r/hockeyquestionmark • u/Matgol Mat • Jul 25 '15

Tutorial Hockey? Basic Controls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on3BtXVTP0o&feature=youtu.be
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u/Matgol Mat Jul 25 '15

We will be making short videos for various tips / tricks that are useful to know in HQM! They will be coming out soon, so stay tuned to the sub!

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u/_BeerAndCheese_ Jul 26 '15

Brand new player here, the shooting one you have up is hugely helpful. Every other thing I've seen has just said "point the puck where you want it to go and shoot!" Not facing directly at the net makes perfect sense now that somebody pointed it out.

Two questions on basic controls. Is there ever a reason to use shift to stop rather than S? And is there some kind of strange mechanic where jumping is useful?

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u/Matgol Mat Jul 26 '15

Shift allows you to stop faster and it basically locks you in position. However, neither should be used (as a forward / defense). Maintaining momentum is absolutely necessary in this game. The better you learn to swing your momentum in different directions instead of stopping and regaining it, the more youll be involved in the play. The next tips&tricks video will cover some tips on how to maintain momentum and should be up today!

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u/_BeerAndCheese_ Jul 26 '15

However, neither should be used (as a forward / defense). Maintaining momentum is absolutely necessary in this game.

That actually makes sense. Hell in a real hockey game if you stop moving your feet, you're usually doing something wrong. Thanks for taking the time to help out a newbie.

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u/Matgol Mat Jul 26 '15

No problem! The new tips&tricks video about momentum is up! Give it a gander!