Be a pro simple improvements
Hello, I am a long time fan of the NHL video game series and the be a pro in particular has always had a special place in my heart. Seeing the changes of the be a pro mode from NHL 25 to NHL 26 has been a positive experience, however there are some factors that limit my enjoyment of the game mode that I will list here.
- X-factors are not fitting or balanced across archetypes. For example power forwards do not have access to the truculence x-factor, two way forwards have access to neither stick’em up or quick pick, and playmakers not having access to ankle breaker etc. The two ways that i recommend for solving this are 1: reviewing archetypes and giving each similar amounts of x-factors, with every archetype receiving access to all x-factors linked to their main strengths, for example power forward having access to body checking and puck protection x factors, grinders and two way forwards having access to all defensive x factors. Or 2: Giving all archetypes access to all x-factors but requiring different amounts of x factor points to gain access to them depending on archetype.
- The second issue I have with the career mode is certain attributes being hard capped at ratings lower than 99, most importantly acceleration being capped at 88, making it impossible to unlock higher levels of the wheels x-factor. I would therefore like to see a change where every attribute can be upgraded through gameplay actions that are common in regular gameplay, for speed and acceleration that could be xp each time the player controlled character makes a controlled zone entry.
I would severely appreciate it if you discussed this with the team. Other than these two inconveniences I find the NHL 26 BAP gameplay enjoyable. I hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you for your consideration and kindness.
