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Radolfo_hillter's avatar
Radolfo_hillter
2 years ago

Bring it back.

After a couple of games in I noticed something that used to be in the game but was removed for what reason, I do not know. I decided to compile a list, my list composes from features dating back to NHL 93 on my sega until NHL 20. These features truly is part of the authentic feel of the game of hockey. I just don't understand why hire people in the past who have never played ICE hockey. Anyways here we go:


Broken Glass NHL93 (thank you for bringing it back and leave it there)

Self Injuries from missed hits along the boards(NHL12)

Broken Leg Animation (NHL95)

Noise/Crowd meter (NHL93)

Highlights and updates from other games(NHL93)

Button Mashing fights

Returning from an injury with full visor or jaw piece attachment (NHL11 PS3)

Post whistle scrums (NHL99 PS1)
Face off Tossing (NHL98 PS1)

Blood (NHL93) if my kid can play UFC4 then I do not know why it is not in the game. Slap the M rating for blood, big deal. It's part of the game. 

Ability to upgrade team coaching, training equipment, travel(bus, train, jet, plane), scouting, equipment room(skate sharpener..etc), team store and team locker room via points earned through the season. This would effect energy, morale and performance of your team on the road and home games. If you had a star player but your teams locker room, training equipment and travel were all level 1... the star player would perform at 20-25% below of their rating for game 1 of a back to back series then 30-40% below the next night (NHL04)

This is not a rant. It's simply a constructive way of showing you what you forgot, it's not new features. It's what made us fall in love with the series. If I was the producer, I would add these features, slap the M rating and release a trailer with last years features. Let the fans hype up the game. A good game wouldn't need a trailer. I bet if GTA 6 was released without a trailer we would all buy it regardless. This is what made Mario 3, TMNT 2, NHL 94, NBA JAM, GEARS of WAR, Black Ops 1, Fortnite(season 1) so good. The fans did the talking, not the trailers. 

9 Replies

  • couture2fat2fly's avatar
    couture2fat2fly
    Seasoned Veteran
    2 years ago
    @Radolfo_hillter Broken glass is absolutely dumb and delays the game uselessly, generally at the worst possible moment. Broken glass barely happens anymore in real life.
  • Fadetoblack021's avatar
    Fadetoblack021
    Rising Vanguard
    2 years ago
    @couture2fat2fly wrote:
    @Radolfo_hillterBroken glass is absolutely dumb and delays the game uselessly, generally at the worst possible moment. Broken glass barely happens anymore in real life.

    Glass technology has come a long way in the last 30 years, you hardly ever see glass break anymore.

  • Radolfo_hillter's avatar
    Radolfo_hillter
    2 years ago

    "Broken glass barely happens anymore in real life"

    But still happens. Which should be written in the game. Maybe one of 100 games played. It would be a cool Easter egg instead of a "feature"

  • Sega82mega's avatar
    Sega82mega
    2 years ago
    @KidShowtime1867

    A lot of 'business' in the qualifications.

    And a complex marketplace...? 🤔

    I might have counted totally wrong here.. Im not good with numbers, but according to my calculate, the job offer a salary around 8246 USD each month. (please correct me if im off).... 🤭

    Not that bad to start with..

    TS - Yes you bring back some memories. Some good once too.
  • rsandersr47's avatar
    rsandersr47
    Seasoned Ace
    2 years ago
    @Radolfo_hillter Unfortunately it happens every other game or so. Just a random stoppage for absolutely no reason except for EA to pat themselves on the back and suggesting they added something.. personally I have no issue with it being in the game but just don't stop play.. then have the glass fixed for the next faceoff.. maybe show a replay of the hit/ shot then someone replacing the glass similar to how they show a player on the bench after getting hurt.. ANY stoppage in play for no reason just makes EASHL worse. Unavoidable fights are another issue. I'd also throw broken sticks into it, while it doesn't stop play its just RNG thrown in for no reason. They want people to stop crying about ice tilt but then purposefully add RNG mechanics and have audio TALKING about tilt.. wild..
  • EA_Aljo's avatar
    EA_Aljo
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    2 years ago

    @rsandersr47 

    There are specific rules for breaking sticks. It's not totally RNG. I'm working on getting those clarified and will update when I have some details.

    Edit: Here you go.

    Current Stick Breaking Rules:

    • No Stick Breaks in Small Rinks / Ones / ProAM
    • Sticks CAN break in these situations:

    -- Very Small Chance to break when receiving a Slash to the stick -- Very Small Chance to break if stick collides with the puck from a Slapshot over 55 MPH -- Very Small Chance to break on any One Timer Slap Shot or any regular Slap Shot -- The chance of a stick break greatly increases if team is considered 'time wasting'

    • Stick cannot break on a wrist shot
    • No more than 3 Stick Breaks in a Period
    • No more than 1 Stick Break at a Time

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