Eastside Hockey Manager Early Access Patch v15.16.0b Released

Patch version 15.16.0b for Eastside Hockey Manager Early Access has now been released! The patch will be automatically applied when next loading the game in Steam.

New features:
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Database Import changes for 2015 rules:
[apply to new games started with newly imported databases only]
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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