NHL '13 GM Connected (X360)

[Cactus Drags]

Right. No idea how this is going to work. I don't know if we need house rules for trades/free agents/waivers whatever like we have in Madden, so as commissioner, I reserve the right to change things up as and when needed. I haven't got the game yet, so the settings could change, but I'll give it till the weekend for initial sign-ups and confirm final settings before we start next week.

10 minute periods

Superstar difficulty (whatever it's called, one up from default)

If there's options for the commissioner to change sliders, I'm enabling them.

If I need to dictate manual versus auto aim, it'll be auto.

I think we'll need a fairly strict deadline to get through a season, probably just a couple of days at a time, most likely longer for playoffs. Basically, everyone be prepared for some simming (not so bad since you can pre-set your lines and strategies even if you don't actually play the game).

I'm not sure what other settings I might need to make clear, hopefully I get the game tomorrow and I'll edit the above to be more accurate. Please reply with your gamer tag and team of preference. Some teams are already reserved from the NHL thread, first come first served. Need you guys to confirm you want the team I have reserved for you from the other thread (also double check/give me your gamer tag).

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic

New Jersey Devils

New York Islanders - Dan (danhufc)

New York Rangers - Ad (alldwsnuk)

Philadelphia Flyers - Rocksta (JmonteII)

Pittsburgh Penguins

Northeast

Boston Bruins

Buffalo Sabres

Montreal Canadiens - Apsham (apsham)

Ottawa Senators

Toronto Maple Leafs - Ruki (RukiK9)

Southeast

Carolina Hurricanes

Florida Panthers

Tampa Bay Lightning

Washington Capitals - Toe (bradhutchison86)

Winnipeg Jets

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Central

Chicago Blackhawks - Srar (Power of Pris)

Columbus Blue Jackets

Detroit Red Wings

Nashville Predators

St. Louis Blues

Northwest

Calgary Flames - Gabriel (Mister Munster)

Colorado Avalanche - Dragsy (DragsyTwoSeven)

Edmonton Oilers - Ellis (Ample Salty)

Minnesota Wild - Mr. X (Revealer24)

Vancouver Canucks - SDM (makesyouaweapon)

Pacific

Anaheim Ducks - Vamp (???)

Dallas Stars

Los Angeles Kings - Drock007 (Master Love007)

Phoenix Coyotes

San Jose Sharks

Holy shit, potentially two full divisions.

[King Ellis]

I'll probably go oilers then. Ruki should be the Devils.

[apsham]

Oh hell. I'll do Canadiens.

apsham is my Gamertag.

[Ruki]

I refuse to be the Devils!

[Ruki]

Also, I don;t think SDM is getting this game jsut yet.

[Cactus Drags]

I just took the list from the other thread. I'll leave him in for now, if he wants me to hold onto them for him, I will.

[Toe]

My gamertag is bradhutchison86, and I would actually like to change my team if thats ok. I think I'd rather be the Washington Capitals. That way, all the divisions are covered.

The settings all look fine, except I would much rather play with manual aim. Can't that be set by each player separately as their controls?

Also, will we continue to league after one season if enough people are interested? It would be awesome if we have to make short and long term decisions regarding our teams.

[Your Mom]

Does manual aim mean I have to aim my goals? If so I very much do not want to do that

[Drock007]

If vamp doesn't claim the ducks ill take them but if not ill take the LA Kings, Gamer tag is Master Love007

[Toe]

Does manual aim mean I have to aim my goals? If so I very much do not want to do that

As far as I know from playing online in previous years, each player can pick which settings they prefer when it comes to line changes and auto aim. It shouldn't be a problem!

[apsham]

Does manual aim mean I have to aim my goals? If so I very much do not want to do that

Don't worry Srar, I'm in the same boat - heh. But I'm pretty sure each side gets to choose their own option.

[Cactus Drags]

List updated. I'd expect shot aim to be individual choice, just covering my bases if it's not.

And yeah, Toe, if enough people hold their interest, I'll happily keep it going over more than one season.

[SeanDMan]

Also, I don;t think SDM is getting this game jsut yet.

I leave for King Of Trios tomorrow, I might get this when I get back.

[Dan]

I can't wait to get my arse handed to me

[apsham]

Nobody is going to be defeated worse than me!

[King Ellis]

I can't wait to get my arse handed to me

I want a piece of dat arse.

[Gabriel]

As a Flames fan, it sucks that they're taken... but I would be more than happy to shore up the Southeast Division with Florida.

[Ruki]

OH! Sorry! Forgot to mention...my co-worker decided he's not joining. So Flames are open.

[Gabriel]

OH! Sorry! Forgot to mention...my co-worker decided he's not joining. So Flames are open.

Sign me up then. Calgary Flames for another year of mediocrity!

[Cactus Drags]

What's your gamer tag?