StevieY

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    StevieY reacted to GamePlanHockey in [SOLVED] Scouting Report   
    An update (v.2.2.2) was released today that should fix this problem.
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    StevieY reacted to AlexanderRasputin in [SOLVED] Overtime/Shootout Bug   
    Entire thread with examples and details below.

    Let's get this fixed, as this is an issue since 2017, it routinely comes up, and it impacts gameplay.
     
     
     
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    StevieY got a reaction from Steve in Cage trash talk   
    I'll take a guess at it...the Alligators.
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    StevieY reacted to GamePlanHockey in [SOLVED] Scouting Report   
    Yeah, sorry, forgot to post here as well.
    A couple of bugs have been fixed, but there's still one bug causing the dialog on Transfer page to crash if the scouting request list is empty. Posted a message in game about this. Working on a fix.
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    StevieY reacted to Kyle44 in [SOLVED] Scouting Report   
    He posted it on the general chat that he fixed it
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    StevieY reacted to Smashvilles4Realz in Season 7 Chat   
    Then New Hartford Whalers are proud to announce the teams new collection of home-away-alt jerseys!         Be sure to order yours today!!
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    StevieY reacted to rainsilent in GHL playoff matchups   
    So I may have had a rather busy Friday and forgot to put up a match up preview for the finals. Oops. Well your getting one late anyways.
     
    #3 Sheshegwaning Dragons vs #2 West Chicago Hawks
    Regular season series: 2 wins Dragons
     
    I think this is likely to be a close series even though one game has already been played. The Dragons have the better offensive team talent wise while the Hawks play a more complete team game that emphasizes strong defensive play. If the Dragons had a goalie I felt like I could trust I would say that this is the match up of the two best teams in the league. Outside of the net it certainly is in my mind. I am really looking forward to seeing how this series plays out.
     
    Honest confession: I'm pulling for the Hawks in this one for the simple fact that he has his entire team playing in a way I wish I could get my team to play. Either way, best of luck to both teams.
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    StevieY reacted to Wick Schozen in Playoff Stats   
    I love this game so I don't want to rag on it too much. But it seems a little baffling that one of the key pillars of the allure of this game is supposed to be "love for stats" as stated on the home page and yet we don't have league player stats for the playoffs!
    On top of that, something I have previously brought up, if you look at the team history page not a single manager can decipher where a team finished in the playoffs based on the current description of where they finished in the playoffs. While implementing a player statistics page for playoffs may be a large amount of work to include surely just changing the phrasing of "playoff 2" or "playoff 3" to "round one exit", "round two exit", "lost in GHL Cup finals" would not be that hard to adjust.
    That being said, still love the amazing achievement Anders has done with creating this game. I just feel like some of the smaller things are getting overlooked in favour of larger projects that are continually pushed back because of the scale of work required to complete them.
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    StevieY got a reaction from Peekaboo in Season 6 Chat   
    My Black Knights finished in 6th place, first season in CHL.
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    StevieY reacted to Paul T in A few suggestions   
    Because I'm in a post-y mood today.  This is mostly a copy and paste from a thread I started over a year ago, with a few items removed, but still think all of these suggestions would be great for the game.
     
    (1) PLAYER STATS
     
    I would LOVE the ability to export player/league stats into excel.  At the very least, have the league stats page show more than the Top 20.  Maybe top 100-200.  Additionally, I think it would be cool to have some type of stats archive for each league by season - and team by season.  I guess I'm just hoping for some better/expanded options for current season and historical stats without having to dig into them by team and/or player.  For example, if someone wanted to see stats for their league from two seasons ago... or their own team's stats from two seasons ago, etc.
     
    (2) DRAFT PREP
     
    I feel that drafting should be a big part of this game.  There are quite a few reasons why managers trade away their draft picks and I think one of the main reasons is not wanting to spend the time preparing for the draft.  I know a few guys on here that do their research and it takes them many hours (15-20 hour range).  Of course you don't have to put THAT much effort into it, but every team gets 2 draft picks and with leagues expanding to 28 teams, there's a lot of data to review.  There has to be an easier way than looking up each player one by one, especially with everything to consider (Current Overall, Improvement, Individual attribute ratings, Stats, Traits, Injury history, Height/Weight).  That's a lot of info to sort through.  I think managers should be encouraged to put some time into the draft, but it should be more efficient.  Not even sure what I'm asking here.  Maybe a way to export some of this info into excel, even if it's just the base info like Overall Rating, Height/Weight, Hand...? 
     
    (3) TACTICS BY LINE
     
    This one might need a separate thread/vote.
    Initially discussed here:  http://forums.gmgames.org/topic/8862-adding-more-tactics/
     
    My suggestion was that team should be allowed to play different tactics per line.  So for example, a smaller faster line for transition rushes... a bigger physical line who can crash the net, etc.  I think it would allow managers to get more creative with their lines.  Even if teams were only allowed to become fully familiar with 2 tactics instead of all 4 to keep some sort of identity.  Maybe instead of being familiar with only 1 O/D tactic, teams can be familiar with 2.  I don't know if this is possible and I'm not looking to make this too complex, just looking to add a bit more depth to the game, if possible.
     
    (4) SHOOTOUT LINEUP & STATS
     
    This one has been discussed a few times over the past 2 years.  I would love the ability to set a lineup for shootouts.  Pick your best 5 players... and if the shootout is tied after 5 shots, have it repeat.  A lot of important games have ended in shootouts recents and you are helpless to the result as you have very little control over it.  Additionally, it would be great if there were separate stats for shootouts.
     
    Discussed here:  http://forums.gmgames.org/topic/5142-shootout-lineup/
     
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    StevieY reacted to Deadwing in Season 2 General Chat   
    LOL same here. I cannot describe the level of disappointment. I was sitting in front of the screen precisely at 7:50pm just to realize it's going to be day 108, not 1.
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    StevieY got a reaction from Deadwing in Season 2 General Chat   
    Well, I guess my timing is off. I thought Season 3 started today.
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    StevieY reacted to Paul T in Deferiet Leopards have relocated   
    October 4, 2019 - In a surprising move, the Deferiet Leopards, have relocated to Big Delta USA and the team has been named the Stealheads.  Despite the team's continued success over the past 11 seasons, especially at home, fan attendance was slowly decreasing.  GM Paul T states "we want a market where the fans are passionate about our team and the game - and show up every night to support our club".
     
    Once named after the 80s Metal band Def Leppard, which embodied their gritty play, and displaying a cat-like logo that emphasized team speed - the team has moved toward a more physically imposing name and logo with the words Big and displaying a rugged Viking looking fella wearing Steel on his head.  This begs one question... will the team shift from a faster style play (Transition) to a bigger, rougher style of play (Crash the Net)?  Only time will tell.  (but probably not)
     
    The team also slightly modified their black and gold colors, which represented their manager's love for the Boston Bruins and are now ditching the bright yellow for darker, duller colors.  Below is a first look at the team's new primary and secondary uniforms.
     

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    StevieY reacted to AlexanderRasputin in Cage Season 2 Individual Player Awards (GHL)   
    To celebrate the beginning of the 2019/20 NHL season today, the second annual Cage Awards are up!

    I added some categories based on feedback from last year, split the D-men awards, and adjusted ratings for others (i.e. removing +/-). 
     
    It was once again tough to get into detail, as it is impossible to sort lists bottom up, and only top 20 players by each category are visible, but this should be accurate nevertheless. Including runner-ups as usual. 
     
    Scoring was down this season in general, so competition was tighter than last, but goalies still seem to rule the Cage world. 
     
    Have at it.


     
     
     
     
    ART ROSS TROPHY (Most League Points)
     
    SAMUEL LUMPKIN (Nightmares) - 75 points    
     
    Vendelin Jaros (Minutemen)
    Tintin Petterson (Minutemen)
     
     
     
    OVECHKIN TROPHY (Top Goalscorer)
     
    ELOUAN SCOTT (Red Tide) - 38 goals - RETAINED TITLE               
     
    Theodore De-Nobile (Leopards)
    Quinton Goff (Battlin Bears)
     
     
     
    GRETZKY TROPHY (Best Playmaker) 
     
    YAN SHARSHIN (Red Tide) - 47 assists           
     
    Joaquim Harter (Union)
    Jeremy Lawhorn (Wolverines) / Riyad Lassiseraye (Minutemen)
     
     
     
    VEZINA TROPHY (Best Goaltender)
     
    KWESI CUTTER (Prairie Stars) - RETAINED TITLE              
     
    Philipe Haywood (Union)
    Renaud Pettigrew (Hawks)
     
     
     
    ORR TROPHY (Best Offensive Defenceman)
     
    YAN SHARSHIN (Red Tide)                        
     
     
    NORRIS TROPHY (Best Defensive Defenceman)
     
    MAREK KOCH (Prairie Stars)                       
     
    ORR - Points leader among defencemen
    NORRIS - Calculated with the following formula among D: [PLUS/MINUS + BKS - GVA + TKA], PER also taken into consideration 
     
     
     
    SELKE TROPHY (Best Defensive Forward)
     
    ALEKSANDAR SCHALLER (Prairie Stars)                   
     
    Elouan Scott (Red Tide)
    Chad McGraw (Dragons) 
    Calculated with the following formula among F: [PTS + BKS - GVA + TKA]
     
     
     
    LADY BYNG TROPHY (Most Gentlemanly Player)
     
    TINTIN PETTERSON (Minutemen)               
     
    Ian Frerot (Wolverines)
    Cherif Jackson (Union)
    Calculated with the following formula [PTS - PIM]
     
     
     
    HART TROPHY (League MVP)
     
    KWESI CUTTER (Prairie Stars) - RETAINED TITLE      
     
    Samuel Lumpkin (Nightmares)
    Philipe Haywood (Union)
     
     
     
    CALDER TROPHY (Best Rookie)
     
    RADOVAN GIERTL (Steelers)
     
     
     
    GOOD SAMARITAN AWARD (Most Giveaways)
     
    ADOLFO DURHAM (Owls)   
     
     
     
    ROID RAGE TROPHY (Most Hits + PIM + MP)
     
    RICHARD YILDIRIM (Tigers)  
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    StevieY reacted to Steve in Cage trade page   
    Yeah, I mostly resigned him because of his name!  Shank-Shink will shank a bitch!  
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    StevieY reacted to Paul T in Cage trade page   
    Center Ismail Shank-Shink signed a contract extension and will stay in Eldred Elite for 3 more years
     
    I love this guys name.
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    StevieY reacted to rainsilent in Elite prospect development in SHL   
    On the main team in the SHL? No. So long as it doesn't say that they feel too good for the competition you are fine. If anything it is a great chance to get 2 top 4 GHL picks in a 3 season span that will ideally be a strong foundation that will keep your team in the GHL.
     
    On that note, this is why I don't get SHL teams trading their 1st round pick to GHL teams if they are on the cusp of getting to the GHL. Unless the GHL team is offering a minimum of 5 players over 85 overall the value just isn't there to be had. You would be significantly better off getting that top 4 pick yourself no matter if you go back down or not. Also if you go back down there is an increased chance of going back up and getting another top 4 pick the next year. If you are going to trade a 1st round pick trade the one you get when you are in the GHL.
     
    Edit: On this note, an SHL team offered a draft pick for my goalie Calcutt on my GHL team. I sent them a message asking if they were sure and they never got back to me so I never accepted it. The trade just wasn't fair for them in terms of what they could get with that pick if they promoted relative to what they got.
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    StevieY reacted to EXXEO in CPU “smart” Trade Offers   
    It would be nice to have the Computer GMs actually offer something in a trade that matches your transfer needs. For instance: I only have prospects up as my trade needs but I keep getting offers for really old guys that have bad contracts and are declining faster than a plane in a nose dive. I’m asking for prospects to circumvent some cap issues but am getting offers that put me in the red further. This also makes those offers pointless.
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    StevieY got a reaction from Deadwing in Scouting players   
    I think there should be a help file on how to scout players...unless that's already covered in one of the other ones.
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    StevieY reacted to Peekaboo in Season 2 General Chat   
    Here, I talked to assistant to clear some things.
     
    IP: Hi mate, lets talk about the game yesterday. And some other reports from last week.
    A: Ok.
    IP: We won 5-2 yesterday.
    A: Yes.
    IP: Lets discuss your report.
    A: Ok.
    IP: Team showed no signs of underestimating our opponent.
    A: No, they didn't. They went in the game fierce and furious.
    IP: But the team captains failed to prepare the team on our opponent?
    A: Well, yes...
    IP: How so?
    A: I don't know... maybe they didn't prepare... uhm... maybe they didn't motivate players enough.
    IP: Lets talk about Hoglund. 3 points for 6 minutes of ice time. Awesome.
    A: Yeah, but he wasn't quite happy with his performance. His confidence is dented and he is crying in locker room now.
    IP: How so?
    A: He had 0 hits and 0 takeaways.
    IP: But he scored a goal and had two assists.
    A: No hits, no takeaways...
    IP: Lets talk about Breton. He didn't have best of game, but you said that his bodychecks really boosted his confidence.
    A: Yeah, but he displayed some very weak bodychecks.
    IP: Ok?
    A: Well, he is a player who gets his cofidence boosted only if he does weak bodychecks.
    IP: Oh, ok. I didn't know that. Lets talk about game against Tomahawks, where our goalie got pulled out in first peried after allowing 4 goals from 7 shots. How did he feel after the game?
    A: Great, he was very happy with his performance and it took his game to whole another level.
    IP: I can see that. I see you mentioned that he didn't fit his role good? (Role 30)
    A: Ah, yes. Well, he is a goalie, but naturally he is soccer goalie and being on the ice really makes it hard for him.
    IP: Berthellete had a fine game. You mention that he protected the puck really well in the offensive zone.
    A: Yeah, he was awesome.
    IP: He also had great checking game.
    A: Yes, thats what he does. I gave him 80 for his physical performance.
    IP: But your report states that he failed in physical play getting past the opponent with the puck.
    A: Yeah, he can't handle the puck.
    IP: But he protected the puck really well?
    A: Yeah, when he got the puck he protected him along the boards great, but if he skates with it then he failed.
    IP: Ok. One more thing comes to mind.
    A: Yes?
    IP: You said that Arnesen wasn't affected by fatigue during the game at all.
    A: Nope, he is incredible.
    IP: But you said that he had problems with endurance and failed in recovery. Recovery of what?
    A: I don't know.
    IP: How he wasn't affected by fatigue if he had problems with endurance?
    A: Uhm, maybe he was saving himself for last period and then, I don't know, game finished and he realised that he isn't fatigued at all.
    IP: Ok. Cya tomorrow.
    A: Bye.
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    StevieY reacted to GamePlanHockey in [SOLVED] Inbox message can't be deleted (MERGED TOPICS)   
    Thanks for the extra info
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    StevieY reacted to GamePlanHockey in [SOLVED] Team name not changing   
    This should now be resolved with the v2.0.4 patch.
     
    (Existing errors will eventually be fixed. If you have problems with your own team, please choose edit team from the action menu and re-save)
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    StevieY got a reaction from granpubah in [SOLVED] Inbox message can't be deleted (MERGED TOPICS)   
    I have the same problem with both of my teams. Fairbanks Black Knights, LIHL, Buzzer and Hamilton Arcticwolves, LIHL, Cage.
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    StevieY got a reaction from Deadwing in Cage trash talk   
    The Pullman T-Birds in LIHL is in the process of being rebranded. As of next season they will be the Hamilton Arcticwolves, the rebranding will also include a new jersey which I think will look pretty cool.
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    StevieY got a reaction from AlexanderRasputin in Cage trash talk   
    If I'm lucky I might make it to IHL by season 10.