EA_Aljo
Community Manager
Community ManagerPatch 1.1.0 Feedback Thread
Hey, NHL Community. Please use this thread for feedback for the 1.1.0 patch that is going live tomorrow, 10/6.
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I am disabled and require hybrid controls to play modern NHL games. Choosing to disregard those who suffer from disabilities leaves many feeling alienated and we are often ostracized from the very community we wish to be a part of. I personally have been accosted for my inability to play the game, which only further instills a great distaste for the product I have spent money on.
EA_AljoCommunity Manager
Community ManagerI merged your post with the already existing thread on this issue. You can find an answer to your question here.
- @EA_Aljo While I appreciate your prompt response, I did not present a question. I simply don't understand why EA chose to not include a feature that so many disabled gamers have relied on for years. I suppose my question is the following; have the needs of the disabled community been negligently overlooked or was it simply a more cost effective route to not include a feature that so many of us require?
- EA_Aljo
I'll see if I can find out more information on this. I know the removal of Hybrid controls was not done to be cost effective though. I have a feeling it's related to the new controls that were added this year and not really being able to apply them to the Hybrid layout. That's speculation on my part though. I'll do my best to get an official answer on this.
- @EA_Aljo I'm trying to remain civil, but this is absolute nonsense. You just described the exact situation we've all been playing under for years. In previous iterations, we've had 94, Hybrid, and Skill Stick, each one allowing the player to do basic (94), intermediate (Hybrid), and advanced (Skill Stick) sets of moves. People who need to use 94 controls do so because it's our only option, even though we know it puts us at a huge disadvantage. But at least it allows us to still PLAY THE GAME! If you wanna add in some new controls fine, go for it, but there's absolutely no reason to remove the other ones.
