Be A Pro question (pet peeve)

[adembroski]

I had NHL 09 and loved it. I was excited for NHL 10 but money was an issue last year and wasn't able to pick it up.

I'm huge BAP fan, but there was one thing that annoyed me; your line started every period, no matter which line you were on. Did they fix this for '10? 11?

To me, this totally destroyed the sense of accomplishment when you broke the first line, not to mention your team not having its best players on the ice as much as possible.

[Azamien]

I get what you're saying, but quite often one of the teams in real life will start the period with a line other than their top line in order to match up defensively. So while your own line starting every period feels a bit off, it's not horrible in terms of game strategy.

I didn't play much BAP in 10, so I'm not 100% sure, but I think it was the same last year.

[KraZe]

Quote: Originally Posted by adembroski

I had NHL 09 and loved it. I was excited for NHL 10 but money was an issue last year and wasn't able to pick it up. I'm huge BAP fan, but there was one thing that annoyed me; your line started every period, no matter which line you were on. Did they fix this for '10? 11? To me, this totally destroyed the sense of accomplishment when you broke the first line, not to mention your team not having its best players on the ice as much as possible.

This wasn't addressed in NHL10, and it's been a bit of a pet peeve of mine as well. I hope they looked at it for NHL11.

[Winnipeg59]

You do start in 10. Not a huge deal, as mentioned this does happen from time to time for match-ups. It would be cool to switch it up though when the coach sets his starters based on who he thinks you'll be facing on the other team.

[adembroski]

Quote: Originally Posted by Azamien

I get what you're saying, but quite often one of the teams in real life will start the period with a line other than their top line in order to match up defensively. So while your own line starting every period feels a bit off, it's not horrible in terms of game strategy. .

It is if I'm in on the opening faceoff of every game when I'm on the 2nd checking line... which ends up playing a greater portion of the game than the top scoring line, thus my very presence on the team makes them worse.

[gosensgo101]

My problem with Be A Pro is that your player is treated differently than every other player. It just doesn't feel organic. The sim engine shouldn't know who my player is, and treat me like it would treat anyone else.

[adembroski]

Quote: Originally Posted by gosensgo101

My problem with Be A Pro is that your player is treated differently than every other player. It just doesn't feel organic. The sim engine shouldn't know who my player is, and treat me like it would treat anyone else.

Exactly, well said.

[plaidchuck]

Also annoying in BAP when you pass it someone and they pass it right back when you're surrounded by 2 other players... though I've played player lock in the demo and this seems much improved.