How's Your FIFA Career Mode Going?

[RonMexico1992]

Quote: Originally Posted by osubucks13

Not sure this is the right thread but it's getting a lot of views so I'd thought I'd ask it here. I'm playing on World Class, default sliders as Aston Villa. 21 games into the season and I've given up 42 goals. I'm finding it incredibly difficult to defend the computer. I feel like they can dribble it around me whenever they want and there's nothing I can do to stop it. I started off by using the contain (X on PS4) button and trying to be patient but they would blow by my guy using that. So lately I've been just sprinting at them trying to tackle (either just running into them or using the tackle button (circle on PS4). This has worked a tad better, but I still get beat way to often. The computer is too strong and has too good of ball security. I'm 17th as Aston Villa, one out of the relegation zone. Offense hasn't been as difficult, but if I make a mistake I feel like it's my error, not the computer being superhuman. The frustrating thing is, Pro is way too easy so I'm stuck on World Class. Any tips you guys can offer for playing defense against the AI?

default sliders suck compared to what you can customize, so my advice is use Goniras sliders on the slider threads..... ur really missing out by not using custom sliders

[Gonira]

i usually just sprint to defend, only contain if the cpu is getting dangerously close to the box and i want to close the door to force them to retreat. also, it's crucial to not let a player run behind your defense unmarked, always keep an eye on them and make someone cover him asap.

if you don't want to take ron's advice of going full manual and full sim (which i obviously advise too), you may try increasing the cpu pass error slider some points. this will make them less lethal on build-up without having to play on lower difficulty.

[RonMexico1992]

I also use sprint, and O/B for my tackles which is a standing tackle.... I hold
R1/RB to call for extra pressure 80% of time.... be carful protecting ur back line

[tHurley2010]

Started a new career mode up on FIFA 14 for the Xbox One using Orion's sliders; man am I impressed with that game both visually and gameplay wise. It's taken a little getting used to, but I believe that I'm getting the hang of how the game flows.

Anyways, first match was a friendly against St. Etienne. I am Manchester City (they are my team and I have a hard time starting a career mode with any team in the lower division). I disabled the first summer transfer window and so my starting XI for the match against St. Etienne was as follows (I play a 4-2-3-1):

GK: Hart
DEF: Zabaleta-Lescott-Kompany-Clichy
CDM: Fernandinho-Touré
CAM: Nasri-Jovetic-David Silva
ST: Agüero

The game didn't go exactly how I wanted it to, St. Etienne won 2-1, but the two goals they scored were really great. The first one was a early cross into the box that sailed right over Clichy's head to an oncoming attacker who slotted it right past Hart. The next one was just a spectacular shot from outside the box that went into the upper right 90. My goal came from Jovetic and was setup by Fernandinho.

Here's the boxscore:

Aug 28, 2013 - St. Etienne vs Manchester City
TEAM	1	2	SCORE
St. Etienne ()	2	0	2
Manchester City ()	1	0	1

Team Stats Comparison
St. Etienne		Manchester City
2	Goals	1
7	Shots	11
1	Shots on Target	6
12	Tackles	14
4	Fouls	5
2	Yellow Cards	2
0	Red Cards	0
2	Injuries	2
14.3%	Shot Accuracy	54.5%
77%	Passing Percentage	80%

[osubucks13]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gonira

i usually just sprint to defend, only contain if the cpu is getting dangerously close to the box and i want to close the door to force them to retreat. also, it's crucial to not let a player run behind your defense unmarked, always keep an eye on them and make someone cover him asap. if you don't want to take ron's advice of going full manual and full sim (which i obviously advise too), you may try increasing the cpu pass error slider some points. this will make them less lethal on build-up without having to play on lower difficulty.

Thanks for the advice guys! I played four or five games with custom sliders to start out with, and they were amazing, but I like the shorter games better. I can play more in less time. Who knows, maybe I'll eventually go back to the sliders. For the time being, I'll modify a few of the CPUs sliders just a tad and see if that balances it out a bit.

[RonMexico1992]

you can also use those sliders on a lesser difficulty, like semi-pro.....

also, 40+ goals in 20 games is insane! i use to play 7min halfs and would always concede the least goals in league...

with that being said, you're really just gonna have to focus on ur defense.... another thing, i know must be plaguing you giving up that many... clear the ball. that simple... bad clearances and passes from ur backline can lead to many easy chances

[indiblue]

I tried slider sets by Orion, Gonira, Zjac, and a couple of others. I ended up taking bits and pieces of them all: Gonira's error sliders, Zjac's line and run sliders, and Orion's movement and positioning sliders, all combined with Krebstar's custom tactics.

Using a popular set is great, but tweaking it to suit you is probably the best way to get what you want. My games are a combination of realism and fun, and I really like what I see and do.

As for simulating games, I don't get why you'd do that on FIFA. I mean, sure... everyone has their own way of playing, which is fine. I just don't see the point in simming whole seasons and then saying you won the Champions League with Swindon Town, you know? And reloading after a loss is definitely not my cup of tea, mostly because losses spur me on to do better. I usually get four or five wins after a loss because I get so meticulous about things.

[RonMexico1992]

Quote: Originally Posted by indiblue

I tried slider sets by Orion, Gonira, Zjac, and a couple of others. I ended up taking bits and pieces of them all: Gonira's error sliders, Zjac's line and run sliders, and Orion's movement and positioning sliders, all combined with Krebstar's custom tactics. Using a popular set is great, but tweaking it to suit you is probably the best way to get what you want. My games are a combination of realism and fun, and I really like what I see and do. As for simulating games, I don't get why you'd do that on FIFA. I mean, sure... everyone has their own way of playing, which is fine. I just don't see the point in simming whole seasons and then saying you won the Champions League with Swindon Town, you know? And reloading after a loss is definitely not my cup of tea, mostly because losses spur me on to do better. I usually get four or five wins after a loss because I get so meticulous about things.

right, there is no bragging rights when simming lol