A letter to EA with some thoughts about Clubs!

To the people who make decisions about Pro Clubs, thank you for your time and attention reading this.  I have been a clubs player since 2014, and in my opinion, Clubs is the superior game mode to all of the others, and I think it's time everyone knew it - INCLUDING YOU!  What other game mode allows you to connect 11 v 11?  22 people at once!  It's really a marvel of gaming, and you've been doing it for over a decade.   Really well done.  There have been some changes over the years that have diminished some of the shine, and others recently that have been really good.

I first really want to compliment the new archtype system. I think it's a great new change to the game, for customization purposes.  It's really nice to make the players exactly how we want them to.  I also think the "key stats" and secondary/tertiary stats system is smart, with key stats costing less while stats that might seem "special" for the archtype cost more.  However, I think the specializations is something that needs serious consideration.  Many of the Specializations don't really offer the value that the stat demands - attack position at 90 for a clubs player shouldn't even be a stat, honestly, but to put that in for a specialization?  And then some of the perks aren't really helpful either:  The Crasher for a Maestro?    Most clubs don't want their CM/DM's crashing into the top of the box, and, well, have you played this game in a while?  No one plays like that....   The ideas are great, but there's some misplaced choices.  I think it's a great change overall, and maybe this year is just a little growing pains.  Maybe consider a way to let the perks be choosable?  Options are always a plus.  Still, it's nice to not play wingback at DM or CB anymore.    

I also think that the way you've brought the playstyles in character creation has been well done.  Attributing the stats to the playstyles is really nice, because you can choose silver playstyles first and not sacrifice customizability.  I do think though that some of the playstyle+ either don't work, don't work well, or simply need clearer explanation.  Along with many of my teammates, league players, and pro clubs players on numerous boards like Reddit, no one thinks Press Proven+ or First Touch+ work.    Perhaps it might be beneficial to explain how these work, if people aren't activating it correctly, or modify the way they work so it is more noticeable.  

I also wanted to comment on the new substitution system that has been introduced this year is really a wonderful addition to the game, and one we've been waiting forever to have.  It's a great addition.  If there's a way to address the lag waves and unsuccessful connections, that'll be a great next step, and then hopefully add more than just one player per game.  Thank you for trying new things.  Innovation is a great way to keep the game enjoyable.I've really enjoyed the game so far.  Thanks for making some meaningful changes

Thanks again,

A clubs player