rjsuperfly66
November 24th, 2007, 12:09 PM
I didnt play a lot of college hoop last year, but I just got the game, and online gaming has changed so much. I had become very frustrated in previous years with the people who will win at all costs and forget about how to play the actual game.
Gone are the days of realism. Sure you can find some opponents that are worthy and great gamers, respect the way it should be played. What do I mean by that?
When playing with a low 80 team against a UCLA, Memphis, etc, their team already has an advantage on your team as they are more skilled. Couple that with constant double teams, and turning up their fast break for constant layups is one thing. Fine, I can understand those who say learn how to stop it. Lower the rate that you crash the boards, watch for the double teams. But then they use maximum passing and lead pass to their dominant center every time you shut down the fast break. The result of the lead pass is a dunk or a foul 75% of the time as their centers are some of the most dominant in the game. I have yet to play this game that much and have not attempted to even learn maximum passing, but its pretty ridiculous, because on man or zone the man is getting to the hoop, at least on the inadaquate centers I can throw at you with Bradley or Providence.
Then they get upset with you when they continue to fast break when they are up 18 with 10 seconds left, double teaming you when you are just trying to end the game in the last minute cuz they have done everything possible to humiliate you and the game, but you do not wish to quit. Sure, they give you a positive comment of great sportsmanship because you refuse to quit, but you sure as hell give them a negative comment for knowing nothing bout the game. Their excuse, this isnt the real sport, its a video game, and I want to win! Is it fair to us consumers who play the game for the integrity of the sport. Maybe I'm at the disadvantage being at college and playing games once every few weeks. I'm gonna come home wanting to play a fun game, testing my skills, and get some scrub opponent abusing everything he can to defeat you.
However, even 2k ratings cannot assist you here. When these scrubs play against eachother, it seems like a good game and they give eachother positive ratings, simple as that.
For every 5 or 6 of these guys you find online there is that one worthy opponent that is worth waiting for. The type of game where there is strategy, where you need to change the defense to their multi-dimensional offense. Where shooting up the 3 is more important than trying to dunk the ball everytime. Where plays are actually run, where the press and the double team are essential to traps in the corner but not on the guard at the top of the key, who has done nothing all game. Where the player does not run his guard through everyone of your passing lanes, but rather guards the man or zone he was designated.
Why do people play like this? What is the fun of winning at all costs? Sure winning the Pontiac Tournament would be great, but its quite clear playing the game with realism as gone long down the drain, and here comes the generation of adolescents who wish to discover ways in which they know you cannot defeat them. I am sorry Bradley and Providence are not among the best in the country and therefore I can fight through these problems.
If you ever looking for a realistic game, hit up my gamertag rjsuperfly66.
Gone are the days of realism. Sure you can find some opponents that are worthy and great gamers, respect the way it should be played. What do I mean by that?
When playing with a low 80 team against a UCLA, Memphis, etc, their team already has an advantage on your team as they are more skilled. Couple that with constant double teams, and turning up their fast break for constant layups is one thing. Fine, I can understand those who say learn how to stop it. Lower the rate that you crash the boards, watch for the double teams. But then they use maximum passing and lead pass to their dominant center every time you shut down the fast break. The result of the lead pass is a dunk or a foul 75% of the time as their centers are some of the most dominant in the game. I have yet to play this game that much and have not attempted to even learn maximum passing, but its pretty ridiculous, because on man or zone the man is getting to the hoop, at least on the inadaquate centers I can throw at you with Bradley or Providence.
Then they get upset with you when they continue to fast break when they are up 18 with 10 seconds left, double teaming you when you are just trying to end the game in the last minute cuz they have done everything possible to humiliate you and the game, but you do not wish to quit. Sure, they give you a positive comment of great sportsmanship because you refuse to quit, but you sure as hell give them a negative comment for knowing nothing bout the game. Their excuse, this isnt the real sport, its a video game, and I want to win! Is it fair to us consumers who play the game for the integrity of the sport. Maybe I'm at the disadvantage being at college and playing games once every few weeks. I'm gonna come home wanting to play a fun game, testing my skills, and get some scrub opponent abusing everything he can to defeat you.
However, even 2k ratings cannot assist you here. When these scrubs play against eachother, it seems like a good game and they give eachother positive ratings, simple as that.
For every 5 or 6 of these guys you find online there is that one worthy opponent that is worth waiting for. The type of game where there is strategy, where you need to change the defense to their multi-dimensional offense. Where shooting up the 3 is more important than trying to dunk the ball everytime. Where plays are actually run, where the press and the double team are essential to traps in the corner but not on the guard at the top of the key, who has done nothing all game. Where the player does not run his guard through everyone of your passing lanes, but rather guards the man or zone he was designated.
Why do people play like this? What is the fun of winning at all costs? Sure winning the Pontiac Tournament would be great, but its quite clear playing the game with realism as gone long down the drain, and here comes the generation of adolescents who wish to discover ways in which they know you cannot defeat them. I am sorry Bradley and Providence are not among the best in the country and therefore I can fight through these problems.
If you ever looking for a realistic game, hit up my gamertag rjsuperfly66.