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NHL 13 - 30 Details You Need to Know About the Revamped GM Mode

03:29 PM - June 1, 2012 by Steve_OS

GameInformer interviewed NHL 13 producer, Andy Agostini and posted 30 details you need to know about the revamped GM mode in NHL 13.

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	This new GM Connected mode features a full 82-game schedule and can run for up to 25 years. Users can play GM Connected in several ways, including a solo league against the CPU AI, standard versus, co-op, six-on-six online team play, taking the role of a general manager, or as a coach who handles line changes and team strategy. Though some outlets (including us) criticized NHL 12 for having too many players rated 80 and above, EA is content with its current ratings system and believes that by surfacing the six player traits instead of three it will be easier for players and AI GMs to better understand a player's true value.

Source - Everything We Know About NHL 13's GM Connected Mode (GameInformer)

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# 41 crankybaker @ 06/04/12 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TDKing


	Ok, I can get past the draft stuff for this year, but I really don't like the 82 game schedule. We need to have a custom season length for crying out loud. Heck last gen games had it. I'm still hoping its in there.

I completly agree as it would be nice to get through more seasons. Then again the only reason I would want a shorter season would be for more draft days and since that will be put on auto pilot is a bit of a shame. I am still happy abou the online step they have made

# 42 crankybaker @ 06/04/12 01:04 AM

because the draft will be automated does that mean we won't be able to trade picks?

# 43 LuGer33 @ 06/04/12 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Broncos86


	Correct on the offline mode deal. From the sounds of it, they're trying to do away with the differentiation of online and offline mode. Just meld the two together and be done with it. That's been a major thorn for Madden recently, with the lack of love for online franchise. Looks like EA wants to just bring it all into one game mode.

Maybe that's the direction they're headed, but Be A GM and GM Connected are two separate modes for now.

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Originally Posted by Steven547


	And when they say you can be GM and / or coach...if you're "coach" does that mean you just call the plays and DO NOT control the players on the ice? (Like the Manage only mode in MLB the Show?)

There's a new specific feature EA will be talking about soon that sort of speaks to what they mean about being just a coach or GM. I don't think that's been revealed yet so I'll omit it below, but here's what I think they (basically) mean when they talk about the elasticity of the mode:

GM -- you handle all trades, roster moves, scouting, contracts, etc. You automate strategies and systems, use the "best lines" feature, and let the AI play your games against human opponents or purely sim.

Coach -- you automate all the GM stuff above, set your lines, strategies and systems, deal with injuries and scratches, and let the AI play your games against human opponents or purely sim.

Player - you automate all the GM stuff, all the coaching stuff, and purely play your games. I guess you could position lock if you wanted to each game to sort of be a specific player, but I don't know whether you can do an actual BAP style thing.

Full Hands On - everything above and you play all your games as VS or OTP w/ friends.

These are just my educated guesses based on limited time w/ the mode, and could be entirely wrong, but make sense to me. I don't want to answer specific questions in this thread because I have no clue what the state of the embargo is on GM Connected. Maybe we'll find out more at E3.

# 44 BlueNGold @ 06/04/12 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LuGer33


	Maybe that's the direction they're headed, but Be A GM and GM Connected are two separate modes for now. There's a new specific feature EA will be talking about soon that sort of speaks to what they mean about being just a coach or GM. I don't think that's been revealed yet so I'll omit it below, but here's what I think they (basically) mean when they talk about the elasticity of the mode: GM -- you handle all trades, roster moves, scouting, contracts, etc. You automate strategies and systems, use the "best lines" feature, and let the AI play your games against human opponents or purely sim. Coach -- you automate all the GM stuff above, set your lines, strategies and systems, deal with injuries and scratches, and let the AI play your games against human opponents or purely sim. Player - you automate all the GM stuff, all the coaching stuff, and purely play your games. I guess you could position lock if you wanted to each game to sort of be a specific player, but I don't know whether you can do an actual BAP style thing. Full Hands On - everything above and you play all your games as VS or OTP w/ friends. These are just my educated guesses based on limited time w/ the mode, and could be entirely wrong, but make sense to me. I don't want to answer specific questions in this thread because I have no clue what the state of the embargo is on GM Connected. Maybe we'll find out more at E3.

Please let whatever this means include authentic coaches.

# 45 Fiddy @ 06/04/12 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LuGer33


	Full Hands On - everything above and you play all your games as VS or OTP w/ friends.

this is what will make the online leagues tick. if a guy cant meet a deadline bc of work, vacation etc, then he can set it however he pleases and let the others play against his team online.

# 46 LuGer33 @ 06/04/12 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiddy


	this is what will make the online leagues tick. if a guy cant meet a deadline bc of work, vacation etc, then he can set it however he pleases and let the others play against his team online.

One thing I don't get really though is let's say you want to do "full hands on" so you DON'T "set your style' to one where you allow the AI to play your games (if that's even an option). Then you drop outta contact for a week or whatever -- what is the criteria for when your human opponents get to play the AI instead of you? Or do the games go unplayed until the commish advances, in which case the games would be simmed and the other human players could unfairly lose games they otherwise should have played?

Perhaps this is a league setting the commish decides on? Although it won't be an issue as long as all your human members are dedicated and responsible for their teams and games.

Wonder if any league will ever hit the 750 member max?

EDIT: Btw did you still want to join the league w/ Luc and everyone? When you didn't answer my tweet, I assumed that was a no, haha.

# 47 TDKing @ 06/04/12 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven547


	Okay...feeling new here because I haven't been on these NHL boards in quite some time. Just started reading about this GM Connectivity mode. Just a few questions: They say you can still play this against an AI controlled league. So wouldn't that just be the offline mode?And when they say you can be GM and / or coach...if you're "coach" does that mean you just call the plays and DO NOT control the players on the ice? (Like the Manage only mode in MLB the Show?) Thanks.

I think the difference is the Draft. You can't draft your own players in the online mode you have to rank them and then there is an autodraft. Offline you make your own picks like before.

# 48 Rwings832 @ 06/04/12 12:29 PM

And from reading this, both modes will be available for online and offline? A Coach mode type feature would be pretty cool also, I play Manage mode in the show and suprisingly its very addicting.

# 49 LuGer33 @ 06/04/12 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rwings832


	And from reading this, both modes will be available for online and offline? A Coach mode type feature would be pretty cool also, I play Manage mode in the show and suprisingly its very addicting.

No, GM Connected is online only and Be A GM is offline only. MP and SP experiences, respectively.

# 50 Fiddy @ 06/04/12 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LuGer33


	One thing I don't get really though is let's say you want to do "full hands on" so you DON'T "set your style' to one where you allow the AI to play your games (if that's even an option). Then you drop outta contact for a week or whatever -- what is the criteria for when your human opponents get to play the AI instead of you? Or do the games go unplayed until the commish advances, in which case the games would be simmed and the other human players could unfairly lose games they otherwise should have played? Perhaps this is a league setting the commish decides on? Although it won't be an issue as long as all your human members are dedicated and responsible for their teams and games. Wonder if any league will ever hit the 750 member max? EDIT: Btw did you still want to join the league w/ Luc and everyone? When you didn't answer my tweet, I assumed that was a no, haha.

yeah, i was wondering that myself, on how the commish will be able to handle letting guys play a human team controlled by the cpu. how will they monitor that etc. hope we find that info out soon.

also, i got a DM from Luc about it, i didnt even see that tweet from you bc i dont get notifications i guess from people i dont follow. i dunno. ill be in touch later today more than likely. but yeah, im in for sure.

# 51 Rwings832 @ 06/04/12 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LuGer33


	No, GM Connected is online only and Be A GM is offline only. MP and SP experiences, respectively.

Oh ok, I got ya...looking forward to NHL 13, haven't bought an NHL game for 2 years now...so waiting to try this one for sure.

# 52 NHLandPESFan @ 06/04/12 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LuGer33


	No, GM Connected is online only and Be A GM is offline only. MP and SP experiences, respectively.

Is this definite? This mode is worthless to me then, I want to have a GM mode where 3 of my friends can come over and we can all control our separate teams with a variable length season, you know like what was done in 2k8. Unbelievable that EA is now up to NHL 13 (FIVE years later) and apparently this still won't be possible, I am guessing with EA's forcing of online mode for everything it never will be.

# 53 savoie2006 @ 06/05/12 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NHLandPESFan


	Is this definite? This mode is worthless to me then, I want to have a GM mode where 3 of my friends can come over and we can all control our separate teams with a variable length season, you know like what was done in 2k8. Unbelievable that EA is now up to NHL 13 (FIVE years later) and apparently this still won't be possible, I am guessing with EA's forcing of online mode for everything it never will be.

Well it is, but each person has to have their console, but yeah no variable season length.

# 54 Fiddy @ 06/05/12 12:35 AM

if this GM Connected Mode is half as good as what Madden 13 is going to be, we NHL gamers are going to be in for a great year of hockey gaming.

everything talked about in the Madden Webcast on their new mode i just kept thinking how it would be in the GM Connected Mode.. siiiigh!!

cant wait to get more news on this...

# 55 savoie2006 @ 06/05/12 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiddy


	if this GM Connected Mode is half as good as what Madden 13 is going to be, we NHL gamers are going to be in for a great year of hockey gaming. everything talked about in the Madden Webcast on their new mode i just kept thinking how it would be in the GM Connected Mode.. siiiigh!! cant wait to get more news on this...

Madden's career connected sounded sick, too bad it's Madden

# 56 LuGer33 @ 06/05/12 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by NHLandPESFan


	Is this definite? This mode is worthless to me then, I want to have a GM mode where 3 of my friends can come over and we can all control our separate teams with a variable length season, you know like what was done in 2k8. Unbelievable that EA is now up to NHL 13 (FIVE years later) and apparently this still won't be possible, I am guessing with EA's forcing of online mode for everything it never will be.

You realize that they delivered what you're asking, just in an online format? I think it's very believable because what GM Connected offers is about 1000x more practical for I'd venture 90% of NHL 13 consumers...

Also, is the 82 game season length only confirmed? I must have missed that if so.

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Originally Posted by savoie2006


	Madden's career connected sounded sick, too bad it's Madden

I don't really even understand it. I need to talk to some of my Madden buddies. It's like you can do BAP, offline franchise, online franchise, etc. all in one mode now? And bounce around from option to option? That's pretty cool but I hope the feature doesn't intimidate a lot of the traditional guys who just want to play a normal, robust franchise like we've had in all the other iterations.

# 57 Fiddy @ 06/05/12 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by savoie2006


	Madden's career connected sounded sick, too bad it's Madden

lol, yeah. but, if that information is any indication or what we maybe getting with the GM Connected, we in for a treat.

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Originally Posted by LuGer33


	You realize that they delivered what you're asking, just in an online format? I think it's very believable because what GM Connected offers is about 1000x more practical for I'd venture 90% of NHL 13 consumers... Also, is the 82 game season length only confirmed? I must have missed that if so. I don't really even understand it. I need to talk to some of my Madden buddies. It's like you can do BAP, offline franchise, online franchise, etc. all in one mode now? And bounce around from option to option? That's pretty cool but I hope the feature doesn't intimidate a lot of the traditional guys who just want to play a normal, robust franchise like we've had in all the other iterations.

its a glorified season mode, can be online and offline. want to play superstar mode style, select any player in league or create one, same goes for coach mode, like NFL Head Coach, select a coach or create one, GM Mode, same as coach, select or create one. or you can do it all, be in control of everything. you can then also select if you want it online or not.

from looks no reason not to have it online if you doing say a 1 person season, you then can follow stats, news, etc online via website or apps.

unlike the NHL, the draft and even fantasy draft is done manually..

like i said before, if we even get a chunk of this stuff in the NHL one we will be in all our glory lol. (if it works right)

but so far, the way you can play is the same in both. pick any player, pick any coach, pick any gm (or create any of the options just mentioned) or be in control of everything.

# 58 I3RIS3H @ 06/11/12 08:52 PM

Is the frequent freezing out of this years game? The freezing was an absolute game-breaker for me in 12.

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