Alright boyz, here we go!!! Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 First Impressions Thread!

Hurst2112 · 09-22-2006, 04:07 AM

I've been a member since 99. Also, as a pre-order customer, I think I have a right to start this glorious thread.

Its 4 am CST. according to reports, I have another 4 hours to wait.

Bea-Arthurs Hip · 09-22-2006, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hurst2112

Its 4 am CST. according to reports, I have another 4 hours to wait.

I was hoping it would be ready for DL before I left for work. Oh well....

Hurst2112 · 09-22-2006, 04:21 AM

no crap. i thought it would be ready at 12:01 GMT before I heard from SI tonight.

I can wait.

Fouts · 09-22-2006, 04:41 AM

Hmm, almost 3am here, stay up and wait or get a few hours of sleep? I wish I could find the countdown clock.

Icy · 09-22-2006, 04:59 AM

2 hours to go, how slow runs the clock when you are waiting and how fast does it run when you are playing.

Fouts · 09-22-2006, 08:18 AM

Ugh, I stayed up to start the download, but no link yet.

Honolulu_Blue · 09-22-2006, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Hurst2112

I've been a member since 99. Also, as a pre-order customer, I think I have a right to start this glorious thread.

Its 4 am CST. according to reports, I have another 4 hours to wait.

I'm at work.

So when you get back from your smoke break let us know if the download is available, ok?

Ksyrup · 09-22-2006, 09:15 AM

Maybe you guys should have started a download thread before the actual impressions thread!

Pumpy Tudors · 09-22-2006, 09:18 AM

Does anyone remember if you can set up your own league structure in the "try and buy" version of last year's game? Since I won't be able to purchase for another week, it's good that I'll have six months of game time to play through with the demo, but am I limited to quickstarts?

FrogMan · 09-22-2006, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Does anyone remember if you can set up your own league structure in the "try and buy" version of last year's game? Since I won't be able to purchase for another week, it's good that I'll have six months of game time to play through with the demo, but am I limited to quickstarts?

Yes we could in last year's version because that's what I did. Never got into the game really and stopped playing just at the 180 days limit (only to go back to a revived FM2006 career). The timing now, with FM coming in certainly over a month, has me thinking of trying it again...

FM

Pumpy Tudors · 09-22-2006, 09:54 AM

Good news, FrogMan. Thanks. I'll be playing this game over the weekend, then.

Galaril · 09-22-2006, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Maybe you guys should have started a download thread before the actual impressions thread!

LoL. No kidding.

sachmo71 · 09-22-2006, 11:17 AM

Some people just like big threadcount in their threads.

Bee · 09-22-2006, 11:19 AM

I haven't followed this release very close. Is this supposed to be close to the same level of interaction as FM2007 or is it closer to FM2006? I thought the last version felt a year behind in depth and I'm just curious if the gap has been narrowed.

sachmo71 · 09-22-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bee

I haven't followed this release very close. Is this supposed to be close to the same level of interaction as FM2007 or is it closer to FM2006? I thought the last version felt a year behind in depth and I'm just curious if the gap has been narrowed.

From some of the dev chat, it appears your staff is a lot more interactive with you on opinons about trades, etc, and scouting can only get better. A little more personality from the players, and I'm in heaven.

Also, it will be nice to play with the Stars out from under Guerin's contract.

Bee · 09-22-2006, 11:45 AM

Yep, I'm hoping to see better interaction and more player personality than last year. I don't expect it to be at the same level as FM07 but I'm hoping for something closer in that area than last year's version.

Joe Canadian · 09-22-2006, 12:02 PM

E-mails are on the way...

scooter · 09-22-2006, 12:18 PM

I am downloading now...

FrogMan · 09-22-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Canadian

E-mails are on the way...

meaning us regular people should be able to download the try and buy in five hours, if I got that right from the SI forum, right?

And scooter, how is the download speed?

FM

Icy · 09-22-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by scooter

I am downloading now...

Lucky bastard, clicking on send/receive all the time and i don't get he email.

FrogMan · 09-22-2006, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Icy

Lucky bastard, clicking on send/receive all the time and i don't get he email.

that's because you pre-ordered too early

FM

Joe Canadian · 09-22-2006, 12:22 PM

SI's download site is horribly slow... around 4kbps. The rapid share site is going at around 90 kbps.

Icy · 09-22-2006, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FrogMan

that's because you pre-ordered too early

FM

Lol yeah, i also received the discount cupon after having it preordered already, i was too fast preordering, won't do it again ever.

FrogMan · 09-22-2006, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Icy

Lol yeah, i also received the discount cupon after having it preordered already, i was too fast preordering, won't do it again ever.

that's why I said that, remembered your sad story

FM

scooter · 09-22-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FrogMan

And scooter, how is the download speed?

FM

I started out at 10.5 kb/sec and now it's down to 7. I'm currently looking at a download time of 4.5 hours with 3% downloaded!

There were two download sites to choose from. I picked SI's site.

FrogMan · 09-22-2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Canadian

SI's download site is horribly slow... around 4kbps. The rapid share site is going at around 90 kbps.

oh, so they put a mirror on rapidshare already? good idea.

FM

Icy · 09-22-2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scooter

I started out at 10.5 kb/sec and now it's down to 7. I'm currently looking at a download time of 4.5 hours with 3% downloaded!

There were two download sites to choose from. I picked SI's site.

Stop it and choose the other link, it's reported to be downlaoding at 100kb.

Icy · 09-22-2006, 12:30 PM

Finally got the damn email, downloading woot!!

Joe Canadian · 09-22-2006, 12:31 PM

Some people are downloading at 400+ kbps... they must have really fast connections.

Draft Dodger · 09-22-2006, 12:32 PM

yeah, this is going to take a while

scooter · 09-22-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Icy

Stop it and choose the other link, it's reported to be downlaoding at 100kb.

Thanks. I'm now up to about 65 KB/sec. Much better. Still not great, but I'll take 30 minutes over 4.5 hours!

Icy · 09-22-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

yeah, this is going to take a while

Yes i'm going to the gym and will be back to play it later.

Frogman, the try and buy version has just been announced to be available at 11PM UK time.

Joe Canadian · 09-22-2006, 12:45 PM

Installing now...

Capital · 09-22-2006, 12:46 PM

I haven't received my email yet...although I just bought it about 8:00 EST this morning.

Joe Canadian · 09-22-2006, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Capital

I haven't received my email yet...although I just bought it about 8:00 EST this morning.

You're still considered part of the pre-order group according to Duffy...

Honolulu_Blue · 09-22-2006, 12:47 PM

Damn youse! Don't you people have jobs?!?!

FrogMan · 09-22-2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Icy

Frogman, the try and buy version has just been announced to be available at 11PM UK time.

cool, thanks for the info. That makes it 6pm eastern. Time to have dinner, set the download and install it in the evening...

FM

Joe Canadian · 09-22-2006, 12:48 PM

Yeah... so I'll see you all in a few hours.

Capital · 09-22-2006, 12:54 PM

Can't seem to find Marc Duffy's email address...anyone know?

Icy · 09-22-2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Capital

Can't seem to find Marc Duffy's email address...anyone know?

Just pmed it to you.

Capital · 09-22-2006, 01:01 PM

Icy...got it...thanks

SackAttack · 09-22-2006, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Capital

Can't seem to find Marc Duffy's email address...anyone know?

When in doubt, [email protected] has served me pretty well over the years.

Icy · 09-22-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

When in doubt, [email protected] has served me pretty well over the years.

You would have guessed it right this time too

SackAttack · 09-22-2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Icy

You would have gessed it right this time too

You'd be amazed how many companies use that format, or a variant of it. Makes things ridiculously easy for me in PR-land when I need to get in touch with a company, and all I have is a name.

Johnny93g · 09-22-2006, 01:15 PM

Well, so far i feel a little overwhelmed, but im doing ok. Im the Leafs obviously, and the first thing i saw was that Aki Berg' rights were still owned by the Leafs. So i offered his rights all over the NHL.

Got 3 offers:
St. Louis- Lee Stempniak, a 23 year old who scored 14 goals in 50+ games as a rookie straight up for Berg

Phoenix- A 23 year old forward i never heard of who played 9 nhl games last season

Rangers- Colton Orr, a young energy type player, who is still looking to become a regular

Wow, I didnt realize old Aki had value. I will accept the Blues offer, then try to make cap room for the kid

Johnny93g · 09-22-2006, 01:18 PM

The Devils already start dumping salary sending Langenbruner to the Blackhawks for a 4th round pick. This is definatly a positive sign!!

Hurst2112 · 09-22-2006, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sachmo71

Some people just like big threadcount in their threads.

I just did it so I can get in a fight with one of the mods in about a month and be a big baby and delete the thread. post losses galore.

j/k

By the way HB, I quit smoking.

Draft Dodger · 09-22-2006, 01:35 PM

for some reason, only a few player photos are showing up, even though there are tons in the directory.

Joe Canadian · 09-22-2006, 01:38 PM

The trade features are awesome... it's so easy to dump a player now... and so far teams respond almost right way to offers.

sachmo71 · 09-22-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurst2112

I just did it so I can get in a fight with one of the mods in about a month and be a big baby and delete the thread. post losses galore.

j/k

By the way HB, I quit smoking.

evil

09-22-2006, 04:21 AM	#3
Hurst2112 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis	no crap. i thought it would be ready at 12:01 GMT before I heard from SI tonight. I can wait. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/longliveanalog

09-22-2006, 04:59 AM	#5
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	2 hours to go, how slow runs the clock when you are waiting and how fast does it run when you are playing. __________________

09-22-2006, 09:15 AM	#8
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Maybe you guys should have started a download thread before the actual impressions thread! __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-22-2006, 09:18 AM	#9
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Does anyone remember if you can set up your own league structure in the "try and buy" version of last year's game? Since I won't be able to purchase for another week, it's good that I'll have six months of game time to play through with the demo, but am I limited to quickstarts? __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

09-22-2006, 09:54 AM	#11
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Good news, FrogMan. Thanks. I'll be playing this game over the weekend, then. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

09-22-2006, 04:41 AM	#4
Fouts College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California	Hmm, almost 3am here, stay up and wait or get a few hours of sleep? I wish I could find the countdown clock.

09-22-2006, 08:18 AM	#6
Fouts College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California	Ugh, I stayed up to start the download, but no link yet.

09-22-2006, 11:17 AM	#13
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	Some people just like big threadcount in their threads.

09-22-2006, 11:19 AM	#14
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I haven't followed this release very close. Is this supposed to be close to the same level of interaction as FM2007 or is it closer to FM2006? I thought the last version felt a year behind in depth and I'm just curious if the gap has been narrowed.

09-22-2006, 11:45 AM	#16
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	Yep, I'm hoping to see better interaction and more player personality than last year. I don't expect it to be at the same level as FM07 but I'm hoping for something closer in that area than last year's version.

09-22-2006, 12:02 PM	#17
Joe Canadian College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada	E-mails are on the way... __________________ Steve Davis (Joe Canadian) GO LEAFS GO!! GO FOG DEVILS GO!! LETS GO JAYS!! EHM 2005 DYNASTY: A New Philosophy in Toronto!

09-22-2006, 12:18 PM	#18
scooter High School Varsity Join Date: May 2004 Location: Camano Island, WA	I am downloading now...

09-22-2006, 12:22 PM	#22
Joe Canadian College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada	SI's download site is horribly slow... around 4kbps. The rapid share site is going at around 90 kbps. __________________ Steve Davis (Joe Canadian) GO LEAFS GO!! GO FOG DEVILS GO!! LETS GO JAYS!! EHM 2005 DYNASTY: A New Philosophy in Toronto!

09-22-2006, 12:30 PM	#28
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	Finally got the damn email, downloading woot!! __________________

09-22-2006, 12:31 PM	#29
Joe Canadian College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada	Some people are downloading at 400+ kbps... they must have really fast connections. __________________ Steve Davis (Joe Canadian) GO LEAFS GO!! GO FOG DEVILS GO!! LETS GO JAYS!! EHM 2005 DYNASTY: A New Philosophy in Toronto!

09-22-2006, 12:32 PM	#30
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09-22-2006, 12:45 PM	#33
Joe Canadian College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada	Installing now... __________________ Steve Davis (Joe Canadian) GO LEAFS GO!! GO FOG DEVILS GO!! LETS GO JAYS!! EHM 2005 DYNASTY: A New Philosophy in Toronto!

09-22-2006, 12:46 PM	#34
Capital High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000	I haven't received my email yet...although I just bought it about 8:00 EST this morning.

09-22-2006, 12:47 PM	#36
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09-22-2006, 12:48 PM	#38
Joe Canadian College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada	Yeah... so I'll see you all in a few hours. __________________ Steve Davis (Joe Canadian) GO LEAFS GO!! GO FOG DEVILS GO!! LETS GO JAYS!! EHM 2005 DYNASTY: A New Philosophy in Toronto!

09-22-2006, 12:54 PM	#39
Capital High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000	Can't seem to find Marc Duffy's email address...anyone know?

09-22-2006, 01:01 PM	#41
Capital High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000	Icy...got it...thanks

09-22-2006, 01:15 PM	#45
Johnny93g College Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto	Well, so far i feel a little overwhelmed, but im doing ok. Im the Leafs obviously, and the first thing i saw was that Aki Berg' rights were still owned by the Leafs. So i offered his rights all over the NHL. Got 3 offers: St. Louis- Lee Stempniak, a 23 year old who scored 14 goals in 50+ games as a rookie straight up for Berg Phoenix- A 23 year old forward i never heard of who played 9 nhl games last season Rangers- Colton Orr, a young energy type player, who is still looking to become a regular Wow, I didnt realize old Aki had value. I will accept the Blues offer, then try to make cap room for the kid __________________ FOOL- Toronto Marlboros FOOL Classic Champions 2073, 2078, 2079, 2114, 2116, 2117, 2129, 2152, 2155, 2169, 2192 46 35 FOOL H- New York Giants World Champions 1914, 1928 BBCF: Notre Dame TML

09-22-2006, 01:18 PM	#46
Johnny93g College Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto	The Devils already start dumping salary sending Langenbruner to the Blackhawks for a 4th round pick. This is definatly a positive sign!! __________________ FOOL- Toronto Marlboros FOOL Classic Champions 2073, 2078, 2079, 2114, 2116, 2117, 2129, 2152, 2155, 2169, 2192 46 35 FOOL H- New York Giants World Champions 1914, 1928 BBCF: Notre Dame TML

09-22-2006, 01:35 PM	#48
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	for some reason, only a few player photos are showing up, even though there are tons in the directory. __________________ Mile High Hockey

09-22-2006, 01:38 PM	#49
Joe Canadian College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada	The trade features are awesome... it's so easy to dump a player now... and so far teams respond almost right way to offers. __________________ Steve Davis (Joe Canadian) GO LEAFS GO!! GO FOG DEVILS GO!! LETS GO JAYS!! EHM 2005 DYNASTY: A New Philosophy in Toronto!

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