Waiting for Hockey OOTP - what hockey sim to use while I wait?

GMO123 · 06-25-2012, 05:57 PM

I'm excited about the OOTP hockey sim, but it won't be available for a few months.

What other hockey sim can be used while I wait?

Is the XBOX NHL12 GM mode any good?

dave1927p · 06-25-2012, 07:37 PM

no, the lack of realism kills NHL12 GM mode for me.

Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 is the only thing similar but it's outdated now too, although i still play it alot.

The community has done a great job with mods to make the stats alittle more realistic. I really don't even know if they're selling it anymore, i don't think they are...so i'm not much help

You can check out GM Hockey 2009 but i'm not a big fan of it.
http://www.lesims.net/?lang=eng

SlyBelle · 06-25-2012, 10:12 PM

Although not a career hockey sim, ActionPC Hockey is a great season replay game at dksports.com.

archibalduk · 06-26-2012, 06:49 AM

Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 is still available for sale. If you download the Try'n'Buy demo there is a button on the splash screen to purchase it.

The latest 2011/12 rosters can be downloaded here: [2011-12] Manimal Rosters v4.2b • EHM The Blue Line

Here is the patch which allows you to modify the start date: Custom Start Date Patch v1.2 • EHM The Blue Line

babo2414 · 06-30-2012, 03:53 AM

Yeah East Side Hockey Manager is probably the ideal model OOTP can follow.

I'm excited about this!!! Given OOTP's already excellent in making sports management games I'm sure you guys will be able to ace the Hockey as well.

It's been a long long time since we have a decent hockey manager game.

If it's possible, how do we get into beta testing? I'm sure some of us are long time avid hockey manager game players.

Jpotapoff · 07-01-2012, 01:29 PM

I second the recommendation for ActionPC hockey. It is a great replay style hockey game, tons of seasons, tons of support from the company and a strong community. It also is a very good game.

Stinson · 07-08-2012, 10:42 PM

If you're waiting for OOTP Hockey, then NHL Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 is definitely what you'll want to check out in the meantime. As Dave said, it's outdated (released in September of 2006) but it's the best hockey management sim we've seen so far.

beatnik · 07-11-2012, 04:41 AM

Thanks for the suggestions in the thread everyone. Last time I played EHM was the original freeware version. Tried the SI version but felt a tad on the lost side.

Can't wait for the OOTP hockey sim!

Austsaint · 07-11-2012, 06:19 AM

Anyone know where and how to upload facepacks and team logos? I play a lot of fm and know how to do that, with ehm I have no idea.

Stinson · 07-11-2012, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austsaint

Anyone know where and how to upload facepacks and team logos? I play a lot of fm and know how to do that, with ehm I have no idea.

Are you sure you mean upload, or are you looking to download?

If you're looking to download them to put into your game, you'll want to place them in

...\Program Files\Sports Interactive\NHL Eastside Hockey Manager 2007\data\pictures

In the pictures folder you should see a folder for "players" and a folder for "logos". Inside the logos folder you'll then see folders for "clubs" and "comps", for team and competition logos respectively.

As for where to actually download from, The Blue Line is your best bet.

fredreed · 07-12-2012, 10:41 AM

Eastside hockey manager 2007 is no longer available for purchase. I looked at amazon.com and It is currently unavailable for purchase. However try looking for it at Sigames.com

archibalduk · 07-12-2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredreed

Eastside hockey manager 2007 is no longer available for purchase. I looked at amazon.com and It is currently unavailable for purchase. However try looking for it at Sigames.com

EHM 2007 is still available for purchase. It is a digital download (you won't find it on any other store - although a very small number of CD copies were released).

If you install the Try'n'Buy demo, there is a 'Purchase' button in order to convert it to the full version. Here's the download link: [PC] EHM 2007 Try'n'Buy Demo • EHM The Blue Line

Austsaint · 07-23-2012, 09:06 AM

Thanks Stinson, I am downloading now.

06-25-2012, 05:57 PM	#1
GMO123 Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 432	Waiting for Hockey OOTP - what hockey sim to use while I wait? I'm excited about the OOTP hockey sim, but it won't be available for a few months. What other hockey sim can be used while I wait? Is the XBOX NHL12 GM mode any good?

06-25-2012, 07:37 PM	#2
dave1927p FHM Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brantford, ON Posts: 2,909	no, the lack of realism kills NHL12 GM mode for me. Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 is the only thing similar but it's outdated now too, although i still play it alot. The community has done a great job with mods to make the stats alittle more realistic. I really don't even know if they're selling it anymore, i don't think they are...so i'm not much help You can check out GM Hockey 2009 but i'm not a big fan of it. http://www.lesims.net/?lang=eng __________________ IN 1964 THE LEAFS WON THE STANLEY CUP :: IT'S ALSO THE YEAR THE CANADIAN FLAG WAS DESIGNED...coincidence?

06-26-2012, 06:49 AM	#4
archibalduk All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,209	Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 is still available for sale. If you download the Try'n'Buy demo there is a button on the splash screen to purchase it. The latest 2011/12 rosters can be downloaded here: [2011-12] Manimal Rosters v4.2b • EHM The Blue Line Here is the patch which allows you to modify the start date: Custom Start Date Patch v1.2 • EHM The Blue Line __________________ Webmaster of The Blue Line Eastside Hockey Manager & Franchise Hockey Manager community and resource

07-12-2012, 10:41 AM	#11
fredreed Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wagontown,PA Posts: 177	What hockey sim to use while I wait Eastside hockey manager 2007 is no longer available for purchase. I looked at amazon.com and It is currently unavailable for purchase. However try looking for it at Sigames.com __________________ fredreed

06-25-2012, 10:12 PM	#3
SlyBelle All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 631	Although not a career hockey sim, ActionPC Hockey is a great season replay game at dksports.com.

06-30-2012, 03:53 AM	#5
babo2414 Bat Boy Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 6	Yeah East Side Hockey Manager is probably the ideal model OOTP can follow. I'm excited about this!!! Given OOTP's already excellent in making sports management games I'm sure you guys will be able to ace the Hockey as well. It's been a long long time since we have a decent hockey manager game. If it's possible, how do we get into beta testing? I'm sure some of us are long time avid hockey manager game players.

07-01-2012, 01:29 PM	#6
Jpotapoff Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 182	I second the recommendation for ActionPC hockey. It is a great replay style hockey game, tons of seasons, tons of support from the company and a strong community. It also is a very good game.

07-08-2012, 10:42 PM	#7
Stinson Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 257	If you're waiting for OOTP Hockey, then NHL Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 is definitely what you'll want to check out in the meantime. As Dave said, it's outdated (released in September of 2006) but it's the best hockey management sim we've seen so far.

07-11-2012, 04:41 AM	#8
beatnik Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 3	Thanks for the suggestions in the thread everyone. Last time I played EHM was the original freeware version. Tried the SI version but felt a tad on the lost side. Can't wait for the OOTP hockey sim!

07-11-2012, 06:19 AM	#9
Austsaint Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jeju Do, South Korea Posts: 192	Anyone know where and how to upload facepacks and team logos? I play a lot of fm and know how to do that, with ehm I have no idea.

07-23-2012, 09:06 AM	#13
Austsaint Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jeju Do, South Korea Posts: 192	Thanks Stinson, I am downloading now.