Alright Boyz!!! NHL 08 impressions!!!!! - Page 11

Fidatelo · 01-29-2008, 12:26 PM

We'll see how it works a second or third time. Against Turner it worked the first game, but he found the chinks in my armor the next match and took me down.

rowech · 01-29-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

He hit the "pull goalie" controller combination by mistake, I just talked to him on the phone. I laughed at him.

Definitely a tragic mistake. Probably not the best sportsmanship on my part but had to take the shot.

Oilers9911 · 01-29-2008, 10:07 PM

Just lost to Fid 5-3. Had a much better game than last time. I am noticing a disturbing trend, maybe it is just me and this particular game i'm not sure but 4 of his 5 goals were high glove side, well placed shots but almost every shot he put there went in. I hope this is not the "magic bullet" that will allow you to score more often than not. Is it just me or have others noticed this? Good game Fid.

Fidatelo · 01-29-2008, 11:48 PM

I'm not sure if high glove is a magic bullet, but it is the place I naturally shoot 99% of the time. I always play going 'up', and I just seem to always shoot high-right side. So while most of my goals go in there, it's possible it's because most of my shots are aimed there.

Oilers9911 · 01-30-2008, 12:35 AM

Yeah, that's probably true. Or maybe Roloson just has a hole in his glove.

MizzouRah · 01-30-2008, 12:27 PM

Looking for folks online tonight!

Who is Code Baboon? Watched him kill my neighbor and had a smile as he always beats me.

Fidatelo · 01-30-2008, 01:21 PM

I'm Code Baboon, and I'm glad I could avenge your defeats

I don't think I'll be online tonight, got some tickets to a play. Perhaps tomorrow.

MizzouRah · 01-30-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

I'm Code Baboon, and I'm glad I could avenge your defeats

I don't think I'll be online tonight, got some tickets to a play. Perhaps tomorrow.

Amazing what you can do with Phoenix.

Fidatelo · 01-30-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Amazing what you can do with Phoenix.

Thanks, although I've had a lot of luck so far. Auld has been really good. I didn't realise he was the goalie until after the first game, and he was playing so well I've never bothered to check to see if Bryzgalov is even on the roster since the update.

Turns out the tickets fell through so I'll be online a bit this evening if anyone wants to play.

DeToxRox · 01-30-2008, 08:34 PM

Tomorrow after 5 est until Lost at 9 I'll be game to go.

Dr. Sak · 01-30-2008, 08:59 PM

Good game Fidatelo....i suck at shootouts.

Fidatelo · 01-30-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

Good game Fidatelo....i suck at shootouts.

Very good game! Biron was crazy good, just a wall back there. I suck at shootouts too, got really lucky with that goal. I often go a dozen or more rounds before I put one in (if ever).

Dr. Sak · 01-30-2008, 09:39 PM

Since I suck at offense...I try to just block as many shots as I can with my defensemen. Or at least give people bad angle shots.

Fidatelo · 01-30-2008, 10:39 PM

Hey that's my strategy! I'm pretty sure I have the copyright papers around here somewhere...

MizzouRah · 01-30-2008, 10:40 PM

We are supposed to get like 5-7 inches of snow tomorrow.. so I could be ready for some hockey games tomorrow through Friday.

DeToxRox · 01-31-2008, 05:57 PM

its seven est if anyone wants to play

DeToxRox · 01-31-2008, 06:03 PM

Nix that. I am gonna eat soon but from 7:30 - 9ish I may be up for a game

MizzouRah · 01-31-2008, 06:37 PM

Getting on in about 10

Oilers9911 · 01-31-2008, 09:52 PM

Good game tonight Mizzourah

MizzouRah · 02-01-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Oilers9911

Good game tonight Mizzourah

Agreed!

DeToxRox · 02-04-2008, 01:53 PM

Anyone up for a game or two?

Fidatelo · 02-10-2008, 05:12 PM

Hey guys, sorry I've been offline. I was on vacation for a week and meant to post here to let everyone know, but forgot to before I left.

I will likely be on tomorrow night if anyone is up for a game or two.

MizzouRah · 03-30-2008, 01:28 AM

The latest roster really fixes some things gameplay related. Just played against my neighbor, he was Pittsburgh, I was Buffalo and it was the greatest game
I think I've ever played in a console sports game against someone else... WOW!

I don't know what EA does when they tweak the rosters, but the game is MUCH tighter defensively. I beat him 1-0 and I know that's out of the norm for those two teams, but that's what made it so great. The game was just a rare defensive game and nothing felt cheap. I love this game!

Fidatelo · 03-30-2008, 09:41 AM

I still haven't played since the rosters come out, been too busy on the Wii. I want to check it out soon though, and that sounds promising. This is definitely the best sports game ever created.

I guess our little FOFC league kind of died eh?

Oilers9911 · 03-30-2008, 09:51 AM

It's never too late to resurrect it, just in time for the NHL playoffs.

MizzouRah · 03-30-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fidatelo

I still haven't played since the rosters come out, been too busy on the Wii. I want to check it out soon though, and that sounds promising. This is definitely the best sports game ever created.

I guess our little FOFC league kind of died eh?

Yeah, but I'm up for a game anytime!

Sweed · 04-23-2009, 09:48 PM

Never could bring myself to spend $60 on any hockey game, just don't have enough time to devote to another game, but always wanted to try it.

So, got the game last week with my first goozex trade and man is this fun. Found some sliders at OS and started my Bruins franchise. Yeah I'm 0-5 but my first game was a 3-2 loss and my last one I lost in 4 on 3 overtime, Chara was in the box to start OT and we gave up a powerplay goal.

Biggest problem right now is controlling my defensemen. I tend to drift too much in my skating and I have a hard time staying between my guy and the goal or pushing them out of the slot, but I'm getting better.

Even though I'm not particularly good at it, yet, I love the skating. It just feels so fluid and smooth. The whole flow of the game is great. It's amazing how quickly a game is played with 10 minute periods. Really leaves a guy with that "just one more game" feeling.

MizzouRah · 04-23-2009, 09:50 PM

Are you talking about 08 or 09?

Sweed · 04-24-2009, 12:49 PM

yeah it's 08, the 360 version for the 60 fps. A year old but from the posts here I figured it would be a good\cheap way to try the game. It was 300 goozex points so give or take about a $15 value paid for by trading an old game I wouldn't be playing anymore.

MizzouRah · 04-25-2009, 10:59 AM

Ahh.. yeah I was going to say on the ps3 it was 30fps I believe for 08

01-29-2008, 12:26 PM	#501
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	We'll see how it works a second or third time. Against Turner it worked the first game, but he found the chinks in my armor the next match and took me down. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

01-29-2008, 11:48 PM	#504
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I'm not sure if high glove is a magic bullet, but it is the place I naturally shoot 99% of the time. I always play going 'up', and I just seem to always shoot high-right side. So while most of my goals go in there, it's possible it's because most of my shots are aimed there. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

01-30-2008, 01:21 PM	#507
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I'm Code Baboon, and I'm glad I could avenge your defeats I don't think I'll be online tonight, got some tickets to a play. Perhaps tomorrow. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

01-30-2008, 09:39 PM	#513
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Since I suck at offense...I try to just block as many shots as I can with my defensemen. Or at least give people bad angle shots. Last edited by Dr. Sak : 01-30-2008 at 09:39 PM.

01-30-2008, 10:39 PM	#514
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Hey that's my strategy! I'm pretty sure I have the copyright papers around here somewhere... __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

01-29-2008, 10:07 PM	#503
Oilers9911 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	Just lost to Fid 5-3. Had a much better game than last time. I am noticing a disturbing trend, maybe it is just me and this particular game i'm not sure but 4 of his 5 goals were high glove side, well placed shots but almost every shot he put there went in. I hope this is not the "magic bullet" that will allow you to score more often than not. Is it just me or have others noticed this? Good game Fid.

01-30-2008, 12:35 AM	#505
Oilers9911 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	Yeah, that's probably true. Or maybe Roloson just has a hole in his glove.

01-30-2008, 12:27 PM	#506
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Looking for folks online tonight! Who is Code Baboon? Watched him kill my neighbor and had a smile as he always beats me.

01-30-2008, 08:34 PM	#510
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Tomorrow after 5 est until Lost at 9 I'll be game to go.

01-30-2008, 08:59 PM	#511
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Good game Fidatelo....i suck at shootouts.

01-30-2008, 10:40 PM	#515
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	We are supposed to get like 5-7 inches of snow tomorrow.. so I could be ready for some hockey games tomorrow through Friday.

01-31-2008, 05:57 PM	#516
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	its seven est if anyone wants to play

01-31-2008, 06:03 PM	#517
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Nix that. I am gonna eat soon but from 7:30 - 9ish I may be up for a game

01-31-2008, 06:37 PM	#518
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Getting on in about 10

01-31-2008, 09:52 PM	#519
Oilers9911 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	Good game tonight Mizzourah

02-04-2008, 01:53 PM	#521
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Anyone up for a game or two?

02-10-2008, 05:12 PM	#522
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Hey guys, sorry I've been offline. I was on vacation for a week and meant to post here to let everyone know, but forgot to before I left. I will likely be on tomorrow night if anyone is up for a game or two. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

03-30-2008, 01:28 AM	#523
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	The latest roster really fixes some things gameplay related. Just played against my neighbor, he was Pittsburgh, I was Buffalo and it was the greatest game I think I've ever played in a console sports game against someone else... WOW! I don't know what EA does when they tweak the rosters, but the game is MUCH tighter defensively. I beat him 1-0 and I know that's out of the norm for those two teams, but that's what made it so great. The game was just a rare defensive game and nothing felt cheap. I love this game! Last edited by MizzouRah : 03-30-2008 at 01:28 AM.

03-30-2008, 09:41 AM	#524
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I still haven't played since the rosters come out, been too busy on the Wii. I want to check it out soon though, and that sounds promising. This is definitely the best sports game ever created. I guess our little FOFC league kind of died eh? __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

03-30-2008, 09:51 AM	#525
Oilers9911 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	It's never too late to resurrect it, just in time for the NHL playoffs.

04-23-2009, 09:48 PM	#527
Sweed College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	Never could bring myself to spend $60 on any hockey game, just don't have enough time to devote to another game, but always wanted to try it. So, got the game last week with my first goozex trade and man is this fun. Found some sliders at OS and started my Bruins franchise. Yeah I'm 0-5 but my first game was a 3-2 loss and my last one I lost in 4 on 3 overtime, Chara was in the box to start OT and we gave up a powerplay goal. Biggest problem right now is controlling my defensemen. I tend to drift too much in my skating and I have a hard time staying between my guy and the goal or pushing them out of the slot, but I'm getting better. Even though I'm not particularly good at it, yet, I love the skating. It just feels so fluid and smooth. The whole flow of the game is great. It's amazing how quickly a game is played with 10 minute periods. Really leaves a guy with that "just one more game" feeling.

04-23-2009, 09:50 PM	#528
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Are you talking about 08 or 09?

04-24-2009, 12:49 PM	#529
Sweed College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	yeah it's 08, the 360 version for the 60 fps. A year old but from the posts here I figured it would be a good\cheap way to try the game. It was 300 goozex points so give or take about a $15 value paid for by trading an old game I wouldn't be playing anymore.

04-25-2009, 10:59 AM	#530
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Ahh.. yeah I was going to say on the ps3 it was 30fps I believe for 08

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