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Inspired by the recent news about the upcoming game engine change...

since offense has been given a tweak, i figured it would be a good idea (maybe suggested gazillions of times) if we revamp the defense engine as well with a template so-called: help defense

basically, it explains everything, allowing other players to defend other offensive players.

it seems that centers are only defending centers (even at zone defenses), point guards defending other point guards, and the rest goes on... i wish that there would be options (or maybe apply to the engine as well) for it to be implemented

advantages:

- i think shot blocking will come into play here, as forwards and guards might have to think twice when driving on court (not only that they have their defender with them, but they'll be expected by the center down at the front court, which is typical in real life play). and yeah, not only shot blocking, but steals, assists, field goals, and other stats are gonna be realistic to look at as well. (stats today are realistic, don't get me wrong... but having the thought of having this kind of stats in this kind of defense will ultimately entertain the majority.

- help defenses not only an advantage for defense, but for offense as well, as tactics will come to play and disorganize the defense with numerous mismatches.

- it would be a 'new age' in BB wherein it would be the only basketball simulation game (i think, please enlighten me) with this kind of complex game engine, a feat that must be very good for developers, and more exciting for players as well.

disadvatages:

- as said in the last advantage, it would be very complex, and i guess this alone might make this suggestion fall down on the end of the wishlist.

- not all would like new changes, as there would be new things to take care of, new things to learn, and eventually, changing the style of training/ buying players

- i ran out of disadvantages... sorry... i'm not even sure if i got all that i want to say here... just got home from work.

maybe you guys could help me out... it's just one opinion here, i need a ton!Ü

in my eyes help defence is represented in the actual game engine through the ratings, good offensives player helps to get easier shot for teammates in increasing the offense rating(or if you see it more real, in getting more attetion from the other defense).

Good defense helps to defend.

For example oi got too guards with inside shot 1,but the made also a lot succesfull layups when i am plaiyng LI. If i compare that with free throws a player with FT 1 miss the basket nearly everytime, cause he got no help.

help defence is represented in the actual game engine through the ratings

Bingo

Last edited by GM-kozlodoev at 10/29/2008 9:45:14 AM

i don't see any instances wherein forwards were blocked by centers, or guards stealing centers, etc...

i don't see any instances wherein forwards were blocked by centers, or guards stealing centers, etc...

Team defense = the fact that the quality of shots players take is affected by the defensive skills of all opponents through team ratings. That's plenty much.

so it's more an announcement think, you like to see?