Occam's NHL 25 CPU vs CPU Sliders

Hey everyone,

I’ve just put together my dedicated NHL 25 CPU vs CPU slider set and wanted to share it here. These are built for 6-minute periods on Superstar difficulty and focus on keeping the gameplay realistic and true to NHL action.

My goal with this set was to make the players in the game truly shine. I’ve adjusted the sliders so that everything is attribute-exclusive, which means players are now highly individualistic and play with their own unique personality. For example:

Aggression at 0 ensures the game solely relies on each player’s individual aggression stat.
Puck control, checking, balance, and passing are all based entirely on player attributes.
Real stop watched speed is included to make skating feel authentic and true to life.

If you’re into a solid simulation-style experience where player abilities really stand out, give these a try.

The full details and settings are below. Let me know how they work for you or if you’ve got any tweaks—always open to feedback!

Occam's NHL 25 CPU vs CPU Slider Set

Sliders and Settings

Game Settings
- Period Length: 6 minutes
- Difficulty: Superstar

Rules:
- Penalties: 4/4
- Penalty Time Scaling: 4/6
- Coincidental Penalty Time Scale 4/6

General
- Gameplay Version: Latest
- Attribute Effects: 10
- Broken Stick Frequency: 15
- Broken Glass: On
- Game Speed: 0/6
- Fatigue Effect: 50
- Fatigue Recovery: 50
- Injury Occurrence: 50

Skating
- Back Skating: 75
- Puck Carrier Agility: 90
- Puck Carrier Skating: 90
- Player Acceleration: 50
- Skating Speed: 85
- Skating Agility: 50

Shooting
- One Timer Accuracy: 50
- Shot Accuracy: 50
- Shot Power: 50
- Slap Shot Accuracy: 50
- Slap Shot Power: 50

Passing
- Manual Passing: On
- Pass Assist: 0
- Min Pass Speed: 35
- Max Pass Speed: 75
- Saucer Pass Speed: 50
- Pass Accuracy: 100
- Pass Interceptions: 50
- Pass Reception Ease: 50
- Reception Reaction Time: 50
- Puck Control Rating Effect: 100
- Puck Speed Reception Effect: 50
- Pickup Type Effect: 50
- Bouncing Puck Receptions: 50

Puck Control
- Stick In Physics: Stick, Legs And Body
- Incidental Contact Puck Loss: Stick, Legs And Body
- Incidental Stick Contact Immunity: 0
- Puck Control: 50
- Deking Impact: 50
- Spin Deke Impact: 50
- Skating Impact: 50

Goalies
- Goalie Cover Frequency: 50
- Goalie Passing: 35
- Goalie Cross Crease Reaction Time: 50
- Goalie Save Reaction Time: 50
- Goalie Deflection Reaction Time: 50
- Goalie Screen Effect: 50
- Goalie Screen Persistence: 50

Checking
- Board Effect Non-Puck Carrier: 50
- Board Effect Puck Carrier: 50
- Hitting Assistance: 0
- Stumble Threshold: 50
- Fall And Stumble Fall Ease: 50
- Aggression: 0
- Hitting Power: 15
- Size Effect: 15
- Speed Effect: 15
- Checking/Balance Rating Effect: 100
- Preparedness Effect: 15
- Incidental Contact Effect: 15
- Poke Checking Accuracy: 50
- Poke Checking Power: 50
- Stick Lift Effectiveness: 50

Penalties
- CPU Penalties: 50
- CPU Teammate Penalties: 50
- Tripping: 50
- Slashing: 50
- Elbowing: 50
- High Sticking: 50
- Cross Checking: 50
- Boarding: 50
- Charging: 50
- Delay of Game: 50
- Holding: 50
- Hooking: 50
- Interference: 50

AI
- AI Learning: 0
- CPU Difficulty Adjustment: 0
- CPU Faceoff Difficulty: 50
- Fight Difficulty: 50
- CPU Strategy Adjustment: 2/6

Assisted Strategies ( found in settings menu in Franchise and in settings menu for Team select)
- User assisted Strategies: 2/6 (Critical to remember for its ability to effect game speed.)

Sound Settings (T.V. Broadcast)
- Master Volume: 9/10
- Coach Calls Volume: 2/10
- Arena Announcer Volume: 5/10
- Arena Music Volume: 6/10
- Commentary Volume: 8/10
- Crowd Volume: 8/10
- Goal Horn Volume: 7/10
- SFX Volume: 7/10

Although many of you might already know this, there’s an important detail to keep in mind when switching slider sets: the Fall and Stumble Fall Ease slider under Checking settings always resets to 30 when a new set is applied, so be sure to adjust it back.

After correcting this, exit the sliders menu without saving, and head directly to the Rules section. Here, you’ll notice that Post Whistle Rules often defaults to Relaxed after a slider set change. Be sure to change this back to Authentic, then return to the sliders menu to save the set.

This reset happens every time you change slider sets, so it’s worth double-checking to maintain accuracy. Making these adjustments ensures your game play remains consistent and as realistic as intended.

AFTER SETTING SLIDERS, REMEMBER TO EXIT GAME AND REBOOT CONSOLE.

Full Info on Slider saving:

Set your sliders and save them..
Be sure to also check your Fall and Stumble Fall Ease slider under Checking and Post Whistle Rules under Rules in Settings. Then save your set.

Exit the Game Completely:
After you’ve made your changes and exited the settings menu, it’s important to fully exit the game.

Reboot the Console:
Rebooting the console is necessary to ensure that the game fully reloads all settings from the beginning. Sometimes, exiting and re-entering the game isn’t enough, and old settings might still be in use, or the new settings may not load properly. Rebooting clears the console’s memory and ensures the settings are correctly applied and stable for your session.

Re-enter the Game:
After rebooting, re-enter the game without touching the settings menu. Doing so ensures that your changes are reflected in gameplay without triggering any further reloads or resets. Avoid entering the settings menu unless absolutely necessary to prevent the game from reloading the settings and potentially causing issues with your slider configurations.

Any Further Changes in Settings:
If you make any additional changes in the settings menu after your initial adjustments, this can trigger a reload of the sliders. Even minor changes in sound, or gameplay settings can cause the game to reload all settings—including sliders. This reload could lead to unintended changes or a skewed slider configuration if you don't immediately exit the game and reboot your console after making your adjustments.

Ensuring Proper Slider Application:
Following this method should ensure that the game correctly loads and applies your settings. This reduces the chances of unintended changes to sliders or game play and helps maintain the desired experience.

Consistency:
By rebooting and ensuring the settings are loaded freshly, you ensure consistent and stable game play. This reduces the chances of encountering bugs or errors with sliders, ensuring a smoother and more predictable experience.

Sleep Mode:
If you're having trouble with slider settings not applying correctly in NHL, the issue might be tied to the Xbox Series X's sleep mode. I’ve been incredibly frustrated dealing with this, as I noticed my sliders weren’t sticking—even after rebooting the game. I stumbled upon the problem after seeing that my sliders had changed following a long pause in the game. That’s when I suspected sleep mode was somehow interfering.

To address this, I turned off sleep mode completely, switched to Energy-Saving Mode under Settings > Power Options, and performed a full shutdown. Upon rebooting, I discovered my sliders were different from what I had set earlier. It seems that sleep mode prevents proper saving and reloading of settings, even after a reboot.

Important Reminder: If my sliders seem slow in any way, that's a clear sign you need to reboot your console and reenter the game. Go straight to Franchise mode afterward. Avoid entering the settings menu unless you're planning to save, exit the game, and do a full console reboot. This will ensure everything runs as intended. Just a heads-up!

Let me know how these play out for you and if there’s anything you think could be improved. These sliders are the result of a lot of time and effort, and I hope they give you the same enjoyment they’ve given me. Thanks for reading.