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Funny Story
I loved NHL 94 SO much and I pre-ordered my 95 directly from an EA rep back when I worked at the computer store. (Babbage's) To my surprise I receivedt the game almost 2 months before it was released to the public! I was stoked.
Upon firing it up I was immediately disgusted. Some High School friends of mine caught wind that I had it early and wanted to buy it off me at any cost. I told em it sucked really bad, but they still wanted it. Sold it for $100 bucks to 2 dudes! Poor suckers.
At that time it seemed EA was making all the right moves. Know one ever thought they would ruin a great franchise. Definately a sad day when it was released.
I asked the guys later on in the week how they liked it. "Sold it for 70 bucks" they said.
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Most Underated Player: Denis Savard
Damn this guy can skate. This guy can take a hit like no other. Full blast, head on hits from super checkers Theo Fluery and Don Sweeney and this guy just keeps skating! Awesome Player!
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I recently had a game where my whole team was in the box for pretty much the entire game. Very frustrating! Especially when you had nothing to do with the infraction.
I've never been a fan of em. I just thought i'd ask the question again. This time in a poll.
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I dont got AIM but ill play you on monday or tuesday to ill msg you on this site and show you who the best is.
No AIM messages. No posts scheduling a game. I really wanted to play "the best." What a shame...
Oh well, maybe season 3.
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Anything that promotes the growth of the online community is a good thing. Make sure to add a URL to nhl94.com.
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Cool video. Some good looking plays in there.
I'm interested to see how you guys will fare against humans with that style of play. Let us know how you guys do.
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I'm new here (this is my first post) and I'm sorry if this has already been talked about. Does anybody have an opinion on who is the worst player in '94. I'd have to vote for Tampa defender Bob Beers. Any other ideas???
Bob Beers? He is actually pretty good for a lower tier team IMO. (and gotta love that last name too!)
As for worst players? wow. There is simply way too many dumpy players too count. Just look at the bench at some of the weaker teams. I don't even know where to start.
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Oh my god, I'm going to have a seizure
Thats what I felt like when I 1st played snes nhl94. No joke. (im not trying to start a war here. So please chill)
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Personally, I do not own a genesis. (RIP)
I personally do not see or feel a difference when playing an emulated version. But one thing i do notice is that emulation "feels" different on my laptop. Not due to software but due to the slow response time of my laptop's LCD. My desktop pc's display has a faster response time and it is a night and day difference from my laptop.
I wonder if some of the differences some people are seeing is due to monitor response. After all the old genesis version ran at a silky smooth 60 frames per second. Some LCDs or laptop displays simply can't keep up.
My answers:
1. Emulation wins by a landslide if i had to choose one. Netplay, online leagues, infinite game pad options, portability on a laptop, multiple save states, video recording and more make it an easy choice for me.
2. I can feel a difference on my laptop. With that said, it is safe to say that slower LCDs would experience the same issue.
3. My main display is a 19" lcd that has an 8ms response time. This thing rocks. Super fast with not ghosting issues. My secondary setup is a 32" LCD tv with a media center pc hooked up to it. Again this thing is fast and emulation feels perfect. I would use this for league and online play but its just a pain to type messages to people with my ass on the couch.
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I just got to say I'm really amazed that some people still have the old consoles.
Emulation has come a long way. If someone comes over and wants to play head to head, we just play using an emu on my xbox. Granted, I hate the xbox controller for NHL94, it works like a champ. (even with custom roms)
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I am clearly the best in this game and ill prove it in season 3.
Excellent. How about posting an AIM name for some exhibition games? I'm sure many people out there are dying to play someone who is "clearly the best."
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No one to play tonight so I thought I'd play the computer.
CHI vs ANA
183 dB after one period of play
It was 20 minute periods. I don't know if these are records are not but this is after one period. It got pretty boring and I dont have the stamina to finish the game. I saved it so I'll finish it another time.
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I find it interesting that some people make claims of being "the best." Personally I think it's impossible to completely dominate this game.
Edit: I had a poll in here. Don't know what happened.
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You got an AIM name? Hit me up for a series.
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I would think most people are either on one side of the fence or the other. I would imagine once your accustomed to one system, you wont play much on the other. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe there are people that play both?
In my opinion the two are apples and oranges.
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It's just too bright for my taste. I get used to it after playing the 1st period though.
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Is that umm, the snes version? It's been about 15 years since I've played 93'. (on sega) And how many minute periods?
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One thing I have noticed while watching also some other video's...is that the people who are playing NHL 94....have a total different style of playing than me. A lot of passing and many goals came from those wingers.
If you ever get a chance to play Clockwise aka JesusPlaysNHL94, you'll notice he has the most unique style of play. A solid player with TONS of passing and nice one timer setups.
Its not uncommon for him to have 90+ pass attempts in a game!
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Just some suggestions to think about.
I think more stats would be cool.
In the standings section:
Goals for Per Game
Goals Against Per Game
+/-
Winning %
These are doable right?
Other cools things to have on the Standings page.
Longest Winning Streak. Not necessarily the current longest streak.
Most Shut Outs
Most Goals per game
Most 10+ goal games
Highest Combined Goals in a game
Maybe put these in a poll 3rd month?
Vote for Best One Timer Coach
Vote for Best Fake Coach
Vote for Best Slapper Coach
Vote for Best Goalie Control Coach
Vote for Best Defensive Coach
Vote for Best Offensive Coach
Vote for Most Improved Coach
Vote for Rookie Coach of the year
Others?
Not all of these trophies would apply but it would be cool to award some of these:
Art Ross Trophy: Top Point Scorer in the NHL
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy: Qualities of Perseverance and Sportsmanship
Calder Memorial Trophy: Rookie of the Year
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl: Western Conference Champion
Conn Smythe Trophy: Most Valuable Player in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Frank J. Selke Trophy: Top Defensive Forward in the NHL
Hart Memorial Trophy: NHL Most Valuable Player
Jack Adams Award: Coach of the Year
James Norris Memorial Trophy: Top Defenseman in the NHL
King Clancy Memorial Trophy: Leadership and Humanitarian Contribution
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Player who Displays Gentlemanly Conduct
Lester B. Pearson Award: Most Valuable Player as Selected by the NHLPA
Lester Patrick Trophy: Outstanding Service to Hockey in the United States
Maurice Richard Trophy: Top Goal Scorer in the NHL
Presidents' Trophy: Best Overall Record
Prince of Wales Trophy: Eastern Conference Champion
Vezina Trophy: Top Goalie in the NHL
William M. Jennings Trophy: Goalie(s) With the Fewest Goals Scored Agains
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Back in the genesis days when NHL94 was 1st released almost all my friends played it. As time progressed a few people began to emerge as the dominant players. The dominant began to destroy the weak with humiliating victories. The weaker players eventually dwindled down until there were only the good players left. The good players battled it out until there was only a few.
Fast forward 10 years later to today. Online play is available. I've only been playing for 2 months and already I'm seeing the same thing. Awesome players crushing the the weaker ones. The weaker ones dropping like flies.
I was sad to see that Tick's NHL Cup Chase is no more. Even though I wasnt in it, I thought it was a great idea and planned on joining it once I got my skills up. I too got my ass kicked by Habs, Tick, 54, etc. I hung in there, learned from ass whippings given to me, and steadied out.
All this makes me wonder if the community is growing? Or in decline? I hope it grows cuz I want to keep playin'.
I guess its inevitable that people quit. No one likes losing. Hats off to the guys hangin' in there with losing records. Much respect. Learn from the losses and come back to kick some ass.
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I've seen this done many times, but I can't get it to sink. How is it done? Is it luck?
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I never really noticed home ice advantage until playing in the NHLonline league. Against the computer you simply never feel it because it always an insane blow-out regardless of being home or away.
I play as the islanders. On the road it's like they're skating on mud. Their shot speed also feels a little tired. Then there are times when goalie Healy (rated a 40 something) feels like hes rated a big old Zero.
At home its a different story. Hogue feels fast. King can shoot. Kasparitis can kinda hit.
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As long as the community grows and there are good players to compete against, I'll keep on playing.
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My pick would have to be Tampa Bay when Bradley is on.
Bradley Rocks!
- Slap Shot shooter
- one timers
- Hits decently
Brad Beers - Not only does he have the coolest last name on the planet, this guy can play.
Tampa Bay all the way.
Penalties: On or Off?
in General NHL'94 Discussion
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Gotta admit, I love the penalty shots. (Even though I suck at scoring on em and defending em) Wish we can have no penalties, except on a breakaway. Now that would rock!