Eastside Hockey Manager returns on Steam today.. (3/26) - Page 2

Shoveler · 03-26-2015, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RomaGoth

This is awesome news. EHM is the one game I have played consistently since 2007.

My only issue is that I have never used Steam and am very cautious as I do not like DRM of any kind.

Can anyone reflect on their opinion of Steam who has experience using it? I don't want to buy a game I can't access without connecting to the internet, seems kind of counterproductive (at least imo).

You can play any game you own on steam in offline mode.

FrogMan · 03-26-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

You don't need the internet to play steam games. Just to download

what he says. Once the game is installed, you restart Steam in offline mode and you're good to go. Steam is great.

FM

MizzouRah · 03-26-2015, 05:32 PM

I guess default resolution is 1024x768.. anyway, no biggie I guess, hopefully that will patched in to make use of my 1920x1200 screen.

cubboyroy1826 · 03-26-2015, 05:57 PM

Hmm anyone else not see the $11.99? Not that it matters really.

Neuqua · 03-26-2015, 06:06 PM

I'm also looking for the 11.99. First text sim I'm purchasing in a long time.

And claiming the Blackhawks if this is the proper thread

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Neuqua · 03-26-2015, 06:07 PM

Doh, is this PC only? I have a Macbook Air.

Shoveler · 03-26-2015, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Neuqua

Doh, is this PC only? I have a Macbook Air.

Yep steam says windows only. I uses parallels and win7 on my macbook air and it runs windows only steam games just fine.

RomaGoth · 03-26-2015, 07:30 PM

Thanks for the responses. What if I stop using Steam for some reason or it goes away? Do I lose the games I have on there too?

EagleFan · 03-26-2015, 07:38 PM

Please pass the Kleenex...

EagleFan · 03-26-2015, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RomaGoth

Thanks for the responses. What if I stop using Steam for some reason or it goes away? Do I lose the games I have on there too?

Steam isn't going away anytime soon. You won't stop using Steam.

SirFozzie · 03-26-2015, 07:58 PM

Gabe Newell has promised to unlock everyone's games on Steam permanently should Steam no longer be a going concern

PilotMan · 03-26-2015, 08:40 PM

Got it, EHM was always one of those games I always wanted to fall in love with, but could never figure out. They had me at 2D and the price.

Neuqua · 03-26-2015, 09:05 PM

Purchased it for Windows.

May not be able to play for a long while but I wanted to support the fact they're making it again.

Abe Sargent · 03-26-2015, 09:09 PM

Done, sold, purchased, lets go.

sabotai · 03-26-2015, 09:24 PM

Bought it. I stay away from Early Access as a general rule, but being made by SI, it's a no-brainer.

SackAttack · 03-26-2015, 09:27 PM

The irony is I wasn't actually trying to start a dibs-call on teams. I was making fun of myself as a Panther fan, as though there's this horde of FOFCers falling all over themselves to claim the Panthers.

FrogMan · 03-26-2015, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

Bought it. I stay away from Early Access as a general rule, but being made by SI, it's a no-brainer.

yeah, a known property, we know it'll get done and we'll eventually have a fully working, patched kind of game and we'll have paid a sweet low price. Good deal

FM

Lonnie · 03-26-2015, 09:54 PM

Grabbed it. At $12 I didn't even have to think about it.

Started up with Dallas. First exhibition my goalie had a clean sheet 4-0 win. Next game 1-10 loss. Quite a swing there.

chrisj · 03-26-2015, 10:36 PM

I'm floored. I couldn't find my old EHM 07 serial number to install on my new laptop and considered purchasing the game again (if you could?). This will be better.

tarcone · 03-26-2015, 10:56 PM

My 1st experience with the game. Been looking for a hockey sim. This has a lot fof things for me to get comfortable with. I need some time to play with it.

Any tips?

EagleFan · 03-26-2015, 11:02 PM

Drooling after my first preseason 3-1 victory over Pittsburgh. What I hated about the previous version is that for some reason when I played preseason games each team would end up with something like 65 shots and scores would be 10-8.

Will take a little getting used to the speed, have to put it on slow or it's impossible to keep up with what is going on.

Will have to keep an eye out for real rosters.

riz · 03-27-2015, 03:51 AM

For anyone looking for third-party add-ons and such, I would suggest heading over to The Blueline. Those guys have kept the old 2007 game going with updates, add-ons etc and most of that is compatible with the new game as well:
Home • EHM The Blue Line

SirFozzie · 03-27-2015, 07:10 AM

An "it's never over till it's over" moment:

Buffalo scores with 1:11 to play to take a 3-1 lead over my Bruins.

However, the Bruins come back and get what is surely a consolation goal with 0:39 to play.

Bruins pull the goalie, and desperately try to score, and manage to knock one past the goalie with 0:11 to play. A shellshocked Buffalo manages to hold out the Bruins in OT, but the Bruins manage to win the shootout and the game.

Lathum · 03-27-2015, 07:27 AM

Will there be real rosters at some point?

Will likely purchase the game and would LOVE to replay as the Devils of the early 1990s. Would be nice to get some revenge on that fuckwad Messier.

MizzouRah · 03-27-2015, 07:54 AM

There are real rosters/logos/faces/etc.

Head over to the blue line!

riz · 03-27-2015, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

An "it's never over till it's over" moment:

I love these little moments inside the game

muns · 03-27-2015, 10:33 AM

I grabbed it as well. No brainer because of who is making it and of course how awesome it was. Looking forward to seeing how it develops!

The Jackal · 03-27-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

There are real rosters/logos/faces/etc.

Head over to the blue line!

I need to check that out this weekend, for sure. Trying to get started with fake player names is much more difficult mentally.

Draft Dodger · 03-27-2015, 11:29 AM

what a pleasant surprise. totally breaking my no EA or Early Access rule.

FYI, looks like the $11.99 price is for FM owners...I will still buy at $14.99

MizzouRah · 03-27-2015, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by The Jackal

I need to check that out this weekend, for sure. Trying to get started with fake player names is much more difficult mentally.

I downloaded all the stuff, just need time to import it and check it out.

Icy · 03-27-2015, 11:58 AM

Is the Mac version planned? hope so knowing there was one for the old game.

Buying it for windows now anyway.

RomaGoth · 03-27-2015, 12:32 PM

Installed Steam and bought the game. Really digging it with an updated, fresh look.

SackAttack · 03-27-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

what a pleasant surprise. totally breaking my no EA or Early Access rule.

FYI, looks like the $11.99 price is for FM owners...I will still buy at $14.99

the last FM I bought was 14 and I still see the $11.99 price.

MizzouRah · 03-27-2015, 04:00 PM

Yeah I paid $12 myself and last FM I bought was the same.

Draft Dodger · 03-27-2015, 04:22 PM

I dunno. It was $14.99 for me

MizzouRah · 03-27-2015, 04:37 PM

So just to be sure.. does everyone have that small 1024x768 window when the game opens up?

djsatu · 03-27-2015, 04:38 PM

Latest Roster Update came out yesterday can be downloaded here:

[2014-15] TBL Rosters v7.3 • EHM The Blue Line

Logopack is here:

https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=a0fa7...0E0329C5C5!731

Facepacks are here:

https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=a0fa7...0E0329C5C5!715

Enjoy!

IlliniCub · 03-27-2015, 06:05 PM

Great game, amazing price! I wish there were a way to let the Head Coach you hire set tactics based on their preferences. As it stands now they can recommend lines but not tactics!

MacroGuru · 03-27-2015, 06:30 PM

Yeah, I was in almost immediately...

SirFozzie · 03-27-2015, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

So just to be sure.. does everyone have that small 1024x768 window when the game opens up?

Yes, you can make it full screen, but it will still be 1024x768. Pretty sure that's one of the things they're working on.

MizzouRah · 03-27-2015, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Yes, you can make it full screen, but it will still be 1024x768. Pretty sure that's one of the things they're working on.

Ok thanks!

Lathum · 03-27-2015, 08:08 PM

Just picked it up. Hoping the rosters go back to the 90s. Getting some dinner then will fire it up.

Lathum · 03-27-2015, 10:12 PM

So I am stuck.

I started with a fantasy draft, simmed the preseason o my first game, and got a message that I am over the salary cap and need to reduce by waiving players or trading. Cant figure out how to trade, and players take 24 hours to waive and the game is today, so I am stuck not being able to sim todays game and move forward.

NoSkillz · 03-27-2015, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

So I am stuck.

I started with a fantasy draft, simmed the preseason o my first game, and got a message that I am over the salary cap and need to reduce by waiving players or trading. Cant figure out how to trade, and players take 24 hours to waive and the game is today, so I am stuck not being able to sim todays game and move forward.

I don't have EHM-EA yet (I have a Mac) but the fail-safe solution in the past for FM would be to go on a one-day vacation to take care of issues like that.

SackAttack · 03-27-2015, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

So I am stuck.

I started with a fantasy draft, simmed the preseason o my first game, and got a message that I am over the salary cap and need to reduce by waiving players or trading. Cant figure out how to trade, and players take 24 hours to waive and the game is today, so I am stuck not being able to sim todays game and move forward.

You can access the trade screen by going to the team page of the team you want to trade with, right clicking a player (doesn't matter who) and choosing "Approach to Trade."

It's kinda hidden and that's stupid, but once you're on that screen you can set up whatever trade offer you want with the team in question.

cubboyroy1826 · 03-27-2015, 11:14 PM

Okay so where do I extract the logos and other stuff to?

SackAttack · 03-27-2015, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cubboyroy1826

Okay so where do I extract the logos and other stuff to?

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Eastside Hockey Manager\data\pictures\logos for the logos (assuming you're on Windows 7, 64 bit and the install location is the default; I don't know what it would be on 32-bit).

pictures\players for the players (no sub-folders). FWIW, some of the pictures work for me that way and some don't. Not sure why.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Eastside Hockey Manager\data\database is where you extract the roster folder to.

SirFozzie · 03-27-2015, 11:56 PM

Hopefully someone builds a fantasy NHL with no salary cap, just team by team budgets.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-28-2015, 12:09 AM

So I loaded up the game tonight with the real rosters and decided I wanted to start off with a team that has lower expectations. I added a GM to every team and checked the inboxes of all of them. The boards of Chicago and Detroit expected to be Cup contenders. All other 28 teams are expected to reach the playoffs. Seems a bit off. Problem with the rosters or game itself though?

Edit: After looking at the majority of teams in a fictional league I'm seeing the same thing. Something that gets looked at then hopefully.

cubboyroy1826 · 03-28-2015, 12:11 AM

Thanks a bunch Sackattack

03-26-2015, 06:06 PM	#55
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	I'm also looking for the 11.99. First text sim I'm purchasing in a long time. And claiming the Blackhawks if this is the proper thread . __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

03-26-2015, 06:07 PM	#56
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Doh, is this PC only? I have a Macbook Air. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? Last edited by Neuqua : 03-26-2015 at 06:07 PM.

03-26-2015, 07:38 PM	#59
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Please pass the Kleenex... __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

03-26-2015, 07:58 PM	#61
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Gabe Newell has promised to unlock everyone's games on Steam permanently should Steam no longer be a going concern __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

03-26-2015, 08:40 PM	#62
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Got it, EHM was always one of those games I always wanted to fall in love with, but could never figure out. They had me at 2D and the price. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam Last edited by PilotMan : 03-26-2015 at 08:41 PM.

03-26-2015, 05:32 PM	#53
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I guess default resolution is 1024x768.. anyway, no biggie I guess, hopefully that will patched in to make use of my 1920x1200 screen.

03-26-2015, 05:57 PM	#54
cubboyroy1826 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2002	Hmm anyone else not see the $11.99? Not that it matters really.

03-26-2015, 09:05 PM	#63
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Purchased it for Windows. May not be able to play for a long while but I wanted to support the fact they're making it again. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

03-26-2015, 09:09 PM	#64
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Done, sold, purchased, lets go. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

03-26-2015, 09:24 PM	#65
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Bought it. I stay away from Early Access as a general rule, but being made by SI, it's a no-brainer.

03-26-2015, 09:27 PM	#66
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	The irony is I wasn't actually trying to start a dibs-call on teams. I was making fun of myself as a Panther fan, as though there's this horde of FOFCers falling all over themselves to claim the Panthers.

03-26-2015, 09:54 PM	#68
Lonnie High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Midlothian, TX	Grabbed it. At $12 I didn't even have to think about it. Started up with Dallas. First exhibition my goalie had a clean sheet 4-0 win. Next game 1-10 loss. Quite a swing there. __________________ Lonnie

03-26-2015, 10:36 PM	#69
chrisj H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta (but still wishing I was in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)	I'm floored. I couldn't find my old EHM 07 serial number to install on my new laptop and considered purchasing the game again (if you could?). This will be better. __________________ Canadian Baseball League - an OOTP online league

03-26-2015, 10:56 PM	#70
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	My 1st experience with the game. Been looking for a hockey sim. This has a lot fof things for me to get comfortable with. I need some time to play with it. Any tips? __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

03-26-2015, 11:02 PM	#71
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Drooling after my first preseason 3-1 victory over Pittsburgh. What I hated about the previous version is that for some reason when I played preseason games each team would end up with something like 65 shots and scores would be 10-8. Will take a little getting used to the speed, have to put it on slow or it's impossible to keep up with what is going on. Will have to keep an eye out for real rosters. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

03-27-2015, 03:51 AM	#72
riz SI Games Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland	For anyone looking for third-party add-ons and such, I would suggest heading over to The Blueline. Those guys have kept the old 2007 game going with updates, add-ons etc and most of that is compatible with the new game as well: Home • EHM The Blue Line

03-27-2015, 07:10 AM	#73
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	An "it's never over till it's over" moment: Buffalo scores with 1:11 to play to take a 3-1 lead over my Bruins. However, the Bruins come back and get what is surely a consolation goal with 0:39 to play. Bruins pull the goalie, and desperately try to score, and manage to knock one past the goalie with 0:11 to play. A shellshocked Buffalo manages to hold out the Bruins in OT, but the Bruins manage to win the shootout and the game. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

03-27-2015, 07:27 AM	#74
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Will there be real rosters at some point? Will likely purchase the game and would LOVE to replay as the Devils of the early 1990s. Would be nice to get some revenge on that fuckwad Messier.

03-27-2015, 07:54 AM	#75
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	There are real rosters/logos/faces/etc. Head over to the blue line!

03-27-2015, 10:33 AM	#77
muns Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baltimore MD	I grabbed it as well. No brainer because of who is making it and of course how awesome it was. Looking forward to seeing how it develops!

03-27-2015, 11:29 AM	#79
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	what a pleasant surprise. totally breaking my no EA or Early Access rule. FYI, looks like the $11.99 price is for FM owners...I will still buy at $14.99 __________________ Mile High Hockey

03-27-2015, 11:58 AM	#81
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	Is the Mac version planned? hope so knowing there was one for the old game. Buying it for windows now anyway. __________________

03-27-2015, 04:00 PM	#84
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Yeah I paid $12 myself and last FM I bought was the same.

03-27-2015, 04:22 PM	#85
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	I dunno. It was $14.99 for me __________________ Mile High Hockey

03-27-2015, 04:37 PM	#86
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	So just to be sure.. does everyone have that small 1024x768 window when the game opens up?

03-27-2015, 04:38 PM	#87
djsatu High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Airdrie	Latest Roster Update came out yesterday can be downloaded here: [2014-15] TBL Rosters v7.3 • EHM The Blue Line Logopack is here: https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=a0fa7...0E0329C5C5!731 Facepacks are here: https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=a0fa7...0E0329C5C5!715 Enjoy! Last edited by djsatu : 03-27-2015 at 04:41 PM.

03-27-2015, 06:05 PM	#88
IlliniCub High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2012	Great game, amazing price! I wish there were a way to let the Head Coach you hire set tactics based on their preferences. As it stands now they can recommend lines but not tactics!

03-27-2015, 06:30 PM	#89
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Yeah, I was in almost immediately... __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

03-27-2015, 08:08 PM	#92
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Just picked it up. Hoping the rosters go back to the 90s. Getting some dinner then will fire it up.

03-27-2015, 10:12 PM	#93
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	So I am stuck. I started with a fantasy draft, simmed the preseason o my first game, and got a message that I am over the salary cap and need to reduce by waiving players or trading. Cant figure out how to trade, and players take 24 hours to waive and the game is today, so I am stuck not being able to sim todays game and move forward.

03-27-2015, 11:14 PM	#96
cubboyroy1826 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2002	Okay so where do I extract the logos and other stuff to?

03-27-2015, 11:56 PM	#98
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Hopefully someone builds a fantasy NHL with no salary cap, just team by team budgets. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

03-28-2015, 12:09 AM	#99
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	So I loaded up the game tonight with the real rosters and decided I wanted to start off with a team that has lower expectations. I added a GM to every team and checked the inboxes of all of them. The boards of Chicago and Detroit expected to be Cup contenders. All other 28 teams are expected to reach the playoffs. Seems a bit off. Problem with the rosters or game itself though? Edit: After looking at the majority of teams in a fictional league I'm seeing the same thing. Something that gets looked at then hopefully. Last edited by sovereignstar v2 : 03-28-2015 at 12:15 AM.

03-28-2015, 12:11 AM	#100
cubboyroy1826 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2002	Thanks a bunch Sackattack

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