2D in Nov. 9 patch

[seven]

The new 2D is great, although the font used for names should be a bit bigger to be practical.

A number of 2D problems remain, though, and perhaps some will get attention in the next patch:

-no play by play in viewing modes other than Full

-clock does not count down during action in modes other than Full

-that second problem likely is linked to instances in which an event like a penalty or goal registers either as a popup (for a penalty) or shows on the scoreboard (for a goal) without having happened on the ice; a few moments later (e.g., once play resumes after the popup, or after the scoreboard increments the goal counter), the event occurs on the ice; I suspect these instances are tied in with the fact that the clock does not count down during the action, so events can get out of synchrony

-double penalties (coincidental minors or fights) still show only one of the two penalized players in the popup

-there are still instances in which two assists are given, but only one shows up in the popup that announces a goal

-and finally I have a request for more info in the popups for goals and penalties (team, time, and for goals, the number goals on the season for the scorer).

Thanks!

[GDawg]

Agreed, I hope most of these things can be added in the next patch, especially the larger font for names and play by play during highlights, but the nov 9 patch is definitely a step in the right direction. It also seems I get a bit more variety in goals and better passing plays. Hope this trend continues!

[mjcarr74]

I agree font and bigger showing of names when you are viewing the whole rink but i do believe they know that.

[Bigdummie]

Its getting better for sure, I appreciate their efforts.

[JeffR]

Yup, most of the stuff mentioned is still on the list to be looked at, just didn't make it into this update. I also saw some things in the stream tonight that I didn't like, working on the plan to address those right now.

[jumpSeat]

Good to see you guys are on top of this... For people like me, 2D is a very important part of the game - so great to see it's getting priority attention. Cheers!

[Simmo13]

Agreed. Thanks Jeff, this version is a big step forward for me.

[seven]

Originally Posted by seven

The new 2D is great, although the font used for names should be a bit bigger to be practical.

A number of 2D problems remain, though, and perhaps some will get attention in the next patch:

-no play by play in viewing modes other than Full

-clock does not count down during action in modes other than Full

-that second problem likely is linked to instances in which an event like a penalty or goal registers either as a popup (for a penalty) or shows on the scoreboard (for a goal) without having happened on the ice; a few moments later (e.g., once play resumes after the popup, or after the scoreboard increments the goal counter), the event occurs on the ice; I suspect these instances are tied in with the fact that the clock does not count down during the action, so events can get out of synchrony

-double penalties (coincidental minors or fights) still show only one of the two penalized players in the popup

-there are still instances in which two assists are given, but only one shows up in the popup that announces a goal

-and finally I have a request for more info in the popups for goals and penalties (team, time, and for goals, the number goals on the season for the scorer).

Thanks!

It looks like none of these 2D problems/improvements have been addressed in the Nov. 29 patch. Maybe in the next patch?

[JeffR]

Originally Posted by seven

It looks like none of these 2D problems/improvements have been addressed in the Nov. 29 patch. Maybe in the next patch?

They're all still on the list. The popup stuff is going to require some extra work, I'm not sure it's doable for the next one considering some of the other things we're working on.

[seven]

Thanks for the update -- I realize the need to set priorities.