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NHL 09 Patch Update From David Littman

03:39 PM - October 29, 2008 by Steven547

The official NHL 09 blog has posted a patch update for NHL 09.

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	"We are in the process of putting the patches up for both the X360 and the PS3. PS3 Europe has already gone up, and PS3 North America and both X360 patches should be up within the next week or two. First and foremost we have fixed the "dirty disc" message issue that some people are seeing on the X360. For the PS3, we have fixed the issue where there are sometimes white flashes or flickers during gameplay. So, if you have seen one of the above, you will be happy to know they are fixed with the patch. For most people though...the important fixes are in gameplay. We have listened to all of you, and we have played the game ourselves every day. While we couldn't make every fix that you asked for because of time constraints, we did fix most of the big issues, and also improved gameplay to be more authentic."

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# 61 nyr30 @ 11/04/08 05:39 PM

Pre patch i had been playing BAP as an offensive D-man and i was really enjoying it but since the patch has been out i have went back to playing LW so i could get more involved but since i have done this i am noticing more and more that the AI is still as dumb as hell, Definitely not as bad as before because before the patch the game was hard to enjoy when the quirks were happening.

When playing Defense you can cover the AI because you can see when your defensive partner is going to let the CPU waltz in on goal so it gives you time to get the poke check or hit in but when playing as a frontman you can see just how stupid your CPU teammates are, They just back of all the way till they are right on top of the goalie so it means you have to pull yourself out of position which if you do it to much screws your stats up, it also affects how deep you play in your half of the ice because you have to play really cautious because you just cant trust your Dmen.

On the offensive side your CPU teammates still seem uncapable of finishing high percentage chances, it seems no matter how easy you make the chance the CPU stills hesitates long enough to let the goalie get back in position, i am playing as a Power Forward and my stats after 3 games look like this 1G 4A 5PTS +5 while my team are (1-0-2-0). the difference i see between the CPU team and my CPU teammates is really noticeable, the CPU team are still more decisive, dont just stand around and just make better decisions with the puck.

An example of my CPU teammates is, i had the puck in the CPU teams zone near the corner boards and i fed a pass back to the blueline as 2 Dmen closed me down and as i was about to make my way to the front of the net to look for the tip in(hopefully) but before i could move the CPU had passed me the puck back while i had was still covered by the two Dmen, needless to say i was stripped of the puck and my team stats affected. its just stupid things like this that bugs me because it is really a great game since the patch but for me the AI still needs a lot of work to make it feel like the CPU and User are on an even playing field.

At least the patch has gotten rid of the cheese goals for online play, those were just unbearable.

# 62 original6 @ 11/04/08 11:24 PM

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	An example of my CPU teammates is, i had the puck in the CPU teams zone near the corner boards and i fed a pass back to the blueline as 2 Dmen closed me down and as i was about to make my way to the front of the net to look for the tip in(hopefully) but before i could move the CPU had passed me the puck back while i had was still covered by the two Dmen, needless to say i was stripped of the puck and my team stats affected. its just stupid things like this that bugs me because it is really a great game since the patch but for me the AI still needs a lot of work to make it feel like the CPU and User are on an even playing field.

Ugh, I was really hoping this would not be the case post patch. I still haven't seen many comments on goalie fixes either, which concerns me. If they're still doing split saves when the cpu passes from point to point, the game might be a lost cause for me. We'll see......I'm still patiently waiting for the 360 patch. In the meantime, I've got GHWT to keep me busy.

# 63 nyr30 @ 11/04/08 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by original6


	Ugh, I was really hoping this would not be the case post patch. I still haven't seen many comments on goalie fixes either, which concerns me. If they're still doing split saves when the cpu passes from point to point, the game might be a lost cause for me. We'll see......I'm still patiently waiting for the 360 patch. In the meantime, I've got GHWT to keep me busy.

Hey 6

The goalies in my opinion are much improved and they dont do the split desperation save half as much as before the patch, They seem to stay up a lot longer as well where as before they would go down a couple of seconds before the puck left the shooters stick.

Dont get me wrong the AI is definitely better than pre patch but its not what it should be but the game is more enjoyable there is no doubt about that. its just the difference in CPU team to my team that at times can be annoying, it becomes a lot more tolerable when you get the amount of penalties that i am seeing now.

I deleted my BAP season and everything else apart from my rosters that are up to date and started again by going back to being an offensive Dman to try cover the AI sloppyness, hopefully thats me going to be able to play a full year now because of the messing around i do before starting a season.

It seems extreme but i went to a site that randomises what you type i put the teams in alphabetical order and before i randomised it what ever team came up at #23(my bday) i took.

I ended up with the St Louis Blues, it will be tough because Peoria look brutal. i think that once you have played it the first time you will notice a big difference and enjoy it.

# 64 StormJH1 @ 11/05/08 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MattyAction


	I dont get why people are having such a hard time drawing penalties. (Even pre-patch) I'm usually good for about 3 or 4 power plays a game on 8 minute games on all star. It seems to me that people who arent drawing penalties are the ones firing wristers and one timers as soon as you cross the blue line.(giving up possesion of the puck) I try to work the puck deep, shield the puck, protect the puck and drive to the net as much as possible. If you work the puck around and put the cpu in bad positions, they usually commit lazy penalties. I really cant believe how many people dont get penalties called. I just find it weird, because Ive never had too many problems with this.

That may be true to some degree, but in the end, this still is a video game, like it or not, which means something like penalties has to be tuned to the ways people actually play the game. In the NHL (or ANY level of hockey), if you have the puck and see an open opportunity to advance towards the net or take a decent percentage shot, you're going to take it. What you're advocating is basically to ignore open chances at the net, and skate around with the puck so that the computer players would actually have time to be frustrated. But all that's really doing is trading one exploit for another.

I thought the frequency and authenticity of penalties called in NHL '08 was just fine...pre-patch '09 was not fine, and most people would agree that it was broken, so I'm glad it's being addressed.

# 65 bad_philanthropy @ 11/06/08 04:21 PM

I'm not usually one to get impatient about things, but has anyone heard any rumblings regarding the 360 patch yet? Anything? Anyone?

# 66 Papa Burgundy @ 11/06/08 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bad_philanthropy


	I'm not usually one to get impatient about things, but has anyone heard any rumblings regarding the 360 patch yet? Anything? Anyone?

i wish. this sucks waiting for it

# 67 Qb @ 11/06/08 04:56 PM

Nothing here. I'm getting antsy as well as I've put in my initial run with FIFA and would like to get a dynasty rolling in hockey. I'd like to start it after some time with the patch so I'm not changing sliders around for the first 20 games...

# 68 7up3345 @ 11/06/08 08:08 PM

Same. I like sliders just as much as I hate them. They make the game great, but take so long to get the right setting.

# 69 Steven547 @ 11/06/08 08:17 PM

I like the sliders I have going right now, but like a lot of others, I'm worried that after the patch comes out, i'll be tweaking sliders again for days on end!

# 70 nyr30 @ 11/06/08 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven547


	I like the sliders I have going right now, but like a lot of others, I'm worried that after the patch comes out, i'll be tweaking sliders again for days on end!

Hey steve

i used Mudtigers sliders pre-patch and i'm still using them, they work well and i see roughly 4-10 PP's for me each game.

There is still some issues i mentioned in previous posts but for me Mudtigers sliders are the best all star sliders on here, i could play on superstar but i am afraid if i do i will start to hate the game because of the cheap goals

# 71 kt-od @ 11/07/08 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dbrandon


	Just bought game again cause they fixed penalties, is it patch 1.01 or is there another one? Thanks

You mean you sold it? I bet you feel a little bummed, that you bought it again, before being patient and not waiting on the patch. The patch is awesome. This game is so much fun!!

Yes, it is patch 1.01

# 72 kt-od @ 11/07/08 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dbrandon


	No, I am a very rich good looking guy. I made bigger mistakes. Thanks

You care share the wealth. I will PM you will my address. You can make the check out to CASH!!

Or you can fork over $20 to donate to OS.

# 73 Steven547 @ 11/07/08 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nyr30


	Hey steve i used Mudtigers sliders pre-patch and i'm still using them, they work well and i see roughly 4-10 PP's for me each game. There is still some issues i mentioned in previous posts but for me Mudtigers sliders are the best all star sliders on here, i could play on superstar but i am afraid if i do i will start to hate the game because of the cheap goals

I used Mudtigers as well. I made some adjustments because I play position lock. And with that, the CPU, even though it controls your other guys, still look at them as being HUM controlled. So, I "upped" SHA, SHP, poke eff, and lowered AI. I lose and win..mostly lose for now. So, anxious for the new patch. I might jump down to PRO after the patch. I heard it's "tougher" after the patch.

# 74 nyr30 @ 11/07/08 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven547


	I used Mudtigers as well. I made some adjustments because I play position lock. And with that, the CPU, even though it controls your other guys, still look at them as being HUM controlled. So, I "upped" SHA, SHP, poke eff, and lowered AI. I lose and win..mostly lose for now. So, anxious for the new patch. I might jump down to PRO after the patch. I heard it's "tougher" after the patch.

I dont think its tougher, with the penalties being upped you obviously get more PP's so in a way it does get easier if that makes sense. in my BAP as an offensive dman i am able to run the PP wih ease now and i am reaping the rewards, like in the NHL if you get the puck on net good things happen.

When there is a lot of traffic i hit low slappers that the goalie will more than likely save but my teammates seem to bang the rebounds home a good % of the time. then first game you will play will be strange due the amount of PP's you get well especially because pre patch you couldnt get any.

I would say stick with mudtigers sliders and you'll be fine, goalies have improved so there isnt as many cheap goals so at least now the can dig you out of a hole if you make a mistake.

I just cant believe that it hasnt been released for the 360 yet, mind you we ps3 users deserve to get it first you guys got the custom soundtracks

# 75 phillyfan23 @ 11/07/08 11:18 PM

the patch is version 1.01 right ? In the EA boards some said that there were 2 patches on ps3, and the first one was no good. So which version was good and which was bad? thanks a lot

riz

# 76 nyr30 @ 11/08/08 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dbrandon


	Don't be so lazy, read post 83.

Maybe he never saw it.

No need to be a dick to him could be a simple mistake

# 77 bad_philanthropy @ 11/08/08 09:51 AM

Not the patch, but some information on the approval process.

http://kotaku.com/5080083/so-how-lon...processes-take

# 78 phillyfan23 @ 11/08/08 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by nyr30


	Maybe he never saw it. No need to be a dick to him could be a simple mistake

thanks man....

I actually did see it, but I asked because some guy in the EA boards said 1.01 is NOT the one . don't mind dbrandon.....

some people are just born a$$holes

p.s- a ranger fan sticking up for a flyer fan??....you need a mental check nyr30 hehehe

# 79 nyr30 @ 11/08/08 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by phillyfan23


	thanks man.... I actually did see it, but I asked because some guy in the EA boards said 1.01 is NOT the one . don't mind dbrandon..... some people are just born a$$holes p.s- a ranger fan sticking up for a flyer fan??....you need a mental check nyr30 hehehe

I was in a good mood yesterday but not today, never again

# 80 phillyfan23 @ 11/08/08 07:08 PM

I rented the ps3 version and so far here are my impressions

penalties are much better, but another problem is there due to the high dump ins. The cpu takes a lot of delay of game penalties when they're on the PK. of the 6 games i've played, happened a total of 4 times. not alot, but enough to dampen the mood.

after the patch the cpu's scoring is significantly lower. They attack much better and have better posession but can't score as well as pre-patch. I, on the other hand, have had no change in scoring ability. maybe it's just a small sample but something I will look out for in future games.

everything else is very fluid, goalies are better and more alive and less robotic. but the issue of the CPU delay of game and their lack of scoring is a MAJOR concern....

by the way, I play on all star...always felt challenged score wise by the cpu pre-patch.

will play more and report back for all you 360ers

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