any good hockey sims out there?

Lathum · 05-29-2013, 09:32 PM

I realize this info is probably buried somewhere in a thread but I'm to lazy. Anyone have a hockey sim to recommend?

cartman · 05-29-2013, 09:38 PM

Eastside Hockey Manager was the one most people played. OOTP picked up the baton after it was discontinued, and are working on Franchise Hockey Manager.

FHM - General Discussions - OOTP Developments Forums

DaddyTorgo · 05-29-2013, 09:40 PM

How is Franchise Hockey Manager coming along?

Mota · 05-29-2013, 09:41 PM

Franchise Hockey Manager appears to be positioned as the next OOTP since it's made by the same company.

I'm personally playing Strat-o-Matic Hockey which is a really fun game. I play it exactly like the board game, so you feel the skills of the players (or lack thereof) affected by the rolls of the dice. You know exactly how hard it is for your 3rd line RW to score so when he does it's a big deal. Same with defense, a good defender can take away a ton of opportunities, and a good playmaker can setup some clear chances for his linemates. It's not a career sim so that's a minus, but I enjoy being exposed to the engine, it seems to make every play mean more to me. I pretty much play every text based sports sim, and to me the Strat-o-Matic games have gotten me interested in playing out the individual games, vs. the more career oriented gameplay of the current sports sims. This is something that's developed in me over time, because as soon as Front Page Sports Football came out a long long time ago it's been all about the careers and not the games.

Lathum · 05-29-2013, 09:43 PM

Probably should have been a bit clearer.

I would love a game that is basically a better version of the old free Eastside Hockey Manager.

and one that is out already.

cartman · 05-29-2013, 09:45 PM

The beta of FHM is out now, and is available if you pre-order. The game is scheduled for release on Sept. 3rd.

RomaGoth · 05-29-2013, 09:58 PM

I am doing some database work on FHM. It is shaping up very well and is very similar to the OOTP games. As Cartman said, it is scheduled to release Sept 3 and updates are released during the Beta about every week or 2.

chrisj · 05-29-2013, 10:03 PM

I've really enjoyed FHM so far. It's still a bit rough - but coming along very nicely.

DaddyTorgo · 05-29-2013, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

Probably should have been a bit clearer.

I would love a game that is basically a better version of the old free Eastside Hockey Manager.

and one that is out already.

Nothing exists as far as I can tell. Play Eastside?

RomaGoth · 05-29-2013, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

Nothing exists as far as I can tell. Play Eastside?

I still play it, using the CSD makes it more fun with updated rosters.

sachmo71 · 05-30-2013, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisj

I've really enjoyed FHM so far. It's still a bit rough - but coming along very nicely.

how is the game engine looking? pretty realistic match results?

Toddzilla · 05-30-2013, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sachmo71

how is the game engine looking? pretty realistic match results?

oh, jb, how we've missed you....

SlyBelle1 · 05-30-2013, 05:47 PM

If you would at all be interested in a non-career based game, ActionPC Hockey is a great season replay hockey game. Focuses on coaching/gameplay and does a really good job in providing a good hockey experience. Currently the base game is on sale for $35, with a lot of the seasons up to 50% off right now.

Action! PC Hockey

05-29-2013, 09:38 PM	#2
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Eastside Hockey Manager was the one most people played. OOTP picked up the baton after it was discontinued, and are working on Franchise Hockey Manager. FHM - General Discussions - OOTP Developments Forums __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-29-2013, 09:45 PM	#6
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	The beta of FHM is out now, and is available if you pre-order. The game is scheduled for release on Sept. 3rd. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-29-2013, 10:03 PM	#8
chrisj H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta (but still wishing I was in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)	I've really enjoyed FHM so far. It's still a bit rough - but coming along very nicely. __________________ Canadian Baseball League - an OOTP online league Last edited by chrisj : 05-29-2013 at 10:03 PM.

05-29-2013, 09:40 PM	#3
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	How is Franchise Hockey Manager coming along?

05-29-2013, 09:41 PM	#4
Mota College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001	Franchise Hockey Manager appears to be positioned as the next OOTP since it's made by the same company. I'm personally playing Strat-o-Matic Hockey which is a really fun game. I play it exactly like the board game, so you feel the skills of the players (or lack thereof) affected by the rolls of the dice. You know exactly how hard it is for your 3rd line RW to score so when he does it's a big deal. Same with defense, a good defender can take away a ton of opportunities, and a good playmaker can setup some clear chances for his linemates. It's not a career sim so that's a minus, but I enjoy being exposed to the engine, it seems to make every play mean more to me. I pretty much play every text based sports sim, and to me the Strat-o-Matic games have gotten me interested in playing out the individual games, vs. the more career oriented gameplay of the current sports sims. This is something that's developed in me over time, because as soon as Front Page Sports Football came out a long long time ago it's been all about the careers and not the games.

05-29-2013, 09:43 PM	#5
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Probably should have been a bit clearer. I would love a game that is basically a better version of the old free Eastside Hockey Manager. and one that is out already.

05-30-2013, 05:47 PM	#13
SlyBelle1 High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	If you would at all be interested in a non-career based game, ActionPC Hockey is a great season replay hockey game. Focuses on coaching/gameplay and does a really good job in providing a good hockey experience. Currently the base game is on sale for $35, with a lot of the seasons up to 50% off right now. Action! PC Hockey

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