This Community - Complaints, Not Always Justified - EA Please Read Too
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Hi,
Look, I know all forums around the internet are full of 99.99% of complaints about that specific product. These forums are no different. Just that if someone is complaining about a TV they will usually post a constructive post that explains the issues etc... Not just this TV is crap.
So many posts on these forums just blast EA for the patches etc... And I am no EA worker, nearly all are unjustified.
People mentioning about the day 1 game are completely wrong. The game was a mess on day 1.
Every patch EA have introduced so far is to better the game experience and keep balancing the game based on player feedback and telemetry data they record.
Some game developers release a game then you barely hear from them - You would be complaining then too right??
The fact that EA have supported this game constantly from release is a good thing. Don't be kidding yourselves thinking it's some form of torture. They are patching this game and they are telling you why. That is a big deal.
Again, EA don't pay me. I am just being realistic and truthful from my own take on this.
If you look at the day one game it was as "ratty" as you could get. The constant cheap spinning goals (like, nearly every goal). Jockey was completely broken. Goalkeepers were being moved all over the place in the box as a get out of jail free card for players who would not bother defending. Acrobatics were even more overpowered (Yes, I know they still need more nerfing). We had cheap corner tactic goals. It was an absolute exploit fest. (I am not saying it is perfect now either).
But to list things that have been patched by EA...
- Kick off goals galore
- Corner kick exploit goals everywhere
- Fidget spinning goals non stop
- Defenders could not jockey properly
- Strikers we're too agile
- Defenders we're not agile
- Wingers did not make good runs
- Strikers did not make good runs
- People were still running around with CDMs and Strikers galore
- The gameplay was too fast
- The gameplay was too jerky with R1 dribbling being over the top
- Goalkeepers too weak at near post
- Rainbow flick in to volley goals everywhere (Still needs more nerfing)
- 10-9 Scorelines too often
- No tight tactical games
- No real strategies being used
- Goalkeeper in play movement
- Dangerous Bicycle kicks are now fouls (To put those off who try constantly) High foot - rightly so.
- Referee logic is now better all over the pitch
- People were running through the back of you and stealing the ball - This is now much better
Internet Connections
EA can't control everyone's connections. Half the player base think because they have 1gb fibre optic that means the gameplay should be perfect. Networking does not work that way - There is so much out of your control and out of EA's control. EA does not decide the ISP's routing and surely does not know if you are using a cheap ISP router with 50 devices hanging off it with others in your household downloading, streaming and smashing the connection while your trying to play - Unless you have a top end router with QOS settings enabled and on top of the connection you will get in game spikes, slowdowns and other random things happening through jitter etc... This online experience can't be directly compared to any other game and they all have different net code.
Community
I understand people are unhappy when they lose. I am too when it happens. But everyone has to look at themselves first. If the connection is bad then make sure you have checked everything your end before blasting EA. - If it is formation and tactics then try other systems. Don't just go on Reddit or X and use this stupid META stuff that DOESN'T work for everyone. Find a system that works for you. Where do you want players to be? Are you defensive minded? Are you attacking (Understand the risks). There is so much to football. If you are losing, do you change formation enough? Do you try other systems and strategies.
If you thought online was toxic years ago, it's worse now. These idiots constantly posting bait on the likes of X with META formations and tactics are fools and I have no respect for them. Something works for them great. Braindead player follow and use and get little to no success and blame EA. Use your own brain and create your own football. It really annoys me. And some of this is a dig at the younger players who in all honesty come from a lazy generation of people who don't want to learn or master anything. (I know some of you do - and good for you if you learn and master) The majority of the older mature generation usually enjoy tactical battles and strategy. Not just some META rubbish.
As you may be aware I am no fan of Ultimate Team (sorry EA) But I hate everything it stands for (I know it is great for EA's business - I am not silly) But I hate boosted stats, coming up against the same teams and formations constantly. - I am a Seasons player and NO it is not Real Madrid every game. It is nice to play real teams with real stats. And MOST (not all) players on Seasons play tactical, strategic football. Which is nice. Again, not everyone. You can't get 100% success in playing the Ultimate Team arcade way in Seasons against a smart player. How often is anyone really having a proper football tactical battle on Ultimate Team?? I barely ever see it. I just see people sweating trying the same cheap ratty stuff all game long every game. It's actually embarrassing to see. I'd be ashamed.
I have been here for the whole journey - I know I am qualified to speak on all of the above subjects.
I have played every version of this game - I have experienced the good, the bad, and the plain **bleep** ugly with this franchise. From Sega MegaDrive, PC, Playstation, PS2, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox Series X.
Not only this franchise but others including Italia 90' Kick Off, Virtua Soccer, Sensible Soccer, ISS, PES 3,4,5,6 (6 The greatest) and 2008 - Big gap from PES after this until 2017 (It was pure garbage for years - Konami dropped the ball). I watch plenty of eFootball and while it is not a rubbish game (Not a fan of the Ultimate Team model - Everyone seems to have Ruud Gullet Zzzz...) - ALSO ON THIS SUBJECT - I HATE HOW UNREALISTIC IT IS HAVEING DUPLICATE PLAYERS ALL OVER THE PITCH IN THE SAME MATCH - THERE GOES ANY REALISTIC IMMERSION RIGHT AWAY BEFORE KICK OFF But it does not look arcade like Ultimate Team. So in that I respect. UFL - Glad to see someone else having a go. But UFL is light years away from FC. So don't be fooled.
What I am getting at above is experience. You can't buy that. It is a life journey. Too many of the younger generation learn through YouTube, Twitch etc... and don't play enough to learn the real feel and understanding of what needs done to truly succeed (Again, not all of you) I respect you if you take time to master your craft.
From a Seasons player point of view. I have appreciation for player traits, movement, life like ways of movement from the real life player. Ways you can play football (especially against an opponent who plays football strategy). There are annoyances of course. It is not perfect. But man, when you look at some of the detail EA put in to the players and the ball physics etc... It is a masterpiece. The community is mostly the problem. Sure it is on EA to keep patching and making things as realistic as a video game allows.
And last off - If you are sick and tired of Ultimate Team and the grind, the frustrations with women rinsing your men all over the pitch. Unrealistic gameplay, unrealistic player stats, unrealistic goals, Just anything arcade and you want online football still then please, just at least try Seasons mode. Pick a team. Team you support? Why not? Team you admire... Just go for it and try. Not one game and quit, Play a few and see the true differences between that and Ultimate Team. What have you got to actually lose by trying? Sorry EA, but Ultimate Team has created a more toxic community. I know it makes you loads of money from a business take - I get that and understand. But please, from a morale point of view it is pure toxic and caused a fractured broken community.
If EA actually wanted to invite me to a studio to discuss the game, formations, tactics, strategies, gameplay realism. Anything really. Just contact me.
Tip of advice for players
I strongly believe not enough people shift around quick enough on their controllers. You have to be really busy when playing. Even if not moving towards the opponent just shift around and move players slightly. Even the most basic pressing can force them in to a poor decision. Another thing is not holding sprint down. And I mean dont touch it. Just left stick movement and calm passing. It sounds simple BUT. Not enough players do this. They go straight for sprint and run in to trouble. Slowing the game down and playing calm goes a long way too. Obviously if this is not your style I am not telling anyone how to play. Just from my point. Another thing i notice with some opponents. Some people refuse to pass backwards or sideways and only forward at all costs. Football is a game where you are not getting hurt if you have the ball. Possession is important. If a game becomes end to end like basketball it can work in your favor BUT. Sometimes you need to take the sting out and calm it down. You have to treat each game like military action. Sometimes opponent will be better than you. Someone out there will always get the edge on you. It happens in all walks of life. BUT. What you can do is adapt and Sometimes accept. You can win a game scrappy if need be. I do from time to time. I like to think I am quite a front foot dominate the pitch player BUT. Someone from time to time are either stronger at this, in a good run and confident or have me done with formation and tactics. This is when you need to adapt. Accept they will have the ball and hang in there. It becomes a game of making the most of your chances. You will lose at times and it sucks. But it can feel super rewarding when you hang in there and take the win. It doesn't have to be pretty. Football can be won in many many ways. How you adapt is super key to this.
I don't expect everyone to fully agree with me. But just wanted to post this.
Thanks.
