Re: The poke check needs work

Hi @EA_Aljo,

Thanks for the rule update. 

I only see Controller Settings | Controls | Skill Stick.  I have this set to skill still and my poke check still goes towards the puck automatically. 

I don't see a specific defensive skill stick setting (assuming that is what DSS is).  Is there another setting somewhere? 

Thank you!

@dew37 

The defensive skill stick is used by holding in RB/R1. You can then sweep your stick and aim it at the puck. It's not a specific setting you enable in the controller settings.

Hi @EA_Aljo ,

Thanks for your reply.  Yes I do use that if I want to steer the player away from the net or try to keep a stick in the passing lane but I think the poke check should work the same way.  I don't want the game assist putting my stick where I don't want it.  Players spin like tops in the game because they know about this poke check game mechanic making it unusable.  I want to be able to anticipate the player/puck position with lower risk of a penalty while accepting the additional accuracy required for a successful poke check.

@dew37 

You can also hold down the DSS and click down on the right stick to poke while in DSS. That will let you manually aim your pokes.