Evan

Funny story - I just used my first name because I didn't think this forum would really go anywhere when we created it My aim screen name (goldparalax) is a term I came up with in high school during the AOL/AIM days and is always available on sites for usernames (especially since the parallax part is spelled wrong!).

I'd also love to hear about how game development was back then. How many people were on the team (coders, testers, art/graphics, upper management, etc.)? What model/specs computer were they programming on? Any pictures of the workplace? Any stories that people in modern game development could appreciate? -Evan

Ask about the artificial intelligence. It's more sophisticated then many realize and isn't "flat". Play the exact same game/settings/teams a few times in a row and you'll probably see different results, and different players hot/cold (beyond whats mentioned in pre-game info such as guys coming off the bench to score a few). The CPU has random intervals of higher and lower resistance to scores goals, makes plays, take shots. Most who've played enough know that in many games against the CPU, you can go minutes without scoring regardless of skill/experience/advantage. Then all of a sudden you can score 4-5 goals in the next minute. This has always intrigued me and would be great to know some of the inner workings of the AI. I think this also makes the game more entertaining because the AI adds that element of unpredictability. -Evan

Nice pic guys, as long as that SJ hat represents Perry Berezan. As for the 2-player blowout, my Dad and I have gotten into the 30s. Is there a record for most goals by a father/son combo?

Excellent! Happy Birthday Buuuuuuud!

Hey everyone, I just wanted to say Happy Holidays, and for those who celebrate, Merry Christmas! It's a good time to say thanks for making the community what it is today. Anyone get any cool '94 related gifts? I got a Bure t-shirt. -Evan

Haha! Nice one Ice.

Yes, those guys should play so we can have 100% completion! Does anyone know the last time that's happened? Good luck to all in the playoffs!

It was the opening theme song on Genesis. I have to dig this video up.

Mikey, Great news, and very inspiring post! Thanks so much! -Evan Btw - I gotta find the video of my wife and I walking out to the NHL94 theme song on our wedding day if you wanted to include that.

Funny - I was going to share this since the guy contacted me to let me know the article was up (he asked if it was ok to use some screenshots from 94.com). Thanks Halifax!

Nice, Matt Hurray is back! We're bringing back all the guys from the earlier years. Good to have you active again.

I'll take Chicago

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

I think most this feedback has been mentioned already: 1) Allow more than 1 person to log games when there's a lot of games happening at once. 2) Possibly have a mobile-friendly editable bracket right on the nhl94online website instead of the google doc. It seemed to be getting bogged down and was hard to follow on phones. 3) Have 1 "larger" screen (tablet, laptop) per group displaying the latest bracket info. 4) Have the games played in a setup that allows plenty of spectators. The booths were tough. 5) Have each game assigned to a console # so the players know where to meet. 6) A group picture of everyone together (don't think we got this) As others have mentioned, I really wanted to play all the guys from the forum at least once but only got to play a few. Whether we changed the bracket format or had a 2-day event where day 1 was the seeding and day 2 was the brackets, I think all would agree we didn't get to play against enough forum buds. I think I managed 2 or 3 exis, and no 2on2. And, I promised Halifax a game of Snes '94 and we never had the chance. Also, for those who missed it: At the end of the night, Halifax and Mikey received awards from KingRaph, Chaos, and myself. They were: 1) Halifax - 2015 Super Bud 2) Mikey - 2015 Bud of the Year Thanks again everyone for helping making this happen and a big success! -Evan

Yea, this email goes into spam by default for me so very possible it's going into spam for others. Btw - amazing job on this Smoz!

I'm sure there was a little more to it then randomly putting forum guys and non-forum guys together but that's ok, building the rivalries and saving some match ups for later in the day will be fun.

TK! One of the few from the original Fall 2005 league, you will certainly be missed! And yes, why am I in a bracket with Raph and AJ? It looks like group D is a CT rematch? Mikey's in there too. Going to have to work a miracle.

Btw - the Delta hotel we're staying at is closer than 1 mile. It's a short walk to Real Sports. Google maps says a 3 min walk (250 meters).

We are staying at the Delta, which is really close to Real Sports.

Chaos and AJ warming up before the tourney. Raph and AJ playing their first matchup 2on2 fun

Halifax - BIG range of players as far as experience and skill but still tons of fun

I have one or two 4-way adapters I can bring along with controllers.

Nice clocker!

Throw this on while playing a game of '94