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I have the exact same problem. EA, we gamers have been telling you this was a bad idea, yet we bought the game because we loved the series enough to look past it. To thank us, you spit in our eyes. Your entire staff up to and including Ocean Quigley ought to be absolutely ashamed of yourselves. You're doing everything you can to spoil the fun. Thanks!