The TrueSim Roster Project: NHL 20

[coachmac75]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cycloniac

A roster file (PS4) is being released with all of the edits on the spreadsheet Shooting for release in 2 weeks/1st week of November, just a few teams left

Looking at your roster for MLB The show which i use, and on the spreadsheet which i checked, I am looking for it to really start the my franchise

Keep up the good work

[Cycloniac]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hammettf2b

Ya, I'm gonna need an explanation on why Justin Abdelkader has the same speed rating as Dylan Larkin and why Andreas Athanasiou is 5 points slower than them.

I adjusted the way the skating ratings are calculated so there is slightly more of a spread. It now factors in:
-Size (above vs below average NHL size, which is 6"1, 200 lbs)
-Offensive production
-Defensive skill

Abdelkader benefits because he regularly plays against the most difficult competition and plays heavy PK minutes, even though he is an average offensive talent. Athanaisiou's speed rating is still above average, but it isn't higher because he isn't relied on for defensive responsibility and isn't consistent enough offensively over a large enough sample size to warrant a higher rating.

Speed carries such a high weight in regards to OVR in the game, I felt it needed to be evaluated quantatatively, instread of using the basic eye test. In doing so, I wanted to make sure defensive specialists were rewarded just as much as the premier offensive players.

[Simple Mathematics]

I miss this.


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[Steven547]

Hey Cycloniac.

How are the rosters coming along? Here is a tidbit of information just posted over on the EA forums. Kind of jaw dropping, but per the NHLDEV:

"Poise isn't currently used in gameplay. It may still be used in the sim engine."

Have you seen any difference with that attribute or any others that may/may not affect game play?

[Cycloniac]

Quote: Originally Posted by Steven547

Hey Cycloniac. How are the rosters coming along? Here is a tidbit of information just posted over on the EA forums. Kind of jaw dropping, but per the NHLDEV: "Poise isn't currently used in gameplay. It may still be used in the sim engine." Have you seen any difference with that attribute or any others that may/may not affect game play?

Roster will be done in a few days, all NHL teams completed up to Vancouver.

I agree with the dev, poise only matters in the playoffs/sims. It is based on age in the roster this year i.e. veterans will have higher poise, teams will need to have a good balance of young players and veterans to succeed come playoff time. Poise also grows as players age.

[Cycloniac]

Roster is officially complete, download it here (PS4):
https://www.sendspace.com/file/l87btf

Spreadsheet is finalized, including ratings for rookies like Jack and Quinn Hughes, Olofsson, Kakko etc.

[Steven547]

Thank you for doing this!

[SkywardChicken]

Thanks can't wait to try this out!