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Dave99942 · 10-30-2021, 02:19 PM

Completed my first fictional season, fictional players, 32 team season. Played FHM 7 extensively, and loved it, and I like the added stuff in FHM 8. Works great, no bugs encountered.

Got hit hard with injuries. 34 separate injuries, with 6 more than a month, and 4 for 3 months or more (including my 5-star Captain who missed 40 games – not whining though). I know I may have my share of injury prone players, but the frequency seems a bit high. Being the first year, had limited depth on Reserve List and had trouble at times just filling out my lines.

My question is, before I contemplate adjusting the injury frequency, is the Normal rating based on historical realism? I want everything as realistic as possible, so if it is, I’ll leave it.

I always try to get the best Trainer available, and have one with an Excellent rating. I assume having a good trainer helps with injuries? Is there any other management options that would help reduce injuries or durations?

One other note. With Suspensions turned on, there seems to be quite a bit more of those than actually happen in the NHL.

Thanks for your time. Really enjoying the game.

10-30-2021, 02:19 PM	#1
Dave99942 Bat Boy Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: USA Posts: 6	First FHM 8 Season Complete – Observations/Questions Completed my first fictional season, fictional players, 32 team season. Played FHM 7 extensively, and loved it, and I like the added stuff in FHM 8. Works great, no bugs encountered. Got hit hard with injuries. 34 separate injuries, with 6 more than a month, and 4 for 3 months or more (including my 5-star Captain who missed 40 games – not whining though). I know I may have my share of injury prone players, but the frequency seems a bit high. Being the first year, had limited depth on Reserve List and had trouble at times just filling out my lines. My question is, before I contemplate adjusting the injury frequency, is the Normal rating based on historical realism? I want everything as realistic as possible, so if it is, I’ll leave it. I always try to get the best Trainer available, and have one with an Excellent rating. I assume having a good trainer helps with injuries? Is there any other management options that would help reduce injuries or durations? One other note. With Suspensions turned on, there seems to be quite a bit more of those than actually happen in the NHL. Thanks for your time. Really enjoying the game.