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NBA 2K15 MyGM To Distance Itself From VC, Be More Dynamic

01:02 PM - September 4, 2014 by Steve_OS

GameInformer has posted an article listing "29 Reasons Why MyGM May Be the Future of Franchise Modes," going over the new conversation system, GM tools, scouting, player progression, offseason, and much more in NBA 2K15's MyGM mode.

Here are some tidbits from the article:

On Virtual Currency: "Visual Concepts is distancing itself from its controversial approach to injecting VC into the MyGM experience last year. In NBA 2K15 the VC is nearly stripped out of the mode in favor of a leveling system where you accrue XP for every action you take."
On Total Control: "In response to last year's backlash regarding basic functions being hidden behind the upgrade system, Visual Concepts has surfaced the vital skills that form the backbone of the GM experience. Every GM has full control of trades, free agency, player rotations, coach firings, etc. right from the start. "
A new Sim feature: "Strategy-minded players who prefer a hands-off approach should check out SimCast. This new system allows you to manage rotations, strategies, sliders, and points of emphasis before hitting the start button on a sim."
New Scouting System: "A new pro scouting system analyzes how your team stacks up against your next opponent. Feedback includes areas of weakness you can exploit in the rival team, an analysis of their biggest threats, the team stats, and suggested points of emphasis."
New Draftee Storylines: "Visual Concepts plans to surface several storylines throughout the year based on research it did on the last 20-30 draft classes. The various types of players you could encounter include flash-in-the-pan players who may be at their full potential already on draft day, late bloomers who rise up the draft board at the last minute, players with serious injury concerns that you may not know about unless you him in for a visit."
College Stats: "For NBA 2K15 Visual Concepts built an engine to simulate an entire college season, giving you the ability to look at the stats of all draft candidates."
Draft Combine is in: "NBA 2K15 adds the draft combine to the mix this year, where you may find out that a school is playing fast and loose with the height and weights they list in their game programs."
Better Player Progression: "Visual Concepts has done a significant amount of work on player progression this year. Before, all you could do was train them in the offseason. This year that progression is split between the offseason workouts and in-season training."
Better Offseason Logic: "Visual Concepts says the CPU-controlled teams in NBA 2K15 have improved logic this year when managing their roster balance. Teams should better recognize that they don't need to spend on another point guard if their team already has a viable starter and will know to use their resources elsewhere."

Be sure to check out the full article for many more details on MyGM mode.

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# 141 davez @ 09/04/14 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketTMac1


	Ouch. Would it be hard to get for either 2K16 or 2K17?

If enough people want it, then maybe.

# 142 davez @ 09/04/14 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Pr33mo


	Hey davez will there be 3 team trading put back in either mode?

No 3-team trades yet.

# 143 davez @ 09/04/14 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cowboy008


	When we are in MyLEAGUE will there be a news feed with news from around the league and all that stuff or is that just for MyGM?

Social Media, Transaction Report, and Injury report are available in both.

# 144 og236 @ 09/04/14 06:53 PM

So how do the stats get determined for players in custom draft classes? Are they just random?

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# 145 Proven_Winner @ 09/04/14 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by davez


	We don't have the rights to use people not in the NBA (except for Legends that we've made deals with).

Aw that sucks, but I like what I'm hearing about this mode. Will you guys have things like the ability to sing and trade or to use the stretch provision on a player?

# 146 cookemcurt @ 09/04/14 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by davez


	No 3-team trades yet.

"Yet", as in they could possibly be implemented in this years' game?

# 147 Inzombniac @ 09/04/14 06:56 PM

Really do want to thank the 2K team for taking their time to reply to this thread and give us straight answers about things where they can. It's really appreciated and I can't believe the game we're getting in about a month.

I'm very excited for 2K15 and MyGm had me wondering how they'd draw me in after MyLeague, it's been done. I can't wait for MyCareer because people were hesitant to think MyGM would match up, imagine how MyCareer is going to be?

# 148 RocketTMac1 @ 09/04/14 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by davez


	If enough people want it, then maybe.

That's great to know. Seems to me people would like Summer League and D-League.

Also could you explain why 3 team trades seem to be on hold?

# 149 deetoman @ 09/04/14 06:59 PM

So idk if this has been said or not, but is the Draft Combine playable like the draft workouts or is it a simulated thing just to reveal ratings...

# 150 davez @ 09/04/14 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by og236


	So how do the stats get determined for players in custom draft classes? Are they just random? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's fairly robust and takes things into account such as the player's real attributes, the storylines, and the teams that they play against on their schedule. So, you will see things like a player getting better stats than someone he isn't as good as because the level of his competition was weaker.

# 151 Sdrawkcab321 @ 09/04/14 07:01 PM

I'm ready. Take my body 2k

# 152 og236 @ 09/04/14 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by davez


	It's fairly robust and takes things into account such as the player's real attributes, the storylines, and the teams that they play against on their schedule. So, you will see things like a player getting better stats than someone he isn't as good as because the level of his competition was weaker.

Thank you for the reply, really appreciate it! I can't wait for this game

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# 153 Proven_Winner @ 09/04/14 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by davez


	It's fairly robust and takes things into account such as the player's real attributes, the storylines, and the teams that they play against on their schedule. So, you will see things like a player getting better stats than someone he isn't as good as because the level of his competition was weaker.

I love that you guys implemented that.

# 154 TheLetterZ @ 09/04/14 07:10 PM

Dave!

Thanks for jumping on here, man. I remember reading your old site like 15 years ago. Good to see around again.

# 155 2_headedmonster @ 09/04/14 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by davez


	It's fairly robust and takes things into account such as the player's real attributes, the storylines, and the teams that they play against on their schedule. So, you will see things like a player getting better stats than someone he isn't as good as because the level of his competition was weaker.

so you can choose all those things when creating a draft prospect?

edit: just went back a few pages and read.

# 156 23 @ 09/04/14 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by davez


	The press conferences are a part of the conversation system, so they're just in MyGM and not in MyLEAGUE.

Dude you've been here for hours putting in OT!

I love it

# 157 eko718 @ 09/04/14 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by davez


	Yes; prospect storylines, combine and pre-draft workouts will be in both MyLEAGUE and MyGM.

So is this to say that the Draft Combine is playable and not just for data such as measurements and athleticism tests of prospects?

# 158 emelki1968 @ 09/04/14 07:35 PM

If everything here is true, this is going to be a game to remember, honestly. I am very excited. Specially, the part where you can simulate a game and stop the simulation to play at any moment. Great addition. The amount of seasons is a little ridiculous but who Am I to complain?
Great article by Game Informer!

# 159 davez @ 09/04/14 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by deetoman


	So idk if this has been said or not, but is the Draft Combine playable like the draft workouts or is it a simulated thing just to reveal ratings...

It's simulated. Not all players will choose to attend the Draft Combine. For the ones that do go, you will get to see results for things like their real height/weight/wingspan (which may be different that what they had been listed at), as well as results for 3/4 sprint, lane agility, vertical, bench press, standing 15 footer, moving 15 footer, standing college 3, moving college 3, standing NBA 3, moving NBA 3 (we opted to not do all the exact drills so we could tailor these to the attributes we have on the backend).

# 160 cheesy999 @ 09/04/14 07:42 PM

EA should take some notes from 2k and start listening to feedback from consumers

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