Ask Me Anything: Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 15 Producer

[TDKing]

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

Has there been any thought of adding an online 7 game series mode? So I can challenge a friend to a 7 game series similar to the battle for the cup mode in previous versions but online.

[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?

Hahaha. I guess this question was missed. Or maybe its a secret lol.

[TDKing]

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

What is the plan for the future of GM connected?

[meep316]

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

Why are one timers like the one at the :20 second mark in this video still in the game? I feel like great strides have been made in terms of creating a somewhat realistic representation of the physics of hockey, but this kind of a shot is physically impossible and has always stood out to me as something that I thought needed to be removed:

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From that angle on a one timer, that should be a simple re-direct. Not even the best shooter in the world could rocket a one timer from that side on a shot like that. Aside from looking awkward, it also rewards people for not having good hockey sense to not pass to someone in that position, and encourages lazy play because they can score in unrealistic ways like that. Whereas if they had to get themselves in a better position to shoot after receiving the pass, there would be more natural puck support because they knew they couldn't get a shot off from that angle like that.

Also, are we able to edit our lines and save them for online play? Or at least use the HUT version of edit lines where it's just a one button switch, prior to online VS games? Because having to scroll through the entire team and replace guys individually takes way too long and is extremely tedious, and often times the guys who do the rosters are way off on the accuracy of the lines.

I am always critical but I do genuinely appreciate it when guys from the development team come on here and answer questions like this. Even if not everything we're saying can make it into the game, all that we can ask for is to be heard.

[Mckinnonnn]

Hey Sean,
I've played NHL a lot over the last couple years and I already have the Ultimate Edition preordered for the Xbox One. But I am disappointed by the lack of game modes. Any notable features added to the game modes?
Also, will there be a returning user bonus is HUT, and if so, what will be the factors?

[Simple Mathematics]

I really want to know if editing players is still possible. The entire Revamped Roster project depends on it.

[steve.mcneil]

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

Sean,

Is the edit a player option going to be available?


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[PhillyGuy11826]

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

Will the custom music hub be apart of one of the content updates or can we completely rule it out of 15?

[bigwill33]

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

The first release of OTP will be using NHL players.
Getting created players back is priority for us since it's a critical part of the EASHL experience.

Is the custom player version of OTP anticipated to be released during this year's cycle?

Will there even be stat tracking for the OTP mode with leaderboards like there are currently?

[Jepockn]

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

Will the custom music hub be apart of one of the content updates or can we completely rule it out of 15?

I would also like to know about this as well.

Thanks!

[EASPORTSNHL]

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

Sean,

This will seem harsh, because I know the presentation was a big focus for you guys, but is there any plan when having Doc Emrick come in throughout the season, to re-record any of his goal calls or somehow improve what seems already in place? The play-by-play showcased in the earlier video simply didn't reflect the intensity and passion we know and love from Doc. He sounds bored.

What you heard in the video is just a small sample of the 35000 lines of speech that we recorded (in total).
Doc was unique in the number of different levels that he could deliver which resulted in a lot of the variety that you are asking about.
I think you'll be happy to hear Doc sounding like Doc when you get your hands on the demo.

[EASPORTSNHL]

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

Sean,

I hope you enjoy a stiff drink after some of these questions. Thanks for doing this.

lol...no problem...thanks for taking the time to comment.

[EASPORTSNHL]

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

Has there been any thought of adding an online 7 game series mode? So I can challenge a friend to a 7 game series similar to the battle for the cup mode in previous versions but online.

Yes. This is something that people often ask for.
I can't tell you when we will get to this however it is something that I'd like to see.

[puckhead73]

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

Sean thank you so much for taking the time to do this. One feature I would love to see implemented for future iterations of the NHL series is a roster sharing functionality. Are there any plans on doing something like that? It has largely become an expectation through most other sports games these days.

Also, just cuz the rest of my team is asking, is the ability to edit players still available?

[officialbigs]

Hey sean, I was just wondering will GameFace make its way into the NHL series or NHL 15, or will we ever see it?