NLSC Podcast: Questions & Topic Suggestions

[TGsoGood]

Hey guys... I believe I have stumble upon yet another breakthrough. Forget the stiff jerseys and moving shorts I stumbled upon. I've got something better. I'm calling it "Player Facial Progression". I have figured out yet another way to use RED MC to crank modding up another notch. I have tested and it works

Imagine
D.Rose - With the click of a button go from a hair cut to a minifro.
Shumpert - With the click of a button go from short cut to a hightop fade
Melo - With the click of a button go from short haircut/clean shave to short hair/stubble and then possibly 3d beard
Nowitzki - With the click of a button go from short hair/no beard to medium hair/stubble and then to longhair/ short beard look

The best part about this is all you need is a compatible CF and RED MC. This is just the beginning with this type of CF modding it will be possible to do more than just change hairstyles during a MyPlayer career, Association or season. It will now be possible to have CFs that actually replicate a player's facial features changing from a fresh faced rookie, to a established guy in his mid to late 20s, to an older vet with possibly a receding hairline, or more tattoos, or whatever. And like I said before all you need is ONE compatible CF and RED MCI can't wait to show you guys!

I posted this because I'm sure this could spark some debate about modding possibilities on the podcast

[JaoSming]

swapping the models out right?

base face model w/ afro
base face model with 3D beard

import Rose's face into each, save rcme's of each or make them as you go

use part import to import the model you want to currently use

basically that is the jist of it right? iirc that was one of the things I mentioned when I first started promoting RED MC's iff editing but never showed it off. still worth a mention though, will be looking for the tutorial

[TGsoGood]

Sure Jaosming, that is the basic idea. But I have actually done and made the process easier for others by using the scripting wizard and adding some custom instructions to a TURK file.

[JaoSming]

so cloning and keeping all the extra models in the iff file and reassigning them as needed?

[TGsoGood]

I just released the mod and posted the tutorial. But yeah it appears you have already thought this through. Well it does work.

[JaoSming]

oh I dont want to take credit for anything its a fantastic idea, nothing i was going to enact or use anyway, CFs aren't my thing

[TBM]

Will there be a podcast today?

[Andrew]

We're looking at recording one this evening (Australian time), so if we can arrange it, it'll be coming out tomorrow. We haven't been able to line up our schedules so far this week.

[Kevin]

*coughs* Leftos *coughs*

[Andrew]

No Leftos, but we'll do it if we can ever make it happen.

[The Worm 91]

Since we are already reaching half of the season..What teams will be going to the Finals?
Can the GSW and Hawks maintain their spots?
Can the Cavs bounce back?
Lebron starting to decline?

The Hawks are on the market and some analyst say that if the franchise is bought they might turn it into the Super Sonics. What will happen to the Hawks if that will happen? They are one of the oldest teams in the league and has a rich history.

[TBM]

Have you guys delved into any 2K15 modding yet?

[ColumbusBobby23]

It's been 6 months since NBA 2K15 dropped and almost no mods have been released for the game and we all know why. Whether is was necessary or not as far as I'm concerned, it seems to me that 2K/VC took a big'ol crap all over the modding community this year. I think this would be a good topic of discussion. Excuse me if this has been discussed at length somewhere else on this site because I wouldn't know as I haven't visited in much in the last 3 or 4 months. The reason for this is because I stopped playing the game back in December. A game I used to play all year long for the last 5 years. I don't know about the rest of you but 2K is going to have a hard time convincing me to re-up this October.

[Andrew]

It's been discussed, but we can definitely touch on it again.

[TGsoGood]

It felt pretty good to hear another podcast.

Hey Andrew, glad to have you back. Hope all is going well after that storm.

[Andrew]

Thanks, always good to know the regulars are tuning in. All good now, a lot of people had it a lot worse than I did, but it was a tad inconvenient for a while there.

[ColumbusBobby23]

Andrew, Thank you for discussing my concerns on the podcast. Another enjoyable episode. I share your hope for next years installment being more mod friendly. Maybe we will get some info on it in the next 6 months, leading up to release.

[Andrew]

Fingers crossed! Thanks for tuning in, glad to hear you enjoyed it. Please keep the suggestions coming.

[Michael_OS]

Hey guys! How about we go a little bit offtopic and discuss the Gayrunner vs Pacquiao fight? Would love to hear what you guys think about the outcome of the fight.

[Andrew]

I have no interest in boxing and didn't watch it, so it's not really something that we can discuss. We'd also prefer to stick to topics that are related to our content: basketball video games, and real basketball.

[Andrew]

Ben's a bit under the weather at the moment, so unfortunately we won't have a show until next week. Feel free to keep the suggestions coming though, since there'll be a little extra time before the next episode.

[Kevin]

Ben's a bit under the weather at the moment, so unfortunately we won't have a show until next week. Feel free to keep the suggestions coming though, since there'll be a little extra time before the next episode.

A few suggestions:
- Who do you think will get in the top 10 in the NBA draft?
- Thib's future
- How do you think Kevin and the gang will play out next season specially with a new coach and a newly-found triple-double machine? Do you think pride will get in the way?
- Who should the Clippers sign, re-sign, and let go this offseason?


If you've already discussed about it, you can just ignore it.

[Andrew]

Thanks, we'll definitely keep those in mind.

We'll be recording Episode #117 in about 12 hours, so any other suggestions, be sure to get them in ASAP. Obviously, the Lottery and the latest Playoffs results are already on the docket, along with anything else we've reported on as far as the video games are concerned.

[TGsoGood]

Just some ideas for topics

Story threads seem to be picking up slightly. I have been paying attention to a few of them. I even started my own college story featuring youtube personalities like Chris Smoove, Neal Bridges, and Cam Baker. It also features characters from the NLSC characters such as Rorry Hobbs, Kevin Parker, and you will even see Jon Smith (JaoSming ) listed in the story if you look carefully.

[TGsoGood]

What ever happened to Story of the year thread for 2014?

[Kevin]

What ever happened to Story of the year thread for 2014?

Rumors say I won it... unanimously

[JaoSming]

Just some ideas for topics

Story threads seem to be picking up slightly. I have been paying attention to a few of them. I even started my own college story featuring youtube personalities like Chris Smoove, Neal Bridges, and Cam Baker. It also features characters from the NLSC characters such as Rorry Hobbs, Kevin Parker, and you will even see Jon Smith (JaoSming ) listed in the story if you look carefully.

.....time to search my name in the forums again.


I'd like to hear some retrospectives on announcements. Drum up an old news post or forum thread from years or decades (because this site can go decades!) old. Try to remember what you were saying or feeling then, compare to now, etc.


It's been a while since we did that Ultimate Game talk, so what would your ultimate basketball game include from already-existing games? Top to bottom. Better yet, what wouldn't it include.


You guys seeing any similarities with patching this year compared to 2K9?


I'd also like to hear you guys talk about FSHed, EAgraph, FSHx, Dolffin, bigGUI and compare their development/support/updates to REDitor, RED MC, 2KX Tool, 3DM's tool, Greg's tool, and even Finn's roster tool for 2K9.


Also, if you haven't in this episode, bring up and talk about Kenny's articles. (I may have missed the podcast if you did his first one).

[Andrew]

Some great ideas there, might have to stretch a couple of them out over a few shows.

[Andrew]

Last call for Episode #118!

[Kevin]

- Do you think Paul Pierce should retire after this season?
- What do you think about Dellavedova as a player? Is he a dirty player? A scrappy one? Or somewhere in between?
- NBA Finals Prediction!

[Andrew]

We're recording Episode #119 in a little under twelve hours, so if you've got any topic suggestions, please let us know ASAP!

Additionally, we're looking to introduce some new original content here on the NLSC in the near future, and will be looking to reorganise our schedule. As such, if you have any preference as to when you'd like the NLSC Podcast to come out each week, please let us know, and we'll take all suggestions into consideration. As always, thanks for your support of the NLSC, and the NLSC Podcast!

[Menopauss]

I don't know if it was discussed previously, but I'd like to hear you talk about the different Flagrant 1/2 calling criteria.

[Andrew]

We have touched on some of the calls that have been made, but haven't gone right into it like we have some other things, like charge/blocking calls. On the list.

[Menopauss]

Why are there no more threads in which members appreciate each other and interact on a level beyond basketball or a pre-determined topic ? I am referring to Year-reviews, Yearly awards, describe a poster and other great topics of the past?

I also believe such topics hold a certain weight and should be started by mods, preferably Andrew. We all realize and appreaciate you efforts to keep this site going and clean, but it is slowly loosing the BigFamily feel it embodied.

Which member is the greatest NLSC export ? ( guys like Jao, Leftos...)

[JaoSming]

I'd love to hear you argue for LeBron being GOAT Andrew, just to hear you squirm.

Or argue for LeBron being the greatest active player.


Any mods on either of your 'bucket lists' (for lack of a better term) that you have yet to make, or see?


I may have missed a podcast or the part where you might have done this, but what ongoing modes do you have going on? Not "oh I'm running a dynasty" but what have you done trade-wise, strategies, etc.


I'm not asking Ben to talk about anything because I just want to hear his thoughts on the Clippers jerseys and I know we'll get that regardless

[Andrew]

I could give you greatest active player, because I'm far more inclined to believe that, and there's no lack of evidence. G.O.A.T...sorry, can't do it.

I've mostly been playing Ultimate Team as of late and have talked about it some, but I can definitely talk about it more...especially as news comes and goes, during the preview season. Added those suggestions to the list!

[mp3]

What do you guys make of the live 16 team clearly taking the holidays off?

No data no roster updates. What do you think about that? EA is trying to make a comeback, do you think this helps there situation?

I always see two major dates for theses games to make there mark and it's the release date and Christmas, should EA of worked that little bit harder to finish/update certain areas of the game?

I know they had the game on sale over the holidays which will of course draw more people in but they could of done more.

[Andrew]

Good one, added to the docket.

[mp3]

With all the coverage of kobe and the farewell tour as we say goodbye to one of the leagues greats do you think KG will get anything close to Kobe's attention.

I know there not on the same level of success but he's still one of the greats.

[Andrew]

I'll add that to the docket for next week. KG's one of my all-time favourite non-Bulls, so that's definitely an interesting one to cover.

[Andrew]

Last call for Episode #141 suggestions!

[Kevin]

- Between MyGM and MyLeague, what is your preferred mode?
- Who do you think is most likely to be traded before the deadline. Noah? Rose? Gibson? Butler?
- Aside from the Nets, who do you think should blow it (front office, coaching staff) up this season?
- What # should the Lakers retire? 8 or 24?

[Andrew]

Thanks! I think we might've discussed the 8/24 question before, but I'll add it to the docket all the same, in case haven't (or one of us has changed our minds).

[Kevin]

One more thing.

The 76ers are retiring Dolph Schayes jersey number (#4) BUT Nerlens Noel will still continue to wear #4. What do you think of current players wearing retired numbers?

[Andrew]

Added.

If we could also get a few more related to the video games, that'd be great.

[mp3]

Do you think EA has done enough to draw in a bigger crowd for nba live 17 or do you think they are in any danger at all of getting the plug pulled unless they up there efforts to get more people playing Live 16?

[Andrew]

Good one.

Any more? There's still time!

[Kevin]

Pretty vague but....

What's stoping Live from releasing a game that can compete with 2k?

[Andrew]

That's probably a good follow on from last week's discussion. I'll add it.

[Andrew]

Last call for Episode #142 suggestions!