Player Names for icons in 2D

renojedi · 10-19-2021, 08:14 AM

Just watched the reveal video which had a lot of good info.

Is there any chance you can do something in the 2D display that includes player names? I know last year you guys said names were too big for the icons which I understand. However, could you do a legend at the bottom of the screen that shows who is on the ice at the moment?

I barely know the numbers of all the players for my team especially once injuries, trades, and call ups change things. I know next to none for my opponents. I know I can pause the game to see them but that get tedious when I just want to watch the game and know at a glance who is on the ice.

Simmo13 · 10-19-2021, 08:52 AM

I haven't seen the video yet but I'm very surprised if this hasn't been addressed. To be honest it's one of the reasons I stopped playing the current (and previous) version. I like to play out games and seeing the match-ups clearly and without having to switch to other screens mid-play makes such a difference to the immersion.

Shadow4u · 10-19-2021, 10:07 AM

Adding the notes is a big win for me not just for reminders but to help me remember the path this team has followed to every Stanley Cup

mjcarr74 · 10-19-2021, 04:06 PM

Yea would love names of players so much easier to see who on ice. Hopefully they can add it

hurricanekevin · 10-19-2021, 06:06 PM

I too struggle with this.

It did help when I made a cheat sheet on Excel and just have that open on another screen or printed out. I have a roster with number, name, position, and then I end up scribbling notes either on the actual page (which I think is kinda fun and immersive) or on the Excel sheet.

I'd love to see names appear in the 2D but I do enjoy this workaround as well.

10-19-2021, 08:14 AM	#1
renojedi Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond, Virginia area Posts: 460	Player Names for icons in 2D Just watched the reveal video which had a lot of good info. Is there any chance you can do something in the 2D display that includes player names? I know last year you guys said names were too big for the icons which I understand. However, could you do a legend at the bottom of the screen that shows who is on the ice at the moment? I barely know the numbers of all the players for my team especially once injuries, trades, and call ups change things. I know next to none for my opponents. I know I can pause the game to see them but that get tedious when I just want to watch the game and know at a glance who is on the ice.

10-19-2021, 10:07 AM	#3
Shadow4u Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 77	I absolutely agree Adding the notes is a big win for me not just for reminders but to help me remember the path this team has followed to every Stanley Cup __________________ Mark

10-19-2021, 06:06 PM	#5
hurricanekevin All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 887	Cheat Sheet I too struggle with this. It did help when I made a cheat sheet on Excel and just have that open on another screen or printed out. I have a roster with number, name, position, and then I end up scribbling notes either on the actual page (which I think is kinda fun and immersive) or on the Excel sheet. I'd love to see names appear in the 2D but I do enjoy this workaround as well.

10-19-2021, 08:52 AM	#2
Simmo13 All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: those blue remembered hills Posts: 955	I haven't seen the video yet but I'm very surprised if this hasn't been addressed. To be honest it's one of the reasons I stopped playing the current (and previous) version. I like to play out games and seeing the match-ups clearly and without having to switch to other screens mid-play makes such a difference to the immersion.

10-19-2021, 04:06 PM	#4
mjcarr74 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 405	Yea would love names of players so much easier to see who on ice. Hopefully they can add it