Lastly although your passionate answer shows where you stand, NHL is only going to continue losing it's players. Almost every match is a race to whoever does the exploitis quicker and better ( especially in the CLUB FINALS ) but I guess that's what today's gaming has come too.
If you benefit from exploiting/cheese and consider it " playing good " , that's good for you but that would mean whoever doesn't do the same is " playing bad " sorry, I don't buy it! Just like me, " your truth " doesn't mean that it's " The Truth" . Though I can't knock you defending do not complain if/when Chel disappears because it's not addressed. Your next forum will be about things EA can do to make the game fun on all levels. Also, Elite vs Bronze should only be a reality when the player count is low. Make it more simulation-like and less arcade-like.
I want this game to be fun and bring back the days of quick queue times and a high population. So instead of trying to nitpicking the post do us a favor, either help or mind your business and stay out of it, kindly and respectfully.
I can't stand when someone who benefits from a problem tries to debunk someone else's grivamces about a problem. This is makes the Devs keep everything the same.
Community ManagerI can't stand when someone who benefits from a problem tries to debunk someone else's grivamces about a problem. This is makes the Devs keep everything the same.
One person on our forums doesn't dictate how the game is made. We use feedback from the community as a whole. While I fully agree the LT exploit needs to be fixed, there are no glitch goals that I'm aware of. Meaning, goals that are impossible to defend due to a bug in the game. At some point, people need to be accountable for their own play. Many don't realize the most simple mistake can drastically change the outcome of a game. That's the nature of hockey in general.
I want this game to be fun and bring back the days of quick queue times and a high population. So instead of trying to nitpicking the post do us a favor, either help or mind your business and stay out of it, kindly and respectfully.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion here. These are public forums. If you don't want anyone to comment on your thread, send me a private message. Posting here means the author is open to feedback regardless of agreeing with it or not.
If you benefit from exploiting/cheese and consider it " playing good " , that's good for you but that would mean whoever doesn't do the same is " playing bad " sorry, I don't buy it. Though I can't knock it but if/when Chel disappears because it's not addressed don't complain either. Your next forum will be about things EA can do to make the game fun on all levels. Also, Elite vs Bronze should only be a reality when the player count is low. Make it more simulation-like and less arcade-like.
It depends what you consider an exploit. Some think the forehand-backhand is an exploit. Some say short side or far side shots are cheating. Some think one timers from the point is an exploit. The same goes for tips and rebounds. None of these are cheats or exploits. Your opponent is taking advantage of what you're giving them. There are plenty of teams/players that can stop these shots. Just like in real hockey, a team is going to find their opponent's weaknesses and exploit those.
In no way am I saying the game is perfect. It has its issues. No matter how good the game is, it's always going to be very competitive and people are going to use any advantage they can. This usually means going for high percentage shots. Which, again, reflects real world hockey.
At least we can agree there the game isn't perfect, it doesn't have to be. That's not the point. If you play, you should be aware of the overly repetitive Goal styles that I can exploit which I can choose to do but rather not. If this is the new way to " play good " then we are removing a big fun factor when it comes to competitive play.
BTW I've met Elite 1/Diamond 1 teams that beat us without using these " repetitive Goal styles. Some we have beaten too. The very few teams that have beaten us in that way have always been fun to play and exposed where we were weak. They made us look internally ( accountability) and switch our game plan while being excited to learn from more great teams.
I have faith, if I didn't I wouldn't be here. The population is LOW on Relaxed. Remember the days when it was Normal or even high? That should be a reality check.
Community ManagerThanks for the continued input.
At least we can agree there the game isn't perfect, it doesn't have to be. That's not the point. If you play, you should be aware of the overly repetitive Goal styles that I can exploit which I can choose to do but rather not. If this is the new way to " play good " then we are removing a big fun factor when it comes to competitive play.
How often do you see a goal scored in real world hockey that you've never seen before? They're probably more uncommon than you think. Teams will use every advantage they can. Which means knowing their opponent's weaknesses and exploiting those. The same applies the video game. If I notice my opponent going for D to D one Ts, I'm going to adjust my strategies and cover the points better. If they're only going for short side/far side shots from the slot, I'll pressure them harder when they skate into the slot. The same goes for cheesing tips and rebounds. I'll adjust strategies and play lower so I can block those shots and pick up the rebounds. They are taking advantage of what you're giving them.
My club does exactly this. We recognize a team's weakness and exploit that. We tend to work the puck around and find someone open and put good shots on net. Not every time. Just like everyone else, we'll throw some shots on and hope for the best. Which, again, is a part of hockey. The least-threatening shots and turn into a goal just from a good bounce or a lucky rebound.
The population isn't as low as being assumed. Yes, it says low in the matchmaking. I get that. Still, my club consistently is finding new clubs to play. Our matchmaking is quick as well. Low or not, all that matters is that we quickly find different teams to play and that hasn't been an issue. We regularly play 5s and 6s.
Again, the game isn't perfect. I'm well aware of that. The gameplay is pretty solid though. Especially in WoC when you have 5 skaters. If you're playing 2s, it's probably more challenging since you're relying on the AI to stop teams from taking those shots. Especially if you're running with 2 human forwards.
You're more than welcome to get some video of the exploits you're talking about. I'm always happy to get them reviewed for any issues.
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