NHL 17 Patch 1.04 Available Now, Full Details Here

[KingTocco]

Recently got back into Hockey and the NHL series, I bought it earlier this year when it came out after having played the EA Access version of 16 and the trial for this game. I really liked it when I played it at first but didn't put much time into until recently.

Really enjoy this game right now and the updates to it, nice to be back on the ice!

[Sauce12]

I haven't had time to play the game since the patch and haven't downloaded the new tuner yet. Should I get it or play with the last tuner, wich I really enjoyed?

[stooge 1010]

How come when I turn game on all I get is tuner update and roster update, no patch,

[stooge 1010]

Scratch that , I got it

[DiddyGotGrillz]

Overall, I think the game plays much better after the update. The primary issue I had prior to the update was revolved around the Goalies - which were absolutely terrible. Most of those issues seem to be fixed.

A couple other changes that I would like to see:

1.) CPU Reaction Time: As it's been mentioned a couple times on this thread, I believe the CPU reaction time is too high. It seems like the CPU knows exactly where each player is at all times and fires off rocket passes without giving the user any time to react. Pinpoint passes, wide open skaters - just feel a little cheap. It doesn't make the game unplayable, but does need to be toned down.

2.) User Passing: Am I the only person who thinks passing is absolutely terrible? Its so frustrating to find a guy wide open, hit LT to pass him the puck and it goes to someone covered up by 2 CPU players. The puck simply doesnt go where I want it to go. Not sure if I'm just doing something wrong, or the passing skills of my players are terrible.

[MizzouRah]

Quote: Originally Posted by DiddyGotGrillz

Overall, I think the game plays much better after the update. The primary issue I had prior to the update was revolved around the Goalies - which were absolutely terrible. Most of those issues seem to be fixed. A couple other changes that I would like to see: 1.) CPU Reaction Time: As it's been mentioned a couple times on this thread, I believe the CPU reaction time is too high. It seems like the CPU knows exactly where each player is at all times and fires off rocket passes without giving the user any time to react. Pinpoint passes, wide open skaters - just feel a little cheap. It doesn't make the game unplayable, but does need to be toned down. 2.) User Passing: Am I the only person who thinks passing is absolutely terrible? Its so frustrating to find a guy wide open, hit LT to pass him the puck and it goes to someone covered up by 2 CPU players. The puck simply doesnt go where I want it to go. Not sure if I'm just doing something wrong, or the passing skills of my players are terrible.

For #2 - try tweaking the pass assist slider, I have mine all the way up and still the CPU teams have a better passing % but it's not as frustrating.

[KingTocco]

Quote: Originally Posted by DiddyGotGrillz

Overall, I think the game plays much better after the update. The primary issue I had prior to the update was revolved around the Goalies - which were absolutely terrible. Most of those issues seem to be fixed. A couple other changes that I would like to see: 1.) CPU Reaction Time: As it's been mentioned a couple times on this thread, I believe the CPU reaction time is too high. It seems like the CPU knows exactly where each player is at all times and fires off rocket passes without giving the user any time to react. Pinpoint passes, wide open skaters - just feel a little cheap. It doesn't make the game unplayable, but does need to be toned down. 2.) User Passing: Am I the only person who thinks passing is absolutely terrible? Its so frustrating to find a guy wide open, hit LT to pass him the puck and it goes to someone covered up by 2 CPU players. The puck simply doesnt go where I want it to go. Not sure if I'm just doing something wrong, or the passing skills of my players are terrible.

I agree the reaction time is super high for the CPU and they almost always get every loose puck or recover it almost immediately when I poke check. They also seem insanely aggressive and constantly charge at you.

For the passes I found some to be inaccurate occasionally and I don't think it's my fault. You could try turning on the on ice trainer thing for passes so you could see if it's you since it shows where your aiming or if it really is the game.


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[DiddyGotGrillz]

Quote: Originally Posted by KingTocco

I agree the reaction time is super high for the CPU and they almost always get every loose puck or recover it almost immediately when I poke check. They also seem insanely aggressive and constantly charge at you. For the passes I found some to be inaccurate occasionally and I don't think it's my fault. You could try turning on the on ice trainer thing for passes so you could see if it's you since it shows where your aiming or if it really is the game. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks, I'll try that.

Also - I agree with you on the CPU's aggressiveness. What is also frustrating is the CPU's ability to get checked, fall down, get up and remain in possession of the puck. The way it typically works for me is to get checked, fall down and watch the CPU gain possession of the puck while I lay motionless on the ice. It's so frustrating.

I like the CPU being aggressive, but it has to be fair.


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