I'm not usually a big proponent of tinkering with sliders in sports video games, but my experience with NBA 2K18 has brought on a change of heart.
While I like most things about the gameplay, there are some maddening issues that I had to try and resolve. The ball security of bigs cutting into the lane was a problem for me. My bigs would far too often lose the ball immediately after receiving a pass if they were contested.
Also, when playing on Superstar difficulty, the CPU's three-point make rating was a bit too high. I took a look at the CPU/User sliders for Superstar and made some changes. Since making the alterations, I'm more pleased with the overall flow of the game.
I'm not winning every contest, but the action feels more realistic. The concept behind my slider set is a simple one. It's equality. Using the Superstar difficulty sliders as a base, I made a few slight changes to the CPU's sliders and then fixed the users to mirror the CPU.
Instead of breaking into a long, drawn-out explanation of each slider, I invite you to try these settings in the event you're having trouble honing in on the best slider sets.
Let me know on Twitter if these settings delivered a better experience.
