Topic: NBA Playgrounds

@Spoony_Tech yeah i thought the same. They can improve the roster and i'm confident they will do it

How could I forget Larry Bird. The list goes on....

@Spoony_Tech maybe they saved some big names for updates because they said roster is going to reach 500 if i remember well

Good, I'll shut up now. Just hope they add them while the game is still reliant.

Ya you level up your online ranking and earn gold packs.

I kinda think he's in the game. . . . wearing a #44 Celtics jersey. Ainge was not a "9" in steals during his career, but Bird sure was.

@bluedogrulez Come to think of it I've been using him as my 3 point shooter and that stat is a 9. I'm sure you meant that as his steals are only 6. I see your point though lol but Bird should be a legend!

Oh and I'm not a big Celtics fan but those are some horrible player selections. I'm still missing one so maybe that can be redeemed somewhat.

@Spoony_Tech : we definitely need some Kevin McHale! Dude could board and sink a shot in traffic.

@bluedogrulez He is one of many from their glory days. I'm a Pistons fan so I know what they had to go through to become champions.

@Spoony_Tech: Well, you got Laimbeer . . . any Isiah or Joe Dumars?!?

@bluedogrulez seem not to be there

@bluedogrulez Nope on either, the only retro is Laimbeer. Also disappointing! 4 current players and one retro.

Other than some of the bad boys, I would like Big Ben in it too.

@MyNameIsRandy I guess I forgot billups. Glad we at least got him but I figured Big Ben would be a given just from the fact he was the center point on a championship.

@Spoony_Tech

Yeah so the Pistons are better represented then some other teams. Honestly for a $20 game the roster isn't bad. I'm sure those guys don't come cheap, and wasn't it you who said they will be adding a bunch more guys.

finally beat the last tournament last night ( in Vegas ) , man the AI was really bad, shaq nailing perfect 3 pointers over and over got really annoying, i think it was more luck than skill that finally beat them.

Looking forward to online coming soon, im going to go back and complete the challenges i missed whilst i wait.

Overall i really enjoy this game, the issues i have with it should hopefully be sorted in the upcoming patch, hopefully online is worth the wait.

I realize there's a Rookie difficulty in Exibition, but they REALLY need to make an Easy/Rookie difficulty for Tourney mode, especially for younger kids (and me) who struggle in the later rounds. It's no fun when the CPU steals at will and hits half court shots and you, the player can barely get out of your own end.

@Murph It seems really hard at first then gets a bit easier then gets frustrating and finally everything clicks and you know what to do to win.

NBA Playgrounds patch 1.10 is available now for PC users, check out the patch notes below. The patch is currently being certified on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Switch, so we should see it fairly soon.

New Features
Added: The Challenge Mode feature, which allows you to challenge other players to online matches
You can now switch between unranked challenges and ranked games in the online mode
To challenge another player, you must switch to the challenge mode in the online menu and define a challenge code. By default, your challenge code is your nickname, but you can change it to your own, personal code. The person you are challenging must enter your code.
If you have been challenged, please enter your challenger’s code and press “Accept”.
All challenges are unranked and your ranking/ELO will be unaffected by the results of the challenge.
Added: Toxicity system/Disconnection Manager, which penalizes players who abandon matches in any other way than surrendering
Added: 5 new versions of Shaquille O´Neal in various teams from his career (Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic)
Added: 15 new players join the roster
The following players were added: Dennis Rodman, Isaiah Thomas, Larry Bird, Giannis Antetokoumnpo, Kenny Smith, Gary Payton, Klay Thompson, Devin Booker, Tony Parker, Kemba Walker, Seth Curry, Tiny Archibald, John Starks, Tracy McGrady, Pete Maravich
Added: A shot-meter was added to help finding the perfect timing for shots, dunks etc.
Added: Steam Cloud Save support
Added: Steam Big Picture keyboard management
Notable Changes
Adjusted: Shots were adjusted to make the system more accessible and unified throughout all variations
Adjusted: The steal action was adjusted further to better fit the intended gameplay
It is now possible to perform a steal action when behind an opponent
Changed: 3 pointers no longer fill lottery pick bar
Increased: The difficulty of 3 pointers was increased
Reduced: The number of steals required for the Las Vegas Challenge #2 was reduced to 10 (was 15)
Reduced: The number of 3-pointers needed for the Paris Challenge #4 was reduced to 6 (was 7)
Reduced: The number of 3-pointers needed for the London Challenge #1 was reduced to 6 (was 10)
Reduced: The number of 3-pointers needed for the Las Vegas Challenge #3 was reduced to 8 (was 12)
Reduced: The inbound time was reduced to adjust it to the overall style of the game
Notable Fixes
Fixed: Issues related to the strength of the force feedback effects were addressed

I hope we can get this patch with online very soon! I don't get why all this Shaq versions to be honest. And damn i got crazy to do all challenges, especially the one with 15 steals, and now it will be reduced?? "Cmon man!" (Cit. Cris Carter)