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  5. [Sept 24 2016 - Green Bay, WI] Official signup and rules thread for Blades of 94

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    Posted · Edited by King of 94' WI

    Any thoughts to a pre-tournament meet-up Friday the 23rd?

    My objective that Friday is to get everything setup so that we can pretty much roll in Saturday and turn everything on and start running the tournament. Pending any last minute room reservations for Friday(so far the room is available Friday), I have zero issues if anyone wants to enjoy a few "sodas" and push some buttons, even after I leave.

    I could use a hand carrying everything and setting up, so feel free to do so. I'll confirm when I'm looking to head that way as we get closer.

  10. [Sept 24 2016 - Green Bay, WI] Official signup and rules thread for Blades of 94

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    Update on Lord Manly's Cup....

    The initial design work was completed today and we are hoping to have picture updates with its construction. While it is inspired by Lord Stanley's Cup, it will be its own look.

    Initial mental thoughts for you include a metal mixing bowl, and folded metal made from used beer cans.(we are hoping Hamms or Lablatt Blue somewhere in there)

    bg-img1.jpg

  11. [Sept 24 2016 - Green Bay, WI] Official signup and rules thread for Blades of 94

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    Posted

    Nice interview bud. love the podcasts.

    Thanks Halifax. We have two more lined up in the near future. It would be extremely helpful if folks from these boards could comment and show support during said podcasts, and afterward by commenting and drawing attention to it. Also, any shares on social media like facebook to this thread would be appreciated. We do plan on making this an annual event.

  12. [Sept 24 2016 - Green Bay, WI] Official signup and rules thread for Blades of 94

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    Posted

    Thanks again for your continued help in clarifying these things. I can't wait to see them on display from some top guys.

    Good interview, gave the whole thing a listen (well, I skipped the first few minutes I think).

    Being guaranteed 8 games is fantastic.

    Extra info / corrections!

    - Mark Lesser programmed Genesis's NHL '94, but he was working from Genesis's NHLPA '93 code, which, going back to "NHL Hockey" (aka NHL '92) was made by Jim Simmons. The game was based a bit on the Madden engine I think (you mentioned FIFA). Lesser had never seen a hockey game and had no clue about the rules, which is a great story you guys covered. Lesser's claim to fame is that he made Mattel Auto Race, thought to be the first hand-held video game, plus a few similar follow-ups ("Mattel Football"), as well as Frogger II on the Atari 2600, and Madden '93.

    - The checking bug: You mentioned things like speed and checking, but actually the success of checks in the game is based pretty much entirely on the weights of the players, so the bug was that the weights we being compared the wrong way so the lighter guy could check.

    - B check: the B check is actually just tripping guys. You were thinking of the C-B check, which is how you invert the checking bug. The combination of the weight bug and the C-B bug makes it confusing to explain the whole checking bug issue (I tried in my interview with Mikey and failed badly I think).

    - The goalie doesn't get frozen on a penalty shot, it's just that you can shoot again if the goalie poke-checks the puck away from the shooter (he can go and pick the puck up again and try to score again).

    - You can get stuck as the goalie during regular play (happens if you have the puck, skate out past the faceoff circles, then pass it..)

    - The pass shot: the goalies do react to the pass shot, the reason it can go in is just that it's really fast (both in speed of shot and in that there is no slap shot animation) and you can aim it really well to put it just inside the post (or through the five-hole).

    - One-timer: just misspoke, but of course you have to hit C before the pass gets to the guy to do a one-timer

  13. [Sept 24 2016 - Green Bay, WI] Official signup and rules thread for Blades of 94

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    I will be interviewed tonight on the Retro Reload podcast at 10:30 CST TONIGHT to discuss NHL 94 and our upcoming tournament Sept 24th.. Follow their Youtube Channel and FB page for links to the actual podcast. If you can't make it tonight and participate live, it will be archived for a later viewing. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyhaE8LSCmQN7fiHxHjyWg

    You can interact directly with us by using the #rrpftw in your tweets.

  22. [Sept 24 2016 - Green Bay, WI] Official signup and rules thread for Blades of 94

    in Edge of '94 - Midwest

    Posted

    Thanks for the love and social media shares everyone. Some genuine traffic and interest has made its way to our FB page and this forum thread. Keep retweeting @trojanvoice and #nhl94 posts, and if you are on FB, any direct shares of the event help tremendously.

    A fun update: I am in discussion with a great friend and metal fabricator regarding our first Lord Manly's Cup. We'd really like to avoid the typical trophy store giveaway if it can be helped. I have no idea how AngryJay is going to get this beast on the plane. Might have to make a miniature version for traveling.

    Just a heads up the $5 discount for prepay ends Sept 1st, less than a week away. You can still prepay afterwards, and receive a $5 discount for bringing a system along if noted while prepaying. Again, we have all the TV's we will need, although feel free to bring one for your Hotel room.

    I busted out our stream setup sans sponsor frames this week and played a few warm up games with participant Levi Lacrosse. Feel free to make fun of our failure. Seriously, someone come take our money Sept 24th!

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