Eastside Hockey Manager 2015

KyzBP · April 15, 2015, 07:07:00 AM

Just an update since the NHL playoffs start tonight. I've been playing this almost exclusively since it came out and have to say they've done a great job so far. They developers have been very responsive to bug fixes and suggestions. They seem to be patching/updating the game every 2 weeks. After adding the roster update, facepacks, and logo packs from ehmtheblueline.com, the game feels and plays like a finished product easily worth twice the $15 asking price.

If you are into sports management sims at all this one is a no brainer.

Nefaro · April 15, 2015, 12:07:29 PM

I plan to start a new career before long, but hoping for some more updates to go through while I wait.

JudgeDredd · April 16, 2015, 12:27:12 AM

I almost very nearly pulled the trigger on this last night - but even at £10 I was struggling to justify it. I do like spreadsheet sports sims having a few editions of Football Manager and OOTP - but as I know absolutely nothing about Hockey, I dissuaded myself at the last minute.

Hell, I haven't even picked up that rugby game I saw on Steam - and I am right into rugby.

Maybe I'm just becoming sensible! :o

KyzBP · April 16, 2015, 02:58:18 AM

Quote from: JudgeDredd on April 16, 2015, 12:27:12 AM

Maybe I'm just becoming sensible! :o

Now is not the time for that. ;)

Nefaro · April 16, 2015, 06:00:46 AM

Quote from: JudgeDredd on April 16, 2015, 12:27:12 AM
I almost very nearly pulled the trigger on this last night - but even at £10 I was struggling to justify it. I do like spreadsheet sports sims having a few editions of Football Manager and OOTP - but as I know absolutely nothing about Hockey, I dissuaded myself at the last minute.

Hell, I haven't even picked up that rugby game I saw on Steam - and I am right into rugby.

Maybe I'm just becoming sensible! :o

Hockey plays rather similar to your football (aka soccer).

The terminology, size of the field/ice and such are different but it's not a completely different game like baseball or our football. Five dudes trying to move & pass the puck up towards the opposing goal, to put it in.

It has North American style contracts, waivers, salary caps and rookie drafts. Similar to baseball but not as diluted with all the exceptions. I think this is a good thing. Especially the draft, since that's something I enjoy quite a bit in these games.

Keep in mind it's Early Access so they will probably be dropping a patch every once in awhile. I believe their latest big one fixed a couple of the big complaints about the match engine providing too much scoring (reportedly) so it's quite playable.

This Football Manager addict started a series on this new Early Access version of EHM, with little familiarity of the sport. Although he's familiar with FM over the years so he's probably still a bit familiar with this older version of SI's game engine. He seems to have learned the sport fairly easily and has been enjoying it (after about 18 vid episodes and in the middle of his second season):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4hDdf0gUnY&list=PLAr9ILOakBWlGYh850E77FAHbDGF3ACde&index=1

Grim.Reaper · June 07, 2015, 07:19:51 PM

For those that had past interest...currently on sale for $10...looks like fhm2 delayed again from ootp, initial plans were release by end of May. So if interested in hockey, this game still the only option.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/301120/

DennisS · June 07, 2015, 09:35:36 PM

I have been playing OOTP since 2002, and have been active on their forums since that time.

But...their hockey sim sucks. They never did work the bugs out.

EHM, or the newest iteration of that game is already dramatically better. Having support from SIGames makes all the difference in the world.

Get EHM 2015, and screw the OOTP version.

Grim.Reaper · May 14, 2016, 05:42:49 PM

On sale for $5 this weekend...if you like hockey and career sims, no brainer in my opinion.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/301120/

Nefaro · May 15, 2016, 07:42:50 AM

Quote from: Grim.Reaper on May 14, 2016, 05:42:49 PM
On sale for $5 this weekend...if you like hockey and career sims, no brainer in my opinion.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/301120/

I've not tried it since they finished the new EHM version. There were many reports of the opposing AI teams being pushovers though. But that may be from people who've played EHM for a decade or more.

Grim.Reaper · May 15, 2016, 07:59:03 AM

Quote from: Nefaro on May 15, 2016, 07:42:50 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on May 14, 2016, 05:42:49 PM
On sale for $5 this weekend...if you like hockey and career sims, no brainer in my opinion.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/301120/

I've not tried it since they finished the new EHM version. There were many reports of the opposing AI teams being pushovers though. But that may be from people who've played EHM for a decade or more.

I haven't really read that, but maybe in places I don't visit....although I haven't played the new version a ton, don't recall the original version being a cakewalk, but I also wouldn't classify myself as an expert in the game either. If your a hockey fan and want a career game, you really only have this and/or FHM to choose from....FHM is coming along, but will likely need a few more versions before really becoming established like OOTP....either way, still think EHM totally worth $5 if your craving a hockey sports sim, especially during the Stanley Cup playoffs.