NBA Live 08 Wishlist Submitted!

[Fitzy]

what are the realistic chances that EA will thoroughly read the list and consider each point?

[Andrew]

I believe they'll consider whatever is feasible, though that doesn't mean everything will necessarily be implemented this year. That's one of the reasons I've been doing the follow-up supplementary articles the last few years to highlight and expand upon the key gripes and most pressing issues, since a bullet list of around 240 points doesn't always allow for much in the way of a description and points can get lost in the shuffle.

[Point Guard U]

Will adding a popularity rate for player in the dynasty mode good? I mean, you could base the all-star voting there.

[Andrew]

If the game simulated All-Star voting then it would be a good addition. I expect it would be a hidden attribute though.

[atlwarrior]

i would love for to the freestyle superstars to earn their freestyle abilities through x-factor

im talking about players like kobe,lebron,wade not role players

this would also stop the overusage of freestyle superstar

i really did not like the way they used x-factor this year

nobody wants their role players to get x-factor

and its nice that players have their signature jumpshots but it would be even better to have signature moves,crossovers,passes,and dunks

for example: i want Jason Kidd to pass and crossover like himself
i want lebron, kobe,wade,melo and other superstars to have different scorer moves

get rid of highflyer(keep the dunks though)

because many players can pull off those dunks

these should be the new freestyles post player(not just power dunks i want signature post moves),shot blockers,outside stopper, playmakers,shooters, scorers(not outside or inside just scorer) if ea give them signature moves then all they would need is scorer.)

[Andrew]

I'd have to disagree there. The whole concept of X-Factor players is intended to represent key players who have a tendency to step up at times and play a much larger role; to that end, they acquire FSS abilities thus setting them apart from regular players but not to the extent of the superstars. I don't think the method would be suitable for superstar players.

What I'd prefer to see is a greater element of risk/reward in FSS moves rather than being almost guaranteed baskets (particularly for the CPU), especially on moves like up-and-under layups. Furthermore, the current situation should be taken into account when trying to perform certain moves, from the player's position on the court, whether they're moving or standing still and perhaps even their level of fatigue. I think that would effectively cut down on FSS abuse.

Greater emphasis on approrpiate moves being selected based on context was one of the things Brian mentioned during the NBA Live 08 conference call, though it remains to be seen how FSS will factor into that.

[galvatron3000]

Something I have always felt about NBA status, to me there are three types of stars.

1 Franchise Players ( Shaq, Duncan, Wade, Kobe etc)
Players you build around

2 Superstar/ All Star Players (Ginobili, Parker, Rip)
Players who can hold their own but not necessarily build your franchise around

3 Star Players (Typically a sixth man who can start or what they currently call Robert Horry)

everyone else ranks as a Pro players (role players )

[Lance17]

i would like to see more rookies with there tatoos last year m.aldrige T.Thomas never had there tats and i would like to see more to chose from in 2008 u add a couple more in 07 but it wasent waht i was hopeing for and give some no name players there tatoos not just the superstars

[ern]

I WOULD LOVE a superstar mode like the one in madden

you could have diffrent player types like kg ( loyal superstar )or a unselfish like tim duncan and a superstare like koby selfish

unless you train hard during you caree you can get typed for example
you get callede a rookie youre rooke year if you mever reach superstare states ypu could become a role player or a bust
that would also effect contract and free agent states

for example if you get typed as a role player you would get intrest from teams who need you skill if the caves were looking for an outside 3 point threat then you would imtrest them or even a point with ballhandling skill

If you become a superstare you sould have more control like requesting a 3 point threat or a lowpost presence also if you become a free agent you should be able to meet with the teams that show intrest or offer you contracts so you can view the roster and find out what other players they are trying to get so you can decide if you whant to go to that team or chose another

also what you do on the court and by stats wou;d be how you would get you skillls, and progression if you shoot 50% better and your steals were up from last season then you skills at that point of the seson would get better if you go on a shooting streak your shooting skill will start to increase if your slumping are choke then your ratings would decress
if you go to the playoffs 3 years in a row but always seem to do bad then the next year during the playoffs you have a better chance of missing shot then in the regular season or if yoyu like robert horry in the playoff you do better . every time you get in the platyoff (no matter what team you on) you do better.

this wouk also effect teams looking to trade or pick u up dering free agensey.

[hwtan]

I may have mentioned this in a forum of wishlist some years ago but I do not see it in this list.

A play book editor. I miss the play book of Frontpage Sport NFL Pro 96. If we can have a similar X-O editor in NBA Live would be cool.

[hibachi_001]

Dream and believe! I always think that EA sports will do thier jobs to our wishlists!

[McDwyane]

Yeah,i'm counting on them.