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jbaxter · 06-01-2023, 09:12 AM

Hi Jeff,

I have loved the changes to FHM in recent years. Congratulations. You guys keep making it better. In that spirit, I hope you will consider a few more tweaks:

1) The goalie selection in GM-only sim mode remains frustrating, as all too often my $7M goalie gets <20 starts and the backup plays almost all the games. I know this is a constant drone of others as well, but it remains the one thing that stands out.

2) I haven't noticed whether this has changed, but in GM mode, it would be great to have dynamic ratings for coaches and scouts. Over a few years, head coaches gain experience, but lose their ability to motivate (a.k.a. they lose the room). An assistant coach could be developed by being part of a winning team, gaining experience and, in some cases, eventually learning enough to get poached away.

2.a) This might be too complicated, but scouts should also be dynamic, gaining value when the players they recommend succeed. Having an annual report card for each scout (by the head scout) would be a fun addition to the management process.

3) Just as the owner does a monthly report for the GM, the GM should be able to discuss strategy with the head coach. The GMs could tell the coaches to focus on developing youth instead of playing veterans. They could tell them to give more ice time to a few players for the purposes of showcasing them for trades. They could tell the coach how to split the load for the goalies (see above). I am sure there are many great ideas that could come from this forum.

Again, these are just suggested tweaks. I love this game and look forward to whatever comes in FHM10.

06-01-2023, 09:12 AM	#132
jbaxter Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 108	A few ideas for FHM10 Hi Jeff, I have loved the changes to FHM in recent years. Congratulations. You guys keep making it better. In that spirit, I hope you will consider a few more tweaks: 1) The goalie selection in GM-only sim mode remains frustrating, as all too often my $7M goalie gets <20 starts and the backup plays almost all the games. I know this is a constant drone of others as well, but it remains the one thing that stands out. 2) I haven't noticed whether this has changed, but in GM mode, it would be great to have dynamic ratings for coaches and scouts. Over a few years, head coaches gain experience, but lose their ability to motivate (a.k.a. they lose the room). An assistant coach could be developed by being part of a winning team, gaining experience and, in some cases, eventually learning enough to get poached away. 2.a) This might be too complicated, but scouts should also be dynamic, gaining value when the players they recommend succeed. Having an annual report card for each scout (by the head scout) would be a fun addition to the management process. 3) Just as the owner does a monthly report for the GM, the GM should be able to discuss strategy with the head coach. The GMs could tell the coaches to focus on developing youth instead of playing veterans. They could tell them to give more ice time to a few players for the purposes of showcasing them for trades. They could tell the coach how to split the load for the goalies (see above). I am sure there are many great ideas that could come from this forum. Again, these are just suggested tweaks. I love this game and look forward to whatever comes in FHM10.