my fat ass lumbering post scoring rebounding center.
I haven't upgraded either of my shooters, but I will say that I don't like my shot creating slasher that much. He feels slow compared to the other two, I probably just have to get used to it though. Once I unequipped some BS dunk animations, it performed better.
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
I lost my second game in a row in MyCareer where my rookie scored 30+ points with an A+ teamwork grade, but my team fails me and tries for very dumb shots. My guy gets yelled at for being happy about his own stats, while the team lost. Me, I think it's everyone else's fault we lost.
Yeah, sometimes u just need to drop 60 to not lose lol. I'm just getting the ball on every possession and do something with it until I get double teamed usually. Also working towards the badges.
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
Yeah, maybe. I get that I'm playing against Golden State and Houston, but come on, make better decisions AI.