NHL 13 Title Update and Tuner 1.06 Available Now, Post Your Impressions (PS3, 360)

[Drakar]

It's impossible to play defense since 1.06. The puck goes through you like swiss chesse. Its impossible to stay in the passing lane and block the passes. Even if you are an 100% squared to the player, it still goes through you. Its plain terrible overall.

[Qb]

Playing in a GM Connected on All-Star/Normal/10min, I can say I'm fairly satisfied with overall gameplay. I hadn't played for several days before two games last night, so it was a reminder that things are fairly solid now. Of course there are some things I'd tweak if I could, but I think this is the best the series has played using what amounts to default online settings.

As for what changed with these updates... It's a relief to be rewarded for keeping the puck to the outside and not giving up prime scoring chances. I'm not seeing nearly as many goals from bad angle shots or the ensuing rebound. I also had three "cross crease" goals in those two games; one thru the five-hole, one against the grain to beat the overplaying goalie, and one classic near post beauty. I had to thread the needle to put on the tape right at the post and if I hadn't placed the shot perfectly, a diving Luongo probably would have stopped it.

As for OTP/EASHL, we only played one night since the update. It did seem faster, but my guess is the smoother framerate really affects our perception of the action.

[GermanHab96]

Quote: Originally Posted by porky14

Unplug your online cord

Thank you for your input.
However if it would be that easy, blieve me I would not
waste your time

My PS3 is linked to the internet with WIFI.
So even if I have WIFI off and playing offline, as soon as I start the
Game I am asked if I would like to download the new software.
During the game, I am remindet each 5 minutes that I could update the
new software - which is absolutely going on my nerves

so is there any possibility to not download the patch and avoid the
reminders? Can I change something in my system or in the NHL13 game?

Thank you in advance for your help
GermanHab96

[mkharsh33]

then pull the plug on your router...

[GermanHab96]

Quote: Originally Posted by mkharsh33

then pull the plug on your router...

I tried all that "hardware" stuff to stop it. It is not working.
I trust the information regarding the softwareupdate is kind of stored
in the cage of the PS3 when I was last time online.



Cheers
GermanHab96

[Vikes1]

Quote: Originally Posted by Qb

As for what changed with these updates... It's a relief to be rewarded for keeping the puck to the outside and not giving up prime scoring chances. I'm not seeing nearly as many goals from bad angle shots or the ensuing rebound.

So true for me too, Qb.

Those bad angle goals that were present in earlier tuners was making me pull my freaking hair out. And I haven't got much to spare.

But seriously...yep, having that type of goal fixed or at least toned down has really helped with my enjoyment of the game.

[gopher_guy]

So the patch plays differently offline than online? I've been playing my GM mode, exclusively offline so far this year.

I see people saying that the players seem weightless now and can skate around like crazy again. I'm thinking "WTF??" I still get caught flat footed with my defensemen, seems like it takes them forever to get to full speed, particularly with my 3rd line D. I haven't noticed any difference in skating!

[Vikes1]

Quote: Originally Posted by gopher_guy

So the patch plays differently offline than online? I've been playing my GM mode, exclusively offline so far this year. I see people saying that the players seem weightless now and can skate around like crazy again. I'm thinking "WTF??" I still get caught flat footed with my defensemen, seems like it takes them forever to get to full speed, particularly with my 3rd line D. I haven't noticed any difference in skating!

I've only played off-line too, Gopher.

I feel the same as you. To be honest Gopher...I really don't see much of any real difference in any area of the game after the patch/V1.06. It pretty much just seems well....the same. Except for my volume/visual settings now saving. Which is very nice.

I'm sure like you, not saying others are wrong. But just not experiencing the things that some seem to.

PS: Well Gopher...my three kids and I were suppose to be in St. Paul tonight to see the Kings vs Wild game. Damn...I'm starting to really hate this lockout.