Quick Questions Thread - Page 2

JeffR · 01-30-2021, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by terp47@atlanticbb.net

Played a lot of OOTP Baseball but not Hockey. Does the Hockey game have all of the NHL seasons like OOTP Baseball does? Does it have all of the type of features like OOTP Baseball? Thanks.

Terp

Yes, it has all the seasons. It has some features in common with OOTP, but each game has things the other doesn't.

tyazn · 01-31-2021, 10:36 AM

Retiring Non-Database Numbers

Is there a way to retire a number generically, or not have it tied to a player in the database?

I'm playing as a fictional expansion team in the FPHL, whose city actually does have some history in minor league hockey. I want to retire / honor the numbers of some of those players, but they were never big enough to make the EHP database.

renojedi · 01-31-2021, 02:33 PM

What does and "indefinite" duration injury mean. Most players pop in with a timeline immediately but I have had one with a torn elbow ligament who has been out two weeks and it still says "indefinite".

Adam B · 01-31-2021, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tyazn

Retiring Non-Database Numbers

Is there a way to retire a number generically, or not have it tied to a player in the database?

I'm playing as a fictional expansion team in the FPHL, whose city actually does have some history in minor league hockey. I want to retire / honor the numbers of some of those players, but they were never big enough to make the EHP database.

No, it's not possible.

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Originally Posted by renojedi

What does and "indefinite" duration injury mean. Most players pop in with a timeline immediately but I have had one with a torn elbow ligament who has been out two weeks and it still says "indefinite".

If you check your mail, it's possible to find the information. Indefinite means a long time though. Probably close to a year or more.

redtiger7 · 02-01-2021, 11:19 AM

In historical, how are the RFA rules handled? Do they change to whatever it was in that season, or do all seasons just use the modern settings?

GMO123 · 02-01-2021, 07:44 PM

For the ECHL there is a maximum of 4 veteran players per team.

Is there a way to change that to 5 or 6 veteran players/team?

Using mostly Standard setup (but sometimes Custom setup).

JeffR · 02-02-2021, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by redtiger7

In historical, how are the RFA rules handled? Do they change to whatever it was in that season, or do all seasons just use the modern settings?

A mixture. The NHL starts allowing restricted free agency in 1977-78, but the modern mechanics and compensation rules are used. Unrestricted free agency starts in 2004-05 (but it looks like I need to go in and adjust which players are eligible, though, I seem to have the eligibility set to the current age/years of service the whole way through instead of the gradual decrease that occurred.)

JeffR · 02-02-2021, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GMO123

For the ECHL there is a maximum of 4 veteran players per team.

Is there a way to change that to 5 or 6 veteran players/team?

Using mostly Standard setup (but sometimes Custom setup).

No, that field's not editable right now, the AI's handling of age-related roster rules has required some hardcoding that would likely be broken if they were changed mid-game.

Scottababc · 02-02-2021, 06:18 PM

Are there any plans to make it so you can offer more than 5 total items (picks/players/rights) on a side in each trade? It strikes me as being limiting. (As a side note: I know it's probably there to stop players from ripping off AI's and changing it would mess with the AI trades) But it would be nice to be able to add more things to each trade.

Adam B · 02-02-2021, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottababc

Are there any plans to make it so you can offer more than 5 total items (picks/players/rights) on a side in each trade? It strikes me as being limiting. (As a side note: I know it's probably there to stop players from ripping off AI's and changing it would mess with the AI trades) But it would be nice to be able to add more things to each trade.

Not at this time.

Castleview · 02-10-2021, 11:48 AM

In the 1920's NHL some of the 'non-human' teams are able to retain the NHL rights to players who have left to play in the PCHL/WHL.

If I release a player or lose them to free agency , and they sign for a Western team, I no longer own their rights.

Is there a process to follow which allows you to retain the NHL rights to a player who doesn't sign for another NHL team?

JeffR · 02-11-2021, 12:17 AM

I'll take a look at that, their NHL rights should be remaining in place unless the team explicitly releases them.

Cygnus_X1 · 02-14-2021, 03:01 AM

I know there is a way to do this, because i did it in fhm6, but i cannot figure it out. How do you replace the helmets on players heads with standard hats. I find the hats to be much more aesthetically pleasing then the bulky helmet personally. I tried looking under facegen options, but could not find it there.

JeffR · 02-15-2021, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Cygnus_X1

I know there is a way to do this, because i did it in fhm6, but i cannot figure it out. How do you replace the helmets on players heads with standard hats. I find the hats to be much more aesthetically pleasing then the bulky helmet personally. I tried looking under facegen options, but could not find it there.

On the start screen, go to Settings-Facegen and there's a "Use Caps for Players" checkbox.

Castleview · 02-16-2021, 08:19 AM

This may be an issue, or just my lack of understanding of the waiver process. In my historical game (1927 now) the non-human teams can claim a player off waivers and then immediately assign them to their minor league team.

However if I successfully claim a player and try to send him down, he must clear waivers again. He is then inevitably claimed by a non-human team and immediately sent down!

There does seem to be an inconsistency, though I don't know if there are specific circumstances that allow a player to avoid clearing waivers a second time. Also sending them straight down seems to contradict the purpose of the waiver system.

Detroit Lions · 02-19-2021, 10:57 AM

*Posted in main forum*

bandwagonfan · 02-19-2021, 05:57 PM

Got some questions regarding player training and growth.
I have noticed that pretty much every new game the same player is gonna turn out a little different. Do the skills they gain are totally random? Does player role and tactics the team uses somehow affects the skills he gains?
Also in some custom games in rare cases i see the same player grow close to his max potential in 2-3 seasons when usually it takes around 5-6 seasons? (i use Commisioner mode to check this). What causes this?
And btw "coaching prospects" attribute for coaches does nothing in regard of players growth. After editing it to 20 or 1 didnt notice a difference.

Im playing FHM6

FoxGoalie · 02-21-2021, 09:26 PM

Hey Guys,

I am playing in a European League and my star player got injured just before the playoffs. So I need backup which I found in another european league. I offer a trade. But each and every trade I make it says.

"Opposing GM NAME: We want 500.000 for this player."

adds 500.000. Confirm.

"Opposing team GM NAME: Opposition team can't add this much salary to the payroll."

I don't understand. I want to give them money in exchange for the player. Is he just denying the request allthough he says he wan't x-amount of money?

JeffR · 02-23-2021, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FoxGoalie

Hey Guys,

I am playing in a European League and my star player got injured just before the playoffs. So I need backup which I found in another european league. I offer a trade. But each and every trade I make it says.

"Opposing GM NAME: We want 500.000 for this player."

adds 500.000. Confirm.

"Opposing team GM NAME: Opposition team can't add this much salary to the payroll."

I don't understand. I want to give them money in exchange for the player. Is he just denying the request allthough he says he wan't x-amount of money?

Is your team payroll close to or above the budget amount (check the team budget screen, the "Available money for Free Agents" line)? It sounds like you may not have enough money available to pay the contract of the player you're trying to acquire.

Adam B · 02-23-2021, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bandwagonfan

Got some questions regarding player training and growth.
I have noticed that pretty much every new game the same player is gonna turn out a little different. Do the skills they gain are totally random? Does player role and tactics the team uses somehow affects the skills he gains?
Also in some custom games in rare cases i see the same player grow close to his max potential in 2-3 seasons when usually it takes around 5-6 seasons? (i use Commisioner mode to check this). What causes this?
And btw "coaching prospects" attribute for coaches does nothing in regard of players growth. After editing it to 20 or 1 didnt notice a difference.

Im playing FHM6

Usage/Player Training can affect how a player grows too.

02-10-2021, 11:48 AM	#31
Castleview All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2020 Location: Scotland Posts: 941	Player rights in historical game In the 1920's NHL some of the 'non-human' teams are able to retain the NHL rights to players who have left to play in the PCHL/WHL. If I release a player or lose them to free agency , and they sign for a Western team, I no longer own their rights. Is there a process to follow which allows you to retain the NHL rights to a player who doesn't sign for another NHL team? Last edited by Castleview; 02-10-2021 at 11:50 AM.

02-16-2021, 08:19 AM	#35
Castleview All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2020 Location: Scotland Posts: 941	Historical Waivers question This may be an issue, or just my lack of understanding of the waiver process. In my historical game (1927 now) the non-human teams can claim a player off waivers and then immediately assign them to their minor league team. However if I successfully claim a player and try to send him down, he must clear waivers again. He is then inevitably claimed by a non-human team and immediately sent down! There does seem to be an inconsistency, though I don't know if there are specific circumstances that allow a player to avoid clearing waivers a second time. Also sending them straight down seems to contradict the purpose of the waiver system.

02-19-2021, 10:57 AM	#36
Detroit Lions Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 7	Posted in main forum Last edited by Detroit Lions; 02-19-2021 at 11:24 AM.

02-19-2021, 05:57 PM	#37
bandwagonfan Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 38	Got some questions regarding player training and growth. I have noticed that pretty much every new game the same player is gonna turn out a little different. Do the skills they gain are totally random? Does player role and tactics the team uses somehow affects the skills he gains? Also in some custom games in rare cases i see the same player grow close to his max potential in 2-3 seasons when usually it takes around 5-6 seasons? (i use Commisioner mode to check this). What causes this? And btw "coaching prospects" attribute for coaches does nothing in regard of players growth. After editing it to 20 or 1 didnt notice a difference. Im playing FHM6 Last edited by bandwagonfan; 02-19-2021 at 06:00 PM.

01-31-2021, 10:36 AM	#22
tyazn Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 6	Retiring Non-Database Numbers Is there a way to retire a number generically, or not have it tied to a player in the database? I'm playing as a fictional expansion team in the FPHL, whose city actually does have some history in minor league hockey. I want to retire / honor the numbers of some of those players, but they were never big enough to make the EHP database.

01-31-2021, 02:33 PM	#23
renojedi Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 495	What does and "indefinite" duration injury mean. Most players pop in with a timeline immediately but I have had one with a torn elbow ligament who has been out two weeks and it still says "indefinite".

02-01-2021, 11:19 AM	#25
redtiger7 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,262	In historical, how are the RFA rules handled? Do they change to whatever it was in that season, or do all seasons just use the modern settings?

02-01-2021, 07:44 PM	#26
GMO123 Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 433	For the ECHL there is a maximum of 4 veteran players per team. Is there a way to change that to 5 or 6 veteran players/team? Using mostly Standard setup (but sometimes Custom setup).

02-02-2021, 06:18 PM	#29
Scottababc Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 72	Are there any plans to make it so you can offer more than 5 total items (picks/players/rights) on a side in each trade? It strikes me as being limiting. (As a side note: I know it's probably there to stop players from ripping off AI's and changing it would mess with the AI trades) But it would be nice to be able to add more things to each trade.

02-11-2021, 12:17 AM	#32
JeffR FHM Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 17,433	I'll take a look at that, their NHL rights should be remaining in place unless the team explicitly releases them.

02-14-2021, 03:01 AM	#33
Cygnus_X1 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2019 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 33	I know there is a way to do this, because i did it in fhm6, but i cannot figure it out. How do you replace the helmets on players heads with standard hats. I find the hats to be much more aesthetically pleasing then the bulky helmet personally. I tried looking under facegen options, but could not find it there.

02-21-2021, 09:26 PM	#38
FoxGoalie Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 2	Hey Guys, I am playing in a European League and my star player got injured just before the playoffs. So I need backup which I found in another european league. I offer a trade. But each and every trade I make it says. "Opposing GM NAME: We want 500.000 for this player." adds 500.000. Confirm. "Opposing team GM NAME: Opposition team can't add this much salary to the payroll." I don't understand. I want to give them money in exchange for the player. Is he just denying the request allthough he says he wan't x-amount of money?