Coronavirus Thread - mod note post 23 & 541

[jkutswings]

For any PS4 owners jonesing for some virtual hockey, the PlayStation store has NHL 20 on sale for $23.99 at the moment.

But I hear there's a glitch. You play 85 percent of the season, and it locks up. #IntendedFeature #Realism #JustKidding

 

[jkutswings]

(double post)

 

[Bench]

For any PS4 owners jonesing for some virtual hockey, the PlayStation store has NHL 20 on sale for $23.99 at the moment.

But I hear there's a glitch. You play 85 percent of the season, and it locks up. #IntendedFeature #Realism #JustKidding

I haven't picked one of those up in years. How do you find it? I got a little tired of setting up the same handful of dangles to beat the AI goalie. And the GM mode seemed bare bones compared to the part where they want you to buy packs of hockey cards, which... is the worst.

 

[jkutswings]

I haven't picked one of those up in years. How do you find it? I got a little tired of setting up the same handful of dangles to beat the AI goalie. And the GM mode seemed bare bones compared to the part where they want you to buy packs of hockey cards, which... is the worst.

I could link the digital copy for purchase, but I don't know if that's against the HF terms of service.

Google PlayStation store; in the store, there's a search window where you can just type in NHL, and I'm sure one of the suggested hits will be the game on sale.

Or, anybody interested can PM me and I'll send you the direct link.

 

[Konnan511]

If anyone has Steam and plays hockey mode in Rocket League, get at your boy. Or Half Dead 2. Or Stardew Valley.
<---- Steam name

 

[Bench]

I could link the digital copy for purchase, but I don't know if that's against the HF terms of service.

Google PlayStation store; in the store, there's a search window where you can just type in NHL, and I'm sure one of the suggested hits will be the game on sale.

Or, anybody interested can PM me and I'll send you the direct link.

Thanks, dude. Do you like the game? Like I said I haven't kept up with the series since it was on Xbox 360. Pretty sure the last one I played was NHL 13.

 

[jkutswings]

Thanks, dude. Do you like the game? Like I said I haven't kept up with the series since it was on Xbox 360. Pretty sure the last one I played was NHL 13.

To be completely honest, I think I actually like buying PS4 games more than playing them. Well, that and having three kids who eradicate the vast majority of my free time. The last hockey game I bought was NHL 17 or 18.

My real jam was way back on Super Nintendo, with NHLPA 93. My brother always played as the Rangers, and I was the Habs. Had to declare wraparound goals off-limits, or it would've been a race to 20 each time. Then we also played NHL HITZ on GameCube, where everything was 3-on-3 with settings for speed and physical play maxed out.

The more modern hockey games slow things down to be more realistic, but the AI on defense is vastly improved, so anything beyond easy difficulty is a challenge for me.

 

[RayMoonDoh]

Damn, so sorry to hear that. I'd invite you out for a beer if you're around the Twin Cities, but, uh, rain check on that eh?

Thank you.

Nordeasts on me. Someday.

 

[Bondurant]

For any PS4 owners jonesing for some virtual hockey, the PlayStation store has NHL 20 on sale for $23.99 at the moment.

But I hear there's a glitch. You play 85 percent of the season, and it locks up. #IntendedFeature #Realism #JustKidding

Noticed the price is dipping. Debating getting a PS4. Quality Blu-ray player and I can use the ESPN+ app.

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

Red Wings haven’t lost a game in 2 and 1/2 weeks

 

[jkutswings]

Recent news suggests that gas stations are a frequent possible site of contamination, with everybody touching the pumps.

MacGyver workaround: Buy a $2 box of generic Ziploc bags, and put one on your hand each time you stop for gas.

 

[Winger98]

Recent news suggests that gas stations are a frequent possible site of contamination, with everybody touching the pumps.

MacGyver workaround: Buy a $2 box of generic Ziploc bags, and put one on your hand each time you stop for gas.

just douse your hands in gasoline after you're done filling up. Duh.

 

[TCNorthstars]

just douse your hands in gasoline after you're done filling up. Duh.

You missed the second step of lighting them on fire. I heard the virus doesn’t like heat.

 

[TCNorthstars]

Spending that stimulus money boys! Xbox One X and NHL 2020 on the way.

 

[Winger98]

edit: never mind, not really pertinent to anything being discussed or to the topic of the thread.

 

[jkutswings]

just douse your hands in gasoline after you're done filling up. Duh.

If you start playing Stealers Wheel, I'm running for the hills.

 

[Winger98]

If you start playing Stealers Wheel, I'm running for the hills.

 

[The Zermanator]

Thanks, dude. Do you like the game? Like I said I haven't kept up with the series since it was on Xbox 360. Pretty sure the last one I played was NHL 13.

I would say then at that price it's probably worth it especially given the circumstances. I'm in a similar boat as you, got tired of paying full price for a roster update every year. I usually just wait 6 months and get them second hand for 1/4 the price. That being said there have been some noticeable improvements this year. The AI is decent all things considered and the skating and contact mechanics are actually quite good. It's been helping tide me over with no hockey happening. One thing to note is you're probably going to want to turn the penalties waaaaaayyyyy down otherwise you'll be spending entire periods on the PP/PK which gets old quick.

 

[Konnan511]

You missed the second step of lighting them on fire. I heard the virus doesn’t like heat.

 

[RabidBadger]

Recent news suggests that gas stations are a frequent possible site of contamination, with everybody touching the pumps.

MacGyver workaround: Buy a $2 box of generic Ziploc bags, and put one on your hand each time you stop for gas.

I took a page out of your book and wrapped the plastic bag I had my lunch in around my hand to pump gas today. I got some looks but at this point I'm going with the "by any means necessary" approach to avoiding this caca.

It's pretty dire in this area. The TCF Center (former Cobo Hall) is being converted into a field hospital. Detroit's police chief is laid up with the virus. Hospitals are recruiting any able-bodied person remotely qualified to help out their over-taxed staff.

 

[Bench]

 

[Bench]

I took a page out of your book and wrapped the plastic bag I had my lunch in around my hand to pump gas today. I got some looks but at this point I'm going with the "by any means necessary" approach to avoiding this caca.

In 6 weeks everyone will be outside in garbage bags.

 

[RabidBadger]

In 6 weeks everyone will be outside in garbage bags.

Who knew 80's punk attire could be the key to salvaging public health?

 

[Lil Sebastian Cossa]

Who knew 80's punk attire could be the key to salvaging public health?

Shit. we had an epidemic in the 1980s. I don't know if the garbage bag couture is going to save us.

 

[RabidBadger]

Shit. we had an epidemic in the 1980s. I don't know if the garbage bag couture is going to save us.

Redaction. Pass on that one. Be safe, one and all!