Props to the Devs
I know this post goes against the grain where this forum is mostly complaining. I get that not every patch and update will fix and correct all issues, but this last one I noticed some slight changes in game play that are very welcome.
After this last patch update, the game for me in franchise mode has become smoother and more realistic. For example, some of the cheap shots and goals that so easily went in before, are now being blocked by the goalie and it looks really good.
I also see some of the shots that used to just go in when blasted from the point or when near the crease, are now bouncing off the goal post or even the goalie or the goalie actually blocks it, and again it looks really good and more believable.
Please let the chefs know their work is appreciated :)
But there are still things that need work, like the super aggressive CPU who can take any hit and not flinch but falls down when a poke check is coming or the magnetic abilities the CPU seems to have over the puck and my new favorite - this defense guy who races across the ice faster than anyone and dry humps my player until they fall down or a penalty is called. My guys are all slow moving compared to the CPU, I can't seem to find a good set of sliders to even that part out in my gameplay.
I don't see how not rebooting in a while would cause this to happen. I think it's more just coincidence.