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01:52 PM - September 7, 2012 by Qb

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# 61 Gagnon39 @ 09/07/12 11:33 PM

Just played a couple more games. I'm not trying to toot my own horn here but I'm definitely going to be playing on Superstar. I've I just lit up the Avalanche 6-3 on Superstar with 14 minute periods. I still feel like the game's a tad bit fast and there's not enough loose pucks. I'm probably going to bump up the poke check effectiveness slider and the pass interception slider. Ideally, I'd like to be able to play 20 minute periods with realistic stats but that's never going to happen until we have FAR more board play and a less accurate CPU in regards to passing.

# 62 thedudedominick @ 09/07/12 11:59 PM

Not sure if anyone mentioned it, but an OTL in the EASHL is only counting as a regulation loss.

# 63 mkharsh33 @ 09/08/12 12:16 AM

Won't restate a lot that's been said here, but LOVED seeing the goalies play the puck wisely behind the net. Finally...

Lack of penalties is disheartening... but overall a GREAT game. Will need some slider tweaks, but that's expected.

# 64 Broncos86 @ 09/08/12 12:17 AM

CPU teammates are WORTHLESS in the defensive zone. Utterly, completely, without question WORTHLESS.

Edit: I just watched the CPU skate AWAY from a loose puck because it was a forward who was out of position. It valued being in position over getting the puck.

# 65 infinityBCRT @ 09/08/12 12:33 AM

Be a Pro seems to be a little screwy

- Its not always asking me to sim to my next shift (especially when I come off the ice while the play is still going on)
- I'm never seeing a sim end up in me jumping into the play on the fly. Its always me coming on at a faceoff. Maybe its a coincidence though I'm only in my first game right now.
- Sometimes trying to sim to next shift makes it just say "Sim Pending" and nothing happens till the play ends

edit: I see that you can press Y to bring up the menu if its not coming up. And I finally saw an on the fly change after a sim to shift which was nice. Still feels like it doesn't happen often enough?

# 66 SlyBelle @ 09/08/12 12:35 AM

I am so disappointed with the game and it is sad because only has to do with penalties. Just finished an overtime game and had "1" total penalty called the entire game, even with maxed out sliders.....that is absolute crazy. I am not sure how others can enjoy the game with one of the most important aspects of hockey so completely off base. I just can't figure out why they can't correct this since same as last year. I also saw again where the CPU did not pull their goalie down by 1.

I hate to say this but this might be the first time I cancel my pre-order.....the rest of the game plays nice, but I can't sell myself on any plausible reasons we can't get realistic penalties in the range of 6-7 per game...such a shame.

# 67 Nittany @ 09/08/12 12:36 AM

I have played about 10 EASHL games so far (man is tough going back to Amateur after having a legend 3 card!). Anyway, the biggest thing to get used to is SKATING. You can no longer stop on a dime. And talk about the turning....you really have to account for making a WIDE turn just to go back up ice the opposite way. It really is going to take some time to get used to. The game is speed is incredibly slow. Not sure if that's b/c everyone has barely any attributes or not.

The main thing that I am concerned about is AI teammates. We only have 3 to 4 guys on our EASHL team so we have to rely on the CPU. NHL 12 was awful. Horrible passes...easy breakaways...poor AI. So far, I haven't seen too many odd man rushes and the CPU D seems to guard the open winger. The one thing I am dying to see is the end of game AI. If you are down by 1 goal and the other team is on the PP....the AI shouldn't dump the puck. That drove me nuts. How basic of AI is that really....

Anyway, the jury is still out. They really didn't do too much to EASHL. Same menus, choices...I was hoping to see some playoff changes (maybe 7 game series). Oh well. After logging over 1500 games in NHL 12....I am ready to start again.

Just my thoughts.

Nit

# 68 Broncos86 @ 09/08/12 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SlyBelle


	I am so disappointed with the game and it is sad because only has to do with penalties. Just finished an overtime game and had "1" total penalty called the entire game.....that is absolute crazy. I am not sure how others can enjoy the game with one of the most important aspects of hockey so completely off base. I just can't figure out why they can't correct this since same as last year. I also saw again where the CPU did not pull their goalie down by 1. I hate to say this but this might be the first time I cancel my pre-order.....the rest of the game plays nice, but I can't sell myself on any plausible reasons we can't get realistic penalties in the range of 6-7 per game...such a shame.

I just had a game where there were 9 penalties in the game, it was nuts. I'm not seeing a penalty issue. 7 games in, and I'm seeing decent penalty calls.

# 69 SlyBelle @ 09/08/12 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broncos86


	I just had a game where there were 9 penalties in the game, it was nuts. I'm not seeing a penalty issue. 7 games in, and I'm seeing decent penalty calls.

Would love to know your settings and how. Between a handful of games this year, the demo, and last year game, not seeing that at all. How were calls distributed between CPU and you?

# 70 canucksss @ 09/08/12 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broncos86


	I just had a game where there were 9 penalties in the game, it was nuts. I'm not seeing a penalty issue. 7 games in, and I'm seeing decent penalty calls.

what settings do u use?

# 71 Broncos86 @ 09/08/12 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by canucksss


	what settings do u use?

Pretty much default. That being said, I have my team very aggressive. Puck-side attack, aggressive forecheck. Last game, I had two power plays, CPU had three.

# 72 Gagnon39 @ 09/08/12 01:07 AM

Played a few more games and I've now got game speed at 1. And I you can definitely still feel the speed of the game. I feel that I'm getting pretty close to finalizing a slider set.

# 73 Vikes1 @ 09/08/12 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gagnon39


	Played a few more games and I've now got game speed at 1. And I you can definitely still feel the speed of the game. I feel that I'm getting pretty close to finalizing a slider set.

Hey Gags...

Are you seeing what some others are seeing? That the ease of reception/pass accuracy sliders have little to no effect on the cpu.

# 74 Broncos86 @ 09/08/12 01:21 AM

One thing I'm noticing from in '13 that I saw too much of last year were those bad angle, short side goals. My goalie lets in way too many of those goals.

# 75 Gagnon39 @ 09/08/12 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vikes1


	Hey Gags... Are you seeing what some others are seeing? That the ease of reception/pass accuracy sliders have little to no effect on the cpu.

Unfortunately, yes. I posted this somewhere about how this is the biggest disappointment for me. The pass reception slider states that it sets how easy it is for a player to receive a "hard" pass. So you never see pucks deflect off of the CPU's sticks on a routine pass. Kind of frustrating, but nothing new.

# 76 Majingir @ 09/08/12 01:29 AM

Hope that someone who makes sliders, is a person who has season ticket(or got game early).

I really see just how diff NHL12 and 13 are. I used my NHL 12 sliders on NHL13 and it was like a completely diff game. NHL13 is for sure way faster.

I had so many shot attempts but so many missed too(and I still finished with a high shot total)

There's some things about my NHL12 sliders I liked on NHL13, but also many things I hated(such as the fact that the speed of the game seemed way too fast, even when game speed was on 3).

I had game on Pro mode though, so I'll go to all star like I did in NHL12 and see how things are(though on pro mode,using NHL12 sliders on NHL13, I still lost 2-1 lol,despite having 30 shots,and they had 19)

# 77 sportdan30 @ 09/08/12 01:41 AM

- I tried skating directly up the ice with Oshie and I was quickly taken off the puck within a matter of seconds. Plus!

- I absolutely LOVE the new skating engine. Momentum is a HUGE factor. I had a play where I was trying to cut off the angle of a Blackhawks forward and I skated right by him as I couldn't stop on a dime.

- There are so many nuances to the skating engine. There's definitely a weightyness to the players. Again, momentum plays such an integral part of the game. Also, being able to gain speed and skate up the ice only to stop and see a spray of ice is so freakin' sweet.

- The CPU is aggressive as all get out! They absolutely controlled the first and second periods. Shot after shot. But it wasn't as if they were just shooting to shoot. They were looking for angles and trying to move the puck aggressively.

- Commentary is relatively the same, but the overall presentation in my opinion is much much better. They focus in on a player and show some highlights throughout the game.

- Some of the player's faces are so life like. I didn't think they could look any better from last year, but they definitely do.

- The lighting is just about perfect.

- In between periods is really cool. Maybe this was in and maybe it wasn't. But you can literally watch video replays of a goal from the previous period, a big check, a big save, etc. Plus, the way they have broken it down to see your shots is very cool.

- Still not impressed with the atmosphere after a goal is scored. The camera switches too quickly and you don't get to see the players congratulate one another on the ice. Again, you see the goal scorer skate down the line of the players on the bench. Pretty weak IMO.

- Dump and chase is alive for the CPU, but it really seems to have benefits this year. I can see myself using it as well as it really is difficult at times to get set up for a scoring chance.

- The game sounds amazing with surround sound.

- I might have been a little quick to say the CPU seems to set up offensive plays. They more times than not will shoot from just inside the blue line. I seem to recall that being an issue last year. It doesn't happen all the time, but they are shot happy from there.

- After playing Madden, the one thing that sticks out is the lack of emotion from the players. Besides goal scores, they players have this blank stare on their face that looks rather creepy. Madden at least gives you some player emotion here than there. It'd be nice to see frustration after a missed opportunity on goal.

- What or who is Tim Hortons? It's plastered on the ice in every arena I've played in and it's on the boards as well. Takes away the athenticity of the different arenas.

- Besides the skating, the deflections are one of the bigger things that jump out. Really gives the game an organic feel.

- Penalties are a major concern at this point. I maxed them out and didn't see one penalty in the last two games I played. 6 minute periods. Not a good sign, especially after the lack of them last year.....what gives EA?

- There are some graphical glitches here and there between stoppages of play. Without going in to detail, they're not difficult to miss.

- At least to me, goalies are a bit too effective. I've had to lower goalie reaction and it seemed to only help a little.

# 78 Vikes1 @ 09/08/12 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gagnon39


	Unfortunately, yes. I posted this somewhere about how this is the biggest disappointment for me. The pass reception slider states that it sets how easy it is for a player to receive a "hard" pass. So you never see pucks deflect off of the CPU's sticks on a routine pass. Kind of frustrating, but nothing new.

Ok, thanks Gags.

Yeah, it is disappointing. I guess we can only hope that EAC responds this year about this issue [with a tuner] if enough people mention it.

But very glad to hear overall your digging the game.

# 79 sportdan30 @ 09/08/12 01:51 AM

I agree the lack of penalties to me is a major concern. Not to mention it's a huge part of the game of hockey obviously. I love the tension of trying to kill off a penalty, and vice versa love the opportunity to try and score with a man advantage.

EA......this was a major major complaint last year, so why is this not fixed???????

# 80 tvman @ 09/08/12 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportdan30


	- I tried skating directly up the ice with Oshie and I was quickly taken off the puck within a matter of seconds. Plus! - I absolutely LOVE the new skating engine. Momentum is a HUGE factor. I had a play where I was trying to cut off the angle of a Blackhawks forward and I skated right by him as I couldn't stop on a dime. - There are so many nuances to the skating engine. There's definitely a weightyness to the players. Again, momentum plays such an integral part of the game. Also, being able to gain speed and skate up the ice only to stop and see a spray of ice is so freakin' sweet. - The CPU is aggressive as all get out! They absolutely controlled the first and second periods. Shot after shot. But it wasn't as if they were just shooting to shoot. They were looking for angles and trying to move the puck aggressively. - Commentary is relatively the same, but the overall presentation in my opinion is much much better. They focus in on a player and show some highlights throughout the game. - Some of the player's faces are so life like. I didn't think they could look any better from last year, but they definitely do. - The lighting is just about perfect. - In between periods is really cool. Maybe this was in and maybe it wasn't. But you can literally watch video replays of a goal from the previous period, a big check, a big save, etc. Plus, the way they have broken it down to see your shots is very cool. - Still not impressed with the atmosphere after a goal is scored. The camera switches too quickly and you don't get to see the players congratulate one another on the ice. Again, you see the goal scorer skate down the line of the players on the bench. Pretty weak IMO. - Dump and chase is alive for the CPU, but it really seems to have benefits this year. I can see myself using it as well as it really is difficult at times to get set up for a scoring chance. - The game sounds amazing with surround sound. - I might have been a little quick to say the CPU seems to set up offensive plays. They more times than not will shoot from just inside the blue line. I seem to recall that being an issue last year. It doesn't happen all the time, but they are shot happy from there. - After playing Madden, the one thing that sticks out is the lack of emotion from the players. Besides goal scores, they players have this blank stare on their face that looks rather creepy. Madden at least gives you some player emotion here than there. It'd be nice to see frustration after a missed opportunity on goal. - What or who is Tim Hortons? It's plastered on the ice in every arena I've played in and it's on the boards as well. Takes away the athenticity of the different arenas. - Besides the skating, the deflections are one of the bigger things that jump out. Really gives the game an organic feel. - Penalties are a major concern at this point. I maxed them out and didn't see one penalty in the last two games I played. 6 minute periods. Not a good sign, especially after the lack of them last year.....what gives EA? - There are some graphical glitches here and there between stoppages of play. Without going in to detail, they're not difficult to miss. - At least to me, goalies are a bit too effective. I've had to lower goalie reaction and it seemed to only help a little.

http://www.timhortons.com/ca/en/about/biographies.html

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