Beketov

After a week off because I didn't need the TPE (I don't remember how exactly) I'm back again bitches! This week in my saga of complaining about things I turn away from what we used to have and more towards "why the fuck have we never done anything about this". It also kinda ties into my last topic about diversity being non-existent. So let's dive in shall we? For those we don't know, we still use V1 of STHS. On first glance this seems probably fine until you realize that V3 is the most current version of the engine. Now I don't know for sure what has changed in the subsequent versions aside from the fact that I know V2 added a bunch of extra stats; specifically stats that relate to defensive play much better than hits and shots blocked do. I'm also guessing that the newer versions make shit way less random, especially in the playoffs, but that is a guess. Now, this isn't a licensing thing. In fact there's only 1 version of the actual program that can be downloaded which is V3. You simply tell it what engine you want to use, in our case V1. So we could literally swap this at any time but we haven't. We've tested it before and found that, if I recall correctly, goalies get completely and utterly fucked or become completely dominant, I don't remember which one. Point is scoring was a problem, mostly because we have stats in the high 90's for the most part. We messed with the sliders but couldn't get them to a normal level. So, what does this all mean? Honestly nothing but it's the topic I came up with given how random the playoffs are seeming to be with Seattle currently tied with Calgary which makes no sense at all. I don't know if the new engine would change this but maybe it's time to test it out again? It would be interesting to see at the very least and I think it's likely worth testing again. The league can grow as much as we want on the board and the portal and what-not but if we remain on the same engine forever our back-end ultimately will never change and that could be a problem. So, thoughts? Should we try it again (in testing purposes only, at most during like a WC, never a full season) or should we just accept that these are the stats we have and this is how our engine works? Weigh in now.

Well you’re really putting the league in a great position then. Basically saying we rig it for you or you’ll complain that we did it for us. Rigging a series we’re fully expecting to lose really isn’t worth the effort required, trust me. It’s not like we can just click a button that says “make this team win”. @Will has better things to do with his time than sim for 3 hours to make sure that Seattle gets 1 win. If he were doing so I highly doubt Sterling would have over a 4 GAA. You have to consider that TPE hasn’t meant that much all season and you’re going up against 2/3 of the league’s top scorers. It’s not like you guys can’t score, you are, we’re just scoring more which is exactly in line with what the regular season told us was possible. I still fully expect to lose, I’m just really enjoying that we’re making it close. On paper you should destroy us instantly but on paper doesn’t tend to work out in the VHL playoffs.

Welcome to what I call the Holik Hell. Great in the regular season, crap in the playoffs.

A Thompson and Shephard shaped hole it would seem.

3 of them makes up for the effort I would say. Feel free to review individually but it still only counts as 1 review.

I’m pretty sure there’s a secrete underdog slider that it kicks into high gear for the playoffs or something.

I assure you they aren’t. At least nothing we can change. It’s long since been wondered if STHS does weird shit on the backend in the playoffs.

In that case you heard nothing.

I was drafted 7th in the VHLM (still relatively high I know but not nearly as many draftees in that draft) and went first overall in the VHL with nearly 600 TPE at the end of my sophomore season.

Like what?

Just as a note I will not be using this one as any part of a PT. The mountain design is legal to use but it is based off stock vectors (amalgamated together) so I wouldn't want to take credit for just adding text.

JoltJuice Gaterade feeling more like guppyade? Powerade just not offering enough power? You need a sports drink that actually fuels you enough to stay on the ice for those extra long shifts when the coach just wants to make you suffer. When you next get to take a break, reach for JoltJuice. Made by combining electrolytes, caffeine, and electricity JoltJuice will give you the amperage required to make the best plays when they count. Plus you'll feel like Thor every time you step onto the ice and who doesn't want to the the god of thunder? JoltJuice: put some jolt in your step. DragonBlades Wooden sticks shatter too easily when you take a mighty slapshot and carbon sticks just feel too flimsy in your hand. You should feel like a warrior when you step onto the ice and a warrior needs a proper weapon. Dragonblades provide the best of both worlds by fusing carbon fibre with real bone for the strength, durability, and power that all your shots require. If Dragonglass can kill the white walkers you better believe that Dragonblades can slay any goalie that stands before you. Guaranteed to outlast your playing career, if a Dragonblade breaks we'll replace it and christen the new blade with our own blood as a sacrifice to the hockey gods. Where else can you get a deal with the devil like that! Chomper Are pesky safety regulations getting in the way of you showing off your new grillz by hiding your teeth behind an ugly mouth guard? Rules aren't going anywhere so it's best you adapt. Chomper mouth guards guarantee to keep you looking as fly as possible while also keeping your precious choppers in tact. Want something clear to show off your pearly whites? We'll give you the clearest guard around. Want something dripping with blood to scare away opposing goons? We'll pump real goat's blood in there for you. Want to show off your love of sparkly unicorns? We don't have anything for you but we won't judge and will make a custom order. No design is too weird, no task too large. Every chopper guard is custom fit and made perfect for you. Just because you don't want to pay your dentist every 2 days, doesn't mean you can't look good doing it.

Fun fact, G-Tech is a maker of high end hard drives and RAID’s. I have 3 of their drives plugged in right now. Doesn’t make this less valid (plenty of words are used for multiple companies) just found it funny.

Not so great game 2 but more of what we’d expect. We took a game away from their home ice though, I count that as a victory to start the series.

That’s a good start!

Damn, sponsorships aren’t even officially open yet and you’ve already signed. You’re a man who knows what he likes.

Just as something to add to those as well. If you make logos for the brands (either yours or the example ones) they can be used as PT’s as well. No bonus on that or anything but still. Just make sure there’s a good amount of effort. If you just make a CCM style wordmark that’s fine but you’ll need to do more than one brand to count effort wise. Edit: For example, I just made this one for CCN. It looks decent but very basic so that wouldn't count as a brand logo on it's own.

Just because it’s interesting for people to know the history behind it: 21st comes from Pier 21 in Halifax. The name is exactly what it is, the 21st pier on the Halifax waterfront. It’s the pier where steam ships (thus the logo) with immigrants on them would arrive into Canada to be processed as citizens. Think Ellis Island but for Canadians, it’s the same basic concept. It was the first point of contact for new Canadians so the name seemed fitting since the VHLM is the first point of contact for new VHL members.

Just curious, how does this qualify as VHL related?

This is why nothing important should be handled on discord IMO. PM’s leave an easy log.

Boy I’m dumb. Completely forgot my wife works later Monday’s than usual so I don’t have time this morning. Will hopefully be able to manage it sometime.

I’m sure your awards will sooth you while you watch us get stomped by Calgary haha

I actually will have time to record tomorrow. Not sure what game but we’ll see. I’ll answer what questions are still relevant from above but if you have any others leave ‘em here. @der meister @Phil @tfong @Banackock @JardyB10 @DollarAndADream @Kendrick @Smarch @Beaviss @Devise @Shaka @iRockstar @Ahma @Quik @diamond_ace @TWalkerFC @dea5shot @jacobaa19 @Will

Any roster changes that happen we need to fill the teams with CPU players to make up the rest of the roster. Sometimes CPU’s from other teams get shoved in.