NBA 2k19 |OT| Thread unfinished, just like the servers

TheZynster · Sep 7, 2018

games out for the $100 editions, folks stuck at -1 VC, can't buy anything.......servers are shit and this isn't even general launch audience...........same crap we go through every year i swear with this.

I would not doubt if the steam/PC users are having no issues as they have separate servers and not as many folks playing most likely.

Mik317 · Sep 7, 2018

I am always down for 2k server jokes.

ron_bato · Sep 7, 2018

I buy 2k every year, this is the year when I finally pass on 2k at launch - and will only buy when it's in deep sale, or maybe just skip it this year.

Squidofman · Sep 7, 2018

TheZynster said:
I would not doubt if the steam/PC users are having no issues as they have separate servers and not as many folks playing most likely.

been playing all day on PC without a single issue, so yeah.

TheZynster · Sep 7, 2018

Mik317 said:
I am always down for 2k server jokes.

yes, was going to put some effort in the OT lol, but these usually die out rather quickly within the month. Especially this year with how stacked this fall is.

Hydeus · Sep 7, 2018

2k is a joke.

regenhuber · Sep 7, 2018

Has any "no brainer" franchise ever been run to the ground that quickly???

Not too long ago NBA 2K was hands down the best sports game. Then they fucked it all up (for me) with making myCareer a pay to win affair, now I hear about server issues.
Haven't bought a 2K game since 2K15 and probably never will.
Which is sad, because the present day NBA features sooooo many amazing players and intriguing teams, it's insane.

TheZynster · Sep 7, 2018

regenhuber said:
Has any "no brainer" franchise ever been run to the ground that quickly???

Not too long ago NBA 2K was hands down the best sports game. Then they fucked it all up (for me) with making myCareer a pay to win affair, now I hear about server issues.
Haven't bought a 2K game since 2K15 and probably never will.
Which is sad, because the present day NBA features sooooo many amazing players and intriguing teams, it's insane.

its probably why most wait for that black friday sale and get it for MyLeague and MyGM.........which MyLeague now is fully functional online as well with every feature...........so its a really good value at $40 when it drops

Observable · Sep 7, 2018

Huge basketball fan here, bought every game up to 2k15 but slowly noticed things changing. Waited for 2k16(?) till it was free on PSN and haven't bought one since; just can't support them ruining this series with their current VC implementation.

It's a shame though since I used to really like the games.

TheIdiot · Sep 7, 2018

This will go on sale within a month.

NBA 2k18 was inexcusable bullshit

ron_bato · Sep 7, 2018

TheIdiot said:
This will go on sale within a month.

NBA 2k18 was inexcusable bullshit

VC bullshit aside, I still don't understand how they launched a game where you could blow-by your opponent any time you wanted to press and hold turbo.

TheMadTitan · Sep 7, 2018

TheZynster said:
its probably why most wait for that black friday sale and get it for MyLeague and MyGM.........which MyLeague now is fully functional online as well with every feature...........so its a really good value at $40 when it drops

MyGM is all I care about. I just want to create a fake team, locate it in Las Vegas, and make Solid Snake, Liquid Snake, Naked Snake, Batman, and Superman starters and have Wolverine be a backup center who somehow manages to dunk on everyone and block shots in spite of him being 5'3".

swimming · Sep 7, 2018

was able to get one game online with my lakers. servers went to shit after.

the on-court stuff 5 v 5 is the best it's ever been bar none. sad that all the shit surrounding it is a mess - hope they fix the servers soon at least

thePopaShots · Sep 7, 2018

At this point I wish they would just release the My Player any My team modes separate from the My GM and regular multiplayer. There doesn't seem to be a ton of overlap anymore. I keep rooting for the Live team, but it seems they still have a ways to go to compete with 2k when it comes to on the court stuff. I find mysel rotating sports games every 3 years or so, but I may skip out on 2k this year, which is a huge bummer given basketball is by far my favorite sport, to the point where I've written about it now for around a decade.

noyram23 · Sep 7, 2018

So how's the VC situation? The last game I had was 2k17 which was plaque with low VC payout and too many stats, skills, etc to use VC on, and I skipped on 2k18 since I heard it's worse.

DJwest · Sep 7, 2018

That thread title lol

Martylepiaf · Sep 7, 2018

I'm skipping 2k this year, MyCarreer became a pain to play and you can't even become a real 99. I will try Live maybe

Furyous · Sep 7, 2018

ron_bato said:
VC bullshit aside, I still don't understand how they launched a game where you could blow-by your opponent any time you wanted to press and hold turbo.

Not true from what I've seen. You can get past someone at times but they can reposition themselves to still defend the move. Solid team defense negates a dribble god. In Live 18/19 once you get past someone the game becomes super easy. Just have enough speed to get past someone and score.

This is my first fully bought 2k since 2014 on PS3 and I'm looking forward to buying it on the 11th.

R dott B · Sep 7, 2018

Decided to grab it on Switch so I could take it on the go. I was surprised to see the 20th anniversary edition already on sale for 10 bucks off for the Switch.

Sir Charles · Sep 7, 2018

R dott B said:
Decided to grab it on Switch so I could take it on the go. I was surprised to see the 20th anniversary edition already on sale for 10 bucks off for the Switch.

Would be interested in your impressions. Some reddit reports indicate that handheld mode may be closer to 60 fps this year with less input lag, while docked still seems like 30 fps. Will be getting the PS4 version for TV play, but would definitely pick up the Switch version if the handheld is solid.

TheZynster · Sep 7, 2018

Sir Charles said:
Would be interested in your impressions. Some reddit reports indicate that handheld mode may be closer to 60 fps this year with less input lag, while docked still seems like 30 fps. Will be getting the PS4 version for TV play, but would definitely pick up the Switch version if the handheld is solid.

yes, I wouldn't even bother with the switch version till it hits 60fps, which won't be likely till the next iteration. It felt insanely slow and unresponsive in 2k18

Crazyorloco · Sep 7, 2018

With all the money they make you'd think they'll have all this stable by now. Especially since this is yearly.

This is the First year I don't buy from them... now I Can just watch the problems from afar. Hope things change someday.

PhaZe 5 · Sep 7, 2018

Any impressions?

swimming · Sep 7, 2018

PhaZe 5 said:
Any impressions?

movement feels a lot slower and weighted than it did in the prelude.. not sure if i like it yet but i also have been playing online which adds input lag

the three slider needs to be toned down in Play Now Online - doncic had 48 points on me shooting almost 80%. incredibly hard to stay in front of your man with the input delay. feels like 2K18.5 to me. they also got rid of flash pausing

not a mycareer guy but people are saying it's the best story they've had ina while which doesn't say a lot at all but still lol. the 5 on 5 offline gameplay is probably where it's at if you're a sim head.

at the very least they got rid of some of the blow by animation cheese. still motherfuckers online only exclusively holding turbo though.

Huddy · Sep 7, 2018

I heard that they upgraded the servers this year by networking in an extra Dreamcast.

/s

I'll wait this year for the price to drop, I shouldn't have to wait too long.

TheZynster · Sep 7, 2018

saltyramen said:
at the very least they got rid of some of the blow by animation cheese. still motherfuckers online only exclusively holding turbo though.

They going to run out of stamina insanely fast doing that.........I noticed it in my career, so I decided to get more clever with handles and screens. Holding turbo against a lock down defender is going to get them smoked. Plus when they body you and try to force their way through you can easily attempt a steal there and have a decent chance of getting it.

PC servers are godly atm though, its clear that they have no idea what they are doing console side as the shit there is wack, and again its only going to get worse because the console version for general public is Tuesday........the amount of folks playing now isn't even the flood thats going to enter.

MyCareer is by far the best it has been in a LONG time. I've been getting on average 1k to 1.5k VC per game. You have way more options this year to get VC and most basic animations don't cost much anymore. I remember having to spend like 20k VC last year on dribble animations. It's much better on the character side, just don't go to the shops in the neighborhood I saw 8k VC for one fucking tattoo........dear lord. So concentrate on actually playing the game first, VC is much more generous and its probably the easiest to upgrade a player in 2k19 then it was this entire generation. Also getting badges are much, much better this year. I had a bronze badge for difficult shots before I even left china.....and almost have 4-5 total bronze badges after 3 games.

I did notice acrobatic layups activate more often depending on your arc type too, my dude is pulling some DRose shit driving the lane and its so much better with having the shot bar back for layups and stuff.

NBA 2k18 is probably the worst 2k game this gen, while 2k19 seems to actually be the best so far. I'm packing up my stuff to head to my parents house later and play with my little brother. Will post more impressions hopefully tonight on the VC fiasco and see if what we have in the beginning gets better or if they pull and switch and say fuck you down the line.

swimming · Sep 7, 2018

TheZynster said:
MyCareer is by far the best it has been in a LONG time. I've been getting on average 1k to 1.5k VC per game. You have way more options this year to get VC and most basic animations don't cost much anymore. I remember having to spend like 20k VC last year on dribble animations. It's much better on the character side, just don't go to the shops in the neighborhood I saw 8k VC for one fucking tattoo........dear lord. So concentrate on actually playing the game first, VC is much more generous and its probably the easiest to upgrade a player in 2k19 then it was this entire generation. Also getting badges are much, much better this year. I had a bronze badge for difficult shots before I even left china.....and almost have 4-5 total bronze badges after 3 games.

Does it let you change the length of your socks after Prelude or something? I can't find the option anywhere and these ankle socks are bothering me like shit.

Seneset · Sep 7, 2018

TheZynster said:
MyCareer is by far the best it has been in a LONG time. I've been getting on average 1k to 1.5k VC per game.

Any clue what you're getting in MyLeague for games or SimCast Live games?

TheZynster · Sep 7, 2018

Seneset said:
Any clue what you're getting in MyLeague for games or SimCast Live games?

Have not tested this yet, downloading on my laptop.....had the game on the desktop.....will be a little bit.

You got a specific quarter length you looking at? I swear in the past that made a little bit of a difference in how much vc they gave you

Ritoo · Sep 7, 2018

Handheld mode switch impression

Uno Venova · Sep 7, 2018

They literally don't care as long as people pony up for VC.

Seneset · Sep 7, 2018

TheZynster said:
Have not tested this yet, downloading on my laptop.....had the game on the desktop.....will be a little bit.

You got a specific quarter length you looking at? I swear in the past that made a little bit of a difference in how much vc they gave you

I generally did 9 min. Thank you for checking.

TheZynster · Sep 7, 2018

=-[p

Seneset said:
I generally did 9 min. Thank you for checking.

I'll do a quick simcast live game with the warriors just to make sure its a win and see what it gives me

downloads at 51% atm

JCW · Sep 7, 2018

So for anyone that has the Switch version in particular (although I suppose this would affect all versions) how big are the save files?

Deleted member 36708 · Sep 7, 2018

I want to get this so bad on Switch. I just can't get over the player models and lack of clothing physics. They look off and I don't know why.

GUNDAM STARDUST · Sep 7, 2018

Huddy said:
I heard that they upgraded the servers this year by networking in an extra Dreamcast.

Fancy! New Dreamcast and a TI-82. They watched Madden and EA milk this shit for years and said "hold my beer"..

TheZynster · Sep 7, 2018

Seneset said:
I generally did 9 min. Thank you for checking.

I did 2 simcast live games and cranked the speed to the max to 6x and It said saving VC to account but when I checked it either didn't go up much, or any at all. Seems like you have to actually play to get per game VC. I didn't feel like checking it out much further. Seems like just playing MyCareer is the best way to get VC. Being a key player or 6th man 20 minutes off the bench gives you a guaranteed 1k VC per game.

Deleted member 15447 · Sep 7, 2018

regenhuber said:
Has any "no brainer" franchise ever been run to the ground that quickly???

Not too long ago NBA 2K was hands down the best sports game. Then they fucked it all up (for me) with making myCareer a pay to win affair, now I hear about server issues.
Haven't bought a 2K game since 2K15 and probably never will.
Which is sad, because the present day NBA features sooooo many amazing players and intriguing teams, it's insane.

The two NBA games seem to be taking turns.

Live was up there and then after the best bball game ever (Live 10) they ruined it with Elite.

2K have now got cocky and greedy and just as it's happening, Live is building a quality product again.

Seneset · Sep 8, 2018

TheZynster said:
I did 2 simcast live games and cranked the speed to the max to 6x and It said saving VC to account but when I checked it either didn't go up much, or any at all. Seems like you have to actually play to get per game VC. I didn't feel like checking it out much further. Seems like just playing MyCareer is the best way to get VC. Being a key player or 6th man 20 minutes off the bench gives you a guaranteed 1k VC per game.

Thanks again.

FrankTheBunny said:
The two NBA games seem to be taking turns.

Live was up there and then after the best bball game ever (Live 10) they ruined it with Elite.

2K have now got cocky and greedy and just as it's happening, Live is building a quality product again.

Keyword is building... they aren't there yet based on last year and the demo for this year.

Darkwing-Buck · Sep 8, 2018

really lame you gotta pay $100 to play it early

Achtung · Sep 8, 2018

So am I supposed to have the 100k in the Prelude (in the full game)? Trying to get through this.. I hate this set up just let me get to the NBA and play but I certainly do not have the 100k promised to me.

Artdayne · Sep 8, 2018

U2NUMB said:
So am I supposed to have the 100k in the Prelude (in the full game)? Trying to get through this.. I hate this set up just let me get to the NBA and play but I certainly do not have the 100k promised to me.

So I guess I didn't look that closely, is the prelude the story part of the My Career? I think you can just do the prelude, is that correct or you can actually start my career and do the prelude as well? I can tell you 100% for certain that I had my 100,000 VC as soon as I started My Career, though it may have been there even before that. I bought it on Steam if that helps.

As for this year, there have been some improvements with microtransactions. Haircuts are free now and they make a big deal about it by telling you that. You do get more VC per game from what I can tell and as has been said, the badge grind feels a bit easier and I think mainly because shooting is a bit easier than it was last year.

Achtung · Sep 8, 2018

Artdayne said:
So I guess I didn't look that closely, is the prelude the story part of the My Career? I think you can just do the prelude, is that correct or you can actually start my career and do the prelude as well? I can tell you 100% for certain that I had my 100,000 VC as soon as I started My Career, though it may have been there even before that. I bought it on Steam if that helps.

As for this year, there have been some improvements with microtransactions. Haircuts are free now and they make a big deal about it by telling you that. You do get more VC per game from what I can tell and as has been said, the badge grind feels a bit easier and I think mainly because shooting is a bit easier than it was last year.

I never played the Prelude before the release.. so the game has me going through it right now. And my money is not there.

NateDrake · Sep 8, 2018

Here's some direct feed handheld footage from the Switch version of NBA 2K19:

TheZynster · Sep 8, 2018

U2NUMB said:
I never played the Prelude before the release.. so the game has me going through it right now. And my money is not there.

Yes, my 100k was there immediately last night.

The prelude is literally the story part now. Which you can skip without even going through it. If you make a player and go through just the initial credits/unskippable part before you start your first game. You can remake that same character and you get the option to start immediately in the NBA. Which if you do that I would definitely take the 1 year deal as you would be starting most likely as a roleplayer and not a key reserve or near starter like you would by the end of the prelude.

swimming · Sep 8, 2018

play now online is a fucking joke. shitty forced match ups and turbo spam with zero bball iq. it's arcade nonsense. rage inducing

Karish · Sep 8, 2018

Anyone try the switch version?

NateDrake · Sep 8, 2018

Karish said:
Anyone try the switch version?

Yes. What do you want to know? I posted some handheld footage a couple of posts up.

Karish · Sep 8, 2018

NateDrake said:
Yes. What do you want to know? I posted some handheld footage a couple of posts up.

Is it any improved from last year? Not the usual yearly improvement but more picture quality, frame rate, etc

NateDrake · Sep 8, 2018

Karish said:
Is it any improved from last year? Not the usual yearly improvement but more picture quality, frame rate, etc

Frame rate is still 30fps but from my limited time with it up to this moment, I'd say it feels smoother than NBA 2K18.

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