by [Q] on Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:53 am
Overall, I enjoyed Live 18 and they even made some cool improvements during the season so far. These are the things that I don't think they'll get to this year, and hopefully will fix for next year.
Gameplay- Not really mode-specific but more about in-game gameplay
-Needs in-game injuries, even if it's just the animations like in Live 10. Injuries are part of the game. If anything, it can be minor (they play on with reduced stats) or out for game(s), season, etc.
-CPU does tend to drive to the basket a lot. Not a big deal, as it does add to the challenge but I guess not very realistic.
-Players seem to like to hang out with a foot on the 3 point line, which causes a catch and shoot to be 2 pointers. They need to stay behind the line. Also, on fast breaks, they step on the line way too much
-Shots from behind the backboard rarely go in.
-Tip ins are still way too frequent on missed free throws.
-Tip ins are a bit too accurate in my opinion.
-Charge/block fouls need work. Charges are way too frequent. Also, they should remove continuation like the NBA has done this year. More fouls should be called "on the floor".
-reduce the number of fouls for foul outs in shorter games? Adds to the strategy of the game.
-Arena announcer should be loud, but can be barely heard in-game. It kind of takes away from the real NBA experience if you don't hear players' names being announced after they score. Add more arena-specific sounds, especially for certain situations (Lakers now play Super Mario coin & 1up on made free throws, etc). NBA Live 10 was really good with this.
-There should be women in pickup games and Live Run as well
-baseline camera needs adjusting. it's hard to see into the corners on defense, so guys can cut back door to the basket without you knowing. Maybe it should be higher to be able to see the shot clock on the basket
-controls and buttons aren't bad, but I have to icon pass everything because the directional pass never goes where I want it to go. Why the heck does it always think oh, let's pass this to the other side of the court?
-bring back the free throw shooting from Elite 11 with the sticks.
-You need to have the ability to play against friends online, or better yet team up with them in OTP like in Live 10.
-You should be able to add/remove players' shirts underneath the jersey. Jordan Clarkson looks ridiculous with the shirt plus all the accessories on
-Create a team feature for regular rosters. Use the Ultimate Team creation as a guide by picking a logo, team name, coach, arena. That would allow us to do own own retro teams or what ifs like they have in Ultimate Team challenges
Franchise- Put this before The one, as a lot of issues with this mode also are in The One
-Add All-star weekend. Skills challenge you just need to dribble and shoot like you do in game. 3 pt shootout & Dunk contest would be nice. No Guitar Hero dunking but like Live 06
-You should at the very least be able to edit players' numbers, especially if they're going to change if a guy re-signs.
-A lot more could be done with that news feed other than Stephen A Smith telling you your role on the team.
-Not sure if the weekly format works for this mode the way it's done right now. The other teams that play that week don't play their games until you sim to the next week. Maybe you can still label the Weeks, but do more of a monthly calendar type of interface and system where all games get simmed each day that they happen.
-I think the offseason is often an overlooked part of these kinds of modes. The signing period was surprisingly good, but a little too short. Scouting needs to be a thing. Announce retiring players?
- A lot of stuff happens that don't get explained or announced, hell even when you're out of the playoffs you can sim and you never know who wins the title. I'm less invested in the mode if I don't know what's going on.
The One-good start on the mode, a few additions would make it a lot better
-I think they should add more to really immerse you and believe that you are this character. You shouldn't be able to decide what team you play on and make trade demands as a rookie.
-Some of the skills choices in each archetype felt a little limiting, but I prefer the balance over freedom (cheating, 99 centers etc)
-Add All-star weekend, which is a nice goal for your player.
-Team should trade you if it makes sense. If you suck or your contract is expiring, too many guys at your position
-Some challenges and rewards need to be tweaked depending on how long the quarters are. There's no way I'm getting a triple double on 4 min quarters with accelerated clock..
-There should be an option not only for NBA home/away but statement and classic accessories. It's kind of boring to play every game in just the home/away jerseys
-A women's version would be cool. The base part is still there, just have her play in the WNBA instead of the NBA.
-I feel that all shot animations need to be unlocked at the beginning. It is a big part of your character and character's style and look so I think that's something you set at the beginning of your career. It's not something that you change to once you unlock it with a 89 rating. All other animations I don't mind being unlockable, but it's weird I still have a lot of animations and celebrations that are locked. I have no idea how I'd be able to get those even if I wanted them.
-shot animations should also not be limited to position. Everybody shoots a little differently, so why not give us all the options?
-crate system isn't the best. I hate having to buy multiple crates for a chance to get the thing I want. Also, jerseys are always buried at the end of the crate on the live events, which can be very difficult to get in a short amount of time. Also, stuff in live events like throwback jerseys and warmups should be available in the store normally. If you missed it at the beginning of the year, you should have a chance to get it again. Warmups for all teams weren't even available
-Live Run should have an option to prefer or wait for full games.
-I would love to have a Live run mode where you can play as NBA players like in Live 10.
-Add more name choices for Mike Breen to say. Add an option for each letter of the alphabet
Ultimate Team- Overall, a really fun mode to play. Legends are attainable unlike some previous years and contracts and everything seem pretty fair. This is actually the main mode I play now that i have finished the One
-Add retro logos & jerseys like in Live 15. (I mean, the Sonics logo and jersey were busted out for that legends challenge, so it's gotta be in there)
-Retro courts and coaches would be cool too. Kind of boring to have all these different types of cards, but no choices outside of current options
-Add the city and classic jerseys in the mode (seriously, how are they not in the mode yet?)
-It's really annoying to play new events against teams with old rosters. I understand for stuff originally in the game like league heroes, you can't change it but how hard is it to trade players, reorder the roster of a team for the week?
-New versions of players should have updated jersey numbers. I understand not much can be done for the base cards, but how does the Ladder Josh Hart not have the correct jersey number?
-More retro teams like the opponents in the masters series.
ERASE ADMINS!!
