3vs3 settings

[lemming3k]

My new game is using 3vs3 overtime (I can't remember selecting this, but I assume it was automatic with the rosters/start date I chose) - where do I set up my 3vs3 lines though? I can pick between 2 D or 2 Forwards, but the line settings only has "even strength" which has 4 players? How do I select which one of two D or forwards goes out?

[Tasku]

I think it's automatic. You can only choose whether 2 defenders or 2 forwards are used in those circumstances, in the tactics.

[lemming3k]

I think it's automatic. You can only choose whether 2 defenders or 2 forwards are used in those circumstances, in the tactics.

Thanks. That's a shame, I want to ensure the correct defenseman plays. Hopefully SI will add this option.

[lemming3k]

Having sat through OT to watch this, automatic isn't the word I'd use. It just randomly picks players all through OT (completely ignoring ALL pre-set lines).
Nobody injured, suspended, or in the box, and I'm watching a random 2nd line go out with a 4th, then a 3rd and 1st etc etc. It's dreadful.

[flippertw33t]

There is a 2 Defender or 2 Attacker setting in the Team Tactics screen, I only used the 2 attackers.

In the Team Tactics section select "Forward usage" to "Just Two"
Select "Defensive Usage" to "Just Two"

I found that with 2 attackers the lines selected were:
First Line LD
First Line LW
First Line C

and

First Line RD
First Line RW
Second Line C

I never experimented with "Just Three", or "2 Defenders". It's the 2D/2A, Forward Usage, and Defensive Usage that appear to drive the selection.
Hope that helps.

[lemming3k]

Thanks. I suppose that's better than nothing.
Bit of a pain to have to go and set that every time it goes to OT though, as I obviously don't want that for the whole game!