EHM The Blue Line

A little more info for those interested (this is quoted from our Main Site news page):

SI Games have just released the final patch for NHL: EHM. This upgrades the game to version 2.1.3. Download HERE.

NOTE: Roster updates for version 2.1.2 ARE COMPATIBLE with 2.1.3.
If you want to keep the roster update that is currently in EHM then, before applying the patch, backup 'extra_config.cfg' located in Eastside Hockey Manage 2005\data\database\. After applying the patch, put the backup back in this folder. This is because the patch updates this file. You may want to make a backup of the file updated by the patch for future usage.

The patch, of course, will not affect the team names, etc. of current saved games.


Changes since v2.1.2

News

Tweaked NHL All-Star Game news items about roster selections
Fixed Memorial Cup host selection news item to appear properly

Screens

Fixed last 10 games display on game preview screen when less than 10 games are played
Fixed the line matching options to display matched lines in the order explained in the manual
Added a new line matching option
Tweaked default sorting rules on draft screens

Trades/Transfers/Contracts

Tweaked salary cap rules and calculations for NHL
Tweaked handling of salary cap restrictions and players on injured reserves when human managing but not coaching
Allowed NHL contracted players already playing in minor leagues to be sent on loan without clearing waivers
Tweaked player evaluations in trades and roster management

Match Engine

Tweaked excessive fighting in lower leagues to more realistic levels
Tweaked the occurance of line brawls
Tweaked home ice advantages and team streakiness

Competitions

Fixed storing of league winners/runner ups for QMJHL
Fixed home advantage for the first two rounds of the Finnish league playoffs
Fixed resetting Memorial Cup history
Fixed AAL3 scheduling error
Added an extra goal to the final boxscore for the team winning in shootout
Added an extra goal scored to the standings for the team winning in shootout
Fixed winning percentage calculation in leagues using games won per games played combined with no ties
Fixed European Hockey Tour points calculation for shootout results (fix takes effect for first new season or a new game)
Fixed overtime win points for Finnish First Division
Fixed CHL-Russia Challenge series to play all stages normally even after first season
Changed CHL-Russia Challenge to select only canadian players for the CHL teams

Awards

Fixed evaluation of players for sportsmanship and humanitarian awards

Other

Fixed random name generation when using no real player names from game startup
Tweaked the generic player hall of hame selection limits
Tweaked board update news to evaluate roster costs better for leagues with a salary cap
Fixed some missing NHL rights via the extra_config.cfg file
Tweaked players to try and keep their jersey number when moving teams
Fixed a possible case where user could run out of disk space when saving without getting an error message

So I downloaded the patch in order to start Challenge 2. When I look around I find out that Fedorov's in Anaheim and Joe Thornton's still with the Bruins. What's up with that?

Systemfel wrote:So I downloaded the patch in order to start Challenge 2. When I look around I find out that Fedorov's in Anaheim and Joe Thornton's still with the Bruins. What's up with that?

They didn't do any database changes as if they'd have done that, it would've taken alot longer to make the patch as they would've had to get the db updates approved. Besides since the game starts before this season, it's only natural that the rosters are set to the start of the season as well.

If you're looking for a data update that has the Thornton trade included, check out Smetana's roster update. He includes the roster moves that happened up to around the time of the Thornton trade and he also tweaks the player abilities some.

bruins72 wrote:If you're looking for a data update that has the Thornton trade included, check out Smetana's roster update. He includes the roster moves that happened up to around the time of the Thornton trade and he also tweaks the player abilities some.

I had a database back-up from 2.1.2, so it's okay.

I'm trying to download the patch but it just doesn't work. It stucks at around 2MB.

http://www.sigames.com/downloads.php?ty ... 0&file=425

Anyone else having this problem?

I can't remember having any problems with it, though it might be a recent problem. Drop me a line on MSN if you'd like me to send it for you

Err nevermind, that's the digi river patch, only have the one for the boxed version

I'm trying to download it for Octavian now but it won't even connect to the site to start downloading.

When I was downloading the PC CD patch yesterday, it was only going at about 4kb/s.

archibalduk wrote:I'm trying to download it for Octavian now but it won't even connect to the site to start downloading.

When I was downloading the PC CD patch yesterday, it was only going at about 4kb/s.

Yeah, Borlag tried it to... didn't work. Must be a problem @ SI