NHL 16 EASHL Beta Opens Next Week For NHL 15 Xbox One & PlayStation 4 Users

[Turbojugend]

I've never played EASHL, always been more of an offline player. But this sounds like a nice jumping-on point, I will probably give it a shot when the beta opens.

[Steve_OS]

Updated the OP w/ a few more details.

[ricky24]

Quote: Originally Posted by Turbojugend

I've never played EASHL, always been more of an offline player. But this sounds like a nice jumping-on point, I will probably give it a shot when the beta opens.

I'm skeptical of the new attribute system for replay purposes but eashl was the best mode in this game imo. Only chance I have of buying 16 is if this mode is in depth enough to give the same replay value it gave nhl14. Very excited to find out if this is the case in a couple weeks.

[Turbojugend]

Quote: Originally Posted by ricky24

I'm skeptical of the new attribute system for replay purposes but eashl was the best mode in this game imo. Only chance I have of buying 16 is if this mode is in depth enough to give the same replay value it gave nhl14. Very excited to find out if this is the case in a couple weeks.

Is there usually a decent balance of player types, or does everyone want to be a super-sniper? I'd like to take a shot at creating a physical defenseman if it's an option.

[JayBillups36]

It says there's 12 different types of player to choose from. I have a huge chub about the 30th now

[LuGer33]

Quote: Originally Posted by Turbojugend

Is there usually a decent balance of player types, or does everyone want to be a super-sniper? I'd like to take a shot at creating a physical defenseman if it's an option.

There's no creation. There will be a physical defensemen class, but you don't actually customize their attributes.

The Polygon article is accurate in many respects. There is a risk by going with this system that the mode loses some depth and incentive to keep playing. The idea is that w/ balanced classes and no wacky attributes, the emphasis will be on teamplay and hockey knowledge. Think of it like an E-sports approach with a higher skill gap that will hopefully keep fans playing without grinding or chasing the progression carrot.

I'm excited for it because I'm a fan of classic Arena games w/ equal starts and stuff where as much as possible is left to the players. I hope it works for EASHL.

[Haeyena]

You have to be kidding.....I am out of town that entire week!

[no1xdraftpck]

Pretty exciting news. I'm relatively new to these forums, mostly read but dont post. But was curious is anyone participates in eashl online leagues? My friends and I joined a couple of the smaller ones and found that it really got the replay value up.

I play on the xbox one