Ask Me Anything: Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 15 Producer

[ajs41072]

if Be A Pro mode is in Xbox One/PS4, and OTP is planned to be patched in at a later date, will you be able to use your Be A Pro player for OTP, like Drop In Games were, just no EASHL? Or when OTP is patched in, it's limited to only NHL players?

[Dante_X]

also wondering if season mode is still in as I often do a season with a junior team.

[cowboys282]

Re: Ask Me Anything: Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 15 Producer

Hey Sean,

So why exactly was it so easy to include Hockey Ultimate Team in the Next Gen console and not EASHL?

Exactly how many developers were assigned over the last year to work on Hockey Ultimate Team?

How many developers were assigned to work on OTP and EASHL?

[rp05ev]

Re: Ask Me Anything: Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 15 Producer

if Be A Pro mode is in Xbox One/PS4, and OTP is planned to be patched in at a later date, will you be able to use your Be A Pro player for OTP, like Drop In Games were, just no EASHL? Or when OTP is patched in, it's limited to only NHL players?

He already answered this. Only NHL players but said something about they realize its important to bring back created players as it is necessary for EASHL. Update you will be only play with NHL rosters on OTP when they release it as content patch.

[Jepockn]

Re: Ask Me Anything: Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 15 Producer

Hi Sean,

Is custom music included on the xbox one? And or ps4?

Is create a team available on the next gen consoles?


Thanks,

[IG 88]

One last one (I swear!)...

Was there any thought given to delaying the game to try to get EASHL, etc in? EA recently announced games that weren't ready wouldn't get released until they were...I know I'd gladly wait a few weeks if it meant a chance at getting back into EASHL with all my friends.

[astrosfan1]

Sean,

What exactly will OTP include? Will it be playing as just the pros without a custom player to progress with?

[Sauce12]

Re: Ask Me Anything: Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 15 Producer

Will we see more penalties in Be a GM than in the last years?

[EASPORTSNHL]

Re: Ask Me Anything: Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 15 Producer

Sean - it seems OTP and EASHL are kind if the same. If OTP is patched in, is there any chance EASHL gets patched in?

Ps... I'm cool with a port of EASHL from nhl 14

Sincerely,

One really upset loyal EA customer for 20+ years

OTP is the foundation of the EASHL.
Our current focus is to get OTP in as part of an update then work with the community to build the new EASHL.

[EASPORTSNHL]

Re: Ask Me Anything: Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 15 Producer

Hey Rammer,

Looking on the brighter side of this unfortunate news, you mentioned a fan comittee of EASHL players. What will this comittee do and how do you look to become a member?

Cheers, tomosmithy

We'll be working through the details over the next little bit to ensure that we select/create a solid committee.

[shogunofharlem3]

Re: Ask Me Anything: Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 15 Producer

Sean,

Can you still edit players like you could in NHL 14? I ask this on behalf of all roster editors. Thanks.

Sean,

Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. I'd like to just bump and second this question above in the quote from Simple Mathematics. Thanks again for your hard work.

[EASPORTSNHL]

Re: Ask Me Anything: Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 15 Producer

Sean, I just want to thank your team for the hard work you put in day and night to get us our yearly fix of video game hockey. I have owned every edition of the game since '93.

I am wondering if your team has ever considered moving to a rating system similar to what the "revamped" team has done here at OS?

Again, thanks for hard work, and for making yourself available after making such a difficult announcement.

Thanks for the note...I'm not familiar with it however I'll have the team look into it.

[EASPORTSNHL]

Re: Ask Me Anything: Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 15 Producer

Hey Sean,

First off I'd like to thank everyone at the EA NHL team for their dedication to bringing a true next gen hockey experience to fans around the world. As a community member your focus on broadcast immersion, captivation, and creative drive truly makes this an amazing gaming experience each year. As a fan since NHL 2001 and an annual buyer since NHL 06, this series is truly my favorite. Here are just a few questions I have..

Will Mike Emrick's goal calls showcase his trademark excitement we see on TV and what will presentation bring us as fans?

Is the ability for custom music in the game or can it be patched in when Sony gives music a go on ps4?

As a weekly viewer of NBC game of the week and someone who is amazed by the immersion factor, is the true broadcast camera still in the game?

Thank you so much for all you do for fans of the series and hockey fans as a whole.

Doc Emrick was fantastic in studio and you'll definitely hear his trademark excitement.

Custom music is currently not in the game.

True Broadcast is available.

Thanks for taking the time to ask these questions.
Sean

[bonannogiovanni]

Re: Ask Me Anything: Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 15 Producer

Hi Sean,

to tell you the truth I've been really disappointed by the gameplay videos I've seen in the last days. They looked like NHL 14 with a fresh coat of paint. Is there hope that puck physics and neutral zone gameplay will be different in the final version or did I watch the wrong videos?

Thanks

[Trist5382]

Is there any chance of EASHL coming out later this year or next year in an update?
I think if you did that, all would be forgiven c: