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Gonna be at work again. Might be able to play for a bit tomorrow, but with the wife away, I have to get to bed early. Saturday for sure.

I can play. Actually, I'll be getting on soon to play some of my league games.

Once again tonight?

I'll be on at some point.

Finally Rob!

Signing on now.

I have reclaimed Nhl 12.

I know we tossed this idea around for a bit, but until the connection issues get worked out, how about we do an OTP GM Connected team?

Originally Posted by jza1218 I have reclaimed Nhl 12.

Now, Gary just has to get it and we can go back to a game where things actually work (too good...lol) from time to time. It's still crazy thinking of having "always goals" as being a good thing. Maybe it's just because EA went too far in the other direction with 13. But when you outsmart the defense and have an obvious scoring situation, it should result in a goal most of the time. 12 was a little ridiculous with people living off of one timers, passes through traffic, and goalies that bite on simple dekes. But having those things NEVER work in 13 almost seems worse. And for the most part, the AI defense is just as bad. They still get caught flat footed and give up breakaways. It's just now the goalie is so good he stops most of them. It's amazing that EA can't figure out it's giving up the breakaway to begin with that is the problem. Making the goalie a god doesn't really fix anything.

If we execute a breakout properly, and the defense doesn't get back or rotate properly to cover, and it gives us a 2 on 0 with the goalie...that SHOULD be an easy goal. Allowing teams that play bad defense to just be bailed out by a superhuman goalie just ruins the game. It's so frustrating that it seems like EA can only program on complete opposite ends of the spectrum. Just give us middle of the road AI and middle of the road goalies...and let human ability make the difference. That's all it takes.

Originally Posted by moojuice I know we tossed this idea around for a bit, but until the connection issues get worked out, how about we do an OTP GM Connected team?

I'd be up for it. We'd probably want to do random rosters, so we wouldn't just be stuck with one specific team though, no? It would be fun to see how many seasons we could get through that way...assuming playing the CPU doesn't get boring.

Originally Posted by moojuice I know we tossed this idea around for a bit, but until the connection issues get worked out, how about we do an OTP GM Connected team?

You mean like.five people play as say, the Islanders, against the rest of the NHL

Basically, yah.

I can't even remember... Are random rosters even possible in GM mode?

Originally Posted by moojuice Basically, yah. I can't even remember... Are random rosters even possible in GM mode?

Yeah, random is...but not fantasy draft.

We really should do that. Sounds fun honestly.

Name: Tuner 1.05
Date: 10/12/2012
Notes:
All Modes

• Increased goalie ability to stop slower shots from distance.

EASHL Only

• Goalies ability to move laterally and stop one-timers toned down.*
• AI Skating attributes in EASHL increased slightly to keep up with User player progression.

* There will still be amazing saves, however, there is now a greater range in how well the goalie may read the play which on average will yield better offensive results on good passing plays than it was in the past.

Originally Posted by moojuice Name: Tuner 1.05 Date: 10/12/2012 Notes: All Modes Increased goalie ability to stop slower shots from distance. EASHL Only Goalies ability to move laterally and stop one-timers toned down.* AI Skating attributes in EASHL increased slightly to keep up with User player progression. * There will still be amazing saves, however, there is now a greater range in how well the goalie may read the play which on average will yield better offensive results on good passing plays than it was in the past.

Hmm...that's interesting if it actually works like they're saying it does. I worry that the "improved AI skating" will translate to "chasing you down from behind with even more ease" though. If it keeps them from being caught flat footed at the blue line, that would be great. But I'm not holding my breath.

Anyone playing tonight?

Originally Posted by jza1218 Anyone playing tonight?

Yeah, I can play for a little while. Getting on now.

Anybody going to be around to play tonight? Seems like everybody is going out of town this weekend. Weird.

Any ideas on a day for our playoff run?

I might be around tonight and tomorrow, depending on whether we lose power or not.