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RaychelSnr · 02-18-2015, 01:45 PM

As its small population (pictured above) suggests, Online Versus Play is a dying mode in NHL 15. When the EA Sports Hockey League inevitably returns for NHL 16, that percentage of users searching for OVP games will likely dip into single digits if the mode is not significantly improved next season. What can Electronic Arts do to keep people interested in playing traditional, one-on-one multiplayer with real NHL teams?

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half-fast · 02-18-2015, 03:20 PM

Yes, all that and ............. make the damn game somewhat realistic. The game is so unrealistic and scripted I dont see myself purchasing any sequels in the foreseeable future.

snc237 · 02-18-2015, 04:40 PM

Yup I have said this countless time to my friends. They are such easy add ons to enhance the game. I play pretty much only online when it comes to NHL. Everything you said above I have brought up 2-3 years ago. Im amazed how they haven't added even a little of that yet.

Simple Mathematics · 02-18-2015, 05:15 PM

Nah. I'll stick with offline BaGM and season modes.

Now if they bring back GM Connected with all the features of last-gen's BaGM, menus that work quickly, and the ability to use custom rosters, then I'll be an online guy. Until then - offline it is.

Saint Iscah · 02-18-2015, 08:03 PM

Nice write up and thank you for it. I would like to add one big one as well.

How about a reliable online connection to the other player? I detailed my dilemma with this in another post, but the short of it is I am on a 50 Mbps connection, have all open ports, my PS4 is on a static IP, cleared DNS cache, UpNp off & yet still every online versus match in unplayable from a choppiness standpoint.

My own thought on the matter is that online versus is P2P connection while HUT is via a dedicated server.

I'm not a fan of HUT but have resorted to it because it is the only reliable way to play another human online "lag free" in NHL 15.

BaylorBearBryant · 02-18-2015, 09:19 PM

BRING BACK ONLINE 6's

TDKing · 02-18-2015, 09:25 PM

GM connected with custom season length and sliders. Online tournaments and 7 game series vs friends online.

ericromain · 02-18-2015, 09:35 PM

I would like to see my player's statistics saved for more than one game at a time.

I suspect user controlled goalies will be back for next year, but i agree that it is a huge omission this year.

Stat tracker and the post game saved highlights were a great feature that disappeared.

They need to streamline the games. I'm still just sitting around waiting for people to skip through cut scenes.

Most of all, I wish lagging connections were eliminated.

02-18-2015, 01:45 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	Online Versus Play Must Improve For NHL 16 As its small population (pictured above) suggests, Online Versus Play is a dying mode in NHL 15. When the EA Sports Hockey League inevitably returns for NHL 16, that percentage of users searching for OVP games will likely dip into single digits if the mode is not significantly improved next season. What can Electronic Arts do to keep people interested in playing traditional, one-on-one multiplayer with real NHL teams? Read More - Online Versus Play Must Improve For NHL 16 Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / PS4 / Xbox One

02-18-2015, 03:20 PM	#2
half-fast Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 859	Yes, all that and ............. make the damn game somewhat realistic. The game is so unrealistic and scripted I dont see myself purchasing any sequels in the foreseeable future. TDKing likes this.

02-18-2015, 05:15 PM	#4
Simple Mathematics MVP OVR: 11 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dudleyville	Re: Online Versus Play Must Improve For NHL 16 Nah. I'll stick with offline BaGM and season modes. Now if they bring back GM Connected with all the features of last-gen's BaGM, menus that work quickly, and the ability to use custom rosters, then I'll be an online guy. Until then - offline it is. m_maclean24, TDKing, canucksss and 1 others like this. __________________ NHL REVAMPED ROSTERS - CO-CREATOR Last edited by Simple Mathematics; 02-18-2015 at 05:17 PM.

02-18-2015, 08:03 PM	#5
Saint Iscah Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Feb 2012	Re: Online Versus Play Must Improve For NHL 16 Nice write up and thank you for it. I would like to add one big one as well. How about a reliable online connection to the other player? I detailed my dilemma with this in another post, but the short of it is I am on a 50 Mbps connection, have all open ports, my PS4 is on a static IP, cleared DNS cache, UpNp off & yet still every online versus match in unplayable from a choppiness standpoint. My own thought on the matter is that online versus is P2P connection while HUT is via a dedicated server. I'm not a fan of HUT but have resorted to it because it is the only reliable way to play another human online "lag free" in NHL 15.

02-18-2015, 09:25 PM	#7
TDKing MVP OVR: 12 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Jersey	Re: Online Versus Play Must Improve For NHL 16 GM connected with custom season length and sliders. Online tournaments and 7 game series vs friends online.

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02-18-2015, 04:40 PM	#3
snc237 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2013	Yup I have said this countless time to my friends. They are such easy add ons to enhance the game. I play pretty much only online when it comes to NHL. Everything you said above I have brought up 2-3 years ago. Im amazed how they haven't added even a little of that yet.

02-18-2015, 09:19 PM	#6
BaylorBearBryant Sic 'em Bears! OVR: 10 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 1,541 Blog Entries: 3	BRING BACK ONLINE 6's

02-18-2015, 09:35 PM	#8
ericromain Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Jul 2010	I would like to see my player's statistics saved for more than one game at a time. I suspect user controlled goalies will be back for next year, but i agree that it is a huge omission this year. Stat tracker and the post game saved highlights were a great feature that disappeared. They need to streamline the games. I'm still just sitting around waiting for people to skip through cut scenes. Most of all, I wish lagging connections were eliminated.