Tampa comes back from a 3 goal first period deficit scoring 4 goals in the third to beat the Panthers 4-3. It took 2 periods to get used to the skating system but I was able to mount a comeback. I have one human game against The Islanders so let me know when you want to play.
Well sh*t. First game against the CPU Jets and I drop 1-0. But it sure was fun!
Islanders opened at Pittsburgh and I battled them to a 1-1 draw through regulation. When I didn't score in overtime, I knew I was done for. I don't think I've ever scored a goal during a shootout in any NHL game.
Well, at least I got a point. Off the schneid, as they say.
PMs heading out to Tampa Bay and Buffalo to schedule our games.
Detroit gets a win and a loss. Have a few games left, including a few human games
I can't buy a win in this game today. Played three games online against a buddy of mine, lost all three despite being up 3 goals in the third game. Logged into GWJHL and played three games vs. the CPU. Lost one outright, lost the other two in shootouts.
So far I'm finding the game fairly frustrating. I'm seeing an awful lot of me getting shot after shot, rebounds left and right and the goalie saves everything, then the other side gets the puck, skates down, and wrists it in from 15 feet away like my goalie's not even there.
I have read that accuracy improves dramatically if you go into a glide before shooting. Given the fast pace of the game and the often frantic attempts to maintain possession of the puck, I find this all but impossible.
I went into 5 on 5 practice mode just to play around with the offensive zone play, and in 70 attempts I scored 2 goals.
It used to be CoD, but lately NHL12/13 is the game that is forcing me to question whether being nearly 40 is a significant liability in quick action games.
Actually, I had this same slump when I got serious into NHL12 online play. I was something like 20-40 for awhile there before I got comfortable and started winning more consistently. I'm sure this will have the same corner to turn, but damn it's frustrating in the meantime.
Boudreaux, are you playing on All-Star or Pro? (Outside the GWJHL, of course.) I've noticed that on All-Star, the CPU picks my pocket effortlessly and I have absolutely no space to move. They're on me like flies. On Pro, they are still able to shut me down when they play good, aggressive, positional defense, but it's not as frustrating since I have more than a split-second before the play is heading back up the ice in the other direction.
I am playing either GWJHL games (against the CPU so far) or quick ranked online matches. I gave up on BAP and other offline modes awhile back.
Either way, I don't think Pro vs. All-Star matters for me.
All I've got left are games versus Leroy and CptDomano.
Yeah, this is where I'm at with my games, too. Just waiting to play Jayhawker and Leroy. I may have sent you both Live messages already, but just to let you both know, I'm good for anytime after 8pm EST tomorrow (Sunday), and then 5-10 pm EST on Monday, Wednesday-Friday. Just let me know when you guys are available and we can wrap up those games.
As for the overall difficulty, I'm comfortable with how the GWJHL is set right now. The games have been damn close so far with two of them going into OT. Feeling fairly good with the flow of the game and how everything is set up this year. Now if I could only get a handle on that damn shot stick / dekeing mechanic that seems to have eluded me over the past couple seasons I'd be all set
I can make tonight, captain.
Well played my first 3 games. Beat Anaheim in OT- 2-1. Then played a home and home with the defending Stanley Cup Champs. Managed to be down 4-0 in the 3rd at home, score 4 goals and still lose 5-4. Then was up 3-1, only to lose 4-3 in OT.
2 games left. One is vs. Vancouver, and I don't believe Edgar is logged in yet.
Blah. Was just absolutely dominated by the Panthers in back-to-back games. 4-0. 3-0. That was discouraging/embarrassing/not-the-nicest-way-to-spend-30-minutes.
You can take me off the league. I am only able to play after 9pm PST. Most of you guys are on the east coast.
Forgot Lions were on tonight. Lets do tomorrow
Where those confounded Sharks and Bruins? I need a game!
Forgot Lions were on tonight. Lets do tomorrow
Cool, yeah I can do tomorrow. What time works out best for you?
Tampa takes the home and home from the Panthers. Getting a 3-2 win with 5 seconds left in the game. Then it was the Rangers coming into town and getting beaten 4-0.
Yeah I'm wondering how well it's going to work to find each other online for all of these games.
Coldforged, you're one of my matchups. I'll try to be online later but I don't think you're on my friends list.
CptDomano wrote:Jayhawker wrote:All I've got left are games versus Leroy and CptDomano.
Yeah, this is where I'm at with my games, too. Just waiting to play Jayhawker and Leroy. I may have sent you both Live messages already, but just to let you both know, I'm good for anytime after 8pm EST tomorrow (Sunday), and then 5-10 pm EST on Monday, Wednesday-Friday. Just let me know when you guys are available and we can wrap up those games.
Wednesday evening is best for me. I should be able to get on right around 4:30 pm CST (5:30 pm your time.)
Sounds good to me--I'll get my game in with Leroy done tonight, so I should be all set after that
Where those confounded Sharks and Bruins? I need a game!
I can probably play at some point tonight, Coldforged. I usually have a window between 6pm and 9:30pm PST on weekdays.
ColdForged wrote:Where those confounded Sharks and Bruins? I need a game!
I can probably play at some point tonight, Coldforged. I usually have a window between 6pm and 9:30pm PST on weekdays.
YES. Let us do this! Say about 9:00PM EST/6PM PST?
PsychoKillerZ wrote:ColdForged wrote:Where those confounded Sharks and Bruins? I need a game!
I can probably play at some point tonight, Coldforged. I usually have a window between 6pm and 9:30pm PST on weekdays.
YES. Let us do this! Say about 9:00PM EST/6PM PST?
I will do my best to be ready by then.
ColdForged wrote:PsychoKillerZ wrote:ColdForged wrote:Where those confounded Sharks and Bruins? I need a game!
I can probably play at some point tonight, Coldforged. I usually have a window between 6pm and 9:30pm PST on weekdays.
YES. Let us do this! Say about 9:00PM EST/6PM PST?
I will do my best to be ready by then.
Need 6:30 PST?
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