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[nickthequick]

My experience from playing over the weekend *only played gm mode":

Pros:

- skating has been improved
- one-timers have definitely been improved, yet not too overpowered.
- player rating seem to be better, but still not perfect
- fighting improved, just happens way too much
- added some new feeds to the gm mode
- checking without right stick and just running into players, like that
- collisions, definitely a plus, but not really with own teammates


Cons:
- checks are pretty brutal, too many big hits
- cpu always retaliates and too many fights for star players
- nothing has changed presentation wise
- commentary is basically the same with same announcers
- not enough statistics in-game
- NOT ENOUGH REAL PLAYER FACES or ones that look remotely close
- not enough cpu penalties
- goalies dont get fatigued enough in gm mode
- board clinching is the same, something new has to be implemented there

[SinisterAlex]

One thing that is really starting to bother me is the suction is back on the board play. CPU all ways sucks me into the boards when they initiate board play even when I am nowhere near the the CPU player. Get's annoying.

[half-fast]

Ok, I sat on this game all night and didnt play. Got up today and decided to give it another go. I've messed with a few settings(but not too many).

I'm playing on Superstar, All-Star was just too easy and way too many goals being scored.

Played a game on the Ice cam(my regular cam). Game was crap - had no fun. Dominated, couldnt score where I thought I should have, and it appeared to be cheap tactics to prevent goals. I won 6-5, but the game was garbage.

Played two more on True Broadcast. The game looks and acts infinitely better on True Broadcast imho. I lost both games, but it was ok with me. Some of the goals were weird, lots of clappers from the point going in. Overall, the feel of the game was far better. Goals going in were much more realistic and acceptable. Once I get better at the slightly quirky controls in the this camera mode, I think I will play all my Be a GM games in this camera mode.

I still dont have much love for this game, but this makes it acceptable, as the True Broadcast cam looked good last year but the game flowed weird while using it.

To anyone struggling to enjoy this game, if you are not already, I recommend trying to play with the True Broadcast cam. It may change your mind, or make it acceptable enough to consider playing. I play with camera relative controls on this cam. Take time and get used to the controls - certain angles like faceoffs, etc you will have to shift which way you hold the sticks to properly shoot or take a draw.

[mpu86e]

glad i saved myself 60 on this abomination...

[mpu86e]

Quote: Originally Posted by Grallis

Ok, I sat on this game all night and didnt play. Got up today and decided to give it another go. I've messed with a few settings(but not too many). I'm playing on Superstar, All-Star was just too easy and way too many goals being scored. Played a game on the Ice cam(my regular cam). Game was crap - had no fun. Dominated, couldnt score where I thought I should have, and it appeared to be cheap tactics to prevent goals. I won 6-5, but the game was garbage. Played two more on True Broadcast. The game looks and acts infinitely better on True Broadcast imho. I lost both games, but it was ok with me. Some of the goals were weird, lots of clappers from the point going in. Overall, the feel of the game was far better. Goals going in were much more realistic and acceptable. Once I get better at the slightly quirky controls in the this camera mode, I think I will play all my Be a GM games in this camera mode. I still dont have much love for this game, but this makes it acceptable, as the True Broadcast cam looked good last year but the game flowed weird while using it. To anyone struggling to enjoy this game, if you are not already, I recommend trying to play with the True Broadcast cam. It may change your mind, or make it acceptable enough to consider playing. I play with camera relative controls on this cam. Take time and get used to the controls - certain angles like faceoffs, etc you will have to shift which way you hold the sticks to properly shoot or take a draw.

why even waste your time with BEAGM... the drafted players wont progress realistically and you'll have an entire roster that is filled with guys that have 99 in puck control and 68 in endurance by year 11... save yourself from the waste of time which is known as BE A GM

[canucksss]

Quote: Originally Posted by mpu86e

why even waste your time with BEAGM... the drafted players wont progress realistically and you'll have an entire roster that is filled with guys that have 99 in puck control and 68 in endurance by year 11... save yourself from the waste of time which is known as BE A GM

I play BaGM offline and your statement about player progression is one of the reason why i'm staying away from this year's version. Saved me $60

[DJ]

Are you guys seeing the CPU getting called for penalties this year?

[aparks87]

Quote: Originally Posted by DJ

Are you guys seeing the CPU getting called for penalties this year?

Nope. CPU penalties are again a complete joke and non-existent.