Eastside Hockey Manager 2015

Nefaro · March 26, 2015, 02:33:05 PM

Looks like they're finally creating a new version! O0

Evidently supposed to be on Steam early access.

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

Doesn't seem to be everything in right now, but it's good news.

I thought the 2007 version's UI sucked so hopefully that will get a lot of improvement.

Nefaro · March 26, 2015, 02:39:06 PM

Note that the Roster update mods (also logos) can be had in this vicinity:

http://www.ehmtheblueline.com/forums/portal.php

Evidently works with the early access version. Needed for proper roster names and such, since no NHL licensing right now.

PanzersEast · March 26, 2015, 02:44:30 PM

Well.... the game looks good, but man the color/background combo is hard on the eyes.... But I love Sport Management Sims and the Eastside was a great one years ago.

Also, I picked up Draft Day Sports College B-Ball 3 at 1/2 off and Starting Order 6. I did not upgrade Football Manager this year as I have as of yet to put in series time into it...

PE

KyzBP · March 26, 2015, 03:15:35 PM

What's funny is I just fired up EHM 2007 last weekend and have been playing since. I just completed my first season and first draft. I was all ready to continue my season and then THIS comes along. I just bought it. I'll give it a little spin but I may sit on it awhile and let them develop it a bit more before I start a real game.

Nefaro · March 26, 2015, 03:51:01 PM

Quote from: KyzBP on March 26, 2015, 03:15:35 PM
What's funny is I just fired up EHM 2007 last weekend and have been playing since. I just completed my first season and first draft. I was all ready to continue my season and then THIS comes along. I just bought it. I'll give it a little spin but I may sit on it awhile and let them develop it a bit more before I start a real game.

Let us know what condition it's in.

I'm guessing they just started from the old 2007 version engine, the way it looks. May even still have the same 4:3 fixed ratio right now.

My biggest concern is some of the UI and functionality. 2k7 could be a real pain in the ass when it came to sorting players, assigning scouts, and other such stuff. Seemed like I had to do additional customization work to every roster table, just to add my scout's ability estimates to use for sorting, setting up lines, etc.

Really hope they apply some streamlining to some of that stuff.

KyzBP · March 26, 2015, 04:33:47 PM

Quote from: Nefaro on March 26, 2015, 03:51:01 PM
Quote from: KyzBP on March 26, 2015, 03:15:35 PM
What's funny is I just fired up EHM 2007 last weekend and have been playing since. I just completed my first season and first draft. I was all ready to continue my season and then THIS comes along. I just bought it. I'll give it a little spin but I may sit on it awhile and let them develop it a bit more before I start a real game.

Let us know what condition it's in.

I'm guessing they just started from the old 2007 version engine, the way it looks. May even still have the same 4:3 fixed ratio right now.

My biggest concern is some of the UI and functionality. 2k7 could be a real pain in the ass when it came to sorting players, assigning scouts, and other such stuff. Seemed like I had to do additional customization work to every roster table, just to add my scout's ability estimates to use for sorting, setting up lines, etc.

Really hope they apply some streamlining to some of that stuff.

I started a game as the GM of Arizona (random choice). It doesn't look officially licensed as there are no logos and I don't recognize any of the players. That's not a big deal. There is a very fanatical following of this game so, by tomorrow probably, there will be logos and official rosters.

If you've played Football Manager or EHL 07 then you can easily wheel your way around the interface. The sorting problem appears fixed and now seems to function like FM.

I've only played about an hour but so far so good. I haven't seen the trade or game engine in action yet and will report after I hit those areas. Basically it's a nice FM/EHM07 hybrid.

It was only $11 and it's being produced by a company with a pretty solid track record. I think this will end up being a winner.

JudgeDredd · March 26, 2015, 04:58:22 PM

I was HUGELY burned by Front Page Sports Football...so I'm out of testing sims.

I'll wait for release and see the results of others play time.

KyzBP · March 26, 2015, 05:31:31 PM

Quote from: JudgeDredd on March 26, 2015, 04:58:22 PM
I was HUGELY burned by Front Page Sports Football...so I'm out of testing sims.

I'll wait for release and see the results of others play time.

Yeah JD, that was/is a disaster. I almost pulled the trigger on that one and am so glad I waited.

This one feels right though. It's close enough to EHM 2007 that it's pretty easy to navigate. On top of that you get a sprinkling of Football Manager to add depth and straighten out the UI. Once the real players/leagues/teams are implemented or modded in the immersion factor will soar. FPS will be a distant memory once this becomes a fully operational Death Star.

Grim.Reaper · March 26, 2015, 07:21:14 PM

Instant buy for me....wonder what this will do to ootp franchise hockey manager....with their initial poor release might have left open the door for this game

Nefaro · March 26, 2015, 07:34:38 PM

Quote from: KyzBP on March 26, 2015, 04:33:47 PM

I started a game as the GM of Arizona (random choice). It doesn't look officially licensed as there are no logos and I don't recognize any of the players. That's not a big deal. There is a very fanatical following of this game so, by tomorrow probably, there will be logos and official rosters.

I posted a link to the official roster mod for this, earlier in the thread. I believe there are logo mods there too, or the old ones for 2k7 still work for this one. All at The Blue Line site, but you may already know this.

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If you've played Football Manager or EHL 07 then you can easily wheel your way around the interface. The sorting problem appears fixed and now seems to function like FM.

I've only played about an hour but so far so good. I haven't seen the trade or game engine in action yet and will report after I hit those areas. Basically it's a nice FM/EHM07 hybrid.

It was only $11 and it's being produced by a company with a pretty solid track record. I think this will end up being a winner.

Good to hear some of the UI weaknesses have been addressed. I definitely plan on getting this soon, once the mood strikes.

Just an FYI for everyone, the Hockey Manager game is normally $15 on Steam but if you already own the latest Football Manager, they offer a discount. I'm guessing that's why yours was only $11?

Thanks for the quick impressions!

Nefaro · March 26, 2015, 07:58:09 PM

Real Rosters install tutorial:

Easy copy & paste job and then selecting the proper database dropdown when starting a new game.

Grim.Reaper · March 26, 2015, 08:05:33 PM

I don't own the latest version of football manager but still got for $11

KyzBP · March 26, 2015, 09:45:24 PM

Quote from: Nefaro on March 26, 2015, 07:58:09 PM
Real Rosters install tutorial:

Easy copy & paste job and then selecting the proper database dropdown when starting a new game.

Thanks! I somehow missed that when I went through this thread the first time.

The $11 is a 20% off price because of it's current "Early Access" state.

PanzersEast · March 27, 2015, 10:08:43 AM

Looks pretty good, however the UI is a turn off. I hope that will change or will be modded.

PE

KyzBP · March 27, 2015, 10:30:25 AM

Now that I have the real rosters, logos, and facepacks installed the game feels so much better.

As far as the UI goes, there are some of the familiar kinks. The developer is actively seeking out improvement suggestions so I expect to see some improvements in the next patch .

For an early access game it's very playable. A no brainer if you're a hockey or GM type games fan.