Franchise Hockey Manager 12 - Details Wednesday - 5pm Eastern

Adam B · 10-06-2025, 03:02 PM

Franchise Hockey Manager 12 - Details coming - Wednesday, October 8th at 5pm Eastern. www.twitch.tv/FranchiseHockeyManager and www.twitch.tv/OOTPDevelopments

https://youtu.be/Bcr4lPoRsCQ

Dan78 · 10-06-2025, 03:11 PM

Excited for it!

tomkmb · 10-06-2025, 03:18 PM

ahhhh yeah!

Goalie39 · 10-07-2025, 09:30 AM

Excited for the reveal!

landru22 · 10-07-2025, 10:12 AM

Great news!

Cork55 · 10-07-2025, 11:48 AM

Excellent news!

Left-handed · 10-07-2025, 11:55 AM

I still have hope for this franchise, but I still think it's a shell compared to the depth of OOTP. The lack of customizability, especially with this being the 11th version (soon to be 12th), is the main reason for my hesitancy to get super immersed in this game. Hopefully there are some major improvements in this year's version.

All that to say I really want this game to succeed, because hockey is my #1 sport to follow.

Savoie45 · 10-07-2025, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Left-handed

I still have hope for this franchise, but I still think it's a shell compared to the depth of OOTP. The lack of customizability, especially with this being the 11th version (soon to be 12th), is the main reason for my hesitancy to get super immersed in this game. Hopefully there are some major improvements in this year's version.

All that to say I really want this game to succeed, because hockey is my #1 sport to follow.

Look at where OOTP was 11 versions in and then compare them. Also take into account that Baseball video games are far more popular than Hockey video games, thus the development resources are going to be considerably less. There isn't the same amount of resources afforded to both games because they are under the same umbrella.

Savoie45 · 10-07-2025, 03:27 PM

Is it really at 5pm Eastern?

Left-handed · 10-07-2025, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Savoie45

Look at where OOTP was 11 versions in and then compare them. Also take into account that Baseball video games are far more popular than Hockey video games, thus the development resources are going to be considerably less. There isn't the same amount of resources afforded to both games because they are under the same umbrella.

OOTP was far more in depth in even earlier iterations than the 11th release. Maybe the AI wasn't as fine tuned as it is now, but OOTP has been a very in depth game since almost the very beginning.

As far as the limited resources on the FHM team, yes, I get that. I've been told that before. And if that's the case and this game remains a simple sim engine for already existing real-world leagues with minimal customizability baked in, then I will abstain from purchasing another version because that's not what I'm looking for. All I'm saying is that it's been on my wish list for some time and it honestly doesn't seem like the developers plan to move in this direction.

At the end of the day, it's okay. I don't need this game, but I sure wanted to give it a chance.

Colorado · 10-07-2025, 08:09 PM

Well, my very early initial take is that there's not going to be a graphical or UI refresh as the branding remaining unchanged. Will be interesting to see what has been done with the game this year.

renojedi · 10-07-2025, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Savoie45

Is it really at 5pm Eastern?

Sure beats the usual 11PM EST slot for us east coasters that have to get up for work the next day

Adam B · 10-07-2025, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Savoie45

Is it really at 5pm Eastern?

It is the current plan yes. If it changes, we will post about it.

boscoJJ · 10-08-2025, 12:11 AM

Nice Argument
Unfortunately, i am sleeping at that time

Torgonius · 10-08-2025, 04:23 PM

In the Discord, there's a message saying the stream was at 2:30pm ET.

Is it replaying at 5?

tomkmb · 10-08-2025, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgonius

In the Discord, there's a message saying the stream was at 2:30pm ET.

Is it replaying at 5?

Just checked the Discord and I couldn't see this message?

Torgonius · 10-08-2025, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tomkmb

Just checked the Discord and I couldn't see this message?

Adam B · 10-08-2025, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgonius

An unfortunate technical problem is going to hold us off till 5:30pm Eastern.

Sorry for the delay!

Goalie39 · 10-08-2025, 06:40 PM

what is the link to the live stream?

On Twitch now and only see last weeks video.

BoiledEgg · 10-08-2025, 06:42 PM

*Waiting at the Screen with Baited Breath*

10-08-2025, 04:23 PM	#15
Torgonius All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 862	In the Discord, there's a message saying the stream was at 2:30pm ET. Is it replaying at 5? __________________ When you let your 10 year old name the team

10-06-2025, 03:02 PM	#1
Adam B Hockey Community Manager Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: A Hockey Rink Posts: 2,588	Franchise Hockey Manager 12 - Details Wednesday - 5pm Eastern Franchise Hockey Manager 12 - Details coming - Wednesday, October 8th at 5pm Eastern. www.twitch.tv/FranchiseHockeyManager and www.twitch.tv/OOTPDevelopments https://youtu.be/Bcr4lPoRsCQ Attached Images __________________ *Come Watch Adam and Jeff's Live Twitch Streams Every Wednesday Night at 11pm Eastern on the FHM Twitch Channel and the OOTP Twitch Channel*

10-06-2025, 03:11 PM	#2
Dan78 Bat Boy Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 10	Excited for it!

10-06-2025, 03:18 PM	#3
tomkmb All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 1,667	ahhhh yeah!

10-07-2025, 09:30 AM	#4
Goalie39 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 109	Excited for the reveal!

10-07-2025, 10:12 AM	#5
landru22 Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 469	Great news!

10-07-2025, 11:48 AM	#6
Cork55 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon, WI Posts: 1,567	Excellent news!

10-07-2025, 11:55 AM	#7
Left-handed Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 67	I still have hope for this franchise, but I still think it's a shell compared to the depth of OOTP. The lack of customizability, especially with this being the 11th version (soon to be 12th), is the main reason for my hesitancy to get super immersed in this game. Hopefully there are some major improvements in this year's version. All that to say I really want this game to succeed, because hockey is my #1 sport to follow.

10-07-2025, 03:27 PM	#9
Savoie45 All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Oregon Posts: 795	Is it really at 5pm Eastern?

10-07-2025, 08:09 PM	#11
Colorado Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 415	Well, my very early initial take is that there's not going to be a graphical or UI refresh as the branding remaining unchanged. Will be interesting to see what has been done with the game this year.

10-08-2025, 12:11 AM	#14
boscoJJ Major Leagues Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 329	Nice Argument Unfortunately, i am sleeping at that time

10-08-2025, 06:40 PM	#19
Goalie39 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 109	what is the link to the live stream? On Twitch now and only see last weeks video.

10-08-2025, 06:42 PM	#20
BoiledEgg Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2024 Posts: 43	Waiting at the Screen with Baited Breath