Official NHL 10 CAG Team REBOOT - CheapyD All Stars - Hockey Night Fridays @ 8-12 EST

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[quote name='striker199']thanks for the quick invite n8rockerasu, we got blown out one game but it is still fun[/QUOTE]
Heh, it didn't help that the goalie, yours truly, played his first game in months, and was still adapting to the new control scheme.

That game killed my %/avg.s probably.
 
Great times getting back into this guys, thanks. I need to figure out why I can not connect to the party, it would have been a lot better being able to communicate with you guys while playing.
 
Sorry, I guess I missed this. What's the actual club name. I am trying to sign up on easportsworld so I can be ready to go when I get the game, but I can't remember what the final name for the club was. Or are there 2? Anyways, thanks for a response.
 
[quote name='ChunkyB']Sorry, I guess I missed this. What's the actual club name. I am trying to sign up on easportsworld so I can be ready to go when I get the game, but I can't remember what the final name for the club was. Or are there 2? Anyways, thanks for a response.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, sorry Chunky. I'm going to add that to the OP. Like I was telling some of the guys yesterday, it's stupid that we can't use the correct spelling of "Sex" in a very non derogatory way, but I saw a random whose BAP was named "Did Ur Mom Last Night". Not a very effective filtering system.
 
Thanks for the invite last night guys, sorry I couldn't make it in. Trying to finish up some score whoring to send stuff back to GameFly. I should be good to go later tonight or tomorrow though.

Has anyone had problems with their redeem code for the Kane/Bauer pack? I'm getting an error when entering it via the website. Anyone else having this happen?
 
Man, I can't wait for this freaking game. How do you guys feel after last night about the improvements they made this year. Are the AI goalies any better with cross crease passes and what not?
 
[quote name='ChunkyB']Man, I can't wait for this freaking game. How do you guys feel after last night about the improvements they made this year. Are the AI goalies any better with cross crease passes and what not?[/QUOTE]

Ehh..it's hard to say. Last night, the servers were down for a good portion of the 5 hours we played. It wouldn't let us do club play, but did allow us to do private OTP games. The couple games we played early we had a human goalie while the other team didn't, and you know how that goes (10-0 drubbing). The servers finally went back up at around 1:30AM EST, and we played one last game, 5 on 5, and lost 4-3.

In my opinion, the goalies seem to do a better job, but can still get easily beaten on the backside if good defense isn't played. Both playing goalie and passing the puck are much harder this year, so it's going to take some practice (and maybe never having a human goalie ever? lol) to stand a chance at winning.
 
[quote name='n8rockerasu'] In my opinion, the goalies seem to do a better job, but can still get easily beaten on the backside if good defense isn't played. [/QUOTE]

I guess that seems pretty realistic though. I like to complain about cross crease passes, but if nhl defensemen played like I usually play on defense, then the goalie would probably get beat most of the time. Same with behind the net play. I think the responsibility probably falls on the defense a lot with stuff like this, because it's pretty easy to break up cross crease passes, even in NHL 09, if you pay attention.
 
I'm probably going to set up my guy as a defense man for a while and stick with it. I'm going to get better at goal though, I promise :). I only played goal for the BAP Draft before hopping on for club play, so the rust never really wore off before that game. Once I get used to the new controls, all will be good.

As for A.I goalies, as Nate said, they are better, but they WILL let goals in that should go in. So far, it seems like the best ways to score are with perfect cross creases, rebounds, and a screened slapper.

Also, I don't know if it was because my guy wasn't beefed up yet with stats, but it seems like A.I D men can intercept cross creases way better than humans. After everyone took off last night, I played with a few randoms as a dedicated defenseman. When I stood in the path of a cross crease, instead of picking the pass off like the A.I generally does, the pass usually deflected off my skates and squibbed away. I was also using vision control, so the virtual me should have also seen the pass coming.
 
I think I will go ahead and throw my hat in the ring here. I wasn't able to play as much last year as I would've liked but this year I'm hoping I can play a little more.

#45 | AceFan84| Codi Garber | Center/whatever is needed
 
#26 | Captain OBVIOU5 | Captain OBVIOU5 | Clay Wiebe | Wing

I need to add my info so I can feel apart of the team. Already looking forward to Friday nights. I'll be on tonight again if you are all interested.
 
Why the *&%*() is this game so god damn difficult vs the AI? I'm playing as the freaking Canadian super team and I can barely beat Poland on All Star. No matter what I do I can't score. Is anyone else having this issue?
 
[quote name='slickkill77']Why the *&%*() is this game so god damn difficult vs the AI? I'm playing as the freaking Canadian super team and I can barely beat Poland on All Star. No matter what I do I can't score. Is anyone else having this issue?[/QUOTE]

Turn the sliders down. It's how I'm getting Equipment for my be a pro :D
 
I got this shipped from YF360games last night so I very much doubt I'll get it by Friday, probably some day next week. As long as I hear we win 2-3 games on Friday I'll be happy though :)
 
[quote name='kylerg']I got the game, but for some reason haven't opened it yet. Not sure if I even want it anymore. *confused*[/QUOTE]


What!!! Blasphemy!
 
[quote name='Mr_hockey66']when are we going to set up league play?[/QUOTE]

Right here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235626

Also, my shitty internet was out from yesterday morning till a few minutes ago, so I didn't get to play at all yesterday. I hope my connection stays as it is now. This is one of the few times I've had trouble with Verizon DSL.

EDIT: It's weird. In my BAP season, I was drafted 11th overall by the Canucks and I played 4 games for them, scoring 2 goals and getting one assist. After game 4, which was our third straight victory, the coach called me into his office. I figured I'd be moving up to line 2. But no... the bastards sent me to Manitoba! What the fuck?
 
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man, the achievements were coming easy for me, 390/1000 in day one, and now I'm trying to get other ones, and it's impossible. went from manageable to tough as hell very quickly.
 
[quote name='Matt Young']Right here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235626

Also, my shitty internet was out from yesterday morning till a few minutes ago, so I didn't get to play at all yesterday. I hope my connection stays as it is now. This is one of the few times I've had trouble with Verizon DSL.

EDIT: It's weird. In my BAP season, I was drafted 11th overall by the Canucks and I played 4 games for them, scoring 2 goals and getting one assist. After game 4, which was our third straight victory, the coach called me into his office. I figured I'd be moving up to line 2. But no... the bastards sent me to Manitoba! What the fuck?[/QUOTE]

I think that's standard protocol for all "Be a Real Player" modes. MLB 09 does the same thing with "Road to the Show". It doesn't matter how well you do in spring training, you get sent to AA. I'd assume it's just in the programming of the games that you should start at the lowest ranks and work your way up. I can understand the reasoning, but if they're going to do that, they shouldn't give you enough playing time with the big club to make any kind of impact. Not if you're an 18 year old, straight out of high school prospect. It's just dumb.
 
[quote name='n8rockerasu']I think that's standard protocol for all "Be a Real Player" modes. MLB 09 does the same thing with "Road to the Show". It doesn't matter how well you do in spring training, you get sent to AA. I'd assume it's just in the programming of the games that you should start at the lowest ranks and work your way up. I can understand the reasoning, but if they're going to do that, they shouldn't give you enough playing time with the big club to make any kind of impact. Not if you're an 18 year old, straight out of high school prospect. It's just dumb.[/QUOTE]

I got drafted by Ottawa like 8th overall and had 3 goals and 4 assists in those first four games and still got sent down.

Quick question:

Do the boost pack that are position specific related do something different for your BAP than the +1, +3, and +5 boosts?
 
[quote name='ajh2298']Quick question:

Do the boost pack that are position specific related do something different for your BAP than the +1, +3, and +5 boosts?[/QUOTE]

They give you the full boost (what is it...+8?) for the important areas for that player type. But you can't equip a pack and certain other upgrades at the same time. For instance, I bought the Playmaker boost pack since it was only 240 points, but doing so rendered my Kane 88 pack useless (since they affect the same areas and can't be stacked). Honestly, I still don't understand completely how it works because it's confusing as hell, and it seems like EA wanted it that way.

There seem to be a shit ton of upgrades that you can purchase in the game, but only a few that you can apply at a time. I'd say buying one boost pack for your main playing style might be worth it to give you the biggest stat boosts right away. But buying anything more than that doesn't make a whole lot of sense, unless you constantly are switching your player type.
 
You have to light the league up to be kept with the NHL team. I am doing an easy BAP to get more boosts and got hat tricks in my first two games and a few assists in the other two and got to stay with the NHL team.
 
God damn it. Just played 4 games with Gary and Shady, lost one in OT, and in each of the other three, we were tied 1-1 with one minute left, and in each game, gave up fluke goals in the last minute. :bomb: :wall:
 
[quote name='n8rockerasu']I think that's standard protocol for all "Be a Real Player" modes. MLB 09 does the same thing with "Road to the Show". It doesn't matter how well you do in spring training, you get sent to AA. I'd assume it's just in the programming of the games that you should start at the lowest ranks and work your way up. I can understand the reasoning, but if they're going to do that, they shouldn't give you enough playing time with the big club to make any kind of impact. Not if you're an 18 year old, straight out of high school prospect. It's just dumb.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, but 09 started you out in the AHL rather than placing you with the NHL club from the start.

And destro, how'd you get all those? I have 90/1000. The "get an A rating with your BAP character" achievement is either glitched or is online only, because I never got an achievement during my play.
 
Well, if you get the boost pack you can stack a Helmet onto it, but nothing else. The Boost pack is rendered useless once you hit the 80's (or so i read on the Gamefaqs board) cause it won't add anything more to your BAP. That's why I been cheesing and trying to get equipment on the BAP. If it makes you feel better, I scored 5 goals (I have all the sliders down...so I get ALOT of assists and goals. lol) In the prospects game with all A+ and still got picked Like 5th round for the Calgary Flames. Oh well, Loving every minute of the game. Once I Get that Desert Camo Helmet (Pretty soon as I'm up to 30 points within 10 games already) I shall become dominant and maybe buy some more boosts
 
[quote name='Vulcan2422']Well, if you get the boost pack you can stack a Helmet onto it, but nothing else. The Boost pack is rendered useless once you hit the 80's (or so i read on the Gamefaqs board) cause it won't add anything more to your BAP. That's why I been cheesing and trying to get equipment on the BAP. If it makes you feel better, I scored 5 goals (I have all the sliders down...so I get ALOT of assists and goals. lol) In the prospects game with all A+ and still got picked Like 5th round for the Calgary Flames. Oh well, Loving every minute of the game. Once I Get that Desert Camo Helmet (Pretty soon as I'm up to 30 points within 10 games already) I shall become dominant and maybe buy some more boosts[/QUOTE]

Yes, but will my helmet make me faster, smarter, and/or more popular with the ladies? ;)
 
Playing more of the demo. Did they change the one-hand backhand? I thought backhand+down went to one hand. It just dekes back to fore in the demo for me..Got it..had to +LT
 
[quote name='n8rockerasu']Yes, but will my helmet make me faster, smarter, and/or more popular with the ladies? ;)[/QUOTE]

Faster and Smater......YES! Popular with the ladies.....I thought you were married. :booty:

I got some good pads for Goalie playing Be a Pro. I'm really gonna work on Goalie this year and see If I can sorta make a name for my self.
 
[quote name='Matt Young']Yeah, but 09 started you out in the AHL rather than placing you with the NHL club from the start.

And destro, how'd you get all those? I have 90/1000. The "get an A rating with your BAP character" achievement is either glitched or is online only, because I never got an achievement during my play.[/QUOTE]

just compare games with me and look at the ones i got, they are all self-explanatory really.

You might be right though, I haven't gotten the A for my BAP player either... maybe it's over a stretch of games?
 
Well I guess my Kane Bauer Boost pack was time locked until today. Just redeemed it on xbox.com. Fortunately after contacting EA Support for the non working codes I'm now in possession of 3 more codes! Anyone looking for one? Shoot me a PM!
 
There's a really easy +5 booster that you can unlock in about 10 minutes. I think its the balance one. All you have to do is have a European team win the Stanely Cup in season mode.

I took some team named the roosters ( or a rooster was there mascot) and I won the stanely cup by just simming. You don't have to play any of the games.

I'm still working on the Gm plaque one for the +5 passing booster.


[quote name='Vulcan2422']Turn the sliders down. It's how I'm getting Equipment for my be a pro :D[/QUOTE]

For most of them you can do that and I am (BAP ones). But the one I'm doing is: Play and win every game in Playoff mode on All Star Default settings. If you change the sliders is goes from default to custom unfortunately.
 
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I know we've been playing every night so far, haha, but tonight is the first OFFICIAL CAG Hockey Night. Hope to see a lot of people playing tonight. Remember, it starts at 8PM EST. Call me crazy, but I feel like we've really shown some improvement the last day or so and even racked up a couple wins with us having a human goalie, going up against an AI goalie. I think that's pretty decent. Hope to see a bunch more Sex (Seckz) Panther victories tonight! :)
 
I'm not as well versed as I once was with NHL rules, but I'm pretty sure a team on the opposing team standing behind my goalie in the crease is an illegal goal. Am I wrong? Regardless, its rather annoying to see it happen as much as it does in offline modes.
 
[quote name='drbutchevil']I'm not as well versed as I once was with NHL rules, but I'm pretty sure a team on the opposing team standing behind my goalie in the crease is an illegal goal. Am I wrong? Regardless, its rather annoying to see it happen as much as it does in offline modes.[/QUOTE]

I actually brought this up last night. It seems to just be an issue they haven't been motivated (or know how) to address. It's definitely illegal for a player to be standing in the crease trying to score a goal, but it would probably be a little tricky to handle in a video game.

It might have to be treated like being out of bounds in Madden or NBA Live, where anything you do in that area just doesn't count. Another option would be just not allowing any player who isn't a goalie to even enter the crease, since it's not like they call goalie interference anyway. I'd love it if they would do this online because it would limit cheesers tendencies to get BS goals all the time.
 
[quote name='Captain OBVIOU5']Stuck at work and all i can think about is CAG night... need beer, and box, and boys. CAG Hockey Nights back.[/QUOTE]

I invited you but you never came.

Sorry I had to bail, guys. Friend showed up unexpectedly. I may be back on later... not sure what we're doing.
 
[quote name='n8rockerasu']who are you?[/QUOTE]

He's a new guy who joined last night. He seems cool.

By the way, I'll likely be back on in a half hour or less, if anyone's still playing.
 
They reset our records and basically nothing from tonight counted except for the last 2 games. Nate, Sean, and I won a 1-0 battle just now, and we noticed that our team record was now 1-1. All individual stats are still intact, however.
 
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