Alright Boyz!!! NHL 08 impressions!!!!! - Page 8

MizzouRah · 01-15-2008, 05:36 PM

I'm in as well. I only like this game in 2-player and it would be fun playing against FOFC'ers.

I call the Blues if Galaxy sets up the league.

Galaxy · 01-15-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

I'd play...it would be an easy win for everyone who plays me.

Don't worry. I'm not that either. I need to work on defense.

I can't figure out how to do a wrap-around.

I never did an online league before, so how does it work? Do you play a whole season? Do you play a shorten season then have a full-out playoff? Do you set a certain time each week to play?

I'll check it out tonight. Those that are interested, what are you gametags?

rowech · 01-15-2008, 06:18 PM

gamertag = ralphiecs -- I'd like Calgary

Galaxy · 01-15-2008, 06:19 PM

I'll take the Sabs when I set it up.

Fidatelo · 01-15-2008, 06:21 PM

gamertag = Code Baboon

Galaxy · 01-15-2008, 06:29 PM

Alright, I just checked it out...

How many users?
How many games? 11 is the max.
How long of periods? I think 10 minutes would work best (20 is too long for online play).
Game speed? Slow, medium, or fast.

I'll setup the league once we decide on the proper settings. You have to search for it. How high do you want penalties and fighting sliders?

The league name will be fof. The password will be trout. So I don't need your gametags as long as you have the league name and password.

I think do need to decide teams here. I'm not sure if you pick a team, that team is gone or not.

rowech · 01-15-2008, 06:47 PM

Personally I would just say 5 minute periods but that might just be me. Is that 11 game per opponent or 11 games total?

MizzouRah · 01-15-2008, 06:51 PM

MizzouRah0971 (gamertag)

Maybe 10 games, 10 min periods, penalties max, fighting in the middle, AS level

MizzouRah · 01-15-2008, 06:55 PM

Actually, playing each team twice should be a good setting?

Galaxy · 01-15-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rowech

Personally I would just say 5 minute periods but that might just be me. Is that 11 game per opponent or 11 games total?

Good question. I think it says "games".

Galaxy · 01-15-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Actually, playing each team twice should be a good setting?

I just checked. It is games against each team. However, you can't pick two. You can pick one or three games (I'm guessing tie-breakers). Sorry about the confusion. So the games are how many against each opponent.

Also, how many users/teams? Where do you want the game speed?

rowech · 01-15-2008, 07:40 PM

I probably shouldn't do this....I'm going to back out. My schedule with how many other leagues I already do with other stuff probably shouldn't allow me to take on another.

Fidatelo · 01-15-2008, 07:44 PM

I'd say 3 games against each opponent, 5 min periods and all the other defaults.

MizzouRah · 01-15-2008, 08:00 PM

Whatever is easiest is fine with me. Should just be a fun league to play some NHL against eachother.

rowech.. get your butt back in here!

Galaxy · 01-15-2008, 08:05 PM

It's created. 5 mins, Medium speed (gameplay), 3 games against each team. League name: FOF Password: trout

Up to 32 users.

MizzouRah · 01-15-2008, 09:49 PM

Awesome, now I need to get my game back from my neighbor.

DeToxRox · 01-15-2008, 09:55 PM

I'll join up with the Thrashers

Galaxy · 01-15-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Awesome, now I need to get my game back from my neighbor.

No rush. I figure we give it until two or three days so everyone can get a chance to join (maybe buy the game

.

I'm thinking of starting a league-wide thread on the dynasty forum.

TurnerONU22 · 01-15-2008, 10:25 PM

I'll go out and get an XBL card tomorrow, so that I can join.

I'd like the Jackets!

My GamerTag is TurnerCU22

Dr. Sak · 01-16-2008, 07:47 AM

My game tag is Dr Sak and I'd like to take the Flyers

Fidatelo · 01-16-2008, 09:11 AM

I'll try to join up tonight. Since I no longer have any real affiliation to a team, I'll take the 'Yotes unless there is anyone from Arizona that wants 'em.

MizzouRah · 01-16-2008, 01:46 PM

Nice turn out so far!

rowech · 01-16-2008, 03:28 PM

Alright Mizzou...I'll give it a go again.

Flames for me...gamertag ralphiecs

Galaxy · 01-16-2008, 03:29 PM

Do online leagues have playoffs, or is it just a English Premier League system?

rowech · 01-16-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Do online leagues have playoffs, or is it just a English Premier League system?

I have no idea. One other suggestion on this....perhaps we all send email addresses to Galaxy so he can mail us all at once on things? I'm sure it would be more efficient/quicker than the board.

Fidatelo · 01-16-2008, 03:53 PM

I don't think there are playoffs, I think it's just the final standings determine the winner.

Fidatelo · 01-17-2008, 12:59 AM

K I signed up.

Galaxy · 01-17-2008, 05:29 PM

I won't be able to start until early next week (Monday or Tuesday). Had a passing in my family this morning.

MizzouRah · 01-17-2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galaxy

I won't be able to start until early next week (Monday or Tuesday). Had a passing in my family this morning.

Sorry to hear that.

Next week is best for me anyway.

Take care...

rowech · 01-17-2008, 06:33 PM

Sorry to hear that Galaxy. Take your time.

MizzouRah · 01-18-2008, 08:52 PM

I'm all joined!

Icy · 01-18-2008, 11:20 PM

Back to topic, what was the final veredict about this game? What about the 2k8 one? Knowing that i never play online and that i enjoy deep solo franchise playing, are any of them good enough? do they have a lot of game stopping bugs?

MizzouRah · 01-19-2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icy

Back to topic, what was the final veredict about this game? What about the 2k8 one? Knowing that i never play online and that i enjoy deep solo franchise playing, are any of them good enough? do they have a lot of game stopping bugs?

I play both and like both for different reasons.

I would say the mass like NHL 08 over NHL 2k8, but that's not to say NHL 2k8 isn't at least worth a rental. I'm playing franchises on both and find NHL 08 frustrating at times as Pro is getting easy and All Star is too hard.. there is no middle ground imho - although YMMV.

I prefer 2k8 for solo play and NHL 08 for online and vs play.. but I have had fun in solo play at times as well. I REALLY like the AHL component in NHL 08, but the franchise mode is deeper in 2k8.

Bottom line: rent both

TurnerONU22 · 01-19-2008, 11:39 AM

I finally got a 3-month XBL card for now and I've joined up!

ID = TurnerOSU22

Go Jackets!

MizzouRah · 01-19-2008, 01:15 PM

Allright Turner!

Dr. Sak · 01-19-2008, 02:18 PM

I am in

MizzouRah · 01-19-2008, 03:52 PM

I've been practicing all weekend.

Oilers9911 · 01-19-2008, 04:55 PM

Any room left or has the league started already?

Dr. Sak · 01-19-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I've been practicing all weekend.

Me too...and i am getting worse.

DeToxRox · 01-19-2008, 05:47 PM

I'll be signing up tomorrow

TurnerONU22 · 01-19-2008, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I've been practicing all weekend.

Yeah, I've played 3 games so far online. In the first one, I had DET on the ropes, but they run the backdoor play with 30 seconds to go to send it to OT, then win it in the extra frame.

My third game, I beat up Team Germany 10-0, and I'm sure it could have been worse. I took only point shots in the 3rd.

MizzouRah · 01-20-2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oilers9911

Any room left or has the league started already?

I don't think a limit has been set, so go join!

MizzouRah · 01-21-2008, 10:27 AM

My neighbor wants to know if he can join in.. the only thing is he works nights, but is off on Mondays and Tuesdays.

No biggie if that's a problem.. he's tired of me beating him.

rowech · 01-21-2008, 11:55 AM

How will this work? Do you just logon and play the same time others are on? Schedule times to play?

Oilers9911 · 01-21-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I don't think a limit has been set, so go join!

I'm working late tonight so i'll join either later tonight or tomorrow. Thanks.

Fidatelo · 01-21-2008, 12:55 PM

I've done a league like this with a handful of friends. You just play whenever you want, you can play the same guy three straight and then be done with games against him.

Unfortunately our league never completed because one of the guys bought The Orange Box and then Halo 3 and never touched NHL 08 again

MizzouRah · 01-21-2008, 01:18 PM

Well, I'm available most any night... so I'll have my neighbor join and he can play all of his games on Monday -Tuesday(s).

Are we shooting for a mid-week start?

Fidatelo · 01-21-2008, 02:28 PM

I think you can add people in after the fact? If so, people could just start playing each other whenever.

That brings up a question I have though: how will I know when you guys are online? Should I add everyone in the league to my friends list?

TurnerONU22 · 01-21-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

I think you can add people in after the fact? If so, people could just start playing each other whenever.

That brings up a question I have though: how will I know when you guys are online? Should I add everyone in the league to my friends list?

When you go into 'My Leagues', it shows the online status of each person in the league. For example, I noticed that MizzouRah was online a couple of days ago, but I was getting ready to sign out, so I didn't invite him to play.

DeToxRox · 01-21-2008, 11:28 PM

I can play anytime between 5 - 11 est Thursday, but then I'll be gone until Sunday around 1, of which I'll be free until like 11 est so if we're ready to go by Thursday I'll volunteer to be part of the (or one of the) first game.

01-15-2008, 06:21 PM	#355
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	gamertag = Code Baboon __________________ "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."

01-15-2008, 06:29 PM	#356
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Alright, I just checked it out... How many users? How many games? 11 is the max. How long of periods? I think 10 minutes would work best (20 is too long for online play). Game speed? Slow, medium, or fast. I'll setup the league once we decide on the proper settings. You have to search for it. How high do you want penalties and fighting sliders? The league name will be fof. The password will be trout. So I don't need your gametags as long as you have the league name and password. I think do need to decide teams here. I'm not sure if you pick a team, that team is gone or not. Last edited by Galaxy : 01-15-2008 at 06:31 PM.

01-15-2008, 07:44 PM	#363
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I'd say 3 games against each opponent, 5 min periods and all the other defaults. __________________ "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."

01-16-2008, 09:11 AM	#371
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I'll try to join up tonight. Since I no longer have any real affiliation to a team, I'll take the 'Yotes unless there is anyone from Arizona that wants 'em. __________________ "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."

01-16-2008, 03:53 PM	#376
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I don't think there are playoffs, I think it's just the final standings determine the winner. __________________ "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."

01-15-2008, 05:36 PM	#351
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I'm in as well. I only like this game in 2-player and it would be fun playing against FOFC'ers. I call the Blues if Galaxy sets up the league.

01-15-2008, 06:18 PM	#353
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	gamertag = ralphiecs -- I'd like Calgary

01-15-2008, 06:19 PM	#354
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	I'll take the Sabs when I set it up.

01-15-2008, 06:47 PM	#357
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Personally I would just say 5 minute periods but that might just be me. Is that 11 game per opponent or 11 games total?

01-15-2008, 06:51 PM	#358
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	MizzouRah0971 (gamertag) Maybe 10 games, 10 min periods, penalties max, fighting in the middle, AS level

01-15-2008, 06:55 PM	#359
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Actually, playing each team twice should be a good setting?

01-15-2008, 07:40 PM	#362
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	I probably shouldn't do this....I'm going to back out. My schedule with how many other leagues I already do with other stuff probably shouldn't allow me to take on another.

01-15-2008, 08:00 PM	#364
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Whatever is easiest is fine with me. Should just be a fun league to play some NHL against eachother. rowech.. get your butt back in here!

01-15-2008, 08:05 PM	#365
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	It's created. 5 mins, Medium speed (gameplay), 3 games against each team. League name: FOF Password: trout Up to 32 users.

01-15-2008, 09:49 PM	#366
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Awesome, now I need to get my game back from my neighbor.

01-15-2008, 09:55 PM	#367
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	I'll join up with the Thrashers

01-15-2008, 10:25 PM	#369
TurnerONU22 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ashville, OH	I'll go out and get an XBL card tomorrow, so that I can join. I'd like the Jackets! My GamerTag is TurnerCU22

01-16-2008, 07:47 AM	#370
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	My game tag is Dr Sak and I'd like to take the Flyers

01-16-2008, 01:46 PM	#372
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Nice turn out so far!

01-16-2008, 03:28 PM	#373
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Alright Mizzou...I'll give it a go again. Flames for me...gamertag ralphiecs

01-16-2008, 03:29 PM	#374
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Do online leagues have playoffs, or is it just a English Premier League system?

01-17-2008, 12:59 AM	#377
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	K I signed up. __________________ "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."

01-17-2008, 05:29 PM	#378
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	I won't be able to start until early next week (Monday or Tuesday). Had a passing in my family this morning.

01-17-2008, 06:33 PM	#380
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Sorry to hear that Galaxy. Take your time.

01-18-2008, 08:52 PM	#381
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I'm all joined!

01-18-2008, 11:20 PM	#382
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	Back to topic, what was the final veredict about this game? What about the 2k8 one? Knowing that i never play online and that i enjoy deep solo franchise playing, are any of them good enough? do they have a lot of game stopping bugs? __________________

01-19-2008, 11:39 AM	#384
TurnerONU22 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ashville, OH	I finally got a 3-month XBL card for now and I've joined up! ID = TurnerOSU22 Go Jackets!

01-19-2008, 01:15 PM	#385
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Allright Turner!

01-19-2008, 02:18 PM	#386
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I am in

01-19-2008, 03:52 PM	#387
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I've been practicing all weekend.

01-19-2008, 04:55 PM	#388
Oilers9911 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	Any room left or has the league started already?

01-19-2008, 05:47 PM	#390
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	I'll be signing up tomorrow

01-21-2008, 10:27 AM	#393
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	My neighbor wants to know if he can join in.. the only thing is he works nights, but is off on Mondays and Tuesdays. No biggie if that's a problem.. he's tired of me beating him.

01-21-2008, 11:55 AM	#394
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	How will this work? Do you just logon and play the same time others are on? Schedule times to play?

01-21-2008, 12:55 PM	#396
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I've done a league like this with a handful of friends. You just play whenever you want, you can play the same guy three straight and then be done with games against him. Unfortunately our league never completed because one of the guys bought The Orange Box and then Halo 3 and never touched NHL 08 again __________________ "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."