NHL 15 News Post

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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# 101 Mckinnonnn @ 08/19/14 10:12 PM

Hey Sean,
I've played NHL a lot over the last couple years and I already have the Ultimate Edition preordered for the Xbox One. But I am disappointed by the lack of game modes. Any notable features added to the game modes?
Also, will there be a returning user bonus is HUT, and if so, what will be the factors?

# 102 Simple Mathematics @ 08/19/14 10:20 PM

I really want to know if editing players is still possible. The entire Revamped Roster project depends on it.

# 103 steve.mcneil @ 08/19/14 10:22 PM

Sean,

Is the edit a player option going to be available?

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# 104 PhillyGuy11826 @ 08/19/14 10:26 PM

Will the custom music hub be apart of one of the content updates or can we completely rule it out of 15?

# 105 bigwill33 @ 08/19/14 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by EASPORTSNHL


	The first release of OTP will be using NHL players. Getting created players back is priority for us since it's a critical part of the EASHL experience.

Is the custom player version of OTP anticipated to be released during this year's cycle?

Will there even be stat tracking for the OTP mode with leaderboards like there are currently?

# 106 Jepockn @ 08/19/14 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PhillyGuy11826


	Will the custom music hub be apart of one of the content updates or can we completely rule it out of 15?

I would also like to know about this as well.

Thanks!

# 107 EASPORTSNHL @ 08/19/14 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by yourdailyryan


	Sean, This will seem harsh, because I know the presentation was a big focus for you guys, but is there any plan when having Doc Emrick come in throughout the season, to re-record any of his goal calls or somehow improve what seems already in place? The play-by-play showcased in the earlier video simply didn't reflect the intensity and passion we know and love from Doc. He sounds bored.

What you heard in the video is just a small sample of the 35000 lines of speech that we recorded (in total).
Doc was unique in the number of different levels that he could deliver which resulted in a lot of the variety that you are asking about.
I think you'll be happy to hear Doc sounding like Doc when you get your hands on the demo.

# 108 EASPORTSNHL @ 08/19/14 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Moose Factory


	Sean, I hope you enjoy a stiff drink after some of these questions. Thanks for doing this.

lol...no problem...thanks for taking the time to comment.

# 109 EASPORTSNHL @ 08/19/14 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TDKing


	Has there been any thought of adding an online 7 game series mode? So I can challenge a friend to a 7 game series similar to the battle for the cup mode in previous versions but online.

Yes. This is something that people often ask for.
I can't tell you when we will get to this however it is something that I'd like to see.

# 110 puckhead73 @ 08/19/14 10:43 PM

Sean thank you so much for taking the time to do this. One feature I would love to see implemented for future iterations of the NHL series is a roster sharing functionality. Are there any plans on doing something like that? It has largely become an expectation through most other sports games these days.

Also, just cuz the rest of my team is asking, is the ability to edit players still available?

# 111 officialbigs @ 08/19/14 10:48 PM

Hey sean, I was just wondering will GameFace make its way into the NHL series or NHL 15, or will we ever see it?

# 112 EASPORTSNHL @ 08/19/14 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cowboys282


	Hahaha. I guess this question was missed. Or maybe its a secret lol.

HUT gameplay is essentially Online Vs.
Step 1 was getting online up and running which is essentially Online Vs.
Once that was up and running, applying it to HUT was 'relatively' simple because it's still 1v1 with different rosters.
OTP/EASHL is a different configuration that needs to account for up to 12 user controlled players all on their own console. This increases the likelihood of desyncs, it's a new set of complex testing that needs to be done, there are potential issues around matchmaking etc.

In a nutshell, HUT's online gp is the same as Vs whereas OTP is very different.

# 113 TypicalKISSfan @ 08/19/14 10:52 PM

So EASHL has no chance of being in the X1 and PS4 versions of NHL 15?
Is Gameface in for BAP?
When you say you will continue to provide updates for NHL 15, does this mean equipment and things will be added as well?

Thanks, Rammer.

# 114 drake_fury @ 08/19/14 10:54 PM

Hi Sean,

I know you put great time in getting the detais of the arenas. I would like to know if you went to the point of putting the publicity in french at the Bell Center. I know it might be a minor unimportant detail for others, but I think it's an important aspect of Montreal, being the only place where you can see "Séries éliminatoires de la coupe Stanley" on one side of the ice instead of "Stanley cup Playoffs" on both sides.

# 115 michael99420 @ 08/19/14 10:56 PM

Hi Sean, I have had every EA Hockey game since NHL Hockey on Genesis... I would love to help with the EASHL panel when the time comes. I tweeted you from @Michael99420 also in hopes to be able to contribute to the game that I have loved since a 9 year old in '91. Thanks for all of the hard work and the un-enviable task of delivering the EASHL news. While I am disappointed I'm sure that this game will be worth it. Keep up the good work!

# 116 Money99 @ 08/19/14 10:57 PM

Will my CPU teammates still be extremely passive in comparison to the opposing teams CPU players?
Will 3rd and 4th line scrubs be able to do the same things as Crosby and Kane?
Will teams play differently from one another?

# 117 EASPORTSNHL @ 08/19/14 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TypicalKISSfan


	So EASHL has no chance of being in the X1 and PS4 versions of NHL 15? Is Gameface in for BAP? When you say you will continue to provide updates for NHL 15, does this mean equipment and things will be added as well? Thanks, Rammer.

I can't speak to the specifics right now outside of OTP but I think you'll be happy with the updates.

# 118 Ovechkin962 @ 08/19/14 10:59 PM

Sean,

Can you told us a bit about the updates for Be a GM, how is it gonna work? Will it be for adding stuff that are already in the game but didn't make the cut or to add new things? I would like to know a bit more about that since it's my favorite mode. Thanks a lot!

# 119 EASPORTSNHL @ 08/19/14 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drake_fury


	Hi Sean, I know you put great time in getting the detais of the arenas. I would like to know if you went to the point of putting the publicity in french at the Bell Center. I know it might be a minor unimportant detail for others, but I think it's an important aspect of Montreal, being the only place where you can see "Séries éliminatoires de la coupe Stanley" on one side of the ice instead of "Stanley cup Playoffs" on both sides.

We didn't put the publicity in french however you will see some french on the jumbotron images.

# 120 Rules @ 08/19/14 11:06 PM

Sean,

Will penalties be called more often this year bringing the game closer to what happens in real life? Without it, no power plays, no penalty killing lines or strategy needed. This has been an issue over the past few years and the sliders made little to no difference.

Thank you.

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