NBA 2K16 Reveals All 12 Teams Added to the Classic Teams List

[LeBronistheKing]

Quote: Originally Posted by SaruAqua

I'm going to ask again, are the player models on those 2000's classic teams different then the ones from today? For example, it be disappointing if '06 Wade looks exactly like '13 Wade.

This is my main concern as well. What would be the point if the player models were not accurate?

[Sellaz32]

Quote: Originally Posted by LeBronistheKing

This is my main concern as well. What would be the point if the player models were not accurate?

Surely there will be differences. Many of the classic teams that have been there since 2k12 have reflected differences for different seasons such as Magic's goatee taken off for the 91 team and AC Greens different hairstyle. Gotta assume they will account for that for a player like LeBron or DWade.

Of course...it will probably depend on how distinct the difference. They will probably just use younger portraits on many of the players...


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[LeBronistheKing]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sellaz32

Surely there will be differences. Many of the classic teams that have been there since 2k12 have reflected differences for different seasons such as Magic's goatee taken off for the 91 team and AC Greens different hairstyle. Gotta assume they will account for that for a player like LeBron or DWade. Of course...it will probably depend on how distinct the difference. They will probably just use younger portraits on many of the players... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I certainly hope they don't go as lazy as just using younger portraits with the same player models.

This is 2007 Cavaliers LeBron



This is 2013 Heat LeBron



This is current LeBron



Differing facial hair, hairline, and hairstyles. As well as different physique and different tattoos.

[LeBronistheKing]

And Dwyane Wade as well

2006 Wade



2013 Wade



2015 Wade



As with LeBron physique changes as does facial hair and hair style.

[Sellaz32]

Honestly, I will be surprised if they spend much time changing physique. Hairstyle and facial hair...maybe.


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[SaruAqua]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sellaz32

Honestly, I will be surprised if they spend much time changing physique. Hairstyle and facial hair...maybe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They don't really have to spend a crazy amount of time on these classic players. A few touchups here and there would be great. For example, look at Onyx '06 Steve Nash compared to Silver '15 Steve Nash in 2K15. Aside from his hair, his physical appearance has pretty much stayed the same all these years in real life and 2K got that right . Now look at Ruby '98 Kobe compared to '15 Kobe. His physical appearance has obviously changed alot during that 17 year timespan in real life but 2K didn't get it right. Kobe's player model looked exactly the same, minus the afro/goatee.


I'm putting my trust that they would do this. The feel for the game would be greater knowing that you're truly playing w/ '07 Bron, '06 Wade, '05 Amar'e, or '00 Carter. I don't know, that's just my opinion on this matter.

[Taer]

Quote: Originally Posted by SaruAqua

They don't really have to spend a crazy amount of time on these classic players. A few touchups here and there would be great. I'm putting my trust that they would do this. The feel for the game would be greater knowing that you're truly playing w/ '07 Bron, '06 Wade, '05 Amar'e, or '00 Carter. Lastly, I don't want to be "that guy" but getting I'm hoping 2K would get the players' ages correctly.

What you are asking is a lot more time and resource intensive than you think. At least one artist will need to do these changes and most likely an engineer would be involved. I only have experience working with the artist on models of this nature, so I can only speak on that.

I'm expecting no updating/changes so that any done will be pleasant surprises. I suggest doing the same or you risk disappointment.

[Sundown]

Quote: Originally Posted by Taer

What you are asking is a lot more time and resource intensive than you think. At least one artist will need to do these changes and most likely an engineer would be involved. I only have experience working with the artist on models of this nature, so I can only speak on that. I'm expecting no updating/changes so that any done will be pleasant surprises. I suggest doing the same or you risk disappointment.

Given 2K's system of being able to scale weights and builds, it shouldn't take much time to at least improve on younger versions of players. It definitely would take more effort to update faces however.