FIFA 11 'Settings' discussion

[Alistair]

I thought it would be good to have a thread where we can discuss our different setup combinations for FIFA 11.

If you're anything like me, you will play 100 friendly matches testing out various gameplay options before getting your teeth sunk in to Manager Mode or a longer term game style.

I'm a bit of a perfectionist in terms of chasing the ultimate 'playability', so I look forward to seeing what you all come up with.

I've literally just got home with the game, so I'll post some feedback shortly.

[Alistair]

Re: FIFA 11 'Settings' discussion

Here is what I intend to start with. The biggest issue I debate each year is the controller settings. While I love the realism of FIFA and the fact you have to meticulously aim your passes and shots, it frustrates me when I continually put balls out of play. As such, I'll see how I go with a balanced 'semi assisted' setup. I'd be keen to hear how others configure their controller settings.

Match Settings
Half length: 8 minutes
Difficulty: Professional
Handballs: On (not penalties)

Controller Settings
Auto switching: Air balls
Aust switching move assistance: None
Passing power assistance: Off
Pass assistance: Semi
Through pass assistance: Manual
Shot assistance: Semi
Cross assistance: Semi
Lob pass assistance: Manual
Save assistance: Semi
Analog sprint: Off

[rckabillyRaider]

Re: FIFA 11 'Settings' discussion

Here is what I intend to start with. The biggest issue I debate each year is the controller settings. While I love the realism of FIFA and the fact you have to meticulously aim your passes and shots, it frustrates me when I continually put balls out of play. As such, I'll see how I go with a balanced 'semi assisted' setup. I'd be keen to hear how others configure their controller settings.

Match Settings
Half length: 8 minutes
Difficulty: Professional
Handballs: On (not penalties)

Controller Settings
Auto switching: Air balls
Aust switching move assistance: None
Passing power assistance: Off
Pass assistance: Semi
Through pass assistance: Manual
Shot assistance: Semi
Cross assistance: Semi
Lob pass assistance: Manual
Save assistance: Semi
Analog sprint: Off

pretty much exactly like me except I am currently using 9 minutes.

[Alistair]

Re: FIFA 11 'Settings' discussion

Here is the result and stats from game one:

Liverpool 1 Sunderland 0

Shots 15-5
On target 7-2
Possession 55%-45%
Tackles 32-25 (this was even at half time)
Fouls 12-6
Yellow 5-0 (I'm very ill-disciplined)
Red 0-0
Offside 1-0
Corners 1-0

Pretty happy with how that played out despite the easy tackling. I'll play a few more games and see how it goes. The goal was a Torres breakaway after receiving the ball, turning on a dime and out-sprinting the defenders before applying a cool finish. Had the chance to do it again later, but shot wide right.

[Jd_Seven]

Re: FIFA 11 'Settings' discussion

Match Settings
Half length: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Legendary

Controller Settings
Auto switching: Air balls
Auto switching move assistance: None
Passing power assistance: Off
Pass assistance: Semi
Through pass assistance: Manual
Shot assistance: Manual
Cross assistance: Manual
Lob pass assistance: Manual
Save assistance: Semi
Analog sprint: On

I am not exactly sure what time I should use for realistic stats in terms of tackles, passes and distance traveled. Anyone have a good idea on what time is good to get realistic stats?

[simgamer0005]

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Pretty happy with how that played out despite the easy tackling. I'll play a few more games and see how it goes.

Everyone seems to be complaining about tackling being too easy in FIFA 11. What difficulty are you playing on? Is tackling easy on all difficulties? When you mean by easy, do you mean that when you press X or O, they steal the ball from the dribbler every time?

[Jd_Seven]

Re: FIFA 11 'Settings' discussion

Everyone seems to be complaining about tackling being too easy in FIFA 11. What difficulty are you playing on? Is tackling easy on all difficulties? When you mean by easy, do you mean that when you press X or O, they steal the ball from the dribbler every time?

I find playing on legendary is the best so far, tackling seems difficult at times, specially when it is star studded players running with the ball, but if you have a stud defensive player you will still be able to make those big defensive plays.

[Alistair]

Re: FIFA 11 'Settings' discussion

Everyone seems to be complaining about tackling being too easy in FIFA 11. What difficulty are you playing on? Is tackling easy on all difficulties? When you mean by easy, do you mean that when you press X or O, they steal the ball from the dribbler every time?

I'm playing on Professional.

You don't even need to press a button to tackle. Just run in to an opposing player and you will walk away with the ball the vast majority of the time.

If you press L2 to "square up" to the player when running with him, you will win it every time. It's driving me insane. I just want to play a FIFA without some stupid gameplay problem like this. It's a game killer as far as I'm concerned.

I'll keep playing on various difficulties and options, but everything else is damn near perfect, which blows.

[Jd_Seven]

Re: FIFA 11 'Settings' discussion

I'm playing on Professional.

You don't even need to press a button to tackle. Just run in to an opposing player and you will walk away with the ball the vast majority of the time.

If you press L2 to "square up" to the player when running with him, you will win it every time. It's driving me insane. I just want to play a FIFA without some stupid gameplay problem like this. It's a game killer as far as I'm concerned.

I'll keep playing on various difficulties and options, but everything else is damn near perfect, which blows.

I think you should prob move up to legendary if your finding tackling a bit easy. You never know it might work better for you. It is really tough to get the ball from the defender on legendary. They will even throw in some really good skill moves to beat you with.

[brad2k1000]

Re: FIFA 11 'Settings' discussion

hello,
can anyone tell me the default controller settings in fifa 11 because i changed it to complete an achivement and cant remember what the settings where.

thanks,

[rckabillyRaider]

Re: FIFA 11 'Settings' discussion

hello,
can anyone tell me the default controller settings in fifa 11 because i changed it to complete an achivement and cant remember what the settings where.

thanks,

It should have a reset to default option, no? Or simply select the default option.

As for settings, just moved up to WC and 10 minutes. Getting good matches and realistic stats.

[Krebstar]

Re: FIFA 11 'Settings' discussion

In terms of basic settings, I'm on Word Class, 10 minutes.

Has anyone been playing with longer half lengths? I'm fairly satisfied with the variety of my results, but almost feel that I could play a little longer. Anyone do anything longer than 10 minutes and have it almost feel like you or the CPU have too much time time to score?

[Johns Jets]

Re: FIFA 11 'Settings' discussion

What have people got the Auto switching move assistance set to, and what's your thinking behind your setting?

[jb12780]

Re: FIFA 11 'Settings' discussion

What have people got the Auto switching move assistance set to, and what's your thinking behind your setting?

I only use auto switch on air-balls. This is so i can play off the ball D, and I can get the closest guy to the ball on corners and crosses.

[Jd_Seven]

Re: FIFA 11 'Settings' discussion

In terms of basic settings, I'm on Word Class, 10 minutes.

Has anyone been playing with longer half lengths? I'm fairly satisfied with the variety of my results, but almost feel that I could play a little longer. Anyone do anything longer than 10 minutes and have it almost feel like you or the CPU have too much time time to score?

I currently play on 10 min half lengths on manual and did think of upping the time, I do play on legendary and find I still only get maybe 1-2 goals a game. I don't think I could do more as in one 20 min game my thumbs hurt from trying to stop my opponent from scoring.

If you would go up what do you guys recon would be a good time for good stats all around?

Highest tackles won by one back is 7, and shots maybe 17. What kind of tackles and shots we looking for per game guys?