Will you buy NBA 2K ?

cam24thomas · Post #81 » by **cam24thomas** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:03 pm

I've made some HARD decisions regarding 2k24.
For the first time ever, I'm not going to put MJ in MyLeague.

Instead I am putting SHAQ in MyLeague, and I'm drafting him into my Bulls and making this line-up:
c. Shaq
pf. Wembanyama
sf. Brandon Miller
sg. ??
pg. ??
And bare in mind, SHAQ is the only retired player in the fantasy draft. All the other players are currently in the NBA.

In addition to playing that, I'm also going to play the Era Mode, and it will be The Jordan Era.
So I'll be playing as Michael Jordan's Bulls in 1984 onwards....

Ruma85 · Post #82 » by **Ruma85** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:57 pm

cam24thomas wrote:I've made some HARD decisions regarding 2k24.
For the first time ever, I'm not going to put MJ in MyLeague.

Instead I am putting SHAQ in MyLeague, and I'm drafting him into my Bulls and making this line-up:
c. Shaq
pf. Wembanyama
sf. Brandon Miller
sg. ??
pg. ??
And bare in mind, SHAQ is the only retired player in the fantasy draft. All the other players are currently in the NBA.

In addition to playing that, I'm also going to play the Era Mode, and it will be The Jordan Era.
So I'll be playing as Michael Jordan's Bulls in 1984 onwards....

You will sim to the 1984 draft?

Ruma85 · Post #83 » by **Ruma85** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:59 pm

cam24thomas wrote:
Ruma85 wrote:Do you only play mynba or other modes as well, if so did you see the news regarding my team that just dropped a few hours ago.

I've only played MyLeague, have never played any of the other modes

I feel like your missing out the other modes are just as great.

cam24thomas · Post #84 » by **cam24thomas** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:13 am

Ruma85 wrote:
cam24thomas wrote:I've made some HARD decisions regarding 2k24.
For the first time ever, I'm not going to put MJ in MyLeague.

Instead I am putting SHAQ in MyLeague, and I'm drafting him into my Bulls and making this line-up:
c. Shaq
pf. Wembanyama
sf. Brandon Miller
sg. ??
pg. ??
And bare in mind, SHAQ is the only retired player in the fantasy draft. All the other players are currently in the NBA.

In addition to playing that, I'm also going to play the Era Mode, and it will be The Jordan Era.
So I'll be playing as Michael Jordan's Bulls in 1984 onwards....

You will sim to the 1984 draft?

I've never played the ERAs mode before, so not sure how it works.
Doesn't it let you start with MJ in the Bulls?
Or if it starts with the draft will I still be able to draft MJ or will Houston or Portland get him?

azcatz11 · Post #85 » by **azcatz11** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:14 am

Is there a RealGM league for this? I would consider buying it if so

ThomYorke · Post #86 » by **ThomYorke** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:26 am

Why is the early 2000's called 'the Kobe era'? He wasn't even the best player on his team, let alone in the league.

As for will I buy it? No, I'll download it when it is released for free on the PS network.

cam24thomas · Post #87 » by **cam24thomas** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:27 am

ThomYorke wrote:Why is the early 2000's called 'the Kobe era'? He wasn't even the best player on his team, let alone in the league.

As for will I buy it? No, I'll download it when it is released for free on the PS network.

Because Kobe won 5 championships and died.
It could have been called the Duncan era if Kobe didn't die.
But I'll always consider it the Shaq era.

Ruma85 · Post #88 » by **Ruma85** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:32 am

The_Ghost_of_JB wrote:I have purchased every 2K game since 1999. I spend 95% of the time playing my career/Mypark. I know you're not FORCED to buy VC but the reality is that if you want to be competitive you have to because the grind to even get to 80 is stupidly slow. It sucks but I would begrudgingly buy VC.

Once they introduced the $180.00 season pass ($20.00 X 9 seasons) I knew I was out. At some point I have to draw the line and paying $300+ a year to play 2K was not for me. 2K should be a free to play game because of the micro-transactions. It is like a restaurant charging you $100.00 just to get in the door then charging you an additional $250.00 for the food.

I can totally understand your point of view, if I was spending that kind of money, I would really re-consider not getting it as a day 1 release as well, I always enjoyed myplayer/mypark mode even if I wasn't maxing everything out asap. I know I would not be able to complete with the top notch guys unless I play day/night or pony up the cash to upgrade, it is underwhelming but it's better then spending extra cash you need for more important things. As long people are buying tp upgrade as soon as possible 2k will continue to milk the system as any company should.

Ruma85 · Post #89 » by **Ruma85** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:34 am

azcatz11 wrote:Is there a RealGM league for this? I would consider buying it if so

Can you elaborate a little so I can answer your question, cheers.

cam24thomas · Post #90 » by **cam24thomas** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:38 am

Ruma85 here is what I was referring to when I said I'm playing The Jordan Era-

cam24thomas · Post #91 » by **cam24thomas** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:38 am

So I'm playing TWO different modes at the same time.
I'm playing MyLeague - Shaq's Bulls in 2023-24.
And I'm playing ERAs - Jordan's Bulls in 1984-85.

Ruma85 · Post #92 » by **Ruma85** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:44 am

cam24thomas wrote:
Ruma85 wrote:
cam24thomas wrote:I've made some HARD decisions regarding 2k24.
For the first time ever, I'm not going to put MJ in MyLeague.

Instead I am putting SHAQ in MyLeague, and I'm drafting him into my Bulls and making this line-up:
c. Shaq
pf. Wembanyama
sf. Brandon Miller
sg. ??
pg. ??
And bare in mind, SHAQ is the only retired player in the fantasy draft. All the other players are currently in the NBA.

In addition to playing that, I'm also going to play the Era Mode, and it will be The Jordan Era.
So I'll be playing as Michael Jordan's Bulls in 1984 onwards....

You will sim to the 1984 draft?

I've never played the ERAs mode before, so not sure how it works.
Doesn't it let you start with MJ in the Bulls?
Or if it starts with the draft will I still be able to draft MJ or will Houston or Portland get him?

You start the season in 83/84, and at the end of the season, based on your record & the lottery balls you will get a draft pick for the 1984 draft but your, always welcome to sim until the trading deadline to get a few more first round picks or wait until draft night and do as please to get your chance draft Jordan to the Bulls.

cam24thomas · Post #93 » by **cam24thomas** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:50 am

Ruma85 wrote:You start the season in 83/84, and at the end of the season, based on your record & the lottery balls you will get a draft pick for the 1984 draft but your, always welcome to sim until the trading deadline to get a few more first round picks or wait until draft night and do as please to get your chance draft Jordan to the Bulls.

Wow! I love that concept, this is going to be A LOT OF FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for explaining it, I can't wait, to start

SkyBill40 · Post #94 » by **SkyBill40** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:00 am

I'm a PC player and the fact we won't get the most current version of the game makes for a hard no.

Sent from my [Samsung Z4 Fold] using RealGM mobile app

Ruma85 · Post #95 » by **Ruma85** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:01 am

cam24thomas wrote:Ruma85 here is what I was referring to when I said I'm playing The Jordan Era-

Oh I see but that's just an example :lol:

, Lakers being 1 - 0 on January 6 1984, what made you think you can draft Jordan straight to the Bulls based on this picture.

Ruma85 · Post #96 » by **Ruma85** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:04 am

SkyBill40 wrote:I'm a PC player and the fact we won't get the most current version of the game makes for a hard no.

Sent from my [Samsung Z4 Fold] using RealGM mobile app

It really does suck, but they are doing this on purpose to the pc community.

The Laker Kid · Post #97 » by **The Laker Kid** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:12 am

No, I'm close to 50 and haven't touched a game controller since like 1998.

PapaBear53 · Post #98 » by **PapaBear53** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:28 am

I won't ask why there is not a "no" option to vote for. I will ask why there is not a "hell, no" option, however.

Ito · Post #99 » by **Ito** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:44 am

azcatz11 wrote:Is there a RealGM league for this? I would consider buying it if so

Prolly been realgm leagues before not sure if they took off I never participated but someone should start one now that it’s gon be cross-play.. should be active enough

Ruma85 · Post #100 » by **Ruma85** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:55 am

Ito wrote:
azcatz11 wrote:Is there a RealGM league for this? I would consider buying it if so

Prolly been realgm leagues before not sure if they took off I never participated but someone should start one now that it’s gon be cross-play.. should be active enough

I would start one, if enough people are interested.

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