LT exploits
Let me guess, EA doesn't know how to fix this. So sick of watching guys get a speed boost while they skat with the puck, but facing away from the play and moving sideways. Just fix it!
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EA_Aljo
Community Manager
Community ManagerI hate this too. However, it doesn't make the game unplayable. These players can still be defended. I want it fixed as badly as anyone. Not at the expense of truly breaking skating and/or pivoting though. It's possible it could get addressed in 25. I don't know if that's going to happen or not though. It's possible it will need to wait for a future game.
Couldn't you just remove the speed penalty on poke check/stick lift, would at least be an attemp to balance without reworking the whole skating engine?
This is exactly what I wanted to say/ask. Speed penalty on poke check ruins this game. I'm skating backwards and I just extend my stick. Why would I have to lose the speed? The implementation is horrible. This is exactly the reason why offense dominate over the defense.
I think there should be no speed penalty if you are backskating, they could maybe keep it while skating foward. Backskating is already slower than foward skating anyway, defender have a small window to box out the foward and they should be allowed to use their stick to lead the attacker.
The LT/Puck Control should be fixed
Easiest is way is have a Puck Control penalty overtime/usage. Draining PC would loosen the puck and balance Off/Def.
Further, Poke checks needs a overhaul. First, give us AIM ! I poke in real life, not by jabbing my stick but laying it in the lane. Remove that first jab on pressing R1 (which should also be on RS!).
Then lower the efficiency a bit (5-10%) from odd angles and from behind, but lower the penalties also.
