NHL 16 Be a Pro thread!

[cheesesteak]

Can you be an existing pro in be a pro? I always liked making ones of my favorite teams young players with high potential. That really takes a lot of the fun out of it for me.

 

[SlapshotTheMovie]

Can you be an existing pro in be a pro? I always liked making ones of my favorite teams young players with high potential. That really takes a lot of the fun out of it for me.

No you can't and i agree that was my favorite way to play this mode.

Having some creagted guy whos name they never say when you score goal, with a super aqwkward cartoon image next to real images just takes a lot of the fun out of it for me.

I would actually search the CHL for a player with super low potential with the handedness i wanted and an image and than make him a 1st over all pick and the most dominate player in the game. However this mode broke more than just that this year.

I think its beyond patching so its another year with no be a pro as far as i am concerned.

 

[Konnan511]

For playmaker at least you need 3-4 points per game to get A- for offense. Maybe 2 might get you there if you deke a alot and get some deflections on the net or something.

For an A on offense just do at least 4 dekes per shift. In about 4 or 5 shifts you'll be at an A-.

 

[VLU5]

For an A on offense just do at least 4 dekes per shift. In about 4 or 5 shifts you'll be at an A-.

umm...not for me that's for sure. What difficulty and play style are you using?

My biggest problems with the BAP are:

1) Shootouts are torture
2) When our D goes behind our net with the puck. You all know what I mean...

ps. another 3 point performance = offense B

 

[Starsfan24]

I'm a winger and one of the things coach wants me to do is tie up on the draws. Heh.

 

[Powder]

Can't wait to buy this game and dive into BAP. But I want to wait until the first roster update at least so that most of the players are in the game.

 

[Deku]

I play as a LW... "bad line defense" is absolute ******** in this game. I cover my point man perfectly but get -10 defensive awareness because my teammates **** up down low. Goals are not my fault whatsoever, the guy I'm covering isn't even involved in the play, and I get penalized. So stupid

Offensive expectations make no sense either. Score 2 goals from the 4th line = B for offense, just below the expectation. Had other positives such as completing saucer passes which the coach asked for. Only a B.

EDIT- To make things even worse......... I got sent down to the AHL after that game!!!! 10 points in 7 games from the FOURTH LINE is not good enough......... **** off man

 

[ManyIdeas]

Did they make the passing even worse?

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Yeah, Bad Line Defense is just killer. Even the low expectations they set for me in that regard are impossible to meet because the AI either A: Can't stop a cross-crease pass or B: Will turn the puck over directly in front of the net, despite there being an easy outlet elsewhere.

I swear this game just decides whether or not you're going to lose the game from the very beginning, then rigs the system to the desired outcome.

 

[KingTux]

I play as a LW... "bad line defense" is absolute ******** in this game. I cover my point man perfectly but get -10 defensive awareness because my teammates **** up down low. Goals are not my fault whatsoever, the guy I'm covering isn't even involved in the play, and I get penalized. So stupid

Offensive expectations make no sense either. Score 2 goals from the 4th line = B for offense, just below the expectation. Had other positives such as completing saucer passes which the coach asked for. Only a B.

EDIT- To make things even worse......... I got sent down to the AHL after that game!!!! 10 points in 7 games from the FOURTH LINE is not good enough......... **** off man

I feel you for the (bad line defense). Its so hard to get anything else from a C...

Its not a bad idea but it needs some improvements in the next game, so it should be fixed around 2020 knowing EA.

 

[teddy83]

I have a problem with my Be a pro game, about 95% of my shifts starts with a faceoff and i can't get off the ice until the next stoppage, it takes about an hour to play 1 effing' game!! Anybody know how to fix it?

 

[SAADfather]

I'm a winger and one of the things coach wants me to do is tie up on the draws. Heh.

My guy is a RW. Every game since he started in the NHL hes been asked to tie up for team play, cover the point for defense, and stride deke for offense. I have not been able to accomplish one of those tasks yet. I dont get how you even get the bonus for cover the point, I gave up. Wish I woulda made my guy a center.

I play as a LW... "bad line defense" is absolute ******** in this game. I cover my point man perfectly but get -10 defensive awareness because my teammates **** up down low. Goals are not my fault whatsoever, the guy I'm covering isn't even involved in the play, and I get penalized. So stupid

Yeah that got frustrating. I dont even play in zone D anymore. When my team loses the puck in the offensive zone, i just go for a change every time, lol. SO many times though right when I step on to the ice, the other team scores within a second. Its ridiculous.

20 games into the season and my guy is 1st line RW for the Stars, playing with Benn and Seguin.

 

[VLU5]

Yeah that got frustrating. I dont even play in zone D anymore. When my team loses the puck in the offensive zone, i just go for a change every time, lol.

That's a solid strategy actually.

 

[Deku]

I have been knocked out in one punch in Be a Pro twice now. How the **** is that even fair. I get five punches on a guy, his first knocks me out. I having above 80 fighting skill. Both the people I fought had less fighting skill than me. I don't get it. Can I do one-punch KOs on them?

I can't believe that standing up for a teammate after a dirty hit doesn't give you positive team play. Then they get mad at you if you lose the fight. Even if it's close

 

[SAADfather]

That's a solid strategy actually.

Yeah if you always do it, it also gives you a boost for team play for quick shifts.

 

[BruinsFTW]

Im realizing playing every game by simming the first two periods and playing the 3rd isn't helping me...

I'm like 65% done with season, wasn't in prospect game and projected 4th-5th round and im leading league in goals and top 10 in assists....

I've also been making sure to follow coach feedback and hit the goals set for me...but I don't seem to be climbing really at all...

Playing ALL 3 periods EVERY game, even half is just too damn much and time consuming for me...I don't see why only playing 1 period of every game hurts me so much...

Kind of ridiculous..

I also agree with the notion of the annoying jump deke and other useless things the coach asks but you never use......thank god I'm a center and can do them at least...I'd be pissed if I played wing and was asked some of this junk...

Also man I'm horrible at goalie...REAL bad. Tried that for a bit......takes some getting used to for sure.

 

[SAADfather]

My player has a game on Christmas. What kind of **** is that? Calling my agent and demanding a trade asap.

 

[VLU5]

My player has a game on Christmas. What kind of **** is that? Calling my agent and demanding a trade asap.

Only if that was possible...

 

[VLU5]

After playing 71 games in NHL, putting up 41 + 46, leading the league in goals and points, I'm demoted to 2nd line. What the serious ****? I'm getting my team play and defense always in the green. Mike Babcock is a moron. I'm playing full games so I don't know what's the problem. I moved to the first line after 15gp or so and I've been doing ok ever since. You could argue that I suck but my numbers should be pretty solid for a rookie

 

[masarume]

Dumb question maybe, but how do you check your projected draft status?
I'm 19 games playing on pro. Playing on the 1st line with the Knights averaging just under 5 points a game (93 points).

Also, where do you check how to complete tasks? I see them checked off as I do them, but is there a place to check?

The way I play, I gain a lot of points in shooting but I'm struggling with puck control. Also, is there a way to gain skating attributes like acceleration and speed?

 

[VLU5]

Dumb question maybe, but how do you check your projected draft status?
I'm 19 games playing on pro. Playing on the 1st line with the Knights averaging just under 5 points a game (93 points).

Also, where do you check how to complete tasks? I see them checked off as I do them, but is there a place to check?

The way I play, I gain a lot of points in shooting but I'm struggling with puck control. Also, is there a way to gain skating attributes like acceleration and speed?

Your agent will give updates as the season goes on

Put the on-ice trainer on and it'll give you assistance how to complete tasks

You can only improve your skating through off-ice training

 

[captaincheese]

3 seasons in, 84 overall. A Lot of simmed games. I usually just put it on rookie for 3 games, to get all the scoring titles.

This 90+ overall trophy is taking forever!

Btw, any tips for getting a A grade for defence?

 

[masarume]

3 seasons in, 84 overall. A Lot of simmed games. I usually just put it on rookie for 3 games, to get all the scoring titles.

This 90+ overall trophy is taking forever!

Btw, any tips for getting a A grade for defence?

Highest I've gotten so far is a B+ on pro, 19 games in.
Back check and get into the area you're supposed to be in. Tip passes, break up plays and don't be on the ice when they score... that's all I got for you. I think early on in your career, you're not going to have the awareness or hand-eye skills to break up that many plays. Gotta just bide your time.

 

[RML]

So is this game worth getting? (not money wise)


always loved the Career modes in any sports games so i'd be primarily playing it.

 

[VLU5]

Got our ***** kicked in the first round of the playoffs by the Penguins. Computers can really play in the playoffs it seems

So I won Art Ross, Calder, Bill Masterton, Selke, Ted Lindsay and Maurice Richard trophies.

Kinda funny that I won Selke since I had +/- -7 and 448 giveaways lol