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PernellKarl027's avatar
3 years ago

NHL 23 best Gameplay of all time with the right setup

You are missing out BIG TIME !

I’ve been away from the game for different reasons, but came back not too long ago and having an absolute blast 😀

I know that lots of people didn’t get 23 because of all the negativity surrounding it, but let me tell you that with the right setup, this game is a GEM ! I emphasize on the right setup, cause OOTB even on Simulation sliders the game just doesn’t cut it… Just know that I’ve put tons and tons of hours on getting the gameplay to the next level and I’m still working on tweaking it 😀

The game is surely on sale now and heck even free on Gamepass…

Here are the misconceptions about the gameplay:

- The AI is stupid.
- The AI don’t challenge the puck carrier.
- There are no dump in’s.
- There is no cycling the puck in the O zone.

- The puck is sticking like glue on the stick.

- No neutral zone play.
- Way too easy to enter the O zone.
- No board battles.
- The AI DMen never takes a Slapshot (worked really hard on this one, lol)
- The checking is way too over the top.
- The game is not realistic at all.

I could continue for hours, but I’ll stop… When I hear all of this, I just tell to myself, if only they knew…

Well action speaks louder than words. So here’s the setup. Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Panthers and Hurricanes. Panthers are leading 3-2 in the series… Period 1 of game 6 in sunny Florida 😀

I'm playing Left DMen Locked for the Hurricanes, controlling Burns 8, Pesce 22 and Chatfield 5… Playing on SuperStar difficulty with my sliders and settings and never asking for passes… Complete, unedited 1st period, all in 4K 😀 Crack the sound up a bit and enjoy 😀

Now, imagine having the ability to play online with your friends on player locked with this setup ? This would bring the game to the next level in my opinion. I’m working on a 15 minutes slider set and it’s looking unbelievable right now…

With all the negativity surrounding this series, I wanna bring a positive vibe around here. Let me know what you guys think 😀

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  • PernellKarl027's avatar
    PernellKarl027
    3 years ago

    @NeonSkyline21 wrote:
    @PernellKarl027You didn't post a link to your slider settings. How do we get them?

    @NeonSkyline21 

    Yes buddy, you are right, lol ! They are over at Operation Sports…

    Here are the main one with all the descriptions on how to use them and play them. These are 11 minutes periods Sliders

    pernellkarl076-nhl23-hardcore-sliders 

    These are my new ones, even more Hardcore, and they are 15 minutes periods 😀 I'm very proud of this last set, because with all the limitations we have as far as Sliders and roster tweaks, these plays as close to the real thing in my opinion and a 20 minutes set might be on the horizon 😉

    pernellkarl076-nhl23-15-minutes-simulation-hardcore-sliders 

    Have fun and let me know how it went for you 😀

  • NeonSkyline21's avatar
    NeonSkyline21
    Seasoned Ace
    3 years ago
    @PernellKarl027 I had no idea that in 2023 we still have to do MANUAL slider-adjustments. You can download rosters but not slider-sets? Or am I missing something?

    Anyway.. I tried them last night. I played the way you recommended and position locked to RD. Here is a little bit of feedback:

    1. I only played 8 minute periods because 11-15 minutes is WAY too long for a single game. Once you go up by 4 goals or so, the game just drags.

    2. The action-cam is just... impossible to use. I LIKE the close-up camera but it gives you an even WORSE view than playing in real life does. The main problem is that you are unable to see the entire zone (either offense or defense) at any one time. It's hard to make good plays that way. Therefore, I opted to use the "Ice" camera instead.

    3. My games were ending with like over 12 goals total. I played 3 games last night and 2 out of 3 had over 12 goals with me winning both of them. Not sure what that's about. It's probably because the AI just isn't ideal in this series.

    I'm curious to hear YOUR feedback to MY feedback LOL. And thanks for the sliders!

  • PernellKarl027's avatar
    PernellKarl027
    3 years ago

    @NeonSkyline21 wrote:
    @PernellKarl027I had no idea that in 2023 we still have to do MANUAL slider-adjustments. You can download rosters but not slider-sets? Or am I missing something?

    Anyway.. I tried them last night. I played the way you recommended and position locked to RD. Here is a little bit of feedback:

    1. I only played 8 minute periods because 11-15 minutes is WAY too long for a single game. Once you go up by 4 goals or so, the game just drags.

    2. The action-cam is just... impossible to use. I LIKE the close-up camera but it gives you an even WORSE view than playing in real life does. The main problem is that you are unable to see the entire zone (either offense or defense) at any one time. It's hard to make good plays that way. Therefore, I opted to use the "Ice" camera instead.

    3. My games were ending with like over 12 goals total. I played 3 games last night and 2 out of 3 had over 12 goals with me winning both of them. Not sure what that's about. It's probably because the AI just isn't ideal in this series.

    I'm curious to hear YOUR feedback to MY feedback LOL. And thanks for the sliders!


    @NeonSkyline21 

    First, thanks for trying the sliders out 👍😀

    Yes, you have to enter them manually, unfortunately. There's no way to have predefined sets that you can download….

    That being said, I’m gonna have a bunch of questions for you 😉

    I’ve played about 20 games and the highest overall score was 5-4 in OT, all of these have been on 15 minutes periods 🤔 Most of the games averages about 7 in total, so I’m lost already, lol !

    Did you enter the sliders exactly as described ? Did you play on SuperStar Level ? You said you played RD locked. Who was scoring all these goals ? The AI ? Did you download my roster and adjusted Strategies as described ? These plays a huge part on how the AI plays and my roster has been tailored to make the Dmen way better…

    As for Action Camera, that’s the closest thing to what you would see in real life and then some…. No disrespect, but when is the last time you played hockey and had a out of body experience where you could see the entire zone ? Where You had a Birds Eye view 20 feet over your head ? It takes a bit of time to get use to, but man once it clicks, there’s no going back 😉

    Still lost on the scoring fest you got 🤔 When I make sliders and stuff I play a minimum of 20 games with them before I make a big decision…I’m lost 😞 

    Last question… Does your game plays like the videos I posted or you see something way off ?

  • PernellKarl027's avatar
    PernellKarl027
    3 years ago

    Here we GO people. The Stanley Cup Final is at our door step… It will be the Florida Panthers vs the Vegas Golden Knights. Who will win their 1st ever Stanley Cup 😀

    I will try to take the Florida Panthers to the Holy Grail while Player Locking on Left D…

    Here’s the complete 3rd. Period of game 1 😀

    Setup:

    Panthers are trailing 2-1 after 2.
    I’m controlling Ekblad 5, Montour 62 and Mahura 28 for the Panthers.
    Playing with my new 15 minutes Slider Set and roster tweaks.

    All in beautiful 4K…. Enjoy 😉

  • PernellKarl027's avatar
    PernellKarl027
    3 years ago

    Back by popular demand… Maybe not, lol !


    Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals 😀

    Last 6 minutes of the game.

    Setup:

    - Panthers and Golden Knights tied 2-2 with 6 minutes remaining….
    - I’m controlling Ekblad 5, Montour 62 and Mahura 28 for the Panthers.

    - Never asking for a pass.

    - Pass Assist and Hit assist at 0.
    - Playing with my new 15 minutes Slider Set and roster tweaks.

    All in beautiful 4K…. Enjoy 😉

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