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Exclusive NHL 12 Producer Blog: Revamped Be a Pro Mode

04:36 PM - July 21, 2011 by ChaseB

Operation Sports is happy to bring you an exclusive look at the changes that are being made to NHL 12's Be a Pro mode. EA Canada developer Gurn Sumal will be detailing these changes to the mode and how they should improve the career mode in NHL 12.

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	Hey I�m Gurn Sumal, the NHL 12 game modes producer, and I�ll be giving you the goods on our completely revamped Be a Pro mode where we want to see if you can "Be The Next Great Legend." If you�re familiar with Be a Pro mode, you�ll know that the mode was introduced in NHL 09. NHL 12 features the most significant changes to the mode since it was introduced, and if you�ve read my Be a GM blog, you�ll see how the all-new sim engine now allows users to intervene a sim at any point in time during the course of a game. This spawned what we like to call "Earn every shift" and makes Be a Pro mode a much more satisfying and realistic experience.

Folks who have previously played the mode should be sure to check out the end of the blog, as the developers are clearly trying to add a bit of persistence to the year-to-year release of the NHL series.

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# 21 speels @ 07/25/11 12:49 PM

Easiest solution would be to add an option of playing games with boosts or without.

# 22 mikko1995 @ 07/25/11 01:11 PM

If I'm not wrong, FIFA uses something like, if you play in Amateur level (or whatever the easiest difficulty is), you are not applicant for leaderboards. Why NHL developers wouldn't use this with boosts, make them earn the boosts with say, Superstar level?

# 23 Qb @ 07/25/11 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mikko1995


	If I'm not wrong, FIFA uses something like, if you play in Amateur level (or whatever the easiest difficulty is), you are not applicant for leaderboards. Why NHL developers wouldn't use this with boosts, make them earn the boosts with say, Superstar level?

The FIFA accomplishment system to upgrade your virtual pro is tiered. The first level of upgrades can be earned on any difficulty level. The second level must be done on semi-pro (rookie in NHL I guess) or higher. The final level of accomplishments must be completed on world class difficulty (rough equivalent of all-star) or during online play.

It works fairly well with their system, as it limits how much you can improve your player but mindlessly beating up on the CPU on easier difficulties. But to tell you the truth, I wouldn't mind if they made it so everything had to be earned on world class+ or online. Anything to keep players more within normal attribute ranges, even if FIFA does a slightly better job of this than NHL.

# 24 kerosene31 @ 07/25/11 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RealmK


	Aren't most of the unlocks level specific? I seem to recall that being the case. At anyrate people bitch for realism, they adjust BAP so that you need to earn your way into the NHL and get proper ice time, and they're still bitching. I know the game has it's issues and AI has needed lots of love for awhile now but seriously guys, play the demo first.

All I know is when NHL11 came out within the first week or so there were these super boosted teams who were trashing everyone. I sent a message to a few to see what was up and if it was a hack and they said they just played offline on rookie.

# 25 mikko1995 @ 07/26/11 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Qb


	The FIFA accomplishment system to upgrade your virtual pro is tiered. The first level of upgrades can be earned on any difficulty level. The second level must be done on semi-pro (rookie in NHL I guess) or higher. The final level of accomplishments must be completed on world class difficulty (rough equivalent of all-star) or during online play. It works fairly well with their system, as it limits how much you can improve your player but mindlessly beating up on the CPU on easier difficulties. But to tell you the truth, I wouldn't mind if they made it so everything had to be earned on world class+ or online. Anything to keep players more within normal attribute ranges, even if FIFA does a slightly better job of this than NHL.

Ah, thanks for correcting, Qb.

# 26 shdn21 @ 07/26/11 11:41 AM

Not nearly good enough. For a mode that has been out for a few years now, some serious improvements need to be made in order to justify a new purchase each year. In regards to BAP, fans of this mode have been asking non stop for a more immersive experience like Madden had in one of it's releases. On the ice the game is great, off the ice it sucks huge... Boring. If there were things to do off the ice then this would re-invigorate this mode. Let's interact with an agent, the public and media. Make money actually worth something, and be able to sign sponsorship deals or whatever. Even have a persona to maintain. It's all been done before with Madden, why in the world has this not been not done yet long ago? I won't be buying another release of NHL until this happens.

# 27 plaidchuck @ 07/26/11 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kerosene31


	All I know is when NHL11 came out within the first week or so there were these super boosted teams who were trashing everyone. I sent a message to a few to see what was up and if it was a hack and they said they just played offline on rookie.

Yeah basically you have the various boosts and slots that require xyz achievements "Be drafted 1st overall" "Play 2 seasons with your pro playing 40 games and winning the stanley cup" etc. So for the season accomplishments you just put it on rookie adjust the sliders in your favor and play the 5 min 3rd periods for 40 games.

With that method I'd say you unlock about 90% of the boosts and slots. I'm actually surprised they make it fairly easy to unlock most of the stuff, because if they made it harder(or EASHL specific) people would just buy all of the boosts. Would make sense for them financially though.

# 28 FBeaule04 @ 07/26/11 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by plaidchuck


	Yeah basically you have the various boosts and slots that require xyz achievements "Be drafted 1st overall" "Play 2 seasons with your pro playing 40 games and winning the stanley cup" etc. So for the season accomplishments you just put it on rookie adjust the sliders in your favor and play the 5 min 3rd periods for 40 games. With that method I'd say you unlock about 90% of the boosts and slots. I'm actually surprised they make it fairly easy to unlock most of the stuff, because if they made it harder(or EASHL specific) people would just buy all of the boosts. Would make sense for them financially though.

Yep, until you notice you're an idiot since there's people letting know everyone on the internet how to mod a legend card so you can have every unlocked boost from the other guy, and then all you have to do is make you pro like you want it to be for online and offline.

I'm not sure I'll ever spent a dime on boost for this game!

# 29 plaidchuck @ 07/26/11 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FBeaule04


	Yep, until you notice you're an idiot since there's people letting know everyone on the internet how to mod a legend card so you can have every unlocked boost from the other guy, and then all you have to do is make you pro like you want it to be for online and offline. I'm not sure I'll ever spent a dime on boost for this game!

This an Xbox thing?

# 30 Galarius @ 07/26/11 02:07 PM

i like watchin game from bench when i'm off the ice

# 31 FBeaule04 @ 07/26/11 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by plaidchuck


	This an Xbox thing?

I'm on XBOX, don't know if it's working on PS3 (I doubt it).

I've spend around 75$ last two years before finding this by accident (was looking for tips to get the legend card easier) when I got to a site where the guy is explaning how to mod a legend card. Tested it, worked and I won't pay anymore for boost.

Way to feel like an idiot after that...

# 32 kerosene31 @ 07/27/11 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by plaidchuck


	Yeah basically you have the various boosts and slots that require xyz achievements "Be drafted 1st overall" "Play 2 seasons with your pro playing 40 games and winning the stanley cup" etc. So for the season accomplishments you just put it on rookie adjust the sliders in your favor and play the 5 min 3rd periods for 40 games. With that method I'd say you unlock about 90% of the boosts and slots. I'm actually surprised they make it fairly easy to unlock most of the stuff, because if they made it harder(or EASHL specific) people would just buy all of the boosts. Would make sense for them financially though.

Yep, that's exactly what bothers me. I don't want to waste my time playing on rookie (I can't even imagine how bad and passive the AI must be at that level). Yet I get punished because I play online right away without boosts and yet I never earn anything playing online. I have to go offline to compete online?

# 33 plaidchuck @ 07/27/11 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kerosene31


	Yep, that's exactly what bothers me. I don't want to waste my time playing on rookie (I can't even imagine how bad and passive the AI must be at that level). Yet I get punished because I play online right away without boosts and yet I never earn anything playing online. I have to go offline to compete online?

Yeah true like I said it's not fun but it beats paying money for the boosts... and there are some EASHL achievements but they're tough or impossible to get if you're not in a good club.

# 34 buzzguy @ 08/02/11 11:00 AM

Cool! BTW, love the "Old Dutch" potato chip ad on the boards. My American friends should import some of those delicious bags of awesome!

# 35 FBeaule04 @ 08/02/11 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzguy


	Cool! BTW, love the "Old Dutch" potato chip ad on the boards. My American friends should import some of those delicious bags of awesome!

Since Old Dutch is also a brand for toilet, bath and sink cleaner, I've always been affraid of buying one of these!

# 36 Vikes1 @ 08/02/11 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzguy


	Cool! BTW, love the "Old Dutch" potato chip ad on the boards. My American friends should import some of those delicious bags of awesome!

I like the look of the Old Dutch ads too.

Old Dutch potato chips are at least to me...nearly an institution up here in Northern Minny! The real product ads along the boards in NHL, imo...add a certain look of realism to the game. I like'em.

# 37 code_m @ 12/01/11 03:10 AM

For the record, I still have yet to purchase NHL 12.

# 38 brown50 @ 02/22/12 06:05 PM

i think when your be a pro is loading you should be able to shoot around

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