NHL 11 Gets the Ultimate Team Treatment with Video

[Qb]

Quote: Originally Posted by adayinthelife

Well then I certainly can't wait either! I was really stoked for it last year and in the end NHL 10 was probably my least played hockey game of the last 4-5 years.

Just curious... why?

I'll admit I never got a dynasty off the ground as it never really captured me. But I still played a lot between EASHL, playing along with the Penguins schedule, and playoff mode (on hiatus for a week or two up 1-0 on Boston in the ECF).

[SinisterAlex]

Quote: Originally Posted by Qb

Just curious... why? I'll admit I never got a dynasty off the ground as it never really captured me. But I still played a lot between EASHL, playing along with the Penguins schedule, and playoff mode (on hiatus for a week or two up 1-0 on Boston in the ECF).

If I were him, I'd say NHL 10 was a let down because it gave no real big changes like NHL 11 has. NHL 10 was pretty much NHL 09 version two. I haven't touched NHL 10 in months, I've lost interest in that game, few more weeks and I'll be playing the NHL 11 Demo non stop.

[Qb]

Quote: Originally Posted by AtomicLegend

If I were him, I'd say NHL 10 was a let down because it gave no real big changes like NHL 11 has. NHL 10 was pretty much NHL 09 version two. I haven't touched NHL 10 in months, I've lost interest in that game, few more weeks and I'll be playing the NHL 11 Demo non stop.

Fair enough... like I said, just curious. I know for me manual passing and some of the other additions were huge for my offline enjoyment, but I still couldn't get into a BAGM. I am excited for this year's GM mode... should be much improved.

[adayinthelife]

Quote: Originally Posted by Qb

Just curious... why? I'll admit I never got a dynasty off the ground as it never really captured me. But I still played a lot between EASHL, playing along with the Penguins schedule, and playoff mode (on hiatus for a week or two up 1-0 on Boston in the ECF).

On the surface GM mode was great, but it just didn't work when you got right into it. My problems with it were basically what has been well documented on these forums so I won't get into that. While I really loved the idea behind it, it just wasn't executed very well and/or led to more problems which ultimately made it feel much less polished than NHL 09's admittedly barebones dynasty mode. NHL 08 I played through 2.5 seasons in dynasty (playing every game). NHL 09 I played through nearly 4 seasons (again, every game). NHL 10? Played up til the trade deadline in season 1.

The gameplay refinements and manual passing, tuner sets and general flow of the game were improved for sure. However, dynasty or GM mode is my main squeeze with these games so it really sucked the life out of it for me.

As for EASHL, I loved it in 09 until it was overrun with cheapness. What little I played in 10 didn't feel much different and honestly those ridiculous equipment options killed it for me. I know it's petty but whatever, I play hockey 12 months a year and it was awesome having my real gear on my dude rather than some of the stupid **** they had in 10.

I'm not saying it was a bad game at all, more that the main modes that I play were pretty sloppy.

The upside to all of this is that on top of all the awesome new features we've seen so far, I'm also craving NHL 11 even more because I didn't get my full hockey fix in 10.

[plaidchuck]

May be off-topic but since this is the hot thread.. My main beefs as far as the non-gameplay aspects of BAP and BAGM:

No customizable season length: This is the number one problem, and why I played my 29 game franchise with 2k10. With my schedule in the fall, if I played all 82 games (and usually by the time the sliders have been tweaked for realistic stats you need to have about 8-10 min periods), honestly NHL12 would be out by the time I was in the playoffs. It would be even better and more amazing if they allowed customizible seasons in BAP.

The trade/minor league engine: I guess it's not so bad in BAGM if you turn the cap or the trades off and start after the draft, but in BAP the trades are just ridiculous (I was picked #3 or so for Toronto and suddenly I'm playing with Kaberle and Brind'amour in the AHL..) That and the fact it was impossible to stay in the NHL at first unless you were putting up 5 points a night.. sorry but a #1-#10 pick isn't going to the minors unless he is having an implosion of Yashin like proportions..

Sim engine: 'nuff said, although this is probably the trickiest thing for them to fix, it just seems way too random. Seeing Florida and Edmonton playing for the cup in the 2010 season certainly wasn't amusing..

[Vikes1]

Quote: Originally Posted by Qb

Be A GM IS NOT exactly the same as last year, take that to the bank. Can't wait to get the OK to share what I know about the improvements.

Love the sound of that!

Personally, I've really enjoyed BEAGM mode for '10'. I've had a blast with it. But always great to hear [soon] of improvements to my favorite playing mode. Can't wait Qb.

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vikes1

Love the sound of that! Personally, I've really enjoyed BEAGM mode for '10'. I've had a blast with it. But always great to hear [soon] of improvements to my favorite playing mode. Can't wait Qb.

Liking the sound of that as well. Personally I'd be just content with better line management/trade management, anything above that is just gravy. Even with its issues, I sank more into 10's GM mode than most games, even with its flaws I enjoyed it quite a bit.