If it's in the game it's in the game? NHL 24
I'm curious why the following features aren't in the game. They are critical features of hockey and don't seem that difficult to include in the game. - Last change: this seems like an incredibly ea...
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I agree with a lot of your points except for 2 things:
1. Last change: This would be GREAT for offline modes but would not make sense in online modes in which home-ice is completely random. It would be unfair in such a random situation like that. Would be great for franchise/season modes.
2. Choosing the faceoff dot: Is this a thing in the NHL? I always thought the faceoff dot was determined by the side of the ice that the preceding penalty took place on. If there's a hook in your defensive zone in your goalie's right-hand corner, the offensive faceoff will take place on the right-hand side, no? If being able to choose where you want your PP's faceoff to be is a thing then I've been living under a rock lol.
1. I agree about fairness and balance for online gameplay and last change. Obviously this would give an undeserved advantage for online home teams. I never play online but even I can see the frustration this would cause. But it does seem like an easy addition to the game that could be toggled on or off in the game (a la icing, offsides, etc).
2. It is definitely a thing and has been since 2019. Only watching games on TV ( and this is not a knock, watching hockey however one can is fantastic) you'd never know. This is going to be super nerdy <inhales> see Rule 81.2 in the NHL rulebook. Free pdf download online. Also see article below from hockey news about the controversy when the rule was first introduced.
Another thing…..
It’s 2024 and they still don’t have a shot counter on the score bar! Unacceptable!
I just love pausing the game over to the main menu to check the total shots.
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