Playoffs in be a gm .....

[crosbie87]

Hey everyone,

Just finished my 1st year and finished 2nd in the east with 102 points. I get to the playoffs ... and i get killed in both the games I play and also get killed in the 2 games i simulate ....... I play on all-star and my games are always close but i dont ever get killed .....

My question is ... are the playoffs so hard that it makes it impossible to win? Does anyone here lower the level to make it playable ? It seems the goalies are unbeatable ...

[high34]

I'm not finding much of a change in gameplay from Playoffs to regular season. You (the gamer) just might be trying to score too hard. Being too fine rather just letting the game flow.

You may be performing the virtual version of the Washington Caps. Simplify, don't let your butt pucker up when games get close. You will be fine.

[savoie2006]

Well, I know the intensity picks up come playoff time and the cpu usually plays as such, but this is realistic in a sense. It's the stretch run for the cup, you either step your game up or go home.

[onlybygrace]

Simulating in the playoffs??? You don't deserve the Cup.

[pf8363]

its supposed to be harder, its the playoffs. do you watch the nhl?

[Mythicos74]

Quote: Originally Posted by onlybygrace

Simulating in the playoffs??? You don't deserve the Cup.

I for one simulates games in the playoffs because the odds that I'll lose 4 out of 7 games are almost non-existant. So to make things exciting, I sim games 1-3-4-5-7 and play games 2-6.

Believe me, playing in a must-win situation in a game 6 when you trail 3-2 (because of the sim) adds A LOT to the experience.

And it is coherent with the fact that I play 1 NHL and 1 AHL game per calendar week because, you know, I want to complete a dynasty before I die.

[canucksss]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mythicos74

And it is coherent with the fact that I play 1 NHL and 1 AHL game per calendar week because, you know, I want to complete a dynasty before I die.

this draw a smile from me........ because this is my intention (but not to finish 25 years). in case, 2012 is a disappointment or not much change from 2011, i rather play 2011 and perhaps finish 25 years of being a GM who knows =)

[Vikes1]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mythicos74

I want to complete a dynasty before I die.

Well said Mythicos.

Myself, I play all my games...so I understand what ya mean about the wanting to finishing a dynasty before you kick the bucket.

I'm sure hoping that a customizable season length is added to next years game, so I myself can live long enough to make the most outta the GM mode. The big majority of GM mode imo kinda goes to waste, when you can only get through so few of seasons. [without simming] Pretty tough to develop a team or draft picks when I can only get through 2 to 3 seasons.

Please EA Vancouver....options, options, options.