The NHL game this year is the best one I have played over the years imo. Nuetral zone play better than the past but still a lot of work to improve it.
Sliders Version updated on August 10, 2022
GAME SETTINGS:
Period Length- 6 minutes
Difficulty- PRO
Camera- Dynamic medium
Line Changes- Auto
Shot Aim- Assist
Controls- Hybrid setting...DO NOT overlook this. If you feel the game is too easy try this.
My TWO kinda sorta "house rules" are:
Do not touch team strategies. Leave everything on default. I assume most probably do not touch this.
Very, like extremely rarely pass the puck from the goalie. Allow the game to give you more faceoffs. More opportunities for the AI to score and put SOG. If you have your faceoff difficulty set to a good spot then the pressure of more faceoffs in your zone makes the game more immersive.
RULES:
Post Whistle- Authentic
**Fighting- 0...I actually will leave this at zero. IF during a game I feel there is a lot of hitting I will mid game turn it up to 1. I am especially more aware in rivalry games. I prefer zero cause it's silly to have fights every single game. Adjusting mid game like I am I like doing a lot. I haven't had a game yet where I felt I needed to move it up to 2/2 but maybe in a playoff game 7 against a rivalry would be a good spot if it gets physical.**
Injuries- On
Penalties- 4/4
**Trapezoid Rule- OFF I am enjoying the even faster pace with this off. Also getting rid of the annoying penalty every now and then that was completely out of your control.**
Try it for a few games. It's not going to be for everyone. Definitely looks weird sometimes but the faster pace I like so I look past it. Same with fighting slider.
Penalty Time Scaling- 0/6
Coincidental PT Scale- 0/6
GENERAL (cpu/human):
Attribute Effects- 5/10
Broken Stick- 38
Game speed- 0/6
Fatigue Effect- 75/80
Fatigue Recovery- 55/55
Injury Occurrence- 67/67
SKATING (cpu/human):
Back skating- 90
Puck carrier agility- 42
Puck carrier skating- 45
Player Acceleration- 25/20***
Skating Speed- 42
Skating Agility- 90/80
SHOOTING (cpu/human):
One Timer Accuracy- 40
Shot Accuracy- 45/33
Shot Power- 50
Slap Shot Accuracy-50
Slap Shot Power- 50
PASSING (cpu/human):
Pass Assist- 50
Min Pass Speed- 40
Max Pass Speed- 65
Saucer Pass Speed- 65
Pass Accuracy-100/50
Pass Interceptions- 60/35
Pass Reception Ease- 35
Reception Reaction Time- 15
Control Rating Effect- 95
Speed Reception Effect- 55
Pickup Type Effect- 25
Bouncing Puck Reception- 45
Puck Control (cpu/human):
Stick, Legs, and Body
Incidental contact- 0
Puck Control- 85/50
Dekeing Impact- 0/25
Spin Deke Effect- 0/35
Skating Impact- 0/35
GOALIES:
Cover Frequency- 99
Goalie Passing- 1
Crease Reaction-100/78
Save Reaction- 95/50
Deflection Reaction- 40/25
Screen Effect- 50
Screen Persistence- 50
CHECKING (cpu/human):
Board Effect Non puck carry- 15
Board Effect puck carrier- 15
Hitting Assistance- 0
Stumble Threshold- 75
Fall and Stumble Ease- 35
Aggression- 100
Hitting Power- 20/15
Size Effect- 40
Speed Effect- 40
Check/Balance Rtng Effect- 85
Preparedness Effect- 20
Incidental Contact Effect- 0/45
Poke Check Accuracy- 50/0
Poke Check Power- 0
Stick Lift- 50/0
PENALTIES:
Cpu Penalties- 100
Cpu Teammate Penalties- 100
Tripping- 98***/98***
Slashing- 96/95***
Elbowing- 100
High Sticking- 100 (broken)
Cross Checking- 100 (broken)
Boarding- 100
Charging- 100
Delay of game- 63
Holding- 64***/65
Hooking- 72***/79***
Interference- 99*
AI:
AI Learning- 6
Cpu Difficulty Adjustment- 6
Faceoff Difficulty- user pref...depends how good you are. I try to find setting that gives around 50/50 on faceoffs. 48 difficulty is for me. I'm not very good at faceoffs. I usually try only one move every time lol
Fight Difficulty- User pref...same as with faceoffs. Just find the setting that gives you close to 50/50. For me that is 54.
Cpu Strategy Adjustment- 6
User Strategy Adjustment- 6
Sliders Version updated on August 10, 2022
GAME SETTINGS:
Period Length- 6 minutes
Difficulty- PRO
Camera- Dynamic medium
Line Changes- Auto
Shot Aim- Assist
Controls- Hybrid setting...DO NOT overlook this. If you feel the game is too easy try this.
My TWO kinda sorta "house rules" are:
Do not touch team strategies. Leave everything on default. I assume most probably do not touch this.
Very, like extremely rarely pass the puck from the goalie. Allow the game to give you more faceoffs. More opportunities for the AI to score and put SOG. If you have your faceoff difficulty set to a good spot then the pressure of more faceoffs in your zone makes the game more immersive.
RULES:
Post Whistle- Authentic
**Fighting- 0...I actually will leave this at zero. IF during a game I feel there is a lot of hitting I will mid game turn it up to 1. I am especially more aware in rivalry games. I prefer zero cause it's silly to have fights every single game. Adjusting mid game like I am I like doing a lot. I haven't had a game yet where I felt I needed to move it up to 2/2 but maybe in a playoff game 7 against a rivalry would be a good spot if it gets physical.**
Injuries- On
Penalties- 4/4
**Trapezoid Rule- OFF I am enjoying the even faster pace with this off. Also getting rid of the annoying penalty every now and then that was completely out of your control.**
Try it for a few games. It's not going to be for everyone. Definitely looks weird sometimes but the faster pace I like so I look past it. Same with fighting slider.
Penalty Time Scaling- 0/6
Coincidental PT Scale- 0/6
GENERAL (cpu/human):
Attribute Effects- 5/10
Broken Stick- 38
Game speed- 0/6
Fatigue Effect- 75/80
Fatigue Recovery- 55/55
Injury Occurrence- 67/67
SKATING (cpu/human):
Back skating- 90
Puck carrier agility- 42
Puck carrier skating- 45
Player Acceleration- 25/20***
Skating Speed- 42
Skating Agility- 90/80
SHOOTING (cpu/human):
One Timer Accuracy- 40
Shot Accuracy- 45/33
Shot Power- 50
Slap Shot Accuracy-50
Slap Shot Power- 50
PASSING (cpu/human):
Pass Assist- 50
Min Pass Speed- 40
Max Pass Speed- 65
Saucer Pass Speed- 65
Pass Accuracy-100/50
Pass Interceptions- 60/35
Pass Reception Ease- 35
Reception Reaction Time- 15
Control Rating Effect- 95
Speed Reception Effect- 55
Pickup Type Effect- 25
Bouncing Puck Reception- 45
Puck Control (cpu/human):
Stick, Legs, and Body
Incidental contact- 0
Puck Control- 85/50
Dekeing Impact- 0/25
Spin Deke Effect- 0/35
Skating Impact- 0/35
GOALIES:
Cover Frequency- 99
Goalie Passing- 1
Crease Reaction-100/78
Save Reaction- 95/50
Deflection Reaction- 40/25
Screen Effect- 50
Screen Persistence- 50
CHECKING (cpu/human):
Board Effect Non puck carry- 15
Board Effect puck carrier- 15
Hitting Assistance- 0
Stumble Threshold- 75
Fall and Stumble Ease- 35
Aggression- 100
Hitting Power- 20/15
Size Effect- 40
Speed Effect- 40
Check/Balance Rtng Effect- 85
Preparedness Effect- 20
Incidental Contact Effect- 0/45
Poke Check Accuracy- 50/0
Poke Check Power- 0
Stick Lift- 50/0
PENALTIES:
Cpu Penalties- 100
Cpu Teammate Penalties- 100
Tripping- 98***/98***
Slashing- 96/95***
Elbowing- 100
High Sticking- 100 (broken)
Cross Checking- 100 (broken)
Boarding- 100
Charging- 100
Delay of game- 63
Holding- 64***/65
Hooking- 72***/79***
Interference- 99*
AI:
AI Learning- 6
Cpu Difficulty Adjustment- 6
Faceoff Difficulty- user pref...depends how good you are. I try to find setting that gives around 50/50 on faceoffs. 48 difficulty is for me. I'm not very good at faceoffs. I usually try only one move every time lol
Fight Difficulty- User pref...same as with faceoffs. Just find the setting that gives you close to 50/50. For me that is 54.
Cpu Strategy Adjustment- 6
User Strategy Adjustment- 6
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