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  • crosbie87
    Rookie
    • Nov 2009
    • 148

    #1

    Length of periods

    Was just wondering what period length (and penalty time adjustment) works best for everyone, as I am looking for realistic shot totals.

    I currently have my periods set at 8mins with my penalty time adjusted at 1 over 50%. Problem is that I am getting only about 25 shots per game on average. This isnt bad .. but I find my games need more scoring ... and figured the easiest way for this would be to increase play time a little.

    Thanks!
  • Section_25
    Pro
    • Sep 2009
    • 717

    #2
    Re: Length of periods

    I have been using 7 min. periods and the penalty time scaling maxed.

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    • GTR34
      Rookie
      • Mar 2006
      • 221

      #3
      Re: Length of periods

      Yeah, you could increase the period time to get some more shots/goals/etc....

      But you could also increase the game speed if you want to keep the overall start-to-finish time the same, while adding stats.

      My current setup (if I remember correctly) is max game speed set to 8 min periods with min penalty time scaling (runs at same tempo as game clock). I know some people do not like max speed, but to me it feels closer to real hockey speed (considering the short time frame I play on).

      I guess it all really depends on how long you want to play a complete game. After you figure that out, play around with game speed to find a nice balance between stats and playing time.

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      • crosbie87
        Rookie
        • Nov 2009
        • 148

        #4
        Re: Length of periods

        I am really happy this year with the gameplay and for once found a good slider setting that is working well for me. The [U]only[U] thing bothering me right now is the time of periods. I want to make sure shot totals are good and not too low OR too high.

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        • Vikes1
          Proctor, MN. Go Rails!
          • May 2008
          • 4102

          #5
          Re: Length of periods

          I'm using 9 minute periods. And it's working pretty well for me.

          The SOA are a tad low for me at 9 though. Averaging about 22-28 shots per team. So I might up the periods to 10.
          1969 NFL Champions

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          • Ceteris Paribus
            Banned
            • Aug 2011
            • 177

            #6
            I moved from 10 to 12 minute periods, but I have sliders set for not only slow game speed, but have reduced acceleration and increased fatigue with decreased fatigue recovery.

            I love feel of the play, but I needed to increase the time to get to the neighborhood of 45 shots.

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            • Max Juggernaut
              Rookie
              • Mar 2011
              • 76

              #7
              Re: Length of periods

              I play on 7 min. periods with the game speed set at 1 and the penalty scaling set at 5. both teams get around 30 shot per game.
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              • LiberNull
                Rookie
                • Dec 2010
                • 67

                #8
                Re: Length of periods

                10 min and pen scale 3... might lower it to 2 at some point. Depends how my PP and PK % will be after I changed to super star.
                touched by the devilish one.....

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