The TrueSim Roster Project: NHL 22

[Cycloniac]

Welcome to year 4 of the project!

This year is special, considering we now will have access to roster sharing for the first time. No more fiddling with Save Wizard. This roster will be availale for PS5. Unfortunately, cross-play/cross-gen is not possible this year.

NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
PS5: TrueSim 22 (User Name: Cycloniac24

Like previous years, these ratings were calculated using a three-year baseline (when possible) to assess everything a player does on the ice. In addition to ratings, player types, primary and secondary positions, and X-Factor abilities will also receive updates.

Both standard and advanced NHL statistics drive these ratings. Based on last year's results, improvements to the algorithm used to drive ratings calculation were made across the board.

These rosters were developed with franchise mode in mind as that is my favorite mode, and I'm strictly an offline player. The ratings work well within EA's system, but ensure player differentiation is improved.

You can find the ratings spreadsheet here:
New Spreadsheet for NHL 23 In Progress:
https://1drv.ms/x/s!AghAoHIeEMGMgaNY...jJlfg?e=0l4c5E

Franchise Mode Setup

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It's franchise time folks!

Here is what I suggest when getting your franchise mode started.

Owner Mode: On
CPU Trades: On

Auto Owner Mode: On - I like being able to see the aspects of owner mode (revenue, attendance etc) but at this stage, I prefer acting strictly as GM. Let other staff handle setting those pesky hotdog prices.

Fantasy Draft: Off
Player Morale: On - This adds an element of realism to me. It also forces me to juggle lines or consider trades if plaers are complaining. Locker room chemistry does matter in the NHL.

Accept Relocation: Off
NHL Salary Cap: On

Fog of War: On
Show Player Role: On
Show Player Type: On


Auto Sign FAs: Off

GM Firing: On
Head Coach Edits Lines: Off (I turn this on during preseason so prospects get playing time)

Auto Staff Management: Off

Minor League Head Coach Edits Lines: Yes

Sim Engine Scoring: Medium
Sim Engie Shot Frequency: High
These are key for a modern NHL scoring environment. Depending on the year, you can get several 100+ point players or only a few. Or none at all. In one sim, the league leader had a 117 point season. You also get good variance with goalie stats too.

Draft Class Quality: Medium
Generated Prospect Quality: Medium
This allows for a good mix of real and geerated prospects. It keeps things interesting and will force you to scout.

Auto Rotate Goalies: On
While I think goalie rotation could be better, I leave this on. I want to be on the same playing field as the CPU.

Auto Scouting: Pro Only
Trade Difficulty: Hard

Suggested Sliders

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Quick Settings
NHL Experience: I am an expert
Controls: Skill Stick
Difficulty: All-Star
Gameplay Preset: Custom (FULL SIM)
On Ice Trainer: OFF
Shot Aim: Assist


Rules
Game Play Presets: Custom (Full Sim)
Game Style: Custom (Full Sim)
Post Whistle Rules: Authentic
Rules: Custom (NHL)
Fighting: 2
Icing: Hybrid Icing
Injuries: On
Offsides: Delayed
Penalties: 3
Tie Break: 5 min (3 on3) then shootout
Trapezoid Rule: Off
Penalty Time Scaling: 4
Coincidental Penalty Time Scale: 0


Game Settings
Game Play Presets: Custom (Full Sim)
Game Style: Custom (Full Sim)

Period Length: 9 Minutes

Difficulty: All-Star
Camera: True Broadcast
Shootout Camera: True Broadcast or Low
Away Line Changes: Auto
Away Shot Aim: Aim Assist
Home Line Changes: Auto
Home Shot Aim: Aim Assist


Gameplay Sliders

GENERAL
Gameplay Version: v1.00
Game Style – Custom (Full Sim)

Attribute Effects : 5

Broken Stick Frequency : 50
Game Speed : 3
Fatigue Effect : CPU: Max / Human: Max
Fatigue Recovery : CPU: 15 / Human: 15
Injury Occurrence : CPU: 40 / Human: 40

SKATING
Back Skating: 30
Hustle Type : Authentic
Puck Carrier Agility : 75
Puck Carrier Skating: 25
Player Acceleration : CPU: 20 / Human: 20
Skating Speed : CPU: 35 / Human: 35
Skating Agility : CPU: 55 / Human: 55


SHOOTING
One Timer Accuracy : CPU: 10 / Human: 10
Shot Accuracy : CPU: 45 / Human: 45
Shot Power : CPU: 45 / Human: 45
Slap Shot Accuracy : CPU: 55 / Human: 55
Slap Shot Power : CPU: 50 / Human: 50

PASSING
Manual Passing - OFF
Pass Assist : 30
Min Pass Speed: 35
Max Pass Speed: 45
Saucer Pass Speed : 35
Pass Accuracy : CPU: 40 / Human: 40
Pass Interceptions : CPU: Max / Human: Max
Pass Reception Ease : CPU: 30 / Human: 30
Reception Reaction Time : CPU: 25 / Human: 25
Puck Control Rating Effect : CPU: 60 / Human: 60
Puck Speed Reception Effect : CPU: 65 / Human: 65
Pickup Type Effect : CPU: 20 / Human: 20
Bouncing Puck Receptions : CPU: 20 / Human: 20

PUCK CONTROL
Stick In Physics : Stick , Legs and Body
Incidental Contact Puck Loss: Stick, Legs and Body
Incidental Stick Contact Immunity : 0
Puck Control : CPU: 45 / Human: 45
Deking Impact : CPU: 60 / Human: 60
Spin Deke Impact : 35 / Human: 35
Skating Impact : CPU: 50 / Human: 50

GOALIES
Goalie Cover Frequency : 75
Goalie Passing : Max
Goalie Cross Crease Reaction Time : CPU: 60 / Human: 60
Goalie Save Reaction Time : CPU: 40 / Human: 40
Goalie Deflection Reaction Time : CPU: 25 / Human: 25
Goalie Screen Effect : CPU: Max / Human: Max
Goalie Screen Persistence : CPU: 75 / Human: 75

CHECKING
Board Effect Non-Puck Carrier : 1
Board Effect Puck Carrier : 1
Hitting Assistance : 0
Stumble Threshold : 75
Fall and Stumble Fall Ease: 30
Aggression : CPU: 50 / Human: 50
Hitting Power : CPU: 25 / Human: 25
Size Effect : CPU: 35 / Human: 35
Speed Effect : CPU: 40 / Human: 40
Checking/Balance Rating Effect : CPU: 70 / Human: 70
Preparedness Effect : CPU: 20 / Human: 20
Incidental Contact Effect : CPU: 30 / Human: 30
Poke Checking Accuracy : CPU: 0 / Human: 0
Poke Checking Power : CPU: 0 / Human: 0
Stick Lift Effectiveness : CPU: 35 / Human: 35

PENALTIES

CPU Penalties: 45
CPU Teammate Penalties: 45
Tripping: CPU: 80 / Human: 80
Slashing : CPU: 80 / Human: 80
Elbowing : CPU: Max / Human: Max
High Sticking : CPU: Max / Human: Max
Cross Checking: CPU: Max / Human: Max
Boarding : CPU: 60 / Human: 60
Charging : CPU: 50 / Human: 50
Delay of Game : CPU: 60 / Human: 60
Holding : CPU: 65 / Human: 65
Hooking : CPU: 85 / Human: 85
Interference : CPU: 45 / Human: 45

AI
AI Learning: 0
CPU Difficulty Adjustment: 0
CPU Faceoff Difficulty: 65
Fight Difficulty: 50
CPU Strategy Adjustment: 5
User Strategy Adjustment: 0
BAP Strategy Adjustment: 5

[TopThrillAnthony]

WELCOME BACK LEGEND.

Excited to try out your rosters.

[The Kid 24]

Awesome to see Cy!

Rosters gonna be accurate as of release day or opening night? Gonna edit lines?

[Cycloniac]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Kid 24

Awesome to see Cy! Rosters gonna be accurate as of release day or opening night? Gonna edit lines?

Opening night most likely

I won't edit lines because the lines will be adjusted by the coaching staffs upon starting franchise anyway. Instead, I will make sure positions and ratings will produce realistic line combos for franchise.

[jdl24]

This is extremely exciting news. Will this be available on all platforms?


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[Cycloniac]

Quote: Originally Posted by jdl24

This is extremely exciting news. Will this be available on all platforms? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That will depend on if roster sharing is cross-platform

[Qb]

I regret that I have only one like to give the OP...

[The Kid 24]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cycloniac

That will depend on if roster sharing is cross-platform

If not, PS4/PS5 right?