So after trying a couple of games against other people on line, I have found that I suck. I haven't played in a couple of years and it shows. I tried one of the multiplayer games, but the majority of the people bolted before the first face off. I also had the game freeze on the "loading" screen one time when trying to play a multiplayer game. The only way to get out of it was to shut down the console completely.
"Be a Pro" is so cool, and appropriate seeing as I need some schooling in the minors to get my game up to par.
Anyone using the 'classic' control setup? If so, have you figured out one timers?
I get open and get a pass, but I end up doing a poke check instead of one timing the shot....it's very annoying.
I can't stand the default setup, but if you don't use it you lose some controls like puck protection and stick lifting...
Ok, so I've been playing "Be a Pro" for a while now and I've got a couple of issues/concerns/gripes.
1) So it doesn't take long before I get to play (RW) on the first line. That's fine, but then my center gets called up leaving me/us with a new center who sucks SOOOOOOO bad!
He wins 1 out of like 50 faceoffs. This makes it really, really hard to sustain any kind of offensive attack in their end. We'll have a great opportunity, sometimes on the PP, and the asshole loses the faceoff...EVERY TIME! I played on the 1st line for about 15 games and my numbers went to shit. I think I had maybe one goal and one assist in those 15 games. Not only does he suck at faceoffs but he's always turning the puck over.
I was pretty much stuck! I wanted him to get hurt so bad, because despite the game announcers always saying "This guy can't win a faceoff to save his life" he started every game.
So because my numbers sucked, I got demoted to the 2nd line (Sweet!). My first game on #2, I get a goal and an assist.
I don't know what to do because my numbers will go up and I'll get placed on #1 and have to deal with a shitty line again. I'm pretty much stuck! Oh and the 1st line LW is pretty shitty too.
2) Penalties!
I lead my team in penalty minutes by a LOT. I try to poke check and I get called for slashing or high sticking.
I'll sit in front of the goal trying to clear guys out of the way and (the only way I can move anyone is to check them) then I get called for cross checking. WTF?
I'll roam in front of the net and the D just beats up on me. They knock me down, trip me, etc. and as soon as I touch them I get called!
3) AI
Some of the things the AI does on my team are just ridiculously dumb.
Ok, so I've been playing "Be a Pro" for a while now and I've got a couple of issues/concerns/gripes.
1) So it doesn't take long before I get to play (RW) on the first line. That's fine, but then my center gets called up leaving me/us with a new center who sucks SOOOOOOO bad!
He wins 1 out of like 50 faceoffs. This makes it really, really hard to sustain any kind of offensive attack in their end. We'll have a great opportunity, sometimes on the PP, and the asshole loses the faceoff...EVERY TIME! I played on the 1st line for about 15 games and my numbers went to shit. I think I had maybe one goal and one assist in those 15 games. Not only does he suck at faceoffs but he's always turning the puck over.
I was pretty much stuck! I wanted him to get hurt so bad, because despite the game announcers always saying "This guy can't win a faceoff to save his life" he started every game.
So because my numbers sucked, I got demoted to the 2nd line (Sweet!). My first game on #2, I get a goal and an assist.
I don't know what to do because my numbers will go up and I'll get placed on #1 and have to deal with a shitty line again. I'm pretty much stuck! Oh and the 1st line LW is pretty shitty too.
2) Penalties!
I lead my team in penalty minutes by a LOT. I try to poke check and I get called for slashing or high sticking.
I'll sit in front of the goal trying to clear guys out of the way and (the only way I can move anyone is to check them) then I get called for cross checking. WTF?
I'll roam in front of the net and the D just beats up on me. They knock me down, trip me, etc. and as soon as I touch them I get called!
3) AI
Some of the things the AI does on my team are just ridiculously dumb.
It's a fun game, but my god it's frustrating!!!
1) A bad center shouldn't stop you from getting any points. You can call for the pass, and tell the AI to shoot (R2/R1 I assume) so whenever he gets the puck try and get him to pass it to you asap (get clear).
2) I don't get that many penalties, but don't poke check religiously either. I get cross-checking penalties on checks, but it's usually off the play and should be interference.
1) A bad center shouldn't stop you from getting any points. You can call for the pass, and tell the AI to shoot (R2/R1 I assume) so whenever he gets the puck try and get him to pass it to you asap (get clear).
2) I don't get that many penalties, but don't poke check religiously either. I get cross-checking penalties on checks, but it's usually off the play and should be interference.
3) Yeah...
1) That's part of the problem. He turns it over so often and when I try to call for the puck, he'll just pass it straight to the defender. Grrr! I hate that guy! I wish I could take him out!! Then again, it probably wouldn't help my "Team Score" LOL
The first line LW is pretty bad too, but better than the center. He's the ultimate whiff-master. In a game I played earlier I was skating around waiting for a lane to open up. I unloaded a slapshot that bounced off the goalie's pad right to the LW with a wide open net...whiffed it! Then later we had a break away two on none. I was leading I totally deked the goalie to one side, passed it over to him and he whiffed. WTF?!?! LOL
I figure I'm just going to try to buff my stats with the second line as much as I can, gain XP and when I do get put back on 1st line just smoke them all.
One thing I wish this game had that MLB The Show has is the ability to "talk" to the coach.
Oh well.
2) Is there anyway to push back or try to gain ground without "checking"? I'm getting lit up in front of the net!
1) That's part of the problem. He turns it over so often and when I try to call for the puck, he'll just pass it straight to the defender. Grrr! I hate that guy! I wish I could take him out!! Then again, it probably wouldn't help my "Team Score" LOL
The first line LW is pretty bad too, but better than the center. He's the ultimate whiff-master. In a game I played earlier I was skating around waiting for a lane to open up. I unloaded a slapshot that bounced off the goalie's pad right to the LW with a wide open net...whiffed it! Then later we had a break away two on none. I was leading I totally deked the goalie to one side, passed it over to him and he whiffed. WTF?!?! LOL
I figure I'm just going to try to buff my stats with the second line as much as I can, gain XP and when I do get put back on 1st line just smoke them all.
One thing I wish this game had that MLB The Show has is the ability to "talk" to the coach.
Oh well.
2) Is there anyway to push back or try to gain ground without "checking"? I'm getting lit up in front of the net!
There is a hook instead of a poke check, but it won't help you gain any ground. Your best bet may be to skate out of the crease and around the net/slot, letting them chase you instead of constantly trying to push you around in front of their goaltender. I dunno how many times I've managed to skate backwards taking the defender with me, and gone around the net and come out the other side open as a j-bird for the pass and goal.
There is a hook instead of a poke check, but it won't help you gain any ground. Your best bet may be to skate out of the crease and around the net/slot, letting them chase you instead of constantly trying to push you around in front of their goaltender. I dunno how many times I've managed to skate backwards taking the defender with me, and gone around the net and come out the other side open as a j-bird for the pass and goal.
My AI doesn't sound as dumb as your AI though
I also think it has to do with the quality of my team.
Most of the guys on my team are in the mid to late 60s.
I'm currently a 79.
haha, demand a trade!!! (that's a joke, I don't think you can)
I wish!!
They are terrible! It's a Blackhawks farm team...the Rockford Ice Hogs (also a neighboring town where I grew up...seen many Ice Hogs games...lots of fun!).
Really I think there are 4 guys on the team 70 or greater (one of which is me).
I wish I could request a trade or something because they are bad and even though my guy it "the best" on the team I have a hard time doing much.
I wish!!
They are terrible! It's a Blackhawks farm team...the Rockford Ice Hogs (also a neighboring town where I grew up...seen many Ice Hogs games...lots of fun!).
Really I think there are 4 guys on the team 70 or greater (one of which is me).
I wish I could request a trade or something because they are bad and even though my guy it "the best" on the team I have a hard time doing much.
Just keep at it, you'll get called up sooner or later (although it's the Blackhawks, you're in for the same scenario there ).
Either that or start a new BAP season on a diff team with your existing player.
I wish!!
They are terrible! It's a Blackhawks farm team...the Rockford Ice Hogs (also a neighboring town where I grew up...seen many Ice Hogs games...lots of fun!).
Really I think there are 4 guys on the team 70 or greater (one of which is me).
I wish I could request a trade or something because they are bad and even though my guy it "the best" on the team I have a hard time doing much.
Yeah I am on my 3rd game in the Rangers farm system (Hartford WolfPack) and am the only one to score a goal so far. ( I think I have 4)
mca47 - , good games! We need to set up a tie-breaker:) We are pretty evenly matched it seems. I am still getting used to the controls ( as you are).
Online vs. other people is really pissing me off though. I played about 4 games this weekend and both times I was winning, we "lost connection"...the times I was losing, I took the loss and not the dnf. This one fucker, I was winning by 2 goals with 5 minutes left and he asks for a mutual quit...I say no way, play it out, you never know? anyways....with .8 seconds left, I get the "disconnect".
If a man speaks in a forest and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong?
Yeah I am on my 3rd game in the Rangers farm system (Hartford WolfPack) and am the only one to score a goal so far. ( I think I have 4)
mca47 - , good games! We need to set up a tie-breaker:) We are pretty evenly matched it seems. I am still getting used to the controls ( as you are).
Online vs. other people is really pissing me off though. I played about 4 games this weekend and both times I was winning, we "lost connection"...the times I was losing, I took the loss and not the dnf. This one fucker, I was winning by 2 goals with 5 minutes left and he asks for a mutual quit...I say no way, play it out, you never know? anyways....with .8 seconds left, I get the "disconnect".
Yeah, it was good playing with you. I must admit that when we played I was just so used to playing "Be a Pro" that I was getting all kinds of confused with the controls. I'm still not really sure how to change lines. LOL
Playing people online in sports games is always iffy. Whether it's hockey, football, baseball, etc. you will always get quitters and disconnects at the end. It's frustrating as hell that's why I usually only play those games against friends, or people I know.
I have to admit that playing online is pretty fun if there are 10 people playing and you have one position. Not as many people leave, and if one or two do they game still goes on.
Yeah, it was good playing with you. I must admit that when we played I was just so used to playing "Be a Pro" that I was getting all kinds of confused with the controls. I'm still not really sure how to change lines. LOL
Playing people online in sports games is always iffy. Whether it's hockey, football, baseball, etc. you will always get quitters and disconnects at the end. It's frustrating as hell that's why I usually only play those games against friends, or people I know.
I have to admit that playing online is pretty fun if there are 10 people playing and you have one position. Not as many people leave, and if one or two do they game still goes on.
it's funny you should mention that, because right before we played, I was playing BAP and was getting confused that first game. I Kept watching the same player and forgetting about controlling the guy with the puck. I got it by the second match though....If you are on tonight we do the grudge match;) Also we should pair up on the same team sometime. Game is more fun playing with someone you "know". I should be getting a headset soon as well.
btw, I got the Madden PSP last week:)
I hate the analog sticks on the PS compared to the 360. I keep losing my grip on the left one (skating)....
If a man speaks in a forest and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong?
it's funny you should mention that, because right before we played, I was playing BAP and was getting confused that first game. I Kept watching the same player and forgetting about controlling the guy with the puck. I got it by the second match though....If you are on tonight we do the grudge match;) Also we should pair up on the same team sometime. Game is more fun playing with someone you "know". I should be getting a headset soon as well.
btw, I got the Madden PSP last week:)
I hate the analog sticks on the PS compared to the 360. I keep losing my grip on the left one (skating)....
Yeah, I'll probably be on later.
We'll have to team up and kick some ass!
...or more likely get our asses kicked!
There are some really good people that play on there!
Congrats on the PSP. I travel a lot and it's almost always within my reach.
Since PSN has released it's video service, I've rented lots of movies to watch on my long flights. Very handy!
Have you set up remote play yet? If you have any problems getting it set up right let me know because it can be tricky depending on your router and firewalls, etc.
Yeah, I'll probably be on later.
We'll have to team up and kick some ass!
...or more likely get our asses kicked!
There are some really good people that play on there!
Congrats on the PSP. I travel a lot and it's almost always within my reach.
Since PSN has released it's video service, I've rented lots of movies to watch on my long flights. Very handy!
Have you set up remote play yet? If you have any problems getting it set up right let me know because it can be tricky depending on your router and firewalls, etc.
cool....maybe around 9:30-10:00 est
Yeah the PSP is pretty cool....I bought a couple of 8gb cards as well (one for music/one for movies) I have been converting some of my dvd's. I registered the PSP with the ps3 but have yet to remote.
If a man speaks in a forest and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong?
Yeah the PSP is pretty cool....I bought a couple of 8gb cards as well (one for music/one for movies) I have been converting some of my dvd's. I registered the PSP with the ps3 but have yet to remote.
I would convert my DVDs but it takes FOREVER on my old crappy laptop. Damn thing! hahaha
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I tend to agree, but this is a good one!
So far, IMO only two games have done this well.
NHL '09
MLB: The Show's "Road to the Show"
Everything else is pretty much crap.
I could also use it as an mp3 player to hook up to my e-drums to play along to. I was thinking of getting an ipod anyway.
"Be a Pro" is so cool, and appropriate seeing as I need some schooling in the minors to get my game up to par.
I get open and get a pass, but I end up doing a poke check instead of one timing the shot....it's very annoying.
I can't stand the default setup, but if you don't use it you lose some controls like puck protection and stick lifting...
1) So it doesn't take long before I get to play (RW) on the first line. That's fine, but then my center gets called up leaving me/us with a new center who sucks SOOOOOOO bad!
He wins 1 out of like 50 faceoffs. This makes it really, really hard to sustain any kind of offensive attack in their end. We'll have a great opportunity, sometimes on the PP, and the asshole loses the faceoff...EVERY TIME! I played on the 1st line for about 15 games and my numbers went to shit. I think I had maybe one goal and one assist in those 15 games. Not only does he suck at faceoffs but he's always turning the puck over.
I was pretty much stuck! I wanted him to get hurt so bad, because despite the game announcers always saying "This guy can't win a faceoff to save his life" he started every game.
So because my numbers sucked, I got demoted to the 2nd line (Sweet!). My first game on #2, I get a goal and an assist.
I don't know what to do because my numbers will go up and I'll get placed on #1 and have to deal with a shitty line again. I'm pretty much stuck! Oh and the 1st line LW is pretty shitty too.
2) Penalties!
I lead my team in penalty minutes by a LOT. I try to poke check and I get called for slashing or high sticking.
I'll sit in front of the goal trying to clear guys out of the way and (the only way I can move anyone is to check them) then I get called for cross checking. WTF?
I'll roam in front of the net and the D just beats up on me. They knock me down, trip me, etc. and as soon as I touch them I get called!
3) AI
Some of the things the AI does on my team are just ridiculously dumb.
It's a fun game, but my god it's frustrating!!!
2) I don't get that many penalties, but don't poke check religiously either. I get cross-checking penalties on checks, but it's usually off the play and should be interference.
3) Yeah...
1) That's part of the problem. He turns it over so often and when I try to call for the puck, he'll just pass it straight to the defender. Grrr! I hate that guy! I wish I could take him out!! Then again, it probably wouldn't help my "Team Score" LOL
The first line LW is pretty bad too, but better than the center. He's the ultimate whiff-master. In a game I played earlier I was skating around waiting for a lane to open up. I unloaded a slapshot that bounced off the goalie's pad right to the LW with a wide open net...whiffed it! Then later we had a break away two on none. I was leading I totally deked the goalie to one side, passed it over to him and he whiffed. WTF?!?! LOL
I figure I'm just going to try to buff my stats with the second line as much as I can, gain XP and when I do get put back on 1st line just smoke them all.
One thing I wish this game had that MLB The Show has is the ability to "talk" to the coach.
Oh well.
2) Is there anyway to push back or try to gain ground without "checking"? I'm getting lit up in front of the net!
My AI doesn't sound as dumb as your AI though
I also think it has to do with the quality of my team.
Most of the guys on my team are in the mid to late 60s.
I'm currently a 79.
I wish!!
They are terrible! It's a Blackhawks farm team...the Rockford Ice Hogs (also a neighboring town where I grew up...seen many Ice Hogs games...lots of fun!).
Really I think there are 4 guys on the team 70 or greater (one of which is me).
I wish I could request a trade or something because they are bad and even though my guy it "the best" on the team I have a hard time doing much.
Either that or start a new BAP season on a diff team with your existing player.
Yeah I am on my 3rd game in the Rangers farm system (Hartford WolfPack) and am the only one to score a goal so far. ( I think I have 4)
mca47 - , good games! We need to set up a tie-breaker:) We are pretty evenly matched it seems. I am still getting used to the controls ( as you are).
Online vs. other people is really pissing me off though. I played about 4 games this weekend and both times I was winning, we "lost connection"...the times I was losing, I took the loss and not the dnf. This one fucker, I was winning by 2 goals with 5 minutes left and he asks for a mutual quit...I say no way, play it out, you never know? anyways....with .8 seconds left, I get the "disconnect".
Yeah, it was good playing with you. I must admit that when we played I was just so used to playing "Be a Pro" that I was getting all kinds of confused with the controls.
Playing people online in sports games is always iffy. Whether it's hockey, football, baseball, etc. you will always get quitters and disconnects at the end. It's frustrating as hell that's why I usually only play those games against friends, or people I know.
I have to admit that playing online is pretty fun if there are 10 people playing and you have one position. Not as many people leave, and if one or two do they game still goes on.
it's funny you should mention that, because right before we played, I was playing BAP and was getting confused that first game. I Kept watching the same player and forgetting about controlling the guy with the puck. I got it by the second match though....If you are on tonight we do the grudge match;) Also we should pair up on the same team sometime. Game is more fun playing with someone you "know". I should be getting a headset soon as well.
btw, I got the Madden PSP last week:)
I hate the analog sticks on the PS compared to the 360. I keep losing my grip on the left one (skating)....
Yeah, I'll probably be on later.
We'll have to team up and kick some ass!
...or more likely get our asses kicked!
There are some really good people that play on there!
Congrats on the PSP. I travel a lot and it's almost always within my reach.
Since PSN has released it's video service, I've rented lots of movies to watch on my long flights. Very handy!
Have you set up remote play yet? If you have any problems getting it set up right let me know because it can be tricky depending on your router and firewalls, etc.
cool....maybe around 9:30-10:00 est
Yeah the PSP is pretty cool....I bought a couple of 8gb cards as well (one for music/one for movies) I have been converting some of my dvd's. I registered the PSP with the ps3 but have yet to remote.
I would convert my DVDs but it takes FOREVER on my old crappy laptop. Damn thing! hahaha
I did a shitload while on my work computer but they were an ass-hair out of sync with audio/ video