NBA 2K14 Makes You Lebron, Path to Greatness Mode Details

[MarvinOida]

Still would've loved if PTG had stuff from the past to this future, cause if LeBron retired today, he would still would've been known as one of the Greats. Path is usually something to build and work for. This is more like "LeBron: Path to Greatest." Difference with "Greatest" is this is trying to get him as the greatest of all time, rather than "Greatness," which he already/


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[VDusen04]

Quote: Originally Posted by The 24th Letter

Nobody's going in your association threads saying that it doesn't matter...lol

That may because the only Association threads that exist are those created by folks wishing that 2K actually paid attention to that mode in the first place.

Also, inherently, Associations are about taking real life NBA teams, with real life NBA players, and moving forward as one sees fit. There's a choice. Players can make it as isolated from reality as humanly possible (jumble all the rosters, draft made up players, etc.), as realistic as possible (follow the NBA season, transaction for transaction), or anywhere in between. Moving a team into the future is surely fantasy, but it's still based in reality to a large degree.

And yes, it's all a form of fantasy when it comes down to it, like all video games. But, again, the line between realistic based fantasy (real rosters, the potential for realistic roster management and seasons) and modes based on fictional players, fictional teams, and pre-decided (and fully fictional) storylines is clear, no? Perhaps we struggle with our words to describe the difference ("fantasy" may be the wrong label) but do you see where folks are coming from?

I like variance and I even enjoy dabbling in some of the fiction-based modes (I usually play MyPlayer for a little bit before monotony settles in for me). I don't have an issue with that portion of the game existing. I do begin to develop an issue if that type of gaming is seeming to take precedent over the more realism-based modes. And that is my worry this year. There's still a fair amount of people whose interest in NBA 2K14 is the NBA portion; as in, its ability to replicate the real league of which we're all fans. I mean, it's not exactly a Backyard Basketball title.

Long story short, I'm a little burnt out on all the focus and emphasis on MyTeam, MyPlayer, Crew, Online, VC, Euroleague and Path to Greatness because I find them to be too far removed from what I'm looking for in a NBA simulation basketball game. I also feel, in turn, that such emphasis on all the modes mentioned above may have very well reduced the amount of time spent on more of the real life simulation-based modes. With no other basketball simulation alternative, I sometimes find it in my best interest to gently voice my displeasure with reasoned and level headed responses on an internet message board. It has no bearing, I know, but I suppose it is cathartic to some degree.

[NickYoungGoat]

Not a Lebron fan but would been amazing playing as skinny rookie cavs Lebron with Darius miles and Wagner, would love to make Wagner Lebron 2nd option for his career. WELP thanks 2k for letting me have such option like in 2k11 Jordan had such things.

[Melbournelad]

Quote: Originally Posted by VDusen04

That may because the only Association threads that exist are those created by folks wishing that 2K actually paid attention to that mode in the first place. Also, inherently, Associations are about taking real life NBA teams, with real life NBA players, and moving forward as one sees fit. There's a choice. Players can make it as isolated from reality as humanly possible (jumble all the rosters, draft made up players, etc.), as realistic as possible (follow the NBA season, transaction for transaction), or anywhere in between. Moving a team into the future is surely fantasy, but it's still based in reality to a large degree. Yes, it's all a form of fantasy when it comes down to it, like all video games. But, again, the line between realistic based fantasy (real rosters, the potential for realistic roster management and seasons) and modes based on fictional players, fictional teams, and pre-decided (and fully fictional) storylines is clear, no? Perhaps we struggle with our words to describe the difference ("fantasy" may be the wrong label) but do you see where folks are coming from? I like variance and I even enjoy dabbling in some of the fiction-based modes (I usually play MyPlayer for a little bit before monotony settles in for me). I don't have an issue with that portion of the game existing. I do begin to develop an issue if that type of gaming is seeming to take precedent over the more realism-based modes. And that is my worry this year. There's still a fair amount of people whose interest in NBA 2K14 is the NBA portion; as in, its ability to replicate the real league of which we're all fans. It's not exactly a Backyard Basketball title.

Great post again. No one is advocating getting rid of mycareer, myteam, blacktop etc. Mycareer especially is a good mode. But these fantasy modes like PTG are being created when the modes that are largely based on reality and are a staple of every sports game (association) are being ignored year after year in 2k. Why can't they fix the issues in existing reality-based modes before taking up dev time creating fantasy modes like PTG?

[The 24th Letter]

Quote: Originally Posted by VDusen04

That may because the only Association threads that exist are those created by folks wishing that 2K actually paid attention to that mode in the first place. Also, inherently, Associations are about taking real life NBA teams, with real life NBA players, and moving forward as one sees fit. There's a choice. Players can make it as isolated from reality as humanly possible (jumble all the rosters, draft made up players, etc.), as realistic as possible (follow the NBA season, transaction for transaction), or anywhere in between. Moving a team into the future is surely fantasy, but it's still based in reality to a large degree. And yes, it's all a form of fantasy when it comes down to it, like all video games. But, again, the line between realistic based fantasy (real rosters, the potential for realistic roster management and seasons) and modes based on fictional players, fictional teams, and pre-decided (and fully fictional) storylines is clear, no? Perhaps we struggle with our words to describe the difference ("fantasy" may be the wrong label) but do you see where folks are coming from? I like variance and I even enjoy dabbling in some of the fiction-based modes (I usually play MyPlayer for a little bit before monotony settles in for me). I don't have an issue with that portion of the game existing. I do begin to develop an issue if that type of gaming is seeming to take precedent over the more realism-based modes. And that is my worry this year. There's still a fair amount of people whose interest in NBA 2K14 is the NBA portion; as in, its ability to replicate the real league of which we're all fans. I mean, it's not exactly a Backyard Basketball title. Long story short, I'm a little burnt out on all the focus and emphasis on MyTeam, MyPlayer, Crew, Online, VC, and Path to Greatness because I find them to be too far removed from what I'm looking for in a NBA simulation basketball game. I also feel, in turn, that such emphasis on all the modes mentioned above may have very well reduced the amount of time spent on more of the real life simulation-based modes. With no other basketball simulation alternative, I sometimes find it in my best interest to gently voice my displeasure with reasoned and level headed responses on an internet message board. It has no bearing, I know, but I suppose it is cathartic to some degree.

So this basically boils down to Association mode? because the gameplay adjustments were clearly made to make the game more realistic (which is funny, because in a couple of threads down you were stating this "wasn't enough")...so I am assuming this is regarding Association..that's noted...they should definitely show the mode more attention....

Otherwise, I am not sure what you are looking for...and if I was a dev, I'm looking at one thread were you are saying gameplay adjustments aren't enough to pique your interest, then another where you don't enjoy any modes that involve any "fantasy" elements within a video game..I'm not sure how I am supposed to please you as a player...

Maybe you should give an example, because there seems to be a very small window for you outside of association, quick game and maybe classic teams?

[DukeC]

I usually refrain from posting in these parts because the stupidity displayed in these threads is too much for my eyes to take on a regular basis.

I will ,however, agree that this mode is redundant for the most part (if not for the varying storylines that could happen maybe?) if Create A Legend is still a mode in 2K14. So I can see why people would gripe about this because it is redundant.

[benson_bone]

Quote: Originally Posted by DukeC

I usually refrain from posting in these parts because the stupidity displayed in these threads is too much for my eyes to take on a regular basis. I will ,however, agree that this mode is redundant for the most part (if not for the varying storylines that could happen maybe?) if Create A Legend is still a mode in 2K14. So I can see why people would gripe about this because it is redundant.

My deepest gratitude for gracing these lowly threads with your pontification. Truly raising these parts to previously unimaginable levels of glorious intelligence.

[knick9]

The last thing I want to do is play as Lebron, I'll never play this mode.