NHL 09 PS3 Patch Released - Impressions

[clarkerots]

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I've been tweaking some sliders and I like the gameplay I have right now. My biggest issue is shot accuracy and power. I've been going back and forth between acc. and power at 3/4 and 4/5. 3/4 gives me more missed shots which I like but it seems the CPU has a hard time scoring there and it feels like the D-man goal from the point disappears. I'm interested to hear some thoughts and sliders. The other parts of the gameplay seem great, except that the CPU goes WAY overboard with the protect puck feature.

[buffalobills1943]

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Thanks for staying on topic with your 3rd post.

Thanks for letting me know its my 3rd post as if i didnt know. Since you have more posts you are clearly more intelligent. I was staying on topic. I was referring to someone else's post. Stop putting yourself on a pedistol.

[Qb]

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Gentlemen, please stop with the bickering. Thank you...

[tbigwhoop]

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I've played a few games offline and the CPU is definitely better. I'm getting my butt kicked some games. You really have to bear down and focus much more.

The CPU is getting better quality shots. Frustrating but challenging. You have to keep it fun.

My last 3 games have had an average of 7 or 8 goals total per game. I just lost 6-5 last night and the last time I played that team pre-patch it was 2-1. My goals were scored off rebounds, one-timers, powerplay point shot top corner and a short handed wrist shot fluke goal.

I need to sharpen my D skills or I'm going to miss the playoffs in my franchise at this rate.

I think it's been great post patch, I just need to win again, it's been a few games since I've done that

[jsquigg]

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Thanks for letting me know its my 3rd post as if i didnt know. Since you have more posts you are clearly more intelligent. I was staying on topic. I was referring to someone else's post. Stop putting yourself on a pedistol.

You made my point in the last post. Thanks, even though he still doesn't get it we can let it go as QB suggested.

[Qb]

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we can let it go as QB suggested.

Please do. The hockey forums are usually such a happy place...

[jsquigg]

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I've been tweaking some sliders and I like the gameplay I have right now. My biggest issue is shot accuracy and power. I've been going back and forth between acc. and power at 3/4 and 4/5. 3/4 gives me more missed shots which I like but it seems the CPU has a hard time scoring there and it feels like the D-man goal from the point disappears. I'm interested to hear some thoughts and sliders. The other parts of the gameplay seem great, except that the CPU goes WAY overboard with the protect puck feature.

I don't know about accuracy, but I don't adjust the power setting because EA has researched how hard each individual shoots the puck (in m.p.h.). I don't adjust accuracy either, but have you maxed out shot blocks, pass interceptions, etc.? I think goaltending may be your issue more than shot power or accuracy. Could be wrong.

[Ruffy]

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I don't know about accuracy, but I don't adjust the power setting because EA has researched how hard each individual shoots the puck (in m.p.h.). I don't adjust accuracy either, but have you maxed out shot blocks, pass interceptions, etc.? I think goaltending may be your issue more than shot power or accuracy. Could be wrong.

Try and some shots not to hammer the left stick all the way to the left or right when you shoot. Sometimes when I really want to get that shot on goal I don't touch the left stick while shooting....usually do this on the PP from the point sometimes....can cause some juicy rebounds.

[Drifter2000]

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360 owner here...

Has anyone playing with the patch noticed if the AI screens goalies? I really hate the inability to get my team mates or see the other team screen goalies, especially during power plays.

Did that get tweaked/fixed?

[Qb]

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360 owner here...

Has anyone playing with the patch...

Is it out? I actually booted it up this morning and had no update...

[LanteriX]

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Is it out? I actually booted it up this morning and had no update...

No, it's not.

[Drifter2000]

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Is it out? I actually booted it up this morning and had no update...

The PS3 version is out. I'm under the assumption that the 360 version will be the same once it get's released for us. So I figured PS3 players already using it could shed some light for me.

[Qb]

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The PS3 version is out. I'm under the assumption that the 360 version will be the same once it get's released for us. So I figured PS3 players already using it could shed some light for me.

Ahhh... me so stoopid. Guess I've got patch-fever and it's affecting my brain!

[bad_philanthropy]

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Ahhh... me so stoopid. Guess I've got patch-fever and it's affecting my brain!

Same here. Gah, the MS certification process for this stuff seems unnecessarily lengthy.

[VGH]

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One word "Superb" Great fix for this game.