Complete newbie here....

[Segagendude]

I'm thinking of picking this game up. My question-----for a person who's never played this game before, is there an easy setting till I get accustomed to the controls and whatnot? I'd hate to go 0-82 as a rookie, lol......

At the same time, I'm not crazy about scoring 9+ goals per game. I want realism, but how hard exactly is this game? What would be the easiest (yet, still somewhat realistic) level for me to start with?

Thanks for any tips......

P.s.----just browsed Youtube NHL 10 videos,and was blown away by the sound, presentation, (Gary Thorne FTW!!!!!!) and overall gameplay. If 11 comes thru with what they promise, this could be my new GOTY!!!

[SinisterAlex]

There are four difficulty settings rookie, pro, all-star, superstar. So Rookie setting would be your best bet if you've never ever played an NHL video game before. Once you start to master the controls and you can score at least 3-4 goals per period, I'd move up to the next difficulty setting.

If you find that the default settings for the difficulty settings isn't good enough, there also loads of slider options (like Madden, FIFA, etc) that can alter AI difficulty, puck settings, game speeds, penalities, goalie reactions, etc. You can find alot of really great slider sets in the NHL slider sub-forum. As for you question about how hard the game is, it depends on your skill level. I play on custom superstar sliders that make the game as close to a sim style game as possible. But if you particularly don't care about sim games, then you can still make minor adjustments to the game settings to suit your liking. Pretty much it depends on your skill level and experience with the NHL franchise.

But if I were you and I had the money, I'd wait for NHL 11. The demo is probably going to be released in the next week or so and the full game comes out September 7th. NHL 11 is defiantly worth the wait.

[TIm]

Quote: Originally Posted by AtomicLegend

There are four difficulty settings rookie, pro, all-star, superstar. So Rookie setting would be your best bet if you've never ever played an NHL video game before. Once you start to master the controls and you can score at least 3-4 goals per period, I'd move up to the next difficulty setting. If you find that the default settings for the difficulty settings isn't good enough, there also loads of slider options (like Madden, FIFA, etc) that can alter AI difficulty, puck settings, game speeds, penalities, goalie reactions, etc. You can find alot of really great slider sets in the NHL slider sub-forum. As for you question about how hard the game is, it depends on your skill level. I play on custom superstar sliders that make the game as close to a sim style game as possible. But if you particularly don't care about sim games, then you can still make minor adjustments to the game settings to suit your liking. Pretty much it depends on your skill level and experience with the NHL franchise. But if I were you and I had the money, I'd wait for NHL 11. The demo is probably going to be released in the next week or so and the full game comes out September 7th. NHL 11 is defiantly worth the wait.

Good advice man!!!

I'm with you.. don't purchase NHL 10... With the demo right around the corner, You can get a taste of the game there... If you like it enough, I would probably buy NHL 11.. Because from what I can see.. It looks very good... As you play the demo, We will get more hands on gameplay impressions and videos to see if the AI improved

[Segagendude]

Oh yeah, I was thinking of buying NHL11, for sure.

I meant I watched NHL10 vids to get a taste for it, and that version looked and sounded great.

Thanks for the tips. Sounds like rookie to "get my feet wet" and see what's what. Then I'll move up.

My main goal is I'd like to create a team in Cleveland and try to get a championship. In the meantime, I'll probably just play a bunch of "play now" games with various teams, since I don't have a fave team to do a franchise with.

Thanks again, guys. And when the game's released, don't be alarmed to see all the questions I'm surely gonna have, lol....

[Vikes1]

Hey Sega....I think your really going to enjoy EA's hockey game.

I see that you really liked what you saw of videos of the game. But just wait till you get your hands on it...what a blast. And some very solid improvements are on the way for '11'. The best of which I believe will prove to be the new "Real time physic" engine. Hope you enjoy it.

[Segagendude]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vikes1

Hey Sega....I think your really going to enjoy EA's hockey game. I see that you really liked what you saw of videos of the game. But just wait till you get your hands on it...what a blast. And some very solid improvements are on the way for '11'. The best of which I believe will prove to be the new "Real time physic" engine. Hope you enjoy it.

I think so to. Actually can't wait!

[SinisterAlex]

Quote: Originally Posted by Segagendude

Oh yeah, I was thinking of buying NHL11, for sure. I meant I watched NHL10 vids to get a taste for it, and that version looked and sounded great. Thanks for the tips. Sounds like rookie to "get my feet wet" and see what's what. Then I'll move up. My main goal is I'd like to create a team in Cleveland and try to get a championship. In the meantime, I'll probably just play a bunch of "play now" games with various teams, since I don't have a fave team to do a franchise with. Thanks again, guys. And when the game's released, don't be alarmed to see all the questions I'm surely gonna have, lol....

We'll all be here to answer your questions

[JezFranco]

And by the way... isn't the demo of NHL 10 still available?
Pick it up and try it for a week or so...

/J