ESPN NHL 2K5 (Xbox) 2018-19 Roster Development Thread

[WWEDX2007]

There is apparently a Free Agent limit of 500 in ESPN NHL 2K5 but the game doesn't warn you about it.

In fact, the game still lets you cut skaters. I wonder what happens to them? FlyingFinn's editor doesn't let you cut anyone else after you reach 500. but the game does.

I made 3 more created teams and filled them with players which gave me about 120 skaters free from Free Agency. I hope I can reach the end of these rosters without issue.

[snowdrift]

Same thing with 2K8. The game doesn't warn you when you're about to lose players, but the editor will stop you when a roster or the FA list is full.

Quote: Originally Posted by WWEDX2007

I wonder what happens to them?

Nothing. They still exist in the save file. However, since there's no reference left to them on any roster, they become inaccessible within the game.

In the 2K8 editor you can retrieve them (Unused Players menu) but I don't see anything like that in the 2K5 editor.

[WWEDX2007]

Quote: Originally Posted by snowdrift

Same thing with 2K8. The game doesn't warn you when you're about to lose players, but the editor will stop you when a roster or the FA list is full. Nothing. They still exist in the save file. However, since there's no reference left to them on any roster, they become inaccessible within the game. In the 2K8 editor you can retrieve them (Unused Players menu) but I don't see anything like that in the 2K5 editor.

This might come in handy when I gotta delete some players lol

One thing that would be great is, eventually maybe a script or batch file written by you that could remove everyone's menuface from the game like 2K8.

I'm not asking for a full blown editor or anything like that (Although it would be more reliable)

With how time consuming it is to work on this game (It takes me 5-6 days per team to clear a team's retired players and define replacements before posting them here) I can see why it didn't get an update for so long. That's what's gonna make it as big of an accomplishment as it will be when I finish it. I just wish it could be up to par with what can be done with NHL 2K8.

This includes stuff I haven't talked about such as some players having constantly changing face/skin tone each time you enter the menu. It makes it hard to get a proper likeness.

[tinpanalley]

Quote: Originally Posted by WWEDX2007

That's what's gonna make it as big of an accomplishment as it will be when I finish it. I just wish it could be up to par with what can be done with NHL 2K8.

It will definitely not be taken for granted. It will be very much appreciated.

[WWEDX2007]

After 3-4 hours of work and editing, I am happy to announce that my (now) 2018-19 roster file for ESPN NHL 2K5 will include a schedule!

Everyone plays games on their proper days/times and fluff games where Vegas would've been (these can be a little random...did the best I could....tried to keep them intra-conference) and the All-Star game is there on January 26th, 2019.

[tinpanalley]

Quote: Originally Posted by WWEDX2007

my (now) 2018-19 roster file for ESPN NHL 2K5 will include a schedule!...and the All-Star game is there on January 26th, 2019.

Masterpiece. You're amazing. Never ending applause for you. That's perfect, because then if we replace Arizona with Vegas, then Vegas still plays a decent Western Conference schedule.

[WWEDX2007]

The Wild are in.


Tinpinalley, I want you to get the newest version of this file and cycle through the arenas before a match. I've included a few easter eggs.

[tinpanalley]

Quote: Originally Posted by WWEDX2007

The Wild are in. Tinpinalley, I want you to get the newest version of this file and cycle through the arenas before a match. I've included a few easter eggs.

Sorry, man. I havent been able to get around to it yet. But I will!!