How to use The Association?

[Anmino]

Can someone explain to me how to use/play The Association? Or any link that can explain?

Thanks in advance..

[mynameisgerd]

Just play it. No explanation needed.

[Anmino]

Need Help please..

[gOry]

what the problem dude??..just try to play it,...pick one team you want to use..and play..

[Anmino]

what the problem dude??..just try to play it,...pick one team you want to use..and play..

I'm still understanding the game mode as of now. Thanks for the reply. I hope I can understand the game mode.

[Christian.]

You'll act as the GM of a certain team if you play the Association Mode. It's the same as Live's Dynasty Mode.

[Andrew]

It's the same as Live's Dynasty Mode.

Only much, much deeper.

[Anmino]

About the Yellow Downward arrow of every player, and Blue (I think) upward arrow of a certain. What's the use of it? Is there any effects on it of those players who have a downward arrow?

[karlsanada10]

Yeah, it's their stat that's going down. So win games and do the right fix for your roster.

[Anmino]

Yeah, it's their stat that's going down. So win games and do the right fix for your roster.

Thanks for answering. Anyway, is it okay to simulate always the game to the end? Or I need to play the game by my self to improve their stats?

[karlopb]

why will you always simulate game? if you simulate, you can't see the progress and improvements of your team.
and main thing, you will not enjoy playing 2k11.

about the yellow downward, it's their stats. practice your team/players on weekly practice to make them improve

[Anmino]

why will you always simulate game? if you simulate, you can't see the progress and improvements of your team.
and main thing, you will not enjoy playing 2k11.

about the yellow downward, it's their stats. practice your team/players on weekly practice to make them improve

You have a point. Thanks for that anyways. That's what I'm doing right now actually, and I just looking at their stats every end of the game. Maybe I'm tired at the moment to play game. (Just ended 1 season of My Player). So far my team is doing good. I choose OKC. I got Hamilton, Arroyo, Ben Wallace in the team. I'm still doing some experimentation of my roster right now.

[Patr1ck]

Your basically managing a team as a GM and a coach. You can set specific lineups for things like your main 5 players off the bench, your best 3 point shooters, your best defensive lineup or your quickest lineup, etc. You can manage your players playing time, and their roles on the team. You can sign free agents, release players, draft rookies during the offseason, and trade players to try and improve your team.

You can schedule practices on non-game days to temporarily improve player ratings(green arrow up) at the cost of fatigue. Practicing too much can improve your bench players ratings so much that they will start to lose morale because they think they should have a better role and then they will get the yellow down arrow indicating that their ratings are dropping.

There is nothing wrong with simulating games in association mode other than the ridiculous home court advantage.

[Anmino]

Your basically managing a team as a GM and a coach. You can set specific lineups for things like your main 5 players off the bench, your best 3 point shooters, your best defensive lineup or your quickest lineup, etc. You can manage your players playing time, and their roles on the team. You can sign free agents, release players, draft rookies during the offseason, and trade players to try and improve your team.

You can schedule practices on non-game days to temporarily improve player ratings(green arrow up) at the cost of fatigue. Practicing too much can improve your bench players ratings so much that they will start to lose morale because they think they should have a better role and then they will get the yellow down arrow indicating that their ratings are dropping.

There is nothing wrong with simulating games in association mode other than the ridiculous home court advantage.

Thanks for the reply bud. Actually, I'm having bad time getting a good line up in my team (OKC).

[Anmino]

How did those guys out there get their game summary (or what you call that script) on every game they had?

Like This:

Vince Carter leads Magic to trash Wizards
Preview | Recap | 89 @ 120 | Play-By-Play | Shot Chart



ORLANDO, Fla. -- Perfect preseason, new arena, some new guys, and definitely a new season.

It started suitably for a team with such towering expectations as the Magic crushed the Washington Wizards, 120-89, in their regular season opener on Thursday at the new Amway Center.

Vince Carter had 26 points on a 8-11 shooting to lift the Magic to an easy victory over the Washington Wizards in the debut of No. 1 overall pick John Wall who had just 12 points along with eight assists.

“It’s always a nice feeling to open a new building and get a nice win first and foremost," Vince Carter said.

After finishing the preseason perfect (7-0) and won by an average margin of 25 points, Magic showed their dominance in both ends of the floor. They shoot 14-30 from three while Wizards just nailed one of their 18 attempts.

Dwight Howard finished the night with a double-double, 21 points, 18 rebounds along with 5 block shots, while Rashard Lewis registered 18 points. Ryan Anderson contributed 10 points while Jameer Nelson had eight points and seven assists.

The Wizards were simply no match. But Gilbert Arenas coming from a dismal season, led the Wizards with 25 points and seven assists, but he committed seven turnovers. Josh Howard chipped in 15 points and grabbed eight boards, while Kirk Hinrich leave the game midway third after his achilles was torn.

The Magic will travel down to South Beach for an epic showdown with the Super Friends and the Miami Heat. It’s the home opener for the Heat and it will be the first time the two Sunshine State rivals collide since Miami’s big offseason additions.

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Play of the Day

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Larry Hughes is back again to the Cleveland Cavaliers, after
the team signed him on a one-year deal worth$2.62 million. Cavs
roster now stands at 13.

As early as their season opener, Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma
City Thunder that he must be on the MVP watch list this season,
Durant destroyed the Chicago Bulls after scoring a career-high
48 points and along with 10 rebounds. He also nailed all his
14 free throw attempts that night.

The old guys in league seems like bugging with injuries again.
After the Celtics beat the Cavaliers, Paul Pierce and Shaquille O'Neal
will not available on specific time. Pierce had sprained finger and
will be out for 1-2 weeks, while The Big Leprachaun broke his ankle
and will be on the injury list for approximately 6-8 weeks.

[Eirsej]

They write them by themselves.

[Houndy]

Yeah, we basically take events that happen in the game, and write a recap. A lot of people make up some things, like maybe if it was Miami @ Cleveland, they would add in that some fans were arrested, and maybe if heated rivals were facing off, they would say "So and so got a technical" just for the hell of it

[Patr1ck]

I am surprised no one has used the headline "(some player) loses his head" with a screenshot of a missing head. It's the perfect opportunity to photoshop some stuff over the missing head.

[Anmino]

Almost of my roster have downward arrow! What's wrong with them? Any suggestion how can I improve their stats except doing weekly practice.

[Houndy]

Winning. If you're on a losing streak, get hot and start winning a lot of games in a row

[Anmino]

Winning. If you're on a losing streak, get hot and start winning a lot of games in a row

Sorry for a series of questions. I was not able to edit my previous post before you replied. Anyway, Just want to ask about the "Weekly Practice". Do I need to do the practice manually, or I will just simulate it in Calendar?If I need to do it manually, How? And Where can I find it to do it?

Sorry for my english

[Houndy]

I think it's Simmed, so you just schedule and go. Be aware that the patch for pc hasn't come out yet, so your players trade values drop to one star

[Anmino]

I think it's Simmed, so you just schedule and go. Be aware that the patch for pc hasn't come out yet, so your players trade values drop to one star

Thank you! Noted.

[Houndy]

No problemo

[karlsanada10]

I have a question, it's about the freakin' trade value. What's the use of it?