Omega
November 25th, 2003, 07:05 AM
I've only played NHL 2K3, but am probably going to go out and buy 2K4 just for the sake of having it. Anyhow, I will post some of my thoughts regarding some parts that would make for a wicked NHL game, in my opinion. Some of them are already incorporated, but I'll post them anyhow.
TRADE BLOCK - I'd love to put a guy (even a created player) out to see what type of offers other teams are willing to give me.
PRE-SEASON TRAINING - Before the season starts you can put a set amount of players through various training to help improve their skills.
CLASSIC TEAMS / HERITAGE CLASSIC? - I'd love the chance to play / control former retire players or have the ability to mix and match. As in being able to play a game with Bobby Orr, Ray Bourque, Cam Neely, etc.
OUTSIDE RINK OPTION? - In the Franchise / Dynasty mode, perhaps once per season or every couple seasons you have the ability to host an outside rink game in a football arena where you draw in a larger attendance and revenue - however, you then have the ability to set what portion of the profits go to charity and consequently effecting your popularity within the town.
CHANGING OWNERSHIP - The ability to change the ownership / # of users when you've started a franchise / dynasty.
REALLOCATING TEAMS - You could put your team up on the market and see what other cities are willing to have you.
ROSTER UPDATES - This would be great to have as it would add longevity to the game.
FINANCES - It would be great to control every little aspect of what goes on in your arena - soda prices, seat colors, equipment upgrades, etc.
CREATE A PLAYER REJECT OPTION? - What I mean by this is, say you create yourself and put you into the NHL. From there, you see yourself drafted (with no control to where you go), then you see the option where the team is negotiating your contract signing. Where you can reject or accept their proposal yourself. And, then later on, when it comes to time for you to be resigned, you can perhaps negotiate for a higher price, invoke the no trade clause, etc.
AHL - I know this wouldn't be able to incorporate into the same game as a full NHL one, but to be able to have a game where you can control the minors would br great. You could create yourself fresh out of high school / university / college and play with your favorite farm leaque to where you begin your career. Then some way, have the ability to link it to the actual NHL game so that you can bring your AHL character up into the NHL. Though, if you did this, it may be best to make the highest skill rating to be around an 80, so that there is a more of a drop from the 90 players in the NHL.
CAREER ENDING INJURIES - I think it would add great depth to have a screen pop up and say, Mario Lemieux has received a career ending injury - HIP.
FIRE /HIRE HEAD COACH & STAFF - Pretty much self explanatory.
FINES / SUSPENSIONS - Say if Joe Sakic went crazy and did some major slashing and checked from behind an unsuspecting player, he would receive a fine and then be suspended for an 'x' amount of games.
PLAYER VS. PLAYER FRANCHISE MODE - Self Explantory
TRADE BLOCK - I'd love to put a guy (even a created player) out to see what type of offers other teams are willing to give me.
PRE-SEASON TRAINING - Before the season starts you can put a set amount of players through various training to help improve their skills.
CLASSIC TEAMS / HERITAGE CLASSIC? - I'd love the chance to play / control former retire players or have the ability to mix and match. As in being able to play a game with Bobby Orr, Ray Bourque, Cam Neely, etc.
OUTSIDE RINK OPTION? - In the Franchise / Dynasty mode, perhaps once per season or every couple seasons you have the ability to host an outside rink game in a football arena where you draw in a larger attendance and revenue - however, you then have the ability to set what portion of the profits go to charity and consequently effecting your popularity within the town.
CHANGING OWNERSHIP - The ability to change the ownership / # of users when you've started a franchise / dynasty.
REALLOCATING TEAMS - You could put your team up on the market and see what other cities are willing to have you.
ROSTER UPDATES - This would be great to have as it would add longevity to the game.
FINANCES - It would be great to control every little aspect of what goes on in your arena - soda prices, seat colors, equipment upgrades, etc.
CREATE A PLAYER REJECT OPTION? - What I mean by this is, say you create yourself and put you into the NHL. From there, you see yourself drafted (with no control to where you go), then you see the option where the team is negotiating your contract signing. Where you can reject or accept their proposal yourself. And, then later on, when it comes to time for you to be resigned, you can perhaps negotiate for a higher price, invoke the no trade clause, etc.
AHL - I know this wouldn't be able to incorporate into the same game as a full NHL one, but to be able to have a game where you can control the minors would br great. You could create yourself fresh out of high school / university / college and play with your favorite farm leaque to where you begin your career. Then some way, have the ability to link it to the actual NHL game so that you can bring your AHL character up into the NHL. Though, if you did this, it may be best to make the highest skill rating to be around an 80, so that there is a more of a drop from the 90 players in the NHL.
CAREER ENDING INJURIES - I think it would add great depth to have a screen pop up and say, Mario Lemieux has received a career ending injury - HIP.
FIRE /HIRE HEAD COACH & STAFF - Pretty much self explanatory.
FINES / SUSPENSIONS - Say if Joe Sakic went crazy and did some major slashing and checked from behind an unsuspecting player, he would receive a fine and then be suspended for an 'x' amount of games.
PLAYER VS. PLAYER FRANCHISE MODE - Self Explantory