@EA_Aljo wrote:Stick lifts are another example. They are working as intended. They aren't broken.
The best part.
@RSall14 wrote:
@EA_Aljo wrote:Stick lifts are another example. They are working as intended. They aren't broken.
The best part.
The hate for stick lifting in its current state is comparable to the change to poke check that required more responsible use: Those who don't take the time to understand the nuance that EA wants you to respect (positioning, location of your stick) will insist it's 'broken' while the rest of us understand it needs to be used sparingly and only when you're absolutely certain your chances of getting a penalty are low..
This opens the ice up more as people are no longer able to resort to a stick lift from behind when they've been outplayed. Previously, you could steal the puck from someone and all they needed to do was mash stick-lift and suddenly the puck carrier stops skating while his stick is lifted, allowing the beaten defender to simply regain the puck from an incredibly unrealisitic play.
Something to remember: stating that we know to use it sparingly and only in certain situations is not confirmation that we think it's perfect. I'd like to see the action be more dynamic based on the pressure being put on the stick-lift button, and I'd also like to see puck carriers retain puck possession (by way of a small 'battle' animation) more often versus just handing out a penalty every time.
