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Clarkie’s NHL 21 Pro Sliders

First off, a big thank you to GTPO for his base that I used. I can't believe how great this game feels. I have made some slight adjustments to make it more to my liking. Here are a few things that I want to highlight about this set.

1) If you are looking for the online one timer goals over and over again, don't use these, you really need to be smart about passing and pass to spots, work to get your guys open. Passing is the most challenging thing to do with this set. Again if you want magnetic passing and high percentage pass completion than these are 100% not for you.

2) The variety of goals and animations on Pro and with these sliders is exactly what I have been waiting for since '93 haha.

3) Don't be scared by Pro, it is not as easy as you might think, other sliders have been tweaked to account for it being on pro

4) Real life game time is approx 45 minutes, I have had 6-1, 2-1, 4-3, 2-0 games, go both ways, some games I just can't buy a goal and other games the CPU doesn't have an answer for me.

5) Be sure to use proper strategies, dump and chase, cycle the puck, USE YOUR DEFENSEMEN, you will get deflections if there is traffic in front, sometimes they will lead to goals and other times they will lead to amazing saves.

6) Line changes are very important to stay on top of, one long shift for a line will effect your whole team until everyone is recovered. Important to have on Manual, the CPU sometimes makes line changes at a bad time, I like to control when my lines change, this is personal preference though, it does not effect gameplay, you might just give up a and not get odd man rushes, I like to get the odd 3 on 1 by pushing the puck up the ice and catch the CPU changing lines. Like in the NHL. Also if you change at the wrong time there is a chance the puck will end up in your net.

7) Big hits are a rarity in the NHL these days, there is a lot more shoulder bumping and jostling than big centre ice hits, the big hits are still there and you can really take someone out if they put themselves in a vulnerable position, I love this about these sliders. Hitting totals are bang on too.

I have had the most fun and realistic games and stats in this series EVER. I have gotten amazing results with these. Perfect stat lines and the feel to the game is great. Loose when it should be and skilled as well. You can actually feel the atmosphere change when you get a bunch of scoring chances and pressure. The CPU takes more chances when they are losing in the 3rd, which opens things up to take a bigger lead. Penalties are right where they should be, Shot totals, Hits. Passingg percentage. It's all there.

Give them a try if you are looking for the things that I have mentioned above. Any feedback is good feedback.

Game Settings

Game Style - 4 / 4 Full Sim
Rules - NHL
Period Length - 10 minutes
Difficulty - Pro
Camera - Dynamic Medium
Goalie Camera - Low
Shootout Camera - Dynamic Low
Away Line Changes - Manual
Away Shot Aim - Manual
Home Line Changes - Manual
Home Shot Aim - Manual


General

Gameplay Version - Latest
Game Style - 4 / 4 Full Sim
Attribute Effects - 6 / 10
Broken Stick Frequency - 50
Game Speed - 0 / 6
Fatigue Effect - CPU 100
Fatigue Effect - Human 100
Fatigue Recovery - CPU 45
Fatigue Recovery - Human 45
Injury Occurence - CPU 65
Injury Occurence - Human 65

Skating

Back Skating - 67
Hustle Type - Authentic
Puck Carrier Agility - 41
Puck Carrier Skating - 25
Player Acceleration - CPU 0
Player Acceleration - Human 0
Skating Speed - CPU 67
Skating Speed - Human 67
Skating Agility - CPU 55
Skating Agility - Human 55

Shooting


One Timer Accuracy - CPU 34
One Timer Accuracy - Human 34
Shot Accuracy - CPU 40
Shot Accuracy - Human 40
Shot Power - CPU 48
Shot Power - Human 48
Slap Shot Accuracy - CPU 40
Slap Shot Accuracy - Human 40
Slap Shot Power - CPU 48
Slap Shot Power - Human 48

Passing - The Most Important Part

Manual Passing - On
Pass Assist - 0
Min Pass Speed - 24
Max Pass Speed - 77
Saucer Pass Speed - 50
Pass Accuracy - CPU 7
Pass Accuracy - Human 7
Pass Interceptions - CPU 75
Pass Interceptions - Human 75
Pass Reception Ease - CPU 35
Pass Reception Ease - Human 40
Reception Reaction Time - CPU 100
Reception Reaction Time - Human 100
Puck Control Rating Effect - CPU 62
Puck Control Rating Effect - Human 63
Puck Speed Reception Effect - CPU 91
Puck Speed Reception Effect - Human 91
Pickup Type Effect - CPU 100
Pickup Type Effect - Human 100
Bouncing Puck Receptions - CPU 14
Bouncing Puck Receptions - Human 14

Puck Control

Incidental Contact Puck Loss - Stick, Legs and Body
Incidental Stick Contact Immunity - 0
Puck Control - CPU 49
Puck Control - Human 49
Deking Impact - CPU 49
Deking Impact - Human 49
Spin Deke Impact - CPU 39
Spin Deke Impact - Human 39
Skating Impact - CPU 79
Skating Impact - Human 79

Goalies

Goalie Cover Frequency - 75
Goalie Passing -75
Goalie Cross Crease Reaction Time - CPU 75
Goalie Cross Crease Reaction Time - Human 75
Goalie Save Reaction Time - CPU 72
Goalie Save Reaction Time - Human 72
Goalie Deflection Reaction Time - CPU 45
Goalie Deflection Reaction Time - Human 45
Goalie Screen Effect - CPU 75
Goalie Screen Effect - Human 75
Goalie Screen Persistence - CPU 45
Goalie Screen Persistence - Human 45

Checking

Board Effect Non-Puck Carrier - 7
Board Effect Puck Carrier - 7
Hitting Assistance - 6
Stumble Threshold - 100
Fall And Stumble Ease - 75
Aggression - CPU 34
Aggression - Human 34
Hitting Power - CPU 8
Hitting Power - Human 8
Size Effect - CPU 40
Size Effect - Human 40
Speed Effect - CPU 30
Speed Effect - Human 30
Checking/Balance Rating Effect - CPU 100
Checking/Balance Rating Effect - Human 100
Preparedness Effect - CPU 40
Preparedness Effect - Human 40
Incidental Contact Effect - CPU 55
Incidental Contact Effect - Human 55
Poke Checking Accuracy - CPU 50
Poke Checking Accuracy - Human 50
Poke Checking Power - CPU 50
Poke Checking Power - Human 50
Stick Lift Effectiveness - CPU 20
Stick Lift Effectiveness - Human 20

Penalties

CPU Penalties -100
CPU Teammate Penalties - 100
Tripping - CPU 20
Tripping - Human 20
Slashing - CPU 5
Slashing - Human 5
Elbowing - CPU 100
Elbowing - Human 100
High Sticking - CPU 100
High Sticking - Human 100
Cross Checking - CPU 100
Cross Checking - Human 100
Boarding - CPU 60
Boarding - Human 60
Charging - CPU 50
Charging - Human 50
Delay of Game - CPU 75
Delay of Game - Human 75
Holding - CPU 45
Holding - Human 45
Hooking - CPU 20
Hooking - Human 20
Interference - CPU 85
Interference - Human 85

AI

AI Learning - 0 / 6
CPU Difficulty Adjustment - 0 / 6
CPU Faceoff Difficulty - 72
Fight Difficulty - 50
CPU Strategy Adjustment - 1 / 6
User Strategy Adjustment - 1 / 6

Rules

Post Whistle Rules - Authentic
Fighting - 1 / 2
Icing - Hybrid Icing
Injuries - On (Off for Preseason if you are doing Dynasty and simulating the preseason)
Offsides - Delayed
Penalties - 4 / 4
Trapezoidal Rule - On
Penalty Time Scaling - 0 / 6
Concurrent Penalties Time - 0 / 6

Visual Settings

Auto Zoom - Off
Camera - Dynamic Medium
Camera Perspective - Alternate
Player Name Indicator - On
Player Indicator Size - Small
Off Screen Player Indicator - On (Helps see teammates location on Dynamic Medium)
Fighting Instructions - Off
Goalie Camera - Low
Puck Highlight - Extra Small
Puck Size - Authentic
Score Clock Overlay - Small
Shootout Camera - Dynamic Low

Volume Settings
Master Volume - 10
Coach Calls Volume - 4
Arena Announcer - 4
Arena Music Volume - 4
Commentary Volume - 0
Crowd Volume - 8
Goal Horn Volume - 7
Menu Music Volume - 2
SFX Volume - 7
Menu Music Type - NHL 21 Theme
BAP Cut Scene (In Game) - 10
BAP Cut Scene - 10

Enjoy if you are looking for a real life feel.