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

[kerosene31]

Overall this seems to play well overall. I don't like the nerfs to the defense at all, but I'm probably in the minority in that. A d-man in perfect position should be able to shut down just about anyone easily. Overall I think I have the least amount of gripes with this tuner.

I still don't see very many CPU penalties, but my CPU controlled teammates are constantly ending up in the box.

[MizzouRah]

Penalties are a mixed bag, but I play 8 minute periods and they seem on the realm of norm for me overall.

The game has finally become organic and the AI doesn't feel cheap anymore. I don't get those big time comebacks like previous versions.

[tofubrain2]

Quote: Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Penalties are a mixed bag, but I play 8 minute periods and they seem on the realm of norm for me overall. The game has finally become organic and the AI doesn't feel cheap anymore. I don't get those big time comebacks like previous versions.

But all the while scripted and forced offensive plays game after game executed by the CPU. Gain the zone, 3 passes to the point and a slapshot. Rinse, repeat. No creativity on the fly, I can pretty much pinpoint when that shot is coming and from what d-man. Ho-hum, NHL 12 had the same dishwasher offense.

so " organic " is not the word I would have chosen, it's great that you feel that way. I'd personally love to have an organic experience with this game but like Christmas, I know whats coming every year.

[tofubrain2]

Quote: Originally Posted by geoffstanek

D-men picking the puck up after a shot on the rebound and they run into their own net. their stick and the puck is clearly over the goal line and the play keeps going.. No own goal nothing...so annoying...It happens to me 3 times a game..

Or how about the snipe to the top corner of the net that goes in, but drops only to have the goalie grab it like a fat kid on a smartie. NO GOAL. I think I first saw that little gem in NHL 07. Ho hum.

[MizzouRah]

Quote: Originally Posted by tofubrain2

But all the while scripted and forced offensive plays game after game executed by the CPU. Gain the zone, 3 passes to the point and a slapshot. Rinse, repeat. No creativity on the fly, I can pretty much pinpoint when that shot is coming and from what d-man. Ho-hum, NHL 12 had the same dishwasher offense. so " organic " is not the word I would have chosen, it's great that you feel that way. I'd personally love to have an organic experience with this game but like Christmas, I know whats coming every year.

Honestly.. I'm not seeing that type of play by the CPU. They deke me and then take it to goal most of the time. I don't see the tape to tape passing either. Typically last year, they would be at 80-85% passing, this year it's about 70-75% so far in my BeaGM.

The thing that is really irking me right now is how all of my players get knocked to the ice with the slightest hit. Even so, no penalties ever get called for it when I have the puck either. Pisses me off to no end.

[18 eighty 5]

Finally able to DL the patch and tuner 1.06. Had the speed skate and crazy physics issue so put Taku's fix into effect and finally the game is playing far smoother than it has since I DL'd tuner 1.05.

I like the more instantaneous back skate, the physics on All Star have settled down a heap. The game feels much smoother. Really glad I updated as the game previously for me had become a mess.

[18 eighty 5]

Quote: Originally Posted by Taku

I doubt it but I'm not sure. I find it hard to believe that online Pro would be saved into your profile...

The delete profile workaround for the patch and tuner does appear to delete your online pro data. My online defenseman and all his attribute upgrades have been washed away. Anyone else confirm this?

Offline only it is for sure now.

[MizzouRah]

For some reason, hitting power was set to 3, turned it down 1 notch and game play is much better.