Putting my backlog in the backseat for NBA 2K20

[LosAngelesPride]

Hello everyone

 

I decided to start the journey of getting this platinum. I'm gonna solely focus on this game to get it done as soon as possible, hopefully before the release of NBA 2K21. I've seen a lot of "you shouldn't go for it", "this game sucks", "microtransactions are necessary to get it done" on other topics but I wanted to create a new one to gather any help/tips/advice on how to attack it in the most efficient way. For those who already got the game done, feel free to share your help, it will be greatly welcomed. 

 

Thank you to @grimydawg___ who answered my questions in private message, you gave me the desire to start this game and get it done in the short amount of time I have left. It's gonna be my first 2K so I'm gonna familiarize myself with the game first, then I will eventually share my experience and give insight to those who want to go for it.

 

Wish me luck on this journey ?

[grimydawg___]

Just let me know.  Also, I forgot to tell you I make three builds; a guard, small forward and big man.  That's because I enjoy the game and I play with friends, and I can play any position.  If you want to be efficient on MyCarrer, make a small forward like LeBron or Kobe. (check YouTube)

[LosAngelesPride]

Will give you updates every other day to let you know how it's going on ?

[PFinchen]

Good luck with the MyTeam card collection! 

[LosAngelesPride]

18 minutes ago, PFinchen said:

Good luck with the MyTeam card collection! 

Thank you bro ? how many cards you have left ?

[shlomaniac]

Any tips or some kind of trophy guide available? 

I love playing the basketball/soccer games but the trophy lists are a pain sometimes. 

 

If you see this message and can  help somehow i would appreciate it ??

[EdinhoN]

22 minutes ago, shlomaniac said:

Any tips or some kind of trophy guide available? 

I love playing the basketball/soccer games but the trophy lists are a pain sometimes. 

 

If you see this message and can  help somehow i would appreciate it

The tips in TA is probably everything you need

[PFinchen]

1 hour ago, Fiikra75 said:

Thank you bro  how many cards you have left ?

I’m just below 2300 cards, so still a way to go

[shlomaniac]

1 hour ago, EdinhoN said:

The tips in TA is probably everything you need

TA? ??

[EdinhoN]

40 minutes ago, shlomaniac said:

TA?

https://www.trueachievements.com/game/NBA-2K20/achievements

[Rello-Evante]

Good luck on your journey - I'm also going for the platinum, though as my side-game, since the time commitment is ridiculous.

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Step 1: Misc Gameplay Trophies

There's a bunch of trophies you can easily get in Quick Play if you have 2 controllers. Probably the fastest set you can clear up.

 

Step 2: MyCareer 

Most of these trophies can be done with the difficulty set to Pro, and quarters set to 12 minutes. 

Badges help, and you can use your VC to purchase 'boosts' in the neighborhood which is a great help (especially blocks!)

Someone mentioned before to make a Small Foward build, I'm totally on board for that - don't make the same mistake I did where I play the position I play in real life (Slashing Point Guard) - makes the Quadruple Double trophy a lot more taxing then it needs to be.

 

Step 3:MyTeam

In my opinion, this is the end-game.

I'm taking this slowly, just remember to utilize all the events/dailies/weekly/monthlies. The Auction House is your best friend. 

Since prices fluctuate, I just don't see it as feasible to go hard for cards now when they'll most likely drop in price in a few months - so just enjoy the mode and have fun making your own team. I personally love the EVO system.

Also - PLEASE use Locker Codes, you have no idea how immensely helpful they are - https://www.nba2k.io/20/active-locker-codes/

[djb5f]

I did the quadruple double with my slashing SF (the position I always make myself).  Not too difficult but it will take a few tries.  I did it with steals as the 4th category.  You might foul out trying to reach in too much.  Also there were a couple of games where they benched me for nearly the entire fourth quarter so make sure your team does not get ahead by too many points.

 

I think the ideal build for this trophy would be a guard if you go for steals or a really tall PF or C if you go for blocks.  The SF is sort of stuck in between - but then again, you can do all MyCareer trophies with him, he is just more of a tweener.

[TheOiler19]

If you haven't already found it, locker codes at 2klockercode.com should help.

[LosAngelesPride]

22 hours ago, Rello-Evante said:

Good luck on your journey - I'm also going for the platinum, though as my side-game, since the time commitment is ridiculous.

---

Step 1: Misc Gameplay Trophies

There's a bunch of trophies you can easily get in Quick Play if you have 2 controllers. Probably the fastest set you can clear up.

 

Step 2: MyCareer 

Most of these trophies can be done with the difficulty set to Pro, and quarters set to 12 minutes. 

Badges help, and you can use your VC to purchase 'boosts' in the neighborhood which is a great help (especially blocks!)

Someone mentioned before to make a Small Foward build, I'm totally on board for that - don't make the same mistake I did where I play the position I play in real life (Slashing Point Guard) - makes the Quadruple Double trophy a lot more taxing then it needs to be.

 

Step 3:MyTeam

In my opinion, this is the end-game.

I'm taking this slowly, just remember to utilize all the events/dailies/weekly/monthlies. The Auction House is your best friend. 

Since prices fluctuate, I just don't see it as feasible to go hard for cards now when they'll most likely drop in price in a few months - so just enjoy the mode and have fun making your own team. I personally love the EVO system.

Also - PLEASE use Locker Codes, you have no idea how immensely helpful they are - https://www.nba2k.io/20/active-locker-codes/

Thank you for your tips, much appreciated ? 

 

4 hours ago, TheOiler19 said:

If you haven't already found it, locker codes at 2klockercode.com should help.

Yessir thanks for sharing the website ?

[LosAngelesPride]

Bringing this back from a year ago, I just wanted to share the fact that I finally got the platinum for NBA 2K20. It was honestly the most draining grind I have ever done, took way longer than I anticipated, I'm glad I finally got it done before the servers shutdown ?

[Paperclip1776]

14 minutes ago, LosAngelesPride said:

Bringing this back from a year ago, I just wanted to share the fact that I finally got the platinum for NBA 2K20. It was honestly the most draining grind I have ever done, took way longer than I anticipated, I'm glad I finally got it done before the servers shutdown 

Congrats @LosAngelesPride!!!  In general I don't play sports games but I have a buddy that does and he tells me the grind in many of these games are real.  Based on the Platinum rarity (0.36%), it gives you a good idea how challenging this one is, albeit most fans of NBA 2K probably aren't avid trophy hunters.

 

Regardless, well done!  I always like to see trophy hunters stick out a long and difficult journey to the Plat.