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JasonSGN
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Topic: NHL 09 Patch News Posted: 10-29-2008 at 5:45pm |
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Source: NHL 09 Blog: David Littman
Posted 10.29.2008 Hi there, David Littman here. We are in the process of putting the patches up for both the X360 and the PS3. PS3 Europe has already gone up, and PS3 North America and both X360 patches should be up within the next week or two. First and foremost we have fixed the "dirty disc" message issue that some people are seeing on the X360. For the PS3, we have fixed the issue where there are sometimes white flashes or flickers during gameplay. So, if you have seen one of the above, you will be happy to know they are fixed with the patch. For most people though...the important fixes are in gameplay. We have listened to all of you, and we have played the game ourselves every day. While we couldn't make every fix that you asked for because of time constraints, we did fix most of the big issues, and also improved gameplay to be more authentic. * The jersey on the EASHL side select screen is more visible than the team logo. This will make it easier for people to see when jersey colors clash * Deking controls normal when shooting downscreen with "Always Up" controls * Checking has been tuned so you will see less big hits from guys that aren't traditionally known for hitting * Less CPU AI one-timers * Increased the height of dump ins, for a better dump and chase game. * No more goals from flip dumps * Better CPU AI logic near offensive blueline so they don't go off-sides as much * CPU goalie will not drag the puck back toward himself in a shootout * We have fixed the goals from outside shots that people are scoring. We have reduced shot accuracy when on the rush and when turning quickly, and from far out. You will now have to be more conservative when shooting on the rush. If you aim all the way to the left or right, your shot will go wide a lot more. Try aiming more towards the middle to hit the net from outside. This fixes the cross goal where you shoot back the other way, and the goal that goes in with the "curve" animation, and a few others. There's a reason NHL players don't shoot from outside on the rush very often. Dumping or trying to set up is a better play unless you have an odd-man situation. * We reduced the time it took to get control of the goalie by 1/3. * When line changes are set to auto, and a user changes lines/defense manually between whistles, the line/defensive pair you asked for will come out (or stay out). * If you have line changes off in Be a Pro, line change player chatter will be turned off. * When using a defenseman in BAP, BAP player won't get stuck on the bench and will be able to call for change * The EASHL will now go to continuous 5v5 overtime until one team scores. This way nobody has to sit out, and you get to decide who wins (this is now just like the NHL Play-offs) * The proper own-goal cut scene will be shown where the player who scored on himself is upset. * All cut scenes should now show players sitting in their respective team's bench. * Increase AI team aggressiveness and the likelihood of them getting called for a penalty on an infraction. * If Vision Control is pressed, you do not throw a hit when in front of the attacking net. This helps with rebound shots. * Increase the likelihood of a penalty if the stick hits the body during a stick lift. * Reduce the accuracy of shots for penalty shots and shootouts. Aiming for just inside the post is a lot tougher now Along with these changes we are still working on the server side of things to make sure that the EASHL and online play is always improving. Keep checking our website for more information on the EASHL play-offs. Thanks -David Littman |
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TedSGN
MVP Joined: 01-26-2006 Location: Friday Harbor Online Status: Offline Posts: 3288 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10-29-2008 at 6:07pm | |
All of that sounds good. Without using the word glitch it sounds like they addressed the glitch wrister.
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Grambo Bastille
All-Star Joined: 02-24-2008 Location: Worcester, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 624 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10-29-2008 at 6:36pm | |
I started getting the dirty disc error the other day. This sounds good.
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JasonSGN
Admin Group Administrator Joined: 01-25-2006 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 6699 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10-29-2008 at 8:13pm | |
I haven't played Tiger Woods since my copy of NHL started working again because I think the TW update caused the DDE problem on my system.
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Fazeo
Rookie Joined: 06-18-2008 Location: Funktown Online Status: Offline Posts: 143 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10-29-2008 at 8:31pm | |
Wonderful, I've yet to score a penalty shot or in a shootout, now they are making it even harder.
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Grambo Bastille
All-Star Joined: 02-24-2008 Location: Worcester, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 624 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10-30-2008 at 4:25pm | |
lol - join the club |
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JasonSGN
Admin Group Administrator Joined: 01-25-2006 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 6699 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11-05-2008 at 1:15pm | |
I'm really hoping that this patch drops sometime tomorrow. I've been holding off on playing NHL in anticipation of the patch.
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JasonSGN
Admin Group Administrator Joined: 01-25-2006 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 6699 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11-11-2008 at 1:41pm | |
It appears that the 360 patch is out. I can't confirm because my 360 will not hooked up until my new furniture arrives tomorrow.
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Brent
Legend Joined: 01-26-2006 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 6677 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11-11-2008 at 1:48pm | |
Just popped it in and the patch is up.
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JasonSGN
Admin Group Administrator Joined: 01-25-2006 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 6699 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11-12-2008 at 3:52pm | |
Has anyone had a chance to test out the patch. We might have to add this one back to the online rotation and start some SGN Team Play again.
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