Details on NBA Live 08 Dynasty mode
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IGN has posted an interview with NBA Live 08 producer Brian Ullrich that discussed the Dynasty mode for this year. I have recapped some of the main points below as well as added a video at the end.
Push system: Have full control over what you want to deal with and what you don't in Dynasty mode. You can fully customize the experience to take part in what you like and leave what you don't to your staff by setting filters. Pop ups and alerts will make you aware of important details that may need to be addressed.
Sim intervention: Now have the ability to jump into a game that is being simulated at any point. Once you enter you have to complete the game. Simming has normal, fast, and super fast speeds. You can set alerts to let you know when you may want to enter a game. For example if it is a close game late or if one of your players is nearing a statistical milestone.
Dynasty central: replaces the old "calendar" menu arrangement with a much easier to navigate setup which has the important areas easy to access.
Team direction: There are three different team classifications. Rebuilding, Up and Coming, and Contending. The teams will make decisions based on what they are considered. A contending team may be more willing to trade for or sign an aging veteran as opposed to a rebuilding team that may be looking to dump salary and pick up younger talent.
CPU trading: The CPU will initiate trade offers throughout the season. There is an immediate reception to the trades, no waiting around days for a response. Trades now include multi-player and package deals. A salary cap checker will let you know if a trade scenario is even possible.
The mid-level exception has been added.
Free agency persuasion mini-game has been added. You pitch free agents on what you think would be most important to them and it affects the chances of signing them.
You can read the full interview here. Continue through to view the video.
August 25, 2007 at 7:47 am
As everyone knows all this is fine and dandy, but it comes down to Live’s Gameplay which will make or break this game
August 25, 2007 at 8:16 am
well after seeing all this NBA live videos, and blogs i think nba live has really fixed their gameplay…because after watching the stage demo the game definately looks playable, especially compared to last years game…but i’ll wait for demo
August 25, 2007 at 9:11 am
Brian Ullrich took the sinking ship that was Triple Play Baseball and turned things around with the critically aclaimed MVP Baseball. Now, it looks like he is on his way to do the same thing with the NBA Live franchise. I´m loving the way the development team is aproaching the game. The ideias behind this new Push Dynasty Mode are great. Can´t wait for the demo. Let´s just hope the gamplay holds.
August 25, 2007 at 12:20 pm
Very interesting. I might rent this or something. Free Agents sound like it might be an NCAA recruiting type thing.
August 26, 2007 at 10:03 am
get off of EA’s dick the only reason you shown this game love is because you are afraid if you wont they wont invite you back to the community event
August 26, 2007 at 10:32 am
[quote comment="3181"]get off of EA’s dick the only reason you shown this game love is because you are afraid if you wont they wont invite you back to the community event[/quote]
LOL! Classic 2K dumb phucks strike again. You guys kill me. You have about as much to offer as the NBA 2K site, NOTHING! For the most part everyone who comments on these blogs has something to say worth reading, but I have notice the typical 2K guys coming along getting all pissed off every time there is new info on NBA Live. I guys we’d see more blogs on 2K if they actually produced any information worth blogging about, hell any information at all really. Copying Live feature don’t count though so I guess we’re back to ground zero, no information from 2K. LOL!
and if you aren’t on EA’s dick who’s are you on because you aint pissed for nothing. Get off of the 2K bandwagon chump!
August 26, 2007 at 12:09 pm
Its kind of amusing since there isn’t one bit of opinion in this recap, I just summarized the main points of dynasty mode. If someone doesn’t want to agree with my opinions on things, okay thats fine. But I’m not sure how now they’ll even criticize a recap of an IGN preview!
August 26, 2007 at 5:03 pm
I agree, Padre. It just seems they have nothing worthy to say or just say what all the other 2k morons say. Funny thing is I actually play NBA 2K so I just chalk it up to good old fashioned dumb people say dumb things.
On to the feature. AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME! the one i love is being able to sim your quarters and seeing the clock while you do it so you can jump in if you want. This is a great feature because I hate simulating games because i feel like I’m cheating but you don’t want to always play the boring match ups ether. I can’t call a winner between the two but I can say my preference at this point is leaning more towards Live. Worse case i’ll get them both. I just think the Live team has finally found themselves in this version of live.
August 27, 2007 at 8:03 am
artoficial = pasta fan boy
Arts says: I agree, Padre. It just seems they have nothing worthy to say or just say what all the other 2k morons say. Funny thing is I actually play NBA 2K so I just chalk it up to good old fashioned dumb people say dumb things.
Classic…
in other words he is saying… I want my own blog Pasta!
Fanboy Funboy…
This is EA vs 2K
????????????????????????????????????????????????? My Last statement… I will now only post ? marks.
August 27, 2007 at 10:58 am
[quote comment="3171"]Brian Ullrich took the sinking ship that was Triple Play Baseball and turned things around with the critically aclaimed MVP Baseball. Now, it looks like he is on his way to do the same thing with the NBA Live franchise. I´m loving the way the development team is aproaching the game. The ideias behind this new Push Dynasty Mode are great. Can´t wait for the demo. Let´s just hope the gamplay holds.[/quote]
I may be wrong on this but I don’t believe it was Ullrich, It was Brent Nielsen that saved the day on triple play baseball not Brian Ulrich. I think he’s the difference maker in live 08, i don’t think he was brought on board because Brian was do a stellar job, LOL! I think we have to give credit to Nielsen.
August 27, 2007 at 11:01 am
[quote comment="3204"]artoficial = pasta fan boy
Arts says: I agree, Padre. It just seems they have nothing worthy to say or just say what all the other 2k morons say. Funny thing is I actually play NBA 2K so I just chalk it up to good old fashioned dumb people say dumb things.
Classic…
in other words he is saying… I want my own blog Pasta!
Fanboy Funboy…
This is EA vs 2K
????????????????????????????????????????????????? My Last statement… I will now only post ? marks.[/quote]
No dude you got me confused, I actually have a career go to my site beeotch and you’ll see I do have a blog. Silly little kid.
Did your mom give you that $5 to reserve live or do I need to be your daddy and send it to you “Duke!”
August 27, 2007 at 11:35 am
whats your site “duke”?