NHL 26 early wishlist (let’s make NHL great again)
First off I will say nhl 25 is actual a huge step up im liking it so far , but it’s missing some details to feel complete.. full presentation needs to return and add more to what we had in the past games In edit player menu have the ability to change the color of sticks and gloves (nhl 2k had this) and now players have been customizing their own as well. Customizable tape job (adjust length on shaft and blade and not have it preset) And add the ability to edit goalie masks. hitting and collisions need to be tweaked to more realism. Franchise: be able to control more than one team able to scout and sign players from other leagues(I.E europe) Real coaches or at least customizable coaches A customizable GM character, have conversations be shown like it is in fifa where your Gm Meets the player. office similarly to dynasty mode in nhl 2004 On the hub where we get details of what went on in other games we can see highlights (either by clip or a screen shot) with description such as ‘stamkos nets a hat trick in last nights win’ and a small clip or screen shot showing stamkos scoring his 3rd goal. Be a pro: change up the whole be a pro game mode make it more like life the life. ability to use NhL players to continue their career or an nhl legend Street clothes for off days and make it interactive. If I buy a condo or a house i want to actualy see my self living in it. Same with the car we get, be able to drive around (a small map) and not just be a attribute boost. Pond hockey pick up games you can walk to or drive to when you leave your ‘house’ Call it a ‘hall of fame room’ similar to skybox 2k had in nhl2k5 where you had the Stanley cup and other interactive stuff and unlockables. Be able to decide to start from being drafted at 18 or create a 30 year old forward who just signed with an nhl team etc.. more interactive with teammates and coaches and GM list of teams you want to be traded to etc.. extras add winter classic and all star game (skills + game) both as a play now mode and also in franchise and be a pro. player retiring playing their last game get a ovation from crowd. Announce the player will retire 1 game before their last skate with the cup (playoff mode, season mode , franchise and be a pro) Tweak the fighting engine and allow more than one fight happening at once. this is a lot of an ask, but if we can get half of these implemented we are definitely heading Into greatness with NhL games.
Team Builder in NHL 25
The addition of team builder to NHL 25 would be incredible. For many years, I have spent countless hours in the creation zone, creating hundreds of teams and thousands of players. Team Builder is far superior to the NHL creation zone. The creation zone has barely been updated since 2017 (maybe even longer?) and Team Builder would be a fantastic solution and a welcomed feature. This is something that benefits both online and offline players. Thanks EA.
Occam's NHL 25 CPU vs CPU Sliders
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. Occam's NHL 25 CPU vs CPU Sliders in action. Links to alternative posting sites: https://forums.operationsports.com/forums/ea-sports-nhl-sliders/1026804-occams-nhl-24-nhl-25-sliders.html https://www.reddit.com/r/EANHLfranchise/comments/1hsz89w/occams_nhl_25_cpu_vs_cpu_sliders/
Which Franchise is THE Worst on NHL25? Please help
I know we haven't seen the complete rosters yet, but when the game comes out I hope I can get some help from my fellow hockey nuts. I like the team building aspect of running the franchise and until recently I have played my favorite team (The Habs) because they needed a LOT of help and it was a challenge. After the last few years of shrewd management there doesn't appear to be any team building necessary for the Habs. When we get the game can I get a few people to analyze each franchise in terms of current players, prospects and draft picks and let me know which team you think has the dimmest prospects?
Franchise Mode
Before and after season you cant edit anymore jerseys or Arena. NHL 24 you can edit. I was wondering there are something new on The playoffs and finals there was nothing new. Why arent playoff series lead on The scoreboard? There are on The draft so many players who arent real people... FIX IT. And create team not a single new logo or you can edit jerseys More logos or something new!! Not nothing new. I hope someone EA Will Post this are these thing coming on The updates..
Editing player ratings/Player customization in offline franchise mode
Will this finally be the year where we get Player customization in franchise mode? Every madden for about the last decade or so, we’ve been able to edit player ratings, attributes and other things like physical traits and positions. Will we finally be able to get this feature in NHL 25’s offline franchise mode? It’s long overdue.
