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[Money99]

Played a game against the Wings as the Sabres.
Lost 4-1 (I suck), but what I noticed was there were 0 fights that game despite some big hits.
I guess the heavyweights of both teams like Ennis, Vanek and Zetterberg decided to let their play dictate the game, haha.

[Cletus]

Quote: Originally Posted by jonapaloma

Ok but I meant player ratings. Sorry should've been more specific. Like trying to set player speed to 36 vs 99 and see if there is a difference ingame.

I haven't tested ratings from a player vs. player standpoint, but I can tell you I noticed a difference when playing with an NHL team with good skaters like Detroit vs. skating with a team of average skaters like Modo. I could also tell a difference in skating with Bertuzzi versus Cleary. The attributes seem to matter this year more than in years past. I have the attribute effects slider at 3, as well.

[Money99]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cletus

I haven't tested ratings from a player vs. player standpoint, but I can tell you I noticed a difference when playing with an NHL team with good skaters like Detroit vs. skating with a team of average skaters like Modo. I could also tell a difference in skating with Bertuzzi versus Cleary. The attributes seem to matter this year more than in years past. I have the attribute effects slider at 3, as well.

Doesn't the attribute slider work in reverse? Meaning, if I have it at 0, then it takes all attributes at face-value? But at 10, it means everyone is juiced up regardless?

I remember reading that once here and getting confused over that logic.
I would have thought at 10, it would mean a greater divide between high and low ratings, but I believe it's the opposite.

[Cletus]

Quote: Originally Posted by Money99

Doesn't the attribute slider work in reverse? Meaning, if I have it at 0, then it takes all attributes at face-value? But at 10, it means everyone is juiced up regardless? I remember reading that once here and getting confused over that logic. I would have thought at 10, it would mean a greater divide between high and low ratings, but I believe it's the opposite.

It doesn't quite work like that. At 0 everyone is equal, but at the highest setting the highest players get boosts. I'm not sure the exact scale but at the highest setting everything 90 and above is given a 99 rating. One of the devs explained it on here a couple of years back and said players play true to their ratings at 3. It's the most complex slider and if you're enjoying the game with the setting you have it on, it's probably best not to think about it.

[Hockeynut99]

I like it. On hardcore sim I notice puck and stick collision are better.

[Money99]

The new tuner has definitely had some affect on the amount of fighting that takes place.
Wherease before, anytime a big hit happened, a fight broke out, now it's far more toned down. I have to look for fights now, haha.

Had 2 great games, both 3-2 losses; Washington 3, Winnipeg 2 (SO) & Calgary 3 - NY Islanders 2.

Despite losing, I had a great time in both. In the first, I came back from a 2-0 deficit to tie up late in the 3rd. Kane snuck one by Holtby on a shortside, backhand scramble and Ladd scored on a breakaway after blocking a shot from the point.

In the Calgary game, I loved getting the puck to Taveres. He was a threat with the puck from anywhere 15' away from the net.
In fact, his goal came off using a defender as a screen and firing it top-shelf. Grabner and his speed caused havoc all over the ice too.

I'm also liking the attribute slider at 3. From what I've been told, this prevents any top guys from getting any extra boosts. Everyone plays as they should. And it seemed like it in both games. Ovie and Backstrom were dangerous but not impossible to contain.

I can't wait for the official season to start so I can get some updated rosters.

[Hockeynut99]

You using your own sliders, Hank? I been just using hardcore sim.

[Money99]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hockeynut99

You using your own sliders, Hank? I been just using hardcore sim.

Yup, me too!
The only things I've changed are human aggression (maxed out) and Attribute slider at half.