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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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# 141 gator3guy @ 08/20/14 02:48 AM

Also piggybacking off of the defensive controls question, has there been any talk of integrating a "simulation" setting for online modes. Meaning is it possible to play in a setting where there is less emphasis on bone crushing hits everytime a guy plays a puck?

As a someone who plays/played as a defenseman in OTP/EASHL I've noticed I'm at a disadvantage because I don't build my character to lay big hits, rather I rely (or try to) on positioning and making the smart hockey play. Over the last few years it seems like the best defense in this game is to just hit everything that moves and there is little penalty for doing so. So much so that people just sit back in the defensive zone waiting for the breakout and just taking runs at opposing players. Whereas if I sit back and try to play a safe style, I just feel like the offensive guys have more tools to work with. Even if I play a guy perfectly, I'm still at high risk for taking a penalty if I elect to go for a poke check.

I realize you guys have to cater to a casual fanbase also, but is it possible to add a simulation setting for people who want to play a realistic style of hockey. And if online is considered to be on a simulation setting, is it possible to tune it to be more apparent?

# 142 pizzaprosciutto @ 08/20/14 04:40 AM

Hey Sean,

Which teams outside the NHL will have their real stadiums on PS4/X1 ? SC Bern, HC Lugano, HC Davos, ..?

Thanks!

# 143 pizzaprosciutto @ 08/20/14 04:45 AM

Hey Sean,

Will all teams and specially teams like Nashville, Detroit, Edmonton, San José, ... have their team-specific, real intros (oil tower, shark-head, ... ) on PS4/X1 ?

Thanks!

# 144 bigwill33 @ 08/20/14 05:03 AM

Um, I think that he is gone, guys.

# 145 Jellobiafra @ 08/20/14 06:12 AM

So not one question regarding Connected GM answered - Well done.

# 146 hgg @ 08/20/14 06:34 AM

Are we gonna get the demo for 360/PS3?

# 147 acelang123 @ 08/20/14 07:13 AM

Is Custom Sounds in for PS4? Is the NBC Presenation Package in for PS3? Is BeAGM any different for PS4, than it is for PS3? With 12 whole months devoted to NHL 15 for PS3, is it safe to assume you will devote another 12 months to NHL 16 for PS3? When will you stop making the game for PS3 and devote 100 percent to the PS4 version? Thanks

# 148 JosephyW @ 08/20/14 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jellobiafra


	So not one question regarding Connected GM answered - Well done.

He answered this in the official EA forum Q&A:

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EA_HLT wrote:

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	Hester147 wrote: Is GM connected in future plans of ps4 and xbox one versions? And is there any way to release some sort of club patch? Otp is fun, except for having to join lobbies every game and hope all your friends get in

The future of GM Connected is TBD.
When we look at the data of how many people are actually playing the mode, it is VERY small relative to our other modes.
One of the things that we need to be careful of moving forward is to not spread ourselves too thin.
On G3, we have a lot of modes that get minimal use.
Maintaining these modes year on year (even if we don't add any new features) is very costly and it takes away from us working on other features in the more played modes which is why I say that the future is TBD based on current usage.
When we first put GMC in, it was a highly requested mode from our fans but that hasn't translated into the usage we expected.

# 149 brandonc1979 @ 08/20/14 08:51 AM

Unless I missed it, he did not answer any of the several questions concerning the quality of BE A GM. The only question answered concerning it was basically saying it is in the game. That scares me.

# 150 adayinthelife @ 08/20/14 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by brandonc1979


	Unless I missed it, he did not answer any of the several questions concerning the quality of BE A GM. The only question answered concerning it was basically saying it is in the game. That scares me.

He didn't answer most questions, period, nor did he share any new insight that wasn't in the OS interview. Not that shocking though, considering.

I'm really hoping we get some sort of update this week that details the modes that are going to be available now that we know which ones aren't.

# 151 HARTSTOPPER @ 08/20/14 09:07 AM

Sean,

Being that I mainly played Online Be A GM and EASHL, how can you sell me on your upcoming NHL 15 release? I love the presentation addition of the NBC broadcast overlays and commentary team. However, in a world where money doesn't fall from trees, I cannot play OTP and have fun with it because there will be others who will pour quite literally hundreds of dollars into their roster. What are some (if any) ways that we can earn the in game currency to gain more packs? Thanks in advance for your time, if you are still answering questions.

# 152 duffman @ 08/20/14 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by adayinthelife


	He didn't answer most questions, period, nor did he share any new insight that wasn't in the OS interview. Not that shocking though, considering. I'm really hoping we get some sort of update this week that details the modes that are going to be available now that we know which ones aren't.

My guess is that the purpose of the q and a was to explain the lack of modes and why they didn't make it as opposed to other specifics about the game. Hopefully we get something about GM mode improvements before release, but if not I'm sure people with ea access will be posting everything when its available so we will know either way by the 9th

# 153 Cletus @ 08/20/14 09:57 AM

I would imagine BAGM is one of the last reveals we have left, that's why he didn't get into specifics. After a couple of years of no devs being on the site, it's nice that Rammer spent any time here. He gets to answer what he wants, everyone knows this is basically a softball press conference. He did answer more than usual and even took more criticism than I thought he would. I'm glad he made an appearance over here and it seemed like a civil yet disappointed/angry tone. Maybe more of the NHL team will come back. Thank you Ramjagsingh for stopping by OS. Please don't be a stranger.

Also, on the odd chance that Rammer is still watching, or if anyone can ship this idea to someone at EA. If you can't put GMC back in, can you at least set up a vs. mode with custom rosters and sliders? That way the GMC guys can at least have a pen and paper fantasy draft league.

# 154 steph3010 @ 08/20/14 10:05 AM

Hi Sean,

we're a community of around 40-50 active players, playing online hockey since 1996 (www.nhml.de). People from Austria, Switzerland and Germany participate in a full regular season and Stanley Cup playoffs, we even do a team lottery, team draft and other events around the season. After the season is done we play a World Cup, Calder Cup etc. to keept everyone entertained for a full year.
We got used to GMC now and the news about cutting GMC was devastating. Please don't forget leagues with dedicated players, that also play a lot of HUT, EASHL and Online Versus on the site.
Please bring back a simple season/league mode with trades, salary cap , different options of schedules (short/medium/full 82 games) and so on, no need of co-op or something like that.
We can only work and play with what you give us with each version. NHL 15 will be a tough test for our community, because we (once again) have to build our own schedule and keep stats manually. We decided to go next gen months ago.

Could you please think about implementing a season mode for the dedicated group of players out there that still loves the classic league/season mode?

best regards from Germany
Stephan

# 155 chrismckone @ 08/20/14 10:49 AM

I have been playing NHL since day 1 (early 90s)....i've bought 2K a couple times when EA feel off the wagon a bit. EA took over again, in my eyes, when they invented the skill stick.
I'm a season/GM player first....I do like the idea of EASHL and what not but the problem I've had is that people aren't playing the game the way I like it and that's what matters if I want to have a great experience.
There is too much trooling, offsides, ****ty goalies, people quitting, glitch goals, people not playing defense, etc etc.
EA, who I have mix feelings about, wants to put out a bran new experience then im all game........I am a sim player...I want the experience of playing a FULL season (82 games) and have the chance to make the playoffs.
I want a TV style presentation and that's what EA is aiming for with their new product....I dont have enough time to play the whole Be a GM season and go crazy on EASHL....82 games plus playoffs is good enough......if EA wants to take more time to build a new online experience where glitch goals and all the other crap that I cant stand gets fixed then I'm all game.
Also, I just finished my MLB the show season with the Red Sox and just like the red sox I **** the bed.....so with NBA 2K15 coming....Madden 15 (hopefully they finally get that game right)....and NHL 15, there is no way I have time for online play.
If people play just NHL for EASHL I can totally understand their frustration but as for a person who works full time, father of 2....and huge sports fan and gamer....I don't have time to get online and get frustrated with the game.
Do I want to play with my friends that are all over Canada in a league?...hell yeah....but with the product they have had (in my opinion) I'm not 100% satisfied.
The gameplay and presentation has me jumping for fn joy, I've been waiting for this experience for a LONG LONG time, the videos I have seen has me ****ting my pants. The atmosphere with the combination of the best commentary in all of hockey (sorry CBC) is awesome in all ways.
Not to sniff Rammers ***...but they put out 14 last year and I almost didn't buy it because it was basically the same as 13......so if they took a whole year to fix the game from the ground up and give us a new experience then Im ALL GAME. Its prob not easy to make everyone happy so why doesn't everyone just chill until they play the game and look to the future. I'm sure the new experience of EASHL will blow people away.
Take a year....get use to the new gameplay...and just have fun. There is 1vs1 and patches coming like he said.

# 156 hockeyyt988 @ 08/20/14 11:01 AM

I know custom sound isn't in the game (Not EA fault) but just like some other posters stated, can we expect a patch for this once/if ps4/xbone enable? Or is this out completely for 15?

Thanks!

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# 157 Haeyena @ 08/20/14 11:12 AM

I look forward to this game and applaud Sean and his team for what they could get done. I understand what it's like to have to make big decisions that affect a number of people (no, not a million) and it must have made Rammer sick to watch his team getting bashed while working double shifts. Working under a deadline is tough work whether it's lifting a shovel or programming a puck bouncing. I'll miss OTP but I can wait til winter to play. Live the Life was getting fun in NHL 14, but I can get mostly the same experience in BAP. Thanks for the hard work Rammer. I've been around since NHL Hockey on the Genesis and I'll stick around til my wife stops letting me buy consoles!

# 158 Gagnon39 @ 08/20/14 11:22 AM

Have there been any changes to how sliders work? Specifically I'm wondering about the pass reception and pass accuracy. While I love EA's NHL title every year, there are far too many completed passes in the game. There needs to be many, many passes that simply miss their mark, many that are mishandled by the player receiving the pass, bouncing over sticks (which has been shown), etc. I'm hoping that if it's not already in the game that we can make adjustments with sliders.

# 159 Vikes1 @ 08/20/14 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by brandonc1979


	Unless I missed it, he did not answer any of the several questions concerning the quality of BE A GM. The only question answered concerning it was basically saying it is in the game. That scares me.

yepBrandon._._me too.Hopefully GM is at least farly intact.

# 160 canucksss @ 08/20/14 12:27 PM

The only thing that will save this game is gameplay. But based on the videos so far.... I dont see much improvements. Yes i know its hard to see because its like a movie clips presentation instead of 2 knowledgeable guys showing the actual gameplay.

EA keep using "we built from the ground up" .....thats a lie! EA will release the same old game and will just patch it up....how I wish when companies release their products....its already polished and the only patch we will get is the rosters.

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