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#Post#: 27690--------------------------------------------------
Re: Skills | Tactics | Tutorials
By: TWS001 Date: November 30, 2014, 2:19 pm
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I think I've seen more headers from open play crosses and
corners this weekend then in the whole of the rest of the time
the game has been out. They are definitely stronger now.
Been a lot written about the patch on the darkside in various
threads, been on and off it most of the day, but passing and
possession play is not dead. No way at all. After about 20 games
now post patch it's apparent that you've got to be a bit more
careful and have the right angle to play the pass, but you can
still rip teams apart with the right balls and weight on the
pass. I've got 5 goals in my two games so far tonight and one
move started by my corner flag and ended a dozen passes later
with Al Sharami slamming on in from the edge of the box.
The problem is high pressure and parking the bus is more
difficult to break down but it can be done. Give it time to get
used to and we'll be ok.
It's not far removed from FUT14 right now. Very close to that I
believe.
#Post#: 27692--------------------------------------------------
Re: Skills | Tactics | Tutorials
By: KoolKiwi Date: November 30, 2014, 3:00 pm
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Yeah TWS - have been reading on that side too.
For me, missing out on the last 3 months of '14 & not being able
to play co-op at all, makes the comparison a lot tougher.
Post patch - as you say, the passing is 'different'. At times
the simple passes are not going were I'm expecting. I genuinely
do not have a problem with that, as I'm expecting the football
simulation rather than the arcade game. I take on board the fact
that working at it means you'll get better, and that is a
positive.
it appears that the park-the-bus strategy is indeed something to
work on breaking down - agree that more patience is required.
FYI ... this is our last 10 games list. Irritated I cannot go
back and get more as there were 2 rage quits preceding the 4-1
win.
[IMG]
HTML http://i.imgur.com/zbx5NO9.png[/img]
Summary: 8-2-0 with GF - 35 & GA - 13. We are not struggling to
score & the key frustration being the rage quits.
Ah, must add that the overall connections were fantastic over
the weekend. Seems like we're constantly being matched with our
zone again. thank goodness for that. There is still lag at
times, but nothing like it was on previous weekends.
#Post#: 27693--------------------------------------------------
Re: Skills | Tactics | Tutorials
By: TWS001 Date: November 30, 2014, 3:04 pm
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After dreadful lag recently, I've had none at all since the
patch. PS3 getting the latency bar back has helped because I've
backed out at least 10 games where it's been yellow, red, or
bouncing around between green and yellow.
It's not all bad news at least! They have done more good than
usual this year. BS moments have been frequent since the patch
though.
#Post#: 27695--------------------------------------------------
Re: Skills | Tactics | Tutorials
By: KoolKiwi Date: November 30, 2014, 3:14 pm
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I do think it's the ability to adjust. The inevitable whining
will always be there as people have not yet transitioned.
Comments like 'defending is now easier for opponents & cannot
break them down' vs 'ability to contain runners is easier due to
defenders not screwing up'. Seriously, what do people want?!
#Post#: 27701--------------------------------------------------
Re: Skills | Tactics | Tutorials
By: guest15 Date: November 30, 2014, 6:25 pm
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[quote author=TWS001 link=topic=207.msg27690#msg27690
date=1417378754]
I think I've seen more headers from open play crosses and
corners this weekend then in the whole of the rest of the time
the game has been out. They are definitely stronger now.
Been a lot written about the patch on the darkside in various
threads, been on and off it most of the day, but passing and
possession play is not dead. No way at all. After about 20 games
now post patch it's apparent that you've got to be a bit more
careful and have the right angle to play the pass, but you can
still rip teams apart with the right balls and weight on the
pass. I've got 5 goals in my two games so far tonight and one
move started by my corner flag and ended a dozen passes later
with Al Sharami slamming on in from the edge of the box.
The problem is high pressure and parking the bus is more
difficult to break down but it can be done. Give it time to get
used to and we'll be ok.
It's not far removed from FUT14 right now. Very close to that I
believe.
[/quote]
so true with the wing play, corners and crosses. also hv seen a
lot of air lob bass, lets all welcome that. passing is
different, a bit weak compared to pre patch, i was like 80-90
pct pre patch, now down, more realistic, definitely will adjust
in time. bellushi and semih is scoring for me nowadays. semih is
amazing, at least in div 7.
#Post#: 32120--------------------------------------------------
Re: Skills | Tactics | Tutorials
By: TWS001 Date: December 5, 2015, 4:34 am
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This got posted on the dark side about custom tactics earlier.
Was a bit of discussion on them recently so might be useful:
HTML https://www.reddit.com/r/FIFA/comments/3u85gs/a_indepth_guide_to_custom_tactics/
#Post#: 32131--------------------------------------------------
Re: Skills | Tactics | Tutorials
By: KoolKiwi Date: December 5, 2015, 4:58 pm
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That was actually a good read [member=12]TWS001[/member].
A few things I took from it:
• Build up play - speed - always been low, but can understand
that this can be increased, base on comfort/knowledge of
formation, players (incl. quality).
• Build up play - positioning - interesting that this is in 'own
half only'. I do like the creativity aspect, but may switch to
'organised' especially when conceding more goals. Makes a little
sense why Smolnikov likes to play ... well, everywhere.
• Chance creation - passing - now this is an interesting one.
Currently it's at 40, but this is probably going to need
adjustment, if the opponent is abusing with high pressure. Might
be better for passer #1 to move around rather than staying in
position and getting caught out, especially if said HP-abuser
reads those passes well.
• Chance creation - shooting - I think I'll be pushing this up a
little too. Found his statement quite funny actually - "With
keepers having line reflexes of a hardcore cocaine addict ... So
true at times!
#Post#: 32133--------------------------------------------------
Re: Skills | Tactics | Tutorials
By: TWS001 Date: December 5, 2015, 5:50 pm
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I've been playing different tactics on 16 to the ones that
served me well on 15.
Last year I was playing the possession default tactic but with
the defensive settings adjusted to 20 pressure, 55 aggression
and 50 width. That was useful against the lob through balls but
at times I was vulnerable to the sweetspot longshots you would
face. Started with the same set up on 16 but didn't last long.
With lobs massively weakened this year, I soon bumped up
pressure to 30. I also altered a few other bits that coincided
with my upturn in form of late.
Have been playing with build up speed on 65 instead of 20
previously, but keeping passing on 20. Had that on free form.
For chance creation, I also changed Passing to 65, but kept
Crossing and Shooting on 25. Also had this on free form.
This has been extremely successful for me and has won me a load
of cups in a short space of time for my standards.
Since the latest patch, I just haven't felt in control of
matches. There are only small changes but these small changes
seem to have really had a negative effect on my game. Been
struggling in the past week.
Had a think about things. One thing that I have noticed is that
my possession in matches is a lot less than it used to be. In
seasons I think it has dropped down from mid 50's to just 50%.
After having a bit of a mare in the dark side cup earlier
(creating chances at will, but low possession and bad defending)
and then the first couple of online matches not going well, I
decided to change things.
Have switched back to 20 speed, 20 passing in my build up play,
and have put it onto organised. Straight away I've boosted my
possession percentage stat in the few games I played. Also
trying to concentrate on taking it into the oppo half slower
again like I used to. I've kept the chance creation on Passing
65 Crossing and Shooting 25, free form. Have also kept the same
defensive set up. Hopefully keeping build up on organised may
help keep my defensive shape.
Final result of the night, I played a one half rage quit. Had
61% of possession and was in total control. Picked my passes
again and it worked a treat.
It is interesting stuff. Never used custom tactics until 14, and
they definitely do change things. Will see how things go with my
altered set up.
#Post#: 32134--------------------------------------------------
Re: Skills | Tactics | Tutorials
By: KoolKiwi Date: December 5, 2015, 9:16 pm
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Good one mate. I need to tweak some more still and play more
games.
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