NHL Legacy Patch 1.01 - Discussion (2016)

[EAKHL]

So, downloaded the patch and installed it. Love to hear what everyone thinks about the game after the patch.

Here are my thoughts;

As some of you know I'm the creator of EAKHL, so I play a ton and edit hundreds of custom players and teams etc. So I may see things a little differently then your typical person. IE: I use custom sliders for maximum difficulty.

Anyway, now that I installed the patch I've noted that the penalties are almost none existent. Before the patch it was just right IMO.

After the patch, AI can't seem to score. I had to move several sliders up just to allow some of the AI's shots to go in. Better before the patch.

Defence, AI seems more aggressive now. They will lift sticks more, check more and move in to cut of cycling in corners now and behind the boards (that's cool).

Seems more scrambly after the patch. Everyone seems a little better at stopping cheap shots and slot shots, but everyone is crashing into each other way more then before the patch.

Game seems to play much better on International Ice, then NHL Ice.

thoughts folks?

[BurghFan]

Some more info from the EA Sports forums

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NHL Legacy JAN 19 – PATCH Gameplay • Added NHL 3 on 3 OT rule changes. Presentation • Added the Colorado Avalanche 3rd Jersey. • Added the Anaheim Ducks 3rd Jersey. • Added the New York Islanders 3rd Jersey. • Added the Frolunda Indians Home and Away Jerseys. • Added the Providence Bruins 3rd Jersey. • Added the Nashville Predators Golden Alternate Jersey. • Added the Hersey Bears 3rd Jersey. • Added the Moncton Wildcats 3rd Jersey. • Added the Texas Stars Home and Away Jerseys. • Added the Wilkes-Barre Penguins 3rd Jersey. • Improvements for Grand Rapids Home and Away Name plate bar fix. • Improvements for Kamloops Blazers Home and Away number color fixes, “C/A” placement fix. • Equipment - Added Brian’s Sub Zero 3 Goalie pads, blocker and trapper. • Equipment - Added Vaughn Vintage Goalie pads, blocker and trapper. • Equipment - Added Vaughn Ventus LT98 Goalie pads, blocker and trapper. • Equipment - Added CCM 4-Roll Pro III glove. • Equipment – Added CCM GP Premier Goalie Equipment.

Glad we finally got the new 3rd/Alt jerseys and new OT rules as I think '16 got them (or at least the jerseys) back in November. Hopefully the 3 on 3 OT stuff integrates seamlessly into existing BAGMs.

[newfontherock]

Really notice the AI D. Quite more aggressive. Glad you said it, thought I had forgot how to score!

[TomiT14]

Has anyone figured out yet which lines the game uses for 3-on-3 overtime? Since there is no option for 3-on-3 lines.
Is it the 4-on-4 lines excluding a forward? Or a defenseman (which one)? Or does it use the 3PK lines?

[buckeye_jg]

Quote: Originally Posted by TomiT14

Has anyone figured out yet which lines the game uses for 3-on-3 overtime? Since there is no option for 3-on-3 lines. Is it the 4-on-4 lines excluding a forward? Or a defenseman (which one)? Or does it use the 3PK lines?

It seems the D is picked from the even strength pairings and the forwards are a random player from whichever even strength line you choose.

[ajimithing]

Quote: Originally Posted by buckeye_jg

It seems the D is picked from the even strength pairings and the forwards are a random player from whichever even strength line you choose.

Yep it's one step forward one step back as usual. Should be two forwards and one defenseman

[chiguy]

i noticed that this game is on sale in the PS Store for $20... How long will they be updating rosters? anyone know? I have and play NHL 15, but only have the roster update from christmas, and hard to keep track of all moves.. Is it worth a $20 sale?

[TomiT14]

Quote: Originally Posted by chiguy

i noticed that this game is on sale in the PS Store for $20... How long will they be updating rosters? anyone know? I have and play NHL 15, but only have the roster update from christmas, and hard to keep track of all moves.. Is it worth a $20 sale?

Previously the last roster update has been released a few days after the end of regular season. I don't see why it wouldn't be the case this season as well.

In a perfect world they would continue updating it in the future as well, since this is the last release for old gen. But I guess that will never happen.