FIFA 11

[whomario]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

I guess there isn't any progression in this version (or it's so minor you'll barely notice). So it's kind of pointless to play more than a couple seasons

I hate EA ...

I actually found myself having tons of fun controlling my virtual pro yesterday, assigned him to german team Mainz 05 and after 3 subpar friendlies (i did ok though) and 2 early losses we beat Bayern Munich with me scoring the 1:1 and the 3:1 in a 3:1 win. Here´s the 1:1EA Sports: 1. FSV Mainz 05 1 – 1 Bayern München

[whomario]

Can anyone explain to me how online works ? When i select be-a-pro ranked matches i play with a real player some of the time instead of my be-a-pro ? When i select teamplay it´s the same, with no rhyme or reason to it. How the heck do you controll what type of game you play ? (own player or real player)

Overall i´m having a ball playing be-a-pro matches offline, really fun experience. Although very many games go 0-0 there (even more than when i cntroll the whole team)

[DaddyTorgo]

how can i upload a goal that i scored for you all to see?

i scored a BEAUTIFUL goal via FK with Neymar the other day - saved it to my PS3's HD, and I think I even uploaded it with an eye towards sharing it. Now how do i access it?

[General Mike]

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

Aaargh. I'm not so good offensively at the moment.

Understatement of the century for me. It doesn't help that I suck at D too

[DaddyTorgo]

Sorry - I could have picked a better camera to see this, but check this FK out! Neymar for Juventus!

EA Sports: Juventus 2 – 1 Palermo

[EagleFan]

nice PK


Anyone playing as keeper? How is it?

[DaddyTorgo]

Thanks. I'd be lying if I said I was any good at FK's (or really have ever been...trying to aim them is such a crapshoot to me), so I was fucking overjoyed when that went in like that.

I'm pondering starting my MyPlayer Keeper career soon. I enjoyed playing as a keeper in the loading screen, and now that I have a list of all the controls in the manual I think I can be decent.

[EagleFan]

I'm guessing that FK's are about the same in 11 as they were in 10 (and previous). I have never been close to okay with them. I am lucky if I get something that even looks like it was intended.

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by EagleFan

I'm guessing that FK's are about the same in 11 as they were in 10 (and previous). I have never been close to okay with them. I am lucky if I get something that even looks like it was intended.

Yep - they're the same. I guess now I could get more practice with them in the loading-screen thing and maybe get better at them...but man it's tough.

[Icy]

Originally Posted by EagleFan

nice PK


Anyone playing as keeper? How is it?

Nicely done but so boring because the lack of I from the AI. Your team mates are unable to pass the midfield by themselves on any difficulty level, and the CPU ones are not much better. So you end facing like 1 or 2 shoots per game and most of them end 0-0. It would have better named "kids playing soccer spectator mode".

Too bad, as a former keeper in real life when younger, i was really looking for this mode, but the AI in the "be a pro" mode both as GK or player is a huge problem this year, and as you can't drive the offense yourself as if you are a midfielder or forward, it's way more noticeable as GK. I wonder if there is a bug or something ad why can't they play at least like when you play vs the CPU in other modes.

I have big hopes for "my player" mode in NBA2k11, hope it won't be as disappointing.

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by Icy

Nicely done but so boring because the lack of I from the AI. Your team mates are unable to pass the midfield by themselves on any difficulty level, and the CPU ones are not much better. So you end facing like 1 or 2 shoots per game and most of them end 0-0. It would have better named "kids playing soccer spectator mode".

Too bad, as a former keeper in real life when younger, i was really looking for this mode, but the AI in the "be a pro" mode both as GK or player is a huge problem this year, it was way better in the past. I wonder if there is a bug or something ad why can't they play at least like when you play vs the CPU in other modes.

oooh crap. maybe i won't then.

[Icy]

Related thread complaining about the Be a Pro AI problem this year:

Originally Posted by cem_ea_id.LankyMidget

The AI in this is absolutely WOEFUL. Unbelievably stupid at times, I actually have to take a second to try and comprehend what is going on.

1. Players "jogging" into other players. You know, your player gets the ball and he jogs head first into another player. From about 20 yards away. No attempt to take it round him, no attempt to pass it, just jogs straight into him. As if the game doesn't know what to do.

2. Passing. Why won't my players pass amongst themselves? Why do they either do what I explain in point 1 or just run about with the ball? Why can't they do quick passing? The opposing team can tear my team apart, yet my guys can't pass between themselves when they're 5 yards apart.

3. Tricks. Why do my players insist on doing pointless tricks that slow down my attacks? I don't want him to do a step over, I want him to pass the ball to my feet so I can score. Even if I tell him to pass to me he doesn't do it. Any chance?

4. The delay. If I'm running clean through and I hit triangle to tell the player to play me a through ball, why does it take so long for them to do it? Do they deliberately wait until I'm offside as some sort of joke? Sort it out.

5. Off the ball. Someone needs to explain the term "off the ball run" to the guys at EA. For example, I don't want my attackers to stand around doing nothing. I DEFINITELY don't want them to run towards me when I'm on the attack. Why can't they make runs at the defence? And different runs at that, I don't want 3 guys running to the exact same spot so that they inevitably fall over themselves (as a result of the stupid AI).

6. When I hold in circle, I want my guys to make a tackle. I don't want them to run after the guy and just keep running. Put the foot in and get the ball!


The player mode career (be a pro) is virtually unplayable at the moment. It's more of a chore to score than enjoyable. Any chance you could maybe put a bit of effort in and sort it out?

And on an unrelated note, it would be nice if I could edit my pro from within the career mode menu (in settings), rather than having to quit out to the arena every time.

Embarassing for EA.

From:
AI in be a pro - Xbox 360 & PS3 Discussion - FIFA 11: EA Forums

[Scoobz0202]

Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

Just played my first game after picking it up in a player career. I swear my team is fucking dumb as hell. Instead of passing they will just run straight into the opponent, and while the opponent closes down real quick my team just lets them run at will. Frustrating.

What I said the other day.

Thought maybe it was the difficulty level or something. Apparently not.

[Icy]

Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

What I said the other day.

Thought maybe it was the difficulty level or something. Apparently not.

Yeah, i tried even on legendary difficulty level and while the other team becomes competent, yours is still as stupid as in any other dif level. Maybe as keeper could be fun playing on legendary and at least trying to save your team from the loses as your team will generate zero offense.

It s something i don't understand from those "RPG sport modes" in new games, where you can adjust the CPU difficulty level but only for your rivals and not for your own team mates. I would like to make more smart/difficult both my rivals and team mates, i don't want the whole team to just be there to have enough players on the field with me having to do it all, i want to feel what is to play in a real team with real team mates.

I guess the mode was designed for those who want to be the new CR7 or Messi in their first season in a new team, when they are in fact supposed to be just prospects. It explains also why you don't ever get subbed out of a game.

[EagleFan]

Sounds like staying with 10 is the best move at this point.

[illinifan999]

Any word on a patch or anything to fix the progression in manager mode?

[moriarty]

I'm not sure on a patch, but another reason to stick with Fifa10 at this point is the introduction of 11 on 11 online play. Playing with human goalies online sounds great in theory ... but from what I've seen it pretty much ruins the gameplay.

Flipping idiot 10 year olds who play goalie and run around at midfield half the game, just kill the 'be a pro' online experience.

[Icy]

Patch is coming:

Hi all!

Firstly, thank you for your patience and feedback while we have been investigating the issues you’ve raised since the launch of the game. Your feedback has, as always, been invaluable.

As an update for you, we wanted to let you know that we are actively working on fixes for the following:
- Various crashes reported through our automated systems;
- Micro-pausing in offline and online matches;
- OTP Club issues related to searching, lag during peak and stat reporting;
- Gameplay fixes around positioning and advantage rule;
- Career Mode fixes around stat display and growth;
- Online exploits, Pro Passing in ranked matches, and cheaters punishment;
- Custom Chants issues.

We will update you as soon as we can on progress there. We’re working around the clock to make sure we can address them all, either directly on our game servers or via a game patch – and that’s something we’re aiming to deliver as soon as we possibly can.

Your Live Team.

source: DEV TEAM UPDATE - PLEASE READ! - Xbox 360 & PS3 Discussion - FIFA 11: EA Forums

[Icy]

And agree about the online Goalies, they totally ruin the games when they run towards the opposite net trying to score on every play, i wish there was a way to vote and kick them like in some online FPS games.

[cthomer5000]

Anyone want to do a friends league for FOFC on the XBOX? Maybe start small with 4-6 people or something?

I'm thinking 6 minute halves, no playoffs, everyone just play each other twice.

[DaddyTorgo]

Cup draw issue is also on the list - fyi

[cthomer5000]

Anybody playing Ultimate Team regularly on XBOX?

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

Anybody playing Ultimate Team regularly on XBOX?

I play semi-regularly, although I'm into another game at the moment.

[samifan24]

Anyone else play on the PS3? I'm relatively new to the console version of the game and would like to play online and not get destroyed every time.

[General Mike]

I play on PS3 and suck. I don't really play online, but would be willing to play a game or something at some time.