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Neil_RS60
New Veteran
2 years ago

Re: Exciting races with Ai. Also really frustrating

@ScarDuck14 nice to hear there is some life left, but as you point out this sadly seems the direction of the EA sports games - just strap a sport to a variation of the same clickbait engine. They probably have loads of analysis that shows how today’s mass of gamers like to engage with the grind and need immediate reward feedback, so all EA PMs see is the need for a fresh coat of scenario paint and a bit of seasonal hype to make it work and claim their bonuses.

 

Rinse, repeat and send down to the basement where much of the coders with little or no actual appreciation for the sport bang it out with minimal enthusiasm and few proper tools for insuring quality.

 

How that prevails longer term in any particular franchise seems a bit of a mystery to me when the games become so divorced from the actual sporting dynamics and enthusiasm IRL but I guess they feel succesful enough to keep the zombie games driving, putting, and kicking into the next season.

 

Not very psychicly rewarding for the passionate few, both players and devs, who eventually go elsewhere ( @DavidGG53   and @mariohomoh  for two). Those here trying to point out the flaws and bugs and make suggestions - a big thanks - I want to hope it helps but this year I think its not going much further than a few fixes and a sporting update. Stick a fork in it - done.

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  • ScarDuck14's avatar
    ScarDuck14
    Legend
    2 years ago
    @Neil_RS60 Least with the likes of FIFA ultimate team. depending on grind and money spent. You get to fill your team with footballing legends or even just your favourite players. Never played it but I’ve seen videos.

    But F1 world. Especially single player events. You race against Ai who uses names taken from your friends lists and what livery they are sporting.

    I have one friend on my list. So who are these random named opponents, with random liveries ? I have no idea and certainly have No connection or motivation to race them.

    Reason why Career modes are popular is because you can race for or against F1 teams and drivers. Living the fantasy off what might have been if Daddy took you karting instead of the pub when you was a kid😂
  • mariohomoh's avatar
    mariohomoh
    Hero (Retired)
    2 years ago
    @Neil_RS60 wrote:

    They probably have loads of analysis that shows how today’s mass of gamers like to engage with the grind and need immediate reward feedback, so all EA PMs see is the need for a fresh coat of scenario paint and a bit of seasonal hype to make it work and claim their bonuses.

    I'm still here 🫡

    But, yeah, haven't been playing F1 23 much.

    Regarding the actual quote, you can scratch off that "probably". Even back in the day when the acquisition was announced, on their filing for M&A approval in the US - or on one of those shareholder's brochures - it was expressly mentioned that EA's capabilities on player data collection and analysis were big reasons for Codemasters to go with their offer.

    Also QA 🙃

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