The poke check needs work
I know people aren't happy about the poke check this year. All good to dial it back some but PLEASE can the poke check be fixed so that it pokes where I'm aiming. Like the skill stick. Right now i...
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EA_Aljo
Community Manager
Community ManagerHello, @dew37.
Pokes go towards the puck automatically. If you use DSS, it can be aimed.
The rule has changed. Even if you hit the puck first, a penalty can still be called.
Hi @EA_Aljo,
Thanks for the rule update.
I only see Controller Settings | Controls | Skill Stick. I have this set to skill still and my poke check still goes towards the puck automatically.
I don't see a specific defensive skill stick setting (assuming that is what DSS is). Is there another setting somewhere?
Thank you!
- EA_Aljo
The defensive skill stick is used by holding in RB/R1. You can then sweep your stick and aim it at the puck. It's not a specific setting you enable in the controller settings.
Hi @EA_Aljo ,
Thanks for your reply. Yes I do use that if I want to steer the player away from the net or try to keep a stick in the passing lane but I think the poke check should work the same way. I don't want the game assist putting my stick where I don't want it. Players spin like tops in the game because they know about this poke check game mechanic making it unusable. I want to be able to anticipate the player/puck position with lower risk of a penalty while accepting the additional accuracy required for a successful poke check.
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