We're happy to announce that Eastside Hockey Manager version 15.16.0b is now available to download on Steam.
To download the update, simply save your current game, quit EHM, then quit and restart Steam. Then launch the game as normal and this should start your update automatically.
If you have any technical issues or bugs following the update, raise them here on the EHM Bugs Forums - http://community.sigames.com/forumdisplay.php/471
Version number is 15.16.0b. 2D IGE Engine now at v76. Changelist below:
Changelist for 15.16.0b
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New features:
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Database Import changes for 2015 rules:
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- Fixed importer to fill in first National League contract date based on playing history if left blank (only when "Recalculate runtime data" option is used)
- Updated the National League first season schedule template
Gameplay changes:
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- Added support in tactics for using 2 forwards and 1 defenseman when playing 3-on-3
- Fixed injury lengths set from extra_config.cfg (also added extra guidelines to the default file on usage)
- Adjustment to player/non-player retirements when only recently signed a new contract
- Added news when a club is compensated for a National League team signing their player
- Fixed player rights expiry dates for players drafted in 2013 and later
- Fixed player rights expiry dates for players drafted pre-2013 in some special cases
UI changes:
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- Fixed some approximated injury time strings
- League player statistics panel now lists top 100 instead of top 50
- Added filters for Centers and Wingers in league player statistics panel
- League player stats panel now lists full player names
- Home/Away Stats and Tactics section tabs in reverse order when using North American scoring displays
Other changes:
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- Various string fixes
- Fixed news not being sent to current club in some cases when National League team signs an unsigned prospect from their roster
- Added team count verification for domestic leagues in league select screen at game start
- Fixed crash when selecting a database and then cancelling on the league select screen
- Fixed crash on exiting the game in certain scenarios
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In-Game Engine v76
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- Adjustments to shot totals and shooting accuracy
- Adjustments to scoring balancing
- Adjustments to defensemen scoring
In-Game Engine v75
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- Adjustments to scoring balancing
- Adjusted scoring balance between positions
- Added support for playing 2 forwards and 1 defenseman when playing 3-on-3
- Adjustments to linechanges in overtime following penalties and icings