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Ask Me Anything: Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 15 Producer

07:02 PM - August 19, 2014 by RaychelSnr

Sean Ramjagsingh, producer of NHL 15, is stopping by OS this evening for an open chat with NHL fans. In the comments below, you can ask Sean anything and he will answer as many questions as possible on the heels of his interview he did with us today.

If you haven’t done so yet, we’ve covered many of the basics of today’s news in our interview, that there will be no EASHL, GM Connected, OTP, or Life the Life in NHL 15. So don’t be that guy who asks the question which we’ve already answered! However, anything is fair game, and Sean plans to stick around for awhile and answer your questions under the EASportsNHL username.

Keep in mind that we will be patrolling the thread, cleaning up duplicate or ill-tempered posts — keep the questions clean, constructive, and to the point. Please remember that we are enforcing a Zero Tolerance policy towards anything that isn't constructive to this discussion. Think before you reply. We want this to be a constructive and positive experience for all participants!

So with that, ask away!

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# 61 Ovechkin962 @ 08/19/14 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KickSave33


	Sean, Would it be possible to explain a little further on what sort of aspects of Be a GM we should expect NOT to see when the game releases? I know that you have plans to add some of the depth of the mode in via patch, but would like to have realistic expectations as to what Be a GM will look like at launch.

I would like to see this answered as well. Thanks Sean!

# 62 crankybaker @ 08/19/14 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by biggity13


	If the license for the united center is held by 2k, then how come the united center was in nba live 14. And screenshots of it in nba live 15 being released today??

I just know it was a sticking point, maybe they have the licence for it now.

# 63 crankybaker @ 08/19/14 08:53 PM

EA_Karo wrote:Just a quick update. Rammer had to step away from the PC for a bit to handle some dev stuff, but will be back shortly. We plan to answer as many questions as we can, so keep em' coming.

Thanks everyone.

This is from the EA forums, looks like he will be back

# 64 PhillyGuy11826 @ 08/19/14 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by scitychamps87


	As a weekly viewer of NBC game of the week and someone who is amazed by the immersion factor, is the true broadcast camera still in the game?

It's still in. There's an achievement/trophy for playing a game using it.

# 65 Jet Sufferer @ 08/19/14 08:55 PM

How different is the AI this year? From what we've seen in gameplay footage the CPU AI seems very similar to last gen.

It seems very easy to gain the zone, it looks like your CPU defensive teammates are very passive, has there been any re writes to their behavior?

Has there been an effort to make goal scoring more organic and more real life? Will the same "hot spots" work from last gen?

I understand you have a small team, but I could totally forgive the omission of modes if the AI was organic and more realistic and goal scoring came from proper hockey plays and angles.

In the future will it be a priority for your team to aggressively improve the meat and potatoes of the game, specifically the AI to strive for a realistic, organic game of hockey and do you think that's a realistic expectation on my part on this generation of consoles?

This is all I really want in a game, a somewhat realistic AI, preferably customizable by effective sliders. The bells and whistles are nice, but what I really want is to feel the difference between players and teams, use realistic tactics and skills to score and defend and not feel that neither I or CPU players use "cheap" tactics to score and win.

I believe if you concentrated on that philosophy in the long run you would gain the simulation and the casual gamer. The graphics are nice enough, I would be more than happy with last gen graphics if we could get the kind of gameplay I described in my previous paragraph.

Thanks for your time.

# 66 Trist5382 @ 08/19/14 08:57 PM

Is there any chance of EASHL coming out later this year or next year in an update?
I think if you did that, all would be forgiven c:

# 67 BearishRiggs @ 08/19/14 09:03 PM

Hey Sean,

First let me echo what mostly everyone else here has stated; thank you to yourself and the rest of the NHL team for the work they've done over the years. I've sunk countless hours into this series since I was a kid playing it for the first time. There are certainly flaws, always will be, but I love hockey. I love these games. Now, onto the questions.

1) As a 360 player who wasn't planning on making the jump to next-gen regardless, I'm a little bit scared that myself and other last-gen players are getting left by the wayside. We obviously won't be seeing the graphical improvements or likely the new physics engine, but what exactly is going to trickle down from the Next-Gen versions? New commentary team? NBC Presentation? Puck physics? Any new animations, etc. etc. etc. Basically, is the on-ice product going to differ from NHL 14?

Off-ice, will the GM and Live The Live modes be improved or expanded upon at all?

I know this is a tough question to answer, but I'm essentially asking...is NHL 15 last-gen going to be a significant improvement over 14? Will there be big enough improvements to warrant the purchase?

2) This is more wishful thinking here. Is a mobile GM Mode game possible? Will it ever be? I have no idea how extensive the code is for everything that goes into the Be A GM Mode, but this is kind of my dream as a hockey video game fan. Having an iOS GM game where we can build a team, draft, trade players, etc. etc. and simulate seasons the way we do on the console version...I would plop down $5-10 for that in a heartbeat. Probably a longshot because the work/dollars involved might not even out with the return, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

Thanks for dedicating your time here with us tonight. I know having to break this news isn't easy for you or the team, but hopefully we'll see the results/benefits of these decisions in the coming years.

# 68 ajs41072 @ 08/19/14 09:06 PM

if Be A Pro mode is in Xbox One/PS4, and OTP is planned to be patched in at a later date, will you be able to use your Be A Pro player for OTP, like Drop In Games were, just no EASHL? Or when OTP is patched in, it's limited to only NHL players?

# 69 Dante_X @ 08/19/14 09:07 PM

also wondering if season mode is still in as I often do a season with a junior team.

# 70 cowboys282 @ 08/19/14 09:08 PM

Hey Sean,

So why exactly was it so easy to include Hockey Ultimate Team in the Next Gen console and not EASHL?

Exactly how many developers were assigned over the last year to work on Hockey Ultimate Team?

How many developers were assigned to work on OTP and EASHL?

# 71 rp05ev @ 08/19/14 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ajs41072


	if Be A Pro mode is in Xbox One/PS4, and OTP is planned to be patched in at a later date, will you be able to use your Be A Pro player for OTP, like Drop In Games were, just no EASHL? Or when OTP is patched in, it's limited to only NHL players?

He already answered this. Only NHL players but said something about they realize its important to bring back created players as it is necessary for EASHL. Update you will be only play with NHL rosters on OTP when they release it as content patch.

# 72 Jepockn @ 08/19/14 09:17 PM

Hi Sean,

Is custom music included on the xbox one? And or ps4?

Is create a team available on the next gen consoles?

Thanks,

# 73 IG 88 @ 08/19/14 09:25 PM

One last one (I swear!)...

Was there any thought given to delaying the game to try to get EASHL, etc in? EA recently announced games that weren't ready wouldn't get released until they were...I know I'd gladly wait a few weeks if it meant a chance at getting back into EASHL with all my friends.

# 74 astrosfan1 @ 08/19/14 09:27 PM

Sean,

What exactly will OTP include? Will it be playing as just the pros without a custom player to progress with?

# 75 Sauce12 @ 08/19/14 09:28 PM

Will we see more penalties in Be a GM than in the last years?

# 76 EASPORTSNHL @ 08/19/14 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by yausser1017


	Sean - it seems OTP and EASHL are kind if the same. If OTP is patched in, is there any chance EASHL gets patched in? Ps... I'm cool with a port of EASHL from nhl 14 Sincerely, One really upset loyal EA customer for 20+ years

OTP is the foundation of the EASHL.
Our current focus is to get OTP in as part of an update then work with the community to build the new EASHL.

# 77 EASPORTSNHL @ 08/19/14 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tomosmithy


	Hey Rammer, Looking on the brighter side of this unfortunate news, you mentioned a fan comittee of EASHL players. What will this comittee do and how do you look to become a member? Cheers, tomosmithy

We'll be working through the details over the next little bit to ensure that we select/create a solid committee.

# 78 shogunofharlem3 @ 08/19/14 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Simple Mathematics


	Sean, Can you still edit players like you could in NHL 14? I ask this on behalf of all roster editors. Thanks.

Sean,

Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. I'd like to just bump and second this question above in the quote from Simple Mathematics. Thanks again for your hard work.

# 79 EASPORTSNHL @ 08/19/14 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by m_maclean24


	Sean, I just want to thank your team for the hard work you put in day and night to get us our yearly fix of video game hockey. I have owned every edition of the game since '93. I am wondering if your team has ever considered moving to a rating system similar to what the "revamped" team has done here at OS? Again, thanks for hard work, and for making yourself available after making such a difficult announcement.

Thanks for the note...I'm not familiar with it however I'll have the team look into it.

# 80 EASPORTSNHL @ 08/19/14 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by scitychamps87


	Hey Sean, First off I'd like to thank everyone at the EA NHL team for their dedication to bringing a true next gen hockey experience to fans around the world. As a community member your focus on broadcast immersion, captivation, and creative drive truly makes this an amazing gaming experience each year. As a fan since NHL 2001 and an annual buyer since NHL 06, this series is truly my favorite. Here are just a few questions I have.. Will Mike Emrick's goal calls showcase his trademark excitement we see on TV and what will presentation bring us as fans? Is the ability for custom music in the game or can it be patched in when Sony gives music a go on ps4? As a weekly viewer of NBC game of the week and someone who is amazed by the immersion factor, is the true broadcast camera still in the game? Thank you so much for all you do for fans of the series and hockey fans as a whole.

Doc Emrick was fantastic in studio and you'll definitely hear his trademark excitement.

Custom music is currently not in the game.

True Broadcast is available.

Thanks for taking the time to ask these questions.
Sean

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