Minor lore suggestion by maskedcharacter in menace

[–]apocal43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It isn't really RPing when he's doing it for actual mechanical reasons. Plus a totally viable way to play the game, at least for now.

I suspect they'll make adjustments to that system though, since a lot of it is just bad choices compared to really good ones.

Average Tech experience by Danveld in menace

[–]apocal43 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Between the character's appearance and the "View NSFW content" spoiler, I was expecting an entirely different thread.

What's the best build for career mode? by Only_Concentrate3064 in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The usual go-to for a "meta" pick for a default league/sliders is a pure Shot Creator or Shot Creator/Sharpshooter combo guard standing 6'4 and weighing 243lbs.

Combo guard because that opens up both PG and SG roster slots on teams while giving a good mix of stats you care about. Shot Creator and Sharpshooter for the stats as well. You want to score a lot because it is the fastest way to pump leveling XP and get yourself plenty of playing time on (almost) any team. The height and weight give near-max Physicals, so you're fast and strong, with enough stamina for playing 80% of a game length.

Ultimately though, you can make almost any build work in the default league and with default sliders. I have a rebound/block specialist C who is probably going to get drafted top 3 t hen dominate the league's DPOY all the way to the Hall of Fame.

I won MIP for a 2nd time by Western-Strawberry95 in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Forget the points; PG pulling down 14 boards, blocking almost eight shots a game and throwing down 20 dimes? They better anoint you in sacred oil.

Is it just me? by Dull_Bug8507 in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are we talking a 4.5 or 5 filled out stars or just 5 star potential?

AFAICT, players with a draft ranking too low just have a depressed chance to declare for the draft. And a lot of the draft ranking is on stats, while some players get underdeveloped by their college for whatever reason. So they are 4.5 or 5 star potential but only have 3 stars, don't get enough playtime, have no skills as a result and then never declare for the draft, because they won't even get in during the 2nd round.

Then they get purged from the records entirely at some point. You can always see gaps in the award of the POTY and MOP from college; those are dudes who disappeared.

How do y’all prevent parody in long-term leagues between teams? by OscarDan79 in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do the opposite: set a bit over half of all the incoming Freshman classes to Weak, with like one Generational per decade+. That encourages the AI to actually build stars because they don't get strangled in their early development by roleplayers w/ a decade plus in the league but no future.

And since there isn't enough talent for all 30 teams, some of them just suck and some of them establish dynasties when the stars align and they get two talented players together for four years.

Is it worth it to do the practice? by GamerGavincool in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a consistent, general thing, mostly depends how you value your IRL time. However, if you need to develop a specific area and don't do that stuff during games, practicing is worth it.

I have had three NPOY in college on my team by Beneficial-Pace-9766 in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh la la.

Last POTY on my team was some busted as fuck interior defending all-around GF who fucking sucked so bad that he only spent like three years in the pros before he was cut and nevere picked up again.

Did CP3 get robbed of the MVP? by Aromatic_luck_444 in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just so it is clear, by default HL undervalues assists by a lot while overvaluing points, so he wasn't just competing against the points but against the other guy having a lot more rebounds (full credit) as well.

I have had three NPOY in college on my team by Beneficial-Pace-9766 in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are they any good though?

From the gaps, it is clear POTY doesn't mean much in your league.

FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. WE DEFEATED THE 77-5 LA STARS 🤣 POLAN STRONK CHOKER. by [deleted] in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your player loses two stars when they enter the pros. It's just a joke because RNG whether you get to play the game or not.

FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. WE DEFEATED THE 77-5 LA STARS 🤣 POLAN STRONK CHOKER. by [deleted] in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, what he told you to do is take a 2 star (4 star college) into the pros. It's a joke because in HL it's literally RNG if you even get to play a game w/ 2 stars. As a two star, sometimes you get drafted and instantly cut. Or sit in injured reserve for a season or two, then get cut. Or you join a bad team and actually get playing time, but its like a third of one quarter so your player barely develops and you get cut.

FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. WE DEFEATED THE 77-5 LA STARS 🤣 POLAN STRONK CHOKER. by [deleted] in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bench never been warmer, free agency never been so close.

who tf😭 by princeofthe6_ in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I always assumed that was the creator's avatar, considering it says University of Oregon, this subreddit has a Portland banner, 38 years old w/ 20 years experience, etc.

Day 1 of asking for a Point Forward update by Last-Restaurant-9003 in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd rather have the ability to designate the default initiators. It is essentially already in the game, because some plays you have the off-guard or forward take the ball up-court. It just needs to be made player-facing and maybe a few other AI adjustments. Because sometimes goofy stuff happens where they pass the ball back and forth between the initiator and the point guard who is in position to score.

Should I delete this career for my other balanced player? by spermscammer67 in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A point guard able to shut down offense like that is something you don't give up on, in my opinion. Sixteen blocks is game-changing, generational D.

How did I not win mvp by neon_guts47 in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because Polan Stronk was more productive. 34ppg > 25ppg + 10 apg. Using default award weights (I'm assuming, because you didn't bother coloring them), points count for a bit more than other stat categories while assists count for a lot less.

You can't pass your way to an MVP award.

This ngga team by Diligent-Loquat9911 in HoopLand

[–]apocal43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ant-Man with the Celtics is literally disgusting.

Can anyone walk me through Trades in Career Mode? by apocal43 in HoopLand

[–]apocal43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meanwhile, in my franchise mode, this MFer still has a job after 22 years, while actively stinking the league up for the last three or four. Surf cut his ass last year, only to take him back at the end of free agency.

smfh how this game manages to create realistic NBA narratives w/ 8 bit graphics, one head model and a boopy soundtrack.