Hello Folks. So a little background. I have been a casual hockey fan my whole life. I am not hardcore. But I do follow the Florida Panthers, and really enjoy post season hockey. As far as video games.....I have always enjoyed the NHL Series. From it’s beginnings on the Sega Genesis, to the skill stick era that started on NHL 09. My favorite games in the series are NHL 94, NHL 11, NHL 13, NHL 16, and the last version I played was NHL 19.
The last time I actually finished an entire season was way back on NHL 16. So it has been a while. I went ahead and DL NHL 21 from EA Play and I was floored at how much fun I was having. I also really appreciated the effort that is put into the games Franchise/GM/Owner mode. Scouting is incredibly deep, the financial system very nice, and overall it is a really nice franchise mode.
My number one goal is to have fun. I am not a hockey expert. I am learning the various strategies (I am a quick learner and see the small differences between offensive and defensive strategies). I do like to get believable statistics but will not obsess over them.
This slider set I am sharing is simply for “Regular Joes” like myself who want to have a good time, get a smooth playing game and just enjoy it. No sweating the small stuff.
I want to acknowledge Al-Tito who has an All-Star Set. I used his set as a starting base and I have been tweaking from there. I am seeing a great mix of penalties (great variety indeed!) sloppy hockey, great and spirited board play and overall a nice looking game.
Settings are coming soon as we are in the final stages of releasing Version 1. Some minor settings are already posted. Also if there is one value it is the same for both the HUM/CPU. If there are different values I will notate that. Also you will notice some sliders slightly favoring the HUM. Why? Because I am not that good and I am a true "Regular Joe” on the NHL series and want to have fun, competitive games and not feel like the CPU can just score at will on me and I am helpless on offense. As always...use this as a base and tweak to your play style and skill ability.
I know I am very late to the party.....but for those who want to enjoy a really solid game of video game hockey I am happy to share this Pro level set. You can count on me looking to get NHL 22 for the PS5. I am really looking forward to a next gen version of this franchise.
Game Settings
Game Style: 4/4 Full Sim
Rules: NHL
Period Length: 7 minutes
Difficulty: Pro
Camera: Dynamic Low
Goalie Camera: Low
Shootout Camera: Dynamic Medium
Away Line Changes: Manual
Away Shot Aim: Assisted
Home Line Changes: Manual
Home Shot Aim: Assisted
Gameplay Sliders
General
Gameplay Version: Latest
Game Style: Custom (Full Sim)
Attribute Effects: 5/10
Broken Stick Frequency:35/100
Game Speed: 0/6
Fatigue Effect: 80
Fatigue Recovery: 50
Injury Occurence: 65
Skating (CPU/HUM)
Back Skating: 80
Hustle Type: Authentic
Puck Carrier Agility: 40
Puck Carrier Skating: 40
Player Acceleration: 50
Skating Speed: 45
Skating Agility: 45
Shooting (CPU/HUM)
One Timer Accuracy: 40/50
Shot Accuracy: 40/50
Shot Power: 50
Slap Shot Accuracy: 40/50
Slap Shot Power: 55
Passing (CPU/HUM)
Manual Passing: On
Pass Assist: 30
Min Pass Speed: 30
Max Pass Speed: 55
Saucer Pass Speed: 45
Pass Accuracy: 0/45
Pass Interceptions: 65/80
Pass Reception Ease: 0/10
Reception Reaction Time: 30
Puck Control Rating Effect: 75
Puck Speed Reception Effect: 65
Pickup Type Effect: 70
Bouncing Puck Receptions: 35/45
Puck Control (CPU/HUM)
Incidental Contact Puck Loss: Stick, Legs & Body
Incidental Stick Contact Immunity: 0
Puck Control: 0
Deking Impact: 50/60
Spin Deke Impact: 50/60
Skating Impact: 15/10
Goalies (CPU/HUM)
Goalie Cover Frequency: 75
Goalie Passing: 45
Goalie Cross Crease Reaction Time: 45
Goalie Save Reaction Time: 50
Goalie Deflection Reaction Time: 50
Goalie Screen Effect: 75/60
Goalie Screen Persistence: 60/50
Checking (CPU/HUM)
Board Effect Non-Puck Carrier: 10
Board Effect Puck Carrier: 10
Hitting Assistance: 10
Stumble Threshold: 75
Fall And Stumble Fall Ease: 30
Aggression: 50
Hitting Power: 25/30
Size Effect:50/55
Speed Effect: 35/40
Checking/Balance Rating Effect: 85/90
Preparedness Effect: 55/60
Incidental Contact Effect: 75/70
Poke Checking Accuracy: 45/55
Poke Checking Power: 65/75
Stick Lift Effectiveness: 70/80
Penalties (CPU/HUM)
CPU Penalties: 70
CPU Teammate Penalties: 70
Tripping: 25
Slashing: 90
Elbowing: 100
High Sticking: 100
Cross Checking: 100
Boarding: 100
Charging: 100
Delay of Game: 65
Holding: 80
Hooking: 90
Interference:
AI
AI Learning: 2/6 (-1)
CPU Difficulty Adjustment: 0/6
CPU Faceoff Difficulty: 55
Fight Difficulty: 50
CPU Strategy Adjustment: 3/6
User Strategy Adjustment: 0/6
Rules
Game Style: Custom
Post Whistle Rules: Authentic
Rules: Custom
Fighting: 2/2
Icing: Hybrid Icing
Injuries: On
Offsides: Delayed
Penalties: 4/4
Trapezoid Rule: On
Period Length: 8 Minutes
Difficulty: Pro
Head Coach Edit Lines: No
NHL Injury Return Warning: Playable
Minor League head Coach: Yes
Minors Injury Return Warning: Playable
Auto Save: Off
Auto Rotate Goalies: Yes
Auto Sign Free Agents: Off
Auto Staff Management: Off
Auto Scouting: Pro Scouting Only
Auto-Owner Mode: Off
CPU Trades: On
Penalty Time Scaling: 6/6
Sim Engine Scoring: Medium
Draft Class Quality: Medium
Generated Prospect Quality: Medium
Sim Engine Shot Frequency: Medium
Trade Difficulty: Medium
Head Coach Firing Popup: On
Trade Offer Notification: On
Waiver Notifications: On
Waivers: On
Morale Meetings: On
Coincidental Penalty Time Scale: 6/6
Fog of War: On
Show Individual Attributes: Off
Show Overall: Off
Show Player Role: Off
Show Player Type: Off
Show Potential: Off
Blockbuster Trade Alert: On
Visual Settings
Auto Zoom: Auto
Camera: Dynamic Low
Camera Perspective: Home Up (On the road Alternate)
Player Indicator Size: Off
Off Screen Player Indicator: Off
Fighting Instructions: On (still learning)
Goalie Camera: Low
Puck Highlight: Small
Puck Size: Authentic
Score Clock Overlay: Authentic
Shootout Camera: Dynamic Medium
Sound Settings
Master Volume: 10/10
Coach Calls Volume: 10/10
Arena Announcer Volume: 10/10
Arena Music Volume: 8/10
Commentary Volume: 7/10
Crowd Volume: 10/10
Goal Horn Volume: 10/10
Menu Music Volume: 5/10
SFX Volume: 10/10
Menu Music Type: NHL 21 Soundtrack
Be A Pro Cut-Scene Volume: 10/10
On-Ice Trainer
On-Ice Trainer: Off
The last time I actually finished an entire season was way back on NHL 16. So it has been a while. I went ahead and DL NHL 21 from EA Play and I was floored at how much fun I was having. I also really appreciated the effort that is put into the games Franchise/GM/Owner mode. Scouting is incredibly deep, the financial system very nice, and overall it is a really nice franchise mode.
My number one goal is to have fun. I am not a hockey expert. I am learning the various strategies (I am a quick learner and see the small differences between offensive and defensive strategies). I do like to get believable statistics but will not obsess over them.
This slider set I am sharing is simply for “Regular Joes” like myself who want to have a good time, get a smooth playing game and just enjoy it. No sweating the small stuff.
I want to acknowledge Al-Tito who has an All-Star Set. I used his set as a starting base and I have been tweaking from there. I am seeing a great mix of penalties (great variety indeed!) sloppy hockey, great and spirited board play and overall a nice looking game.
Settings are coming soon as we are in the final stages of releasing Version 1. Some minor settings are already posted. Also if there is one value it is the same for both the HUM/CPU. If there are different values I will notate that. Also you will notice some sliders slightly favoring the HUM. Why? Because I am not that good and I am a true "Regular Joe” on the NHL series and want to have fun, competitive games and not feel like the CPU can just score at will on me and I am helpless on offense. As always...use this as a base and tweak to your play style and skill ability.
I know I am very late to the party.....but for those who want to enjoy a really solid game of video game hockey I am happy to share this Pro level set. You can count on me looking to get NHL 22 for the PS5. I am really looking forward to a next gen version of this franchise.
Version 1.0 June 10th 2021
Game Settings
Game Style: 4/4 Full Sim
Rules: NHL
Period Length: 7 minutes
Difficulty: Pro
Camera: Dynamic Low
Goalie Camera: Low
Shootout Camera: Dynamic Medium
Away Line Changes: Manual
Away Shot Aim: Assisted
Home Line Changes: Manual
Home Shot Aim: Assisted
Gameplay Sliders
General
Gameplay Version: Latest
Game Style: Custom (Full Sim)
Attribute Effects: 5/10
Broken Stick Frequency:35/100
Game Speed: 0/6
Fatigue Effect: 80
Fatigue Recovery: 50
Injury Occurence: 65
Skating (CPU/HUM)
Back Skating: 80
Hustle Type: Authentic
Puck Carrier Agility: 40
Puck Carrier Skating: 40
Player Acceleration: 50
Skating Speed: 45
Skating Agility: 45
Shooting (CPU/HUM)
One Timer Accuracy: 40/50
Shot Accuracy: 40/50
Shot Power: 50
Slap Shot Accuracy: 40/50
Slap Shot Power: 55
Passing (CPU/HUM)
Manual Passing: On
Pass Assist: 30
Min Pass Speed: 30
Max Pass Speed: 55
Saucer Pass Speed: 45
Pass Accuracy: 0/45
Pass Interceptions: 65/80
Pass Reception Ease: 0/10
Reception Reaction Time: 30
Puck Control Rating Effect: 75
Puck Speed Reception Effect: 65
Pickup Type Effect: 70
Bouncing Puck Receptions: 35/45
Puck Control (CPU/HUM)
Incidental Contact Puck Loss: Stick, Legs & Body
Incidental Stick Contact Immunity: 0
Puck Control: 0
Deking Impact: 50/60
Spin Deke Impact: 50/60
Skating Impact: 15/10
Goalies (CPU/HUM)
Goalie Cover Frequency: 75
Goalie Passing: 45
Goalie Cross Crease Reaction Time: 45
Goalie Save Reaction Time: 50
Goalie Deflection Reaction Time: 50
Goalie Screen Effect: 75/60
Goalie Screen Persistence: 60/50
Checking (CPU/HUM)
Board Effect Non-Puck Carrier: 10
Board Effect Puck Carrier: 10
Hitting Assistance: 10
Stumble Threshold: 75
Fall And Stumble Fall Ease: 30
Aggression: 50
Hitting Power: 25/30
Size Effect:50/55
Speed Effect: 35/40
Checking/Balance Rating Effect: 85/90
Preparedness Effect: 55/60
Incidental Contact Effect: 75/70
Poke Checking Accuracy: 45/55
Poke Checking Power: 65/75
Stick Lift Effectiveness: 70/80
Penalties (CPU/HUM)
CPU Penalties: 70
CPU Teammate Penalties: 70
Tripping: 25
Slashing: 90
Elbowing: 100
High Sticking: 100
Cross Checking: 100
Boarding: 100
Charging: 100
Delay of Game: 65
Holding: 80
Hooking: 90
Interference:
AI
AI Learning: 2/6 (-1)
CPU Difficulty Adjustment: 0/6
CPU Faceoff Difficulty: 55
Fight Difficulty: 50
CPU Strategy Adjustment: 3/6
User Strategy Adjustment: 0/6
Rules
Game Style: Custom
Post Whistle Rules: Authentic
Rules: Custom
Fighting: 2/2
Icing: Hybrid Icing
Injuries: On
Offsides: Delayed
Penalties: 4/4
Trapezoid Rule: On
Period Length: 8 Minutes
Difficulty: Pro
Head Coach Edit Lines: No
NHL Injury Return Warning: Playable
Minor League head Coach: Yes
Minors Injury Return Warning: Playable
Auto Save: Off
Auto Rotate Goalies: Yes
Auto Sign Free Agents: Off
Auto Staff Management: Off
Auto Scouting: Pro Scouting Only
Auto-Owner Mode: Off
CPU Trades: On
Penalty Time Scaling: 6/6
Sim Engine Scoring: Medium
Draft Class Quality: Medium
Generated Prospect Quality: Medium
Sim Engine Shot Frequency: Medium
Trade Difficulty: Medium
Head Coach Firing Popup: On
Trade Offer Notification: On
Waiver Notifications: On
Waivers: On
Morale Meetings: On
Coincidental Penalty Time Scale: 6/6
Fog of War: On
Show Individual Attributes: Off
Show Overall: Off
Show Player Role: Off
Show Player Type: Off
Show Potential: Off
Blockbuster Trade Alert: On
Visual Settings
Auto Zoom: Auto
Camera: Dynamic Low
Camera Perspective: Home Up (On the road Alternate)
Player Indicator Size: Off
Off Screen Player Indicator: Off
Fighting Instructions: On (still learning)
Goalie Camera: Low
Puck Highlight: Small
Puck Size: Authentic
Score Clock Overlay: Authentic
Shootout Camera: Dynamic Medium
Sound Settings
Master Volume: 10/10
Coach Calls Volume: 10/10
Arena Announcer Volume: 10/10
Arena Music Volume: 8/10
Commentary Volume: 7/10
Crowd Volume: 10/10
Goal Horn Volume: 10/10
Menu Music Volume: 5/10
SFX Volume: 10/10
Menu Music Type: NHL 21 Soundtrack
Be A Pro Cut-Scene Volume: 10/10
On-Ice Trainer
On-Ice Trainer: Off
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