Franchise Hockey Manager 2 Release info + Feature list - Page 4

Chorc · 02-25-2015, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sebastian Palkowski

The game will be available on Steam. The full price of FHM 2 will be the same as last year ($40) but during the first week it will be discounted to $30.

I wasn't here for the launch of FHM 2014 so I do apologize if this is a redundant question:

Will there be a pre order available? And how long will it run for?

colinrsmall · 02-25-2015, 03:29 PM

Hey, I have a few questions:

1) Will waivers be improved, so big-name players don't get randomly waived?

2) Will Facegen be optional in case you want to use player pics instead?

3) Will there be better roster customization so that you can independently update rosters in the future?

lorreporre · 02-25-2015, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by colinrsmall

Hey, I have a few questions:

2) Will Facegen be optional in case you want to use player pics instead?

I second that, i prefer player pics myself

phantompenguin · 02-25-2015, 04:19 PM

The first version left a sour taste in my mouth...but I'll pre-order this one as soon as it becomes an option because I want this series to continue to improve.

I'm a customization fiend, but I'd much rather have function than a ton of options that may or may not work.

GiantYankee · 02-25-2015, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by .Cole.

People are fully welcome of course to have features that are super important to them, or bad feelings if things don't work how they think they should. And I know there are issues with FHM 2014 as there are always going to be bumps in the road in any game and especially a new franchise ...

But, dismissing a game that you haven't even played yet and just presuming it won't work as intended is a bit over the top I think.

Some people want to believe the OOTP Baseball we have today was built from the start. I bought FHM (as a casual hockey fan) to support the development of a new game from a great developer. This game is going to be great within 5 years.

old fat bald guy · 02-25-2015, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by phantompenguin

The first version left a sour taste in my mouth...but I'll pre-order this one as soon as it becomes an option because I want this series to continue to improve.

Pretty much how I feel, too. A demo would be nice, but the pre-order discount is nice, too. Features sound good. Communication between the devs and the customers is much appreciated and it's clear that the devs listen.

Cole · 02-25-2015, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by xydra

Can I assign Players to teams using the editor?

You can change the rights of a player (and thus their team) from the editor, yes. I believe this was possible in FHM 2014 too, wasn't it? (Been going back and forth between the two games of late so some things blur together at times)

Cole · 02-25-2015, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chorc

I wasn't here for the launch of FHM 2014 so I do apologize if this is a redundant question:

Will there be a pre order available? And how long will it run for?

There is no preorder period planned at the moment, just the reduced price in the first week as Sebastian mentioned.

Cole · 02-25-2015, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by colinrsmall

Hey, I have a few questions:

1) Will waivers be improved, so big-name players don't get randomly waived?

2) Will Facegen be optional in case you want to use player pics instead?

3) Will there be better roster customization so that you can independently update rosters in the future?

1) All aspects of AI roster management will be improved in this game, including waivers.

2) Yes, you will be able to use player pictures.

3) You are able to edit player ratings/info, etc through commissioner mode.

Cole · 02-25-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GiantYankee

Some people want to believe the OOTP Baseball we have today was built from the start. I bought FHM (as a casual hockey fan) to support the development of a new game from a great developer. This game is going to be great within 5 years.

It's a valid point and the support is appreciated.

The game is going to be great within three months though

landru22 · 02-25-2015, 07:06 PM

Two questions if I may:

1) Will I be able to import my save from FHM14?

2)Will the CSV outputs be available to a non-online league? At present I have to take screen shots of the stats and convert to text and would greatly appreciate an easier way.

Sweettooth30 · 02-25-2015, 08:38 PM

I'm so excited,great news GUYS!

The feature I'm most excited about is the ability to hire a Had coach.

I don't like setting lines and deciding who dresses and who's scratched.

I just like being the GM and making the Trades, Drafting and the contracts.

Could you please confirm one thing for me?
Will the head coach dress and scratch players even if there's no injury and rotate the goalies?

This is a very important feature for me. Also with the new player game rating it would be cool to see if certain coaches would scratch a star player or another coach plays youth over veterans.

With Goalies a Keenan type would pull goalies more often and some coach's would rather rotate goalies more often than riding a guy the whole season.

thanks

Orioles1966 · 02-25-2015, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by .Cole.

You can change the rights of a player (and thus their team) from the editor, yes. I believe this was possible in FHM 2014 too, wasn't it? (Been going back and forth between the two games of late so some things blur together at times)

Only on July 1st(a very limited time) ,speaking of FHM 14.

xydra · 02-25-2015, 09:14 PM

Can we edit injuries?

Cole · 02-25-2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by landru22

Two questions if I may:

1) Will I be able to import my save from FHM14?

2)Will the CSV outputs be available to a non-online league? At present I have to take screen shots of the stats and convert to text and would greatly appreciate an easier way.

1) No. The two games will be so drastically different that this isn't feasible. I would presume this is something Sebastian will look to add in the future though.

2) I don't know this for sure, but I don't see why they wouldn't be. You could simply produce/access them the same way as you would if you were in an online league.

Cole · 02-25-2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Orioles1966

Only on July 1st(a very limited time) ,speaking of FHM 14.

Just loaded up a FHM 2 test game I had on the go that was on June 25 and I was able to edit to change a player's team, so this looks like a yes!

landru22 · 02-25-2015, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by .Cole.

1) No. The two games will be so drastically different that this isn't feasible. I would presume this is something Sebastian will look to add in the future though.

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That is a major bummer. It took me so long to edit my league. Please reconsider this. I don't care so much about previous stats. My main concern is having to manually edit the entire database again to "import" my league's players and coaches. It took many, many months to do this the first time. I am majorly disappointed to say the least.

xydra · 02-25-2015, 10:29 PM

Is there a 'do not disturb' option for simming?

Cole · 02-25-2015, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xydra

Can we edit injuries?

Yes.

Cole · 02-25-2015, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xydra

Is there a 'do not disturb' option for simming?

You can toggle on/off what things you do or don't to stop simming as you go along.

02-25-2015, 03:29 PM	#62
colinrsmall Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 24	A Few Questions Hey, I have a few questions: 1) Will waivers be improved, so big-name players don't get randomly waived? 2) Will Facegen be optional in case you want to use player pics instead? 3) Will there be better roster customization so that you can independently update rosters in the future?

02-25-2015, 04:19 PM	#64
phantompenguin Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 60	The first version left a sour taste in my mouth...but I'll pre-order this one as soon as it becomes an option because I want this series to continue to improve. I'm a customization fiend, but I'd much rather have function than a ton of options that may or may not work.

02-25-2015, 07:06 PM	#71
landru22 Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 462	Two questions if I may: 1) Will I be able to import my save from FHM14? 2)Will the CSV outputs be available to a non-online league? At present I have to take screen shots of the stats and convert to text and would greatly appreciate an easier way.

02-25-2015, 08:38 PM	#72
Sweettooth30 Bat Boy Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 8	I'm so excited,great news GUYS! The feature I'm most excited about is the ability to hire a Had coach. I don't like setting lines and deciding who dresses and who's scratched. I just like being the GM and making the Trades, Drafting and the contracts. Could you please confirm one thing for me? Will the head coach dress and scratch players even if there's no injury and rotate the goalies? This is a very important feature for me. Also with the new player game rating it would be cool to see if certain coaches would scratch a star player or another coach plays youth over veterans. With Goalies a Keenan type would pull goalies more often and some coach's would rather rotate goalies more often than riding a guy the whole season. thanks

02-25-2015, 09:14 PM	#74
xydra Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 26	Can we edit injuries?

02-25-2015, 10:29 PM	#78
xydra Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 26	Is there a 'do not disturb' option for simming?