PES 2013 MLO Thread

[electrickeeper]

I didn't see a thread that was dedicated to this, so I figured it would be a good idea, especially since it's going to consume my life for the foreseeable future.

Who else is playing this? Have you found any diamonds in the rough? What tactics have you found successful?

So far Ola Toivonen has been my best "find," he wasn't expensive at all, and he's contributed to about 70% of my team's goals since I've acquired him. I play him just behind my striker, and he gets forward quite often to win 50/50 headers for me.

I'll put together a list of solid cheaper players as well, but I've only found a couple at this point (Amalfitano playing wide is the example that comes to mind).

I am not a fan of how the embargo system is currently working also. I like the idea, but I feel like it's poorly implemented at this point.

Looking forward to seeing how this mode is going for you!

[juice2142]

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This is my first time playing a soccer game in about 5 years. First with PES. This mode is awesome. Way better than any ultimate team ive played with madden or nhl.

It is very addicting. I am terrible at the game though. I think my record is 1-7-1 or something. Couldnt score for the life of me at first. I would get harrassed on offense and would crumble. I've let some of my base players go and recouped their transfer money. I then was able to get some money saved and bought myself a striker. Wish i could remember these player names and id tell ya. Finally got a draw and a win. Earned way more money that way. Bought a defensive midfielder last night. Can't wait to keep building.

I havent had a very hard time finding matches. Lag seems no-existant. Good time waster waiting for the premier league option files to finish up. (im waiting for the npower league to be finished as well.

I will be in need of a AMF shortly, if you have an eye on a good deal with one of them. My striker is a poacher and adv striker. i think his name is LIMA. Have a coupel wingers. All these guys are btwn 70-74 which is all i could afford.

Let me know the strategy if there is a better one.

[VTPack919]

This game mode sounds awesome. I will check it out after this tv show. Any helpful hints for a beginner?

[electrickeeper]

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I forgot to mention how much I love the coach mode in this game mode. I'm much better at building teams than I am at actually playing the game, and this mode allows me to build solid teams and not hamper their abilities with my own playing.

[dubcity]

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MLO gameplay is extremely addicting this year, though I generally prefer playing offline at a slower pace vs the CPU. My defense is clearly my best point vs user players. In 10 matches I've allowed 1 or fewer goals in 8 or 9 of them. Scoring is tough. It's better than last year, but I still need work on offense.

I've only signed a couple of players thus far. Caulker from Tottenham and Mokotjo from Feyenoord Rotterdam.

[juice2142]

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MLO gameplay is extremely addicting this year, though I generally prefer playing offline at a slower pace vs the CPU. My defense is clearly my best point vs user players. In 10 matches I've allowed 1 or fewer goals in 8 or 9 of them. Scoring is tough. It's better than last year, but I still need work on offense.

I've only signed a couple of players thus far. Caulker from Tottenham and Mokotjo from Feyenoord Rotterdam.

What's the trick to defense? I seem to give up too many goals. Turn the ball over too many times. Seems like some users can pressure me and the bal extremely well and are always in my passing lanes. Any help on defense would be great.

This mode is pretty addicting.

[dubcity]

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What's the trick to defense? I seem to give up too many goals. Turn the ball over too many times. Seems like some users can pressure me and the bal extremely well and are always in my passing lanes. Any help on defense would be great.

This mode is pretty addicting.

I'd suggest using the contain (or delay, I guess it's called in PES), and then the pressure (RB) button combined with teammate pressure. It's particularly effective when you're opponent is just holding down the sprint button. The ball will be way out in front of them. That's when you close down. Don't bother with the double-tap tackle button.

[dubcity]

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In other news, I'm getting really annoyed with playing people using full assist passing and just smashing perfect full-power passes all over the pitch. This is still better than FIFA Ultimate Team, but not by much.

[TheDutchDad]

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First year playing MLO. Was going to just start it as I wait for Daymos V.2 OF, but may end playing this a lot longer than that. I didn't do quite well in the "introductory" 5 games that you are supposed to play to get ranked. Went 1-4-1. I chose PSV kits. Got killed in a few games with teams that definitely had much better teams than I did at the time.

I have signed a few guys so far....but I can tell I really need to get a decent Keeper and defense. I signed Uche to play as my lone striker. Sorta fast and has scored some good goals for me so far. Also signed an CAM names Alessandri (Sp?) who is a beast so far. Great stats for a lower rated player, and is young. Could grow well. I need to really mess with my tactics and formations with the guys I have so far. I need to be more defensive minded and counter attack...until I get better players I'm not sure I can play any other way.

[juice2142]

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Same here. Started this as a time killer for daymos v2, but may end up playing a lot longer. How does progression work? I never thought about that. A couple guys i just signed were 21-24 yrs old.

[ezio]

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Same here. Started this as a time killer for daymos v2, but may end up playing a lot longer. How does progression work? I never thought about that. A couple guys i just signed were 21-24 yrs old.

There was no progrssion in MLO last year. I do not know if they added it this year.

[steveeee]

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hey I'm only 4 matches in on MLO and having a tough time.. I haven't did much with transfers yet but I'm wondering what tactics or formations does anyone recommend with the default players or basically players with 60 overalls... usually most people I seen in my 4 matches I played against use all out pressing strategy.. what formations with a lesser skilled team will good to counter it? I'm thinking long ball defensive minded team.. not sure what formation to decide on yet though. I am not a long ball type player but I'm thinking that is what I might have to play like with default team against these teams I'm seeing and the way people are playing me online.

[ezio]

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hey I'm only 4 matches in on MLO and having a tough time.. I haven't did much with transfers yet but I'm wondering what tactics or formations does anyone recommend with the default players or basically players with 60 overalls... usually most people I seen in my 4 matches I played again use all out pressing strategy.. what formations with a lesser skilled team by good to counter it? I'm thinking long ball defensive possession minded team.. not sure what formation though. I am not a long ball type player but I'm thinking that is what I might have to play like with default team against these teams I'm seeing

Whenever I used defualt players in the past I played 3-5-2. I feel it gives you a chance to control midfield somewhat

EDIT - If you go 3-5-2 uses 2 DMF's

[steveeee]

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that sounds good.. do you try to play possession short passing game with that midfield though? that's kind of how I want to play but I feel maybe it's not the best with the players I have yet until I get better ones

[ezio]

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that sounds good.. do you try to play possession short passing game with that midfield though? that's kind of how I want to play but I feel maybe it's not the best with the players I have yet until I get better ones

Yes that is what I try to do.

As far as getting better players if you sell some of the default players you don't want you can gain money to buy probably 2-3 players depending on how much you spend.