Hello Hockey Fans,
Arcade Mode === Season Mode
Quick update on my work with Arcade Mode. I am transitioning this mode to "Season Mode" since it will now encompass regular and arcade styles of play which means, you will be choosing a team and sticking with it for the 10 game regular season. There will be some new aspects in this mode now with Regular Mode getting fused in. However, the arcade style is still the fast, get in, play game, move on, don't worry about anything else. Regular Style will of course will have some slower approaches with how you will set up your lineups.
For those of you that already have the game, nothing should change until you start your new season.
When you start the new season you will be greeted with the option to choose your style of play.
Again, every team is equal in arcade, while regular mode has rosters with different ways to approach your opponent.
Another thing to note that it is not a normal sports season mode. To qualify for playoffs, you need to amass 20 ranking points before the end of the season. If you want to be the regular season point leader champion you must beat your opponents on the leaderboard with the most points.
Once you get into the playoffs you will now be in uncharted territory as there will now be Boss teams to beat.
If you beat all 4 rounds you win the almighty KEG!
I have been working on this as much as I can and hope to have it implemented in the coming weeks so stay tuned!
Passing and the Omega AI
I am working on the passing and this next update will improve the passing to be more intuitive and not hitting the pass button when the perfect opportunity arises. So in essence Passing will be more based on the direction of your controller.
I am implementing a new AI Persona Basically for the Ringers of the World. These will be rare occurrences where you will play against an AI opponent that knows exactly when and how to bring the pain upon you.
The chances of playing against this playstyle vary from regular season being rare and more common in the playoffs naturally. But prepare yourself.
Conclusion
There are some big things for LTL Hockey up ahead so stay tuned!
And man these NHL Playoffs are wild this year.
-Jordan