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27.02.2008 - Version 2.0

Dear managers, we have prepared a new version of Hockey Arena for you. The launching of the new version has been delayed a bit because of some technical issues with the new training and matches background calculation, please accept our apologies. So the new version is ready and implemented and here we bring you the list of changes.

Match calculation changes
We've launched a new advanced version of the match calculation in version 2.0, which contains mainly tactical improvements. This new version will be tested on non-national friendlies only, until announced otherwise. The matches of all other types will be calculated like before with the previous match calculation version (1.9.x). This decision will allow us to test the new version thoroughly before used in league matches.

Tactical specialization of lines:
In version 2.0 the manager have an option to choose a tactical specialization for each line. The effectiveness of each of these tactical possibilities will depend upon your players' skills in the required attributes for individual player positions. The requirements for every tactical specialization can be found on the page 'Lines'. You can find the information about the specialization of every player in his profile (player's detailed page and link 'Profile'). Developers' note - we are still working on the best and most realistic solution for the player's profile calculation, until a good solution is found, all players will have all their profiles at 100%.
Here is a brief description of tactical options:

Counter-attacks:
Players will concentrate on defending and will wait for an opponent’s blunder. After such an error, your team will promptly attack the opposing net.

Pressing/forechecking:
Players will attempt to get the puck from opponent by consistently attacking in the offensive and neutral zones (forechecking).

Short-passing:
Transition into the attacking zone will be done by means of speed and short passes.

Defence (checking):
Attackers and defenders will concentrate only on checking (prevent the opponent from scoring).

Passes/slapshots from blue line:
Defenders will shoot on opponent’s net with slap-shots from the blue line or pass the puck to forwards waiting near the goal mouth (slot).

Passes from behind the net:
Centers will endeavor to distribute passes from behind the net.

Line chemistry
Players, who play together often will gradually, step by step, develop 'chemistry'. They will adjust to playing together, improving their efficiency. In effect, they will begin to 'see' each other better. Each line will start with zero chemistry and this chemistry will increase over time. To achieve optimum line chemistry, you must insert complementary types of players. As such, you will be able to increase line chemistry by choosing appropriate players for each line. Warning - line chemistry will be reseted with the introduction of new match calculation for all match types! You will be warned beforhand.
Other features of line chemistry:

  • If you substitute a player in the line, line chemistry will decrease by 20%.
  • If an automatic substitute will be used, the line chemistry will not increase after the match.
  • The line chemistry will temporarily decrease by 20% for every substitute in the line.
  • Maximum line chemistry is limited by the fact, how well the players in the line are suitable for each other and the chosen tactical specialization of the line.
  • The actual tactical performance of the line is limited by their current line chemistry.

    Tactical points distribution - we have improved the tactical points distribution among periods so it will consider the average AI level of both teams to make the feature equally effective on all league levels. The previous version of this feature distributed exactly 30 points among the player attributes so it was more effective where the average AI of the player was for example 120 and less effective where the average AI was 250.

    All chages mentioned above will be tested in friendly non national matches only.

    Other changes:
    Managers with sponsor pack will be able to see their results' history with a specific opponent by pressing this icon in their calendar. Friendly matches are not recorded for the history purposes.

    Managers without sponsor pack will be able to see the player's statistics directly on their profiles.

    The calculations of matches and training were moved to background calculation. So you will be able to enter your account during the calculation. Only pages like Training or Line-up will be closed for the period of their calculation.

    We have improved the player's search feature for national managers. It can be found on the page League, Info.

    We have corrected the calculation of the best ticket price for the next match so that the influence of stars in the team will be also involved. The managers with scouting department at 100% will be informed if their stadium should be expanded.
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