NHL 13 Overhauls Its Trade Interface

[Steve_OS]

GameInformer's, Matt Bertz gives us the goods on the new trading interface in NHL 13.

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Once you propose a trade, if the opposing team doesn’t accept it will give you feedback about how closely your offer comes to being feasible. In my experience this could still use tweaking. Because Montreal was in the market for a top-six forward and was willing to give up its first round pick, I offered Pierre-Marc Bouchard for the pick (an admitted reach) to see how far off this proposal would be. The GM said that they were very interested but I had to sweeten the pot. I tried adding a sixth round pick, and that wasn't enough. I eventually worked my way up to offering Bouchard and a second rounder, and I was still receiving the same feedback even though it was apparent that my first offer was much further beneath their expectations than they originally let on since they were still rejecting my much more generous offer. Hopefully EA Canada has time to refine this feedback to be more specific. The NHL development team also opened up about other changes its made since we saw the game a couple months ago. Based on early fan feedback on NHL 13’s direction, the development team also decided to change the player ratings to create more of a gap between the star players and the average skaters in the league. Franchise player like Sidney Crosby are still rated in the 90s, but the average ratings of third-line defenders are in the mid-70s instead of the low-80s this year.

[RealmK]

The NHL development team also opened up about other changes its made since we saw the game a couple months ago. Based on early fan feedback on NHL 13’s direction, the development team also decided to change the player ratings to create more of a gap between the star players and the average skaters in the league. Franchise player like Sidney Crosby are still rated in the 90s, but the average ratings of third-line defenders are in the mid-70s instead of the low-80s this year.

Glad to hear it. Here's to hoping they have time to add a bit more feedback with CPU gm's on trade offers.

[MizzouRah]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

The NHL development team also opened up about other changes its made since we saw the game a couple months ago. Based on early fan feedback on NHL 13’s direction, the development team also decided to change the player ratings to create more of a gap between the star players and the average skaters in the league. Franchise player like Sidney Crosby are still rated in the 90s, but the average ratings of third-line defenders are in the mid-70s instead of the low-80s this year. Glad to hear it. Here's to hoping they have time to add a bit more feedback with CPU gm's on trade offers.

Pretty much what we all have been asking for! Great news!!

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Pretty much what we all have been asking for! Great news!!

For sure. I'm sure Hank will be happy to read that bit.

[Al_Tito13]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

The NHL development team also opened up about other changes its made since we saw the game a couple months ago. Based on early fan feedback on NHL 13’s direction, the development team also decided to change the player ratings to create more of a gap between the star players and the average skaters in the league. Franchise player like Sidney Crosby are still rated in the 90s, but the average ratings of third-line defenders are in the mid-70s instead of the low-80s this year. Glad to hear it. Here's to hoping they have time to add a bit more feedback with CPU gm's on trade offers.

This is awesome news indeed! Long time since I was hoping for this to happen, and I'm not the only one. I think the better player differentiation will really improve the game in a lot of ways, not only for trades but also actual gameplay.

[BlueNGold]

Is it September yet?

[Vikes1]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

the development team also decided to change the player ratings to create more of a gap between the star players and the average skaters in the league. Franchise player like Sidney Crosby are still rated in the 90s, but the average ratings of third-line defenders are in the mid-70s instead of the low-80s this year.

They listened to us! Thank you EAC.

Also liking that search thing they've added for looking for specific player types.

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vikes1

They listened to us! Thank you EAC. Also liking that search thing they've added for looking for specific player types.

Yep it only took a few years of constant hounding but /Rock voice FINALLY...PLAYER SEPARATION.. HAS COME BACK, *raises eyebrow* TO NHL.