First NHL 12 Screenshot Revealed, What Differences Do You See?

[The Amaizen Blue]

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Great, this probably means I can't use Holmstrom the same way anymore

But all joking aside, that picture is worth a thousand words right now. Hopefully presentation is a huge implement. NCAA 12 is a great example of it. Just get some licensing (easier said than done)

[Lightbringer719]

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Goalie brutality? Hopefully it doesn't go overboard?

Also, presentation better have had a huge overhaul and such.

[kennytomson]

PLEASE add a broadcast camera.

[LuGer33]

Fleury is just getting absolutely RULED in that picture. I think it's hilarious yet frightening what could happen with this during games. As someone who plays goalie a lot, it's exciting either way. I hope I can beat the push players in the back etc. in a context-sensitive sort of way or something.

I also wonder what happens since so many people love cross-crease passes and jamming the crease. It really could add a whole new element to the game the way so many people skate so hard at the net.

This is my think as well. My only concern is that the goalie physics won't be initiated unless you actually try to hit them - the same way the real time physics for checking in NHL 11 didn't initiate unless you landed a hit. If you have to "hit" the goalie for the collision to begin, it won't change gameplay around the net as much as we'd like.

I'm hopeful though, and even if that turns out to be the case, it will still alter gameplay - just to a lesser extent. The developers said at last year's community day they had some goalie collision in place but couldn't get it right in time for NHL 11, so they held off a year and I'm not surprised we're looking at it for NHL 12. I'm confident they'll do it right.

[porky14]

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Just another gimmick, to buy the product

[PhillsPhan26]

I am sop thrilled for the Winter Classic only news I need now is Goalie helmet customization, EA gameface and real coaches.....

[Flamesfan102]

This is my think as well. My only concern is that the goalie physics won't be initiated unless you actually try to hit them - the same way the real time physics for checking in NHL 11 didn't initiate unless you landed a hit. If you have to "hit" the goalie for the collision to begin, it won't change gameplay around the net as much as we'd like.

I'm hopeful though, and even if that turns out to be the case, it will still alter gameplay - just to a lesser extent. The developers said at last year's community day they had some goalie collision in place but couldn't get it right in time for NHL 11, so they held off a year and I'm not surprised we're looking at it for NHL 12. I'm confident they'll do it right.

Luger, that is a great concern/question to tell EA at the Community Day Event!

[HawkeyMediaPlus]

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So will the Winter classic be added or is this just a rendered photo like beardgate?

[Weapon X]

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... but how can you implement Winter Classic into BAGM mode? You really can't.

Yes you can. Generic outdoor stadium, generic winter classic logo for years beyond the initial, a select pool of teams from northern areas that would likely compete in a WC thrown into a randomizer for the matchup. Done.

Anyway, the goalie contact makes me a little uneasy as someone who plays BAP as a goalie; mainly the question of "do I really trust the AI ref to make the correct call when I get knocked on my *** as a shot's going to the net?" As long as the interference rulings are as sensitive as they are in real life, I think it'll be fine though.

WX

[john1842msu1977]

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Just another gimmick, to buy the product

Gimmick or not, people have been asking for it. At least EA Sports is listening to the fans.

[meep316]

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Of course they wait until ****tsburgh and the Crapitals are in the Winter Classic to put the stadium and WC jerseys in the game. **** that, unless Fenway's in and the B's, and Red Wings Winter Classics (should've been in the last couple of years). Then it's stupendous. I'm not holding my breath, though.

The goaltending interference should add an interesting wrench into games, though. Hopefully goalies will be able to push back on players, for all the human goalies that play.

[clivo1050]

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It looks like we might get authentic arenas this year. Many in the game now are very generic besides the ice, scoreboard and seat color.

The lighting certainly looks great and will enhance the already solid graphics.

[Qb]

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This is my think as well. My only concern is that the goalie physics won't be initiated unless you actually try to hit them - the same way the real time physics for checking in NHL 11 didn't initiate unless you landed a hit. If you have to "hit" the goalie for the collision to begin, it won't change gameplay around the net as much as we'd like.

I'm hopeful though, and even if that turns out to be the case, it will still alter gameplay - just to a lesser extent. The developers said at last year's community day they had some goalie collision in place but couldn't get it right in time for NHL 11, so they held off a year and I'm not surprised we're looking at it for NHL 12. I'm confident they'll do it right.

A few good points raised by Luger here. I mentioned in another thread that Rammer said they didn't want to do goalie collisions until they felt it was balanced. They are sensitive to the concerns of the community regarding game balance, particularly when it comes to online play. They know what people will do/try, so I think we can all be confident goalies will not be fair game. If I had to guess, I can see more people chirping that the goalie interference calls are too strict.

Gimmick or not, people have been asking for it. At least EA Sports is listening to the fans.

Many people would be surprised at how much they listen. At times last year at the community event I felt like the devs could read my mind. That being said, there are areas in need of attention and at some point "being aware" must translate into tangible improvement.

[LuGer33]

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That being said, there are areas in need of attention and at some point "being aware" must translate into tangible improvement.

Very true.

[Qb]

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Very true.

Make it happen, game changer!