Own the paint

[Ruthless Outlaw]

When are we going to get an in-dept look at this feature. Out of all the Go-to features this is the one that has been least talked about. I think the paint game is very important for a basketball game and I would like to know more about this feature.

[Andrew]

I think IGN posted a run-down of it some time back.

The producers referred to it as a "jostle" system, where the offensive player tries to beat the defender with a move, be it an up-and-under fake or spin baseline, while the defender must try to anticipate which move is coming. The controls are easy; for example, an up-and-under fake can be performed simply by tapping the shoot button when you are holding the ball in the triple threat position with your back to the basket. From here you can attempt a dunk or layup or a short jumper. Simply pressing the shoot button in the same situation will attempt a turnaround jumpshot or depending on your position, a hook shot. Positioning and the player's abilities also determine which moves your player will perform in the current situation.

The main downside to the new system, at least in terms of the build we played, was that it was a bit too powerful because interior defense wasn't strong enough so the defensive player lost the "jostle" more often than they should. We were sure to point that out as something that needed to be improved and if that's been achieved then the post moves should be more effective than in years past without being unstoppable.

I've seen it billed as having around 100 moves and that could be the case if you take into account all the possible fakes and combinations you could string together but at the very least we've got a couple of more moves at our disposal than simply backing a defender down and pressing shoot or dunk/layup.

[Webbiieaga]

Will you be able to do these moves on the keyboard or you need a controller?

[keem21]

^
it is not yet confirmed if we will have next gen gameplay on pc

[nba_baller]

though i dought it

[Andrew]

Will you be able to do these moves on the keyboard or you need a controller?

We don't have any info on the PC version yet except that it isn't a port of the Xbox 360/PS3 version so it's likely that Own the Paint won't be included in the PC and PS2 versions. In any event, I would say that the keyboard can still be used but using a gamepad would be preferable.

[Serayo]

EA got rid of the pg bug and instead created a more fancy one, welcome the the in the paint bug.ill expect nothing less than 80 points each game scored by the big men no matter what their ratings are.

[will658761]

EA got rid of the pg bug and instead created a more fancy one, welcome the the in the paint bug.ill expect nothing less than 80 points each game scored by the big men no matter what their ratings are.

Wow what a comment

but I guess everyone has their own opinions

[617KiD]

ppl have no life, when they spend their time making a username just so they can post a sentence about how they don't like the game..wut a loser

[will658761]

ppl have no life, when they spend their time making a username just so they can post a sentence about how they don't like the game..wut a loser

lol thats what I meant to say

[617KiD]

Lol...i got chu