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Zay4three
Seasoned Newcomer
27 days ago

Ideas on how to make more players invested

I think EA should continue focusing on the small details that make sports games feel more realistic and immersive. One of the biggest improvements would be separating body type from weight so players can choose lean, slim, athletic, muscular, or bigger builds independently of their listed weight, allowing users to create realistic player archetypes like Justin Jefferson, DeVonta Smith, Odell Beckham Jr., Malik Nabers, or Tom Brady without relying on glitches. I would also like to see dynamic body types that naturally change over a career based on training and progression, along with a more advanced equipment customization system similar to NBA 2K’s creator where all equipment, colors, and accessories can be edited from one screen with a live preview and saved presets. Features like improved route anticipation, smarter zone coverage, realistic catching mechanics, expanded position options in career modes, more equipment choices, and deeper player customization make the game feel more authentic and help players create unique athletes instead of generic builds. The small details are what keep players invested long-term and make the game feel like real football rather than just another yearly release.

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  • fox19810211's avatar
    fox19810211
    Traveler
    26 days ago

    You've got to be kidding. I've been playing for a few months (since March). This is definitely not what this game needs. In 26 seasons, it's impossible to play passes, shoot on target, switch players, learn tactics, or even understand football in general. They think football is a collection of cards. In just a few months, I realized that only 1-2 formations work; the rest is pure fantasy. Cards with 90+ acceleration run like 70. Player distribution only makes things worse, basically. This is an insane game where you don't buy a game but an opportunity to collect cards like baseball card collectors. And every year it happens again. When I exit the game, I get notifications that my AI will think worse. It can't get any worse! This stupid zone game, which is implemented 100% incorrectly. Again, about the AI. Players hold their zones and don't think to block at the right moment like in a real game. There's an attack on my goalie, but the player runs back to his zone (smart AI). Players with a + style (passing) make crooked passes. Man, I don't understand what you're asking of them!

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