Defensive interceptions and forced passes
https://www.xbox.com/play/media/UqwkfaLLvv I'll keep it short and semi-sweet. Play in question begins around the 20-second mark. 2-on-1 situation. Forced pass all the way from the boards to the far...
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EA_Aljo
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Community ManagerI'll see what I can find out. Keep in mind though that even real world pros don't pick up every interception they seemingly should as well. You're never really guaranteed an interception is going to happen. Your chances are higher though due to positioning and ability ratings. Typically, as gamers, we feel there should always be a guaranteed outcome if we're playing right. Hockey is an incredibly random sport and we try to replicate that in the game. It's no easy task to get perfect. I just think it might be best to set expectations more accordingly for plays like this where there isn't an obvious issue not causing the pick up.
I'll let you know when I have more details.
I appreciate your response, and I definitely agree that disruptions and interceptions shouldn't be guaranteed. I've always said the issue isn't that these plays happen, but rather the rate at which they occur. It feels like these situations happen so often that it doesn't feel rewarding to play solid defense.
- EA_Aljo
That's understandable. I've certainly had my own frustrating moments like this. I'd love to see defense improved without making it overpowered
I think some of the issues might be due to the way players are able to receive passes from teammates vs. opponents while skating. I've been told on these forums multiple times, and it seems to be true, that your ability to intercept a pass from an opponent is affected by whether you're skating or gliding. And, in my experience, that's 100% correct. I make way more interceptions/disruptions when I glide. But, there's a problem.
I recorded these clips using a nerf'd build where I took the puck control all the way down to 81 and offensive awareness down to 80. While skating in full stride, I had zero problems receiving passes from my teammates.
https://www.xbox.com/play/media/GWx7M3teDg
https://www.xbox.com/play/media/CSL6fJnK8z
https://www.xbox.com/play/media/9GJDj4uKYJ
Now, if I was skating like that while trying to defend a 2-on-1 or something, there's almost no chance I'm grabbing that puck.
To me, asking defenders to stop skating when they're having to keep up with 95 speed/acceleration/agility players is insane. At the very least, having super high defensive awareness should negate some of the effect of skating vs. gliding.
- EA_Aljo
Appreciate the feedback on this. Thank you.
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