UFC 4 Practice Mode (w Examples)

[GameTimeMMA]

Below is a list of changes / features I would like to see for the EA UFC 4 Practice Mode.

Taking into account the development time dedicated to practice mode will be limited, this list is focuses on addition that would provide the most value for time spent.

If you guys think I'm missing anything important, please let me know.
<hr>
Restart Practice Option From The Pause Menu

Spoiler

The restart practice option is already in the game currently but is only available after a KO or Submission.
Players should be able to restart practice mode at any time from the pause menu.

<hr>Do Not Restart Practice After Switching Sides

Spoiler

Switching sides in fight now does not restart the fight.
Switching sides in practice mode should behave the same way.

<hr>Add More Options To Practice Mode Finish Menu

Spoiler

There is a menu that appears after a KO or submission.
This menu is at the end of this video posted below.
Please add the change fighters, switch sides and settings options to this menu.
Adding these features will save time and improve the UX of this mode.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X5XR6lP9Kkw?start=27" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Example In Video: 0:27 - 0:28

<hr>Increase recording time from 7 sec to 30 sec

Spoiler

More recording time will make the recording feature even better.
It will give players the ability to recreate scenarios from matches
as well as create their own custom offensive or defensive drills.
I think 30 seconds is reasonable considering how much longer
other fighting game's playback / record times are.

<hr>Record/Playback Multiple Recordings

Spoiler

Add the ability to record and playback recordings in practice mode.
There is a perfect example of this in Tekken Tag Tournament 2's practice mode.
Players would have the option from the pause menu to create multiple recordings
and then play them back sequentially or randomly. Please check out this video,
he offers a great explanation on this. Its about a minute and a half long.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KkzjOUdstjI?start=301" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Example In Video: 5:01 - 6:36

<hr>Set / Reset Default Position

Spoiler

Add the ability to set a default position from the pause menu. The default position when starting practice mode would be both fighters standing in the middle of the octagon like how it currently is.

The user would have the ability to change this default position in the pause menu. They would have the option set their current position as the default position or select from a list of positions. This list of position would have every position possible in the game and the user could select if they want to be in the DOM, SUB version of that position (LEFT or RIGHT in neutral positions).

Once a default position is set, users can reset to that position by pressing R2+Options.
An example of how this would work can be seen here:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KkzjOUdstjI?start=86" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Example In Video: 1:26 - 2:40

The most important detail to this proposed feature is that resetting to a position should NOT restart practice mode. This detail will be useful for players trying to create their own drills. Let's say a player wants to practice not getting passed in tower guard. They could set the default position to tower guard SUB and if the CPU passes their guard they can reset to that position and try again until they master it.

<hr>Counter Hit / Punish Indicator

Spoiler

Add an option to display counter/punish feedback onscreen. When this option is turned on, a message would be displayed onscreen anytime a strike is successfully countered/punished. This would be helpful for players trying to learn what is safe and unsafe in certain scenarios.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KkzjOUdstjI?start=418" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Example In Video: 6:58 - 7:30

<hr>Damage Indicator

Spoiler

Add an option to display damage number and target feedback onscreen. When this option is turned on, a message would be displayed onscreen anytime a strike is connects with on an opponent.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/etzf9r4u_XI" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Example In Video: 0:00 - 0:50

<hr>Grapple Recording

Spoiler

I know there have been problems trying to make this possible. But I hope the devs can figure out a way to make this happen. It would make a huge difference for players trying to learn the ground game.

<hr>Defense Indicator

Spoiler

Add an indicator when strikes connect that displays R2, L2+R2, or Unblockable. Almost every fighting game has high, mid, low indicators in practice mode to help players understand how to defend certain attacks. New players would benefit from this feature, especially in positions like Thai Clinch where all knees are blocked with L2+R2.

Notice in the video how the strikes are displayed with different colors for each target area.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ca57ZyHX3zU" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Example In Video: 0:00 - 2:02

<hr>Display Controller Input

Spoiler

Add option to display controller input onscreen from pause menu.
A vertical display is preferable so both player have the option to view their inputs.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AZlnFuuG_Ok?start=5" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Example In Video: 0:00 - 0:20

[GameTimeMMA]

Re: UFC 4 Practice Mode (w Examples)

The post is done for now. I hope the community will take a look at this and give me some feedback.

[Skynet]

Re: UFC 4 Practice Mode (w Examples)

Well if they won't, I will! Great post, mate. Thanks for providing clear examples and explanations, always helps suggestions go farther.

[1212headkick]

Re: UFC 4 Practice Mode (w Examples)

https://youtu.be/wjXs7YvgylY

[RomeroXVII]

Re: UFC 4 Practice Mode (w Examples)

Below is a list of changes / features I would like to see for the EA UFC 4 Practice Mode.

Taking into account the development time dedicated to practice mode will be limited, this list is focuses on addition that would provide the most value for time spent.

If you guys think I'm missing anything important, please let me know.
<hr>
Restart Practice Option From The Pause Menu

Spoiler

The restart practice option is already in the game currently but is only available after a KO or Submission.
Players should be able to restart practice mode at any time from the pause menu.

<hr>Do Not Restart Practice After Switching Sides

Spoiler

Switching sides in fight now does not restart the fight.
Switching sides in practice mode should behave the same way.

<hr>Add More Options To Practice Mode Finish Menu

Spoiler

There is a menu that appears after a KO or submission.
This menu is at the end of this video posted below.
Please add the change fighters, switch sides and settings options to this menu.
Adding these features will save time and improve the UX of this mode.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X5XR6lP9Kkw?start=27" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Example In Video: 0:27 - 0:28

<hr>Increase recording time from 7 sec to 30 sec

Spoiler

More recording time will make the recording feature even better.
It will give players the ability to recreate scenarios from matches
as well as create their own custom offensive or defensive drills.
I think 30 seconds is reasonable considering how much longer
other fighting game's playback / record times are.

<hr>Record/Playback Multiple Recordings

Spoiler

Add the ability to record and playback recordings in practice mode.
There is a perfect example of this in Tekken Tag Tournament 2's practice mode.
Players would have the option from the pause menu to create multiple recordings
and then play them back sequentially or randomly. Please check out this video,
he offers a great explanation on this. Its about a minute and a half long.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KkzjOUdstjI?start=301" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Example In Video: 5:01 - 6:36

<hr>Set / Reset Default Position

Spoiler

Add the ability to set a default position from the pause menu. The default position when starting practice mode would be both fighters standing in the middle of the octagon like how it currently is.

The user would have the ability to change this default position in the pause menu. They would have the option set their current position as the default position or select from a list of positions. This list of position would have every position possible in the game and the user could select if they want to be in the DOM, SUB version of that position (LEFT or RIGHT in neutral positions).

Once a default position is set, users can reset to that position by pressing R2+Options.
An example of how this would work can be seen here:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KkzjOUdstjI?start=86" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Example In Video: 1:26 - 2:40

The most important detail to this proposed feature is that resetting to a position should NOT restart practice mode. This detail will be useful for players trying to create their own drills. Let's say a player wants to practice not getting passed in tower guard. They could set the default position to tower guard SUB and if the CPU passes their guard they can reset to that position and try again until they master it.

<hr>Counter Hit / Punish Indicator

Spoiler

Add an option to display counter/punish feedback onscreen. When this option is turned on, a message would be displayed onscreen anytime a strike is successfully countered/punished. This would be helpful for players trying to learn what is safe and unsafe in certain scenarios.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KkzjOUdstjI?start=418" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Example In Video: 6:58 - 7:30

<hr>Damage Indicator

Spoiler

Add an option to display damage number and target feedback onscreen. When this option is turned on, a message would be displayed onscreen anytime a strike is connects with on an opponent.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/etzf9r4u_XI" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Example In Video: 0:00 - 0:50

<hr>Grapple Recording

Spoiler

I know there have been problems trying to make this possible. But I hope the devs can figure out a way to make this happen. It would make a huge difference for players trying to learn the ground game.

<hr>Defense Indicator

Spoiler

Add an indicator when strikes connect that displays R2, L2+R2, or Unblockable. Almost every fighting game has high, mid, low indicators in practice mode to help players understand how to defend certain attacks. New players would benefit from this feature, especially in positions like Thai Clinch where all knees are blocked with L2+R2.

Notice in the video how the strikes are displayed with different colors for each target area.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ca57ZyHX3zU" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Example In Video: 0:00 - 2:02

<hr>Display Controller Input

Spoiler

Add option to display controller input onscreen from pause menu.
A vertical display is preferable so both player have the option to view their inputs.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AZlnFuuG_Ok?start=5" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Example In Video: 0:00 - 0:20

Great post, would love to see this implemented.

[1212headkick]

Re: UFC 4 Practice Mode (w Examples)

ive made this post several times as has sugata. This is not the first time this post has been made. Theres a whole video of what needs done made by martial mind. That is what I linked you too. Great post though.

[SUGATA]

Re: UFC 4 Practice Mode (w Examples)

Good started post, but actually now a news.

THIS and Integral Tutorial (instead of 5 Yooutube links and "Coming soon" in the curretn tutorial section) would be awesome... for the next game, b/c i understand that it requires RESOURCES, and as it seems devs has not them.

https://forums.operationsports.com/forums/ea-sports-ufc/899489-new-fights-analysis-tools-practice-mode-ea-ufc-3-a.html

https://forums.operationsports.com/forums/ea-sports-ufc/932287-lack-true-tutorial-hidden-meta-main-problem-ea-ufc-3-a.html

I hope i could help a little when will post my EA UFC 3 Guide (info compilation integral with Grappling = 40000 words in thesis laconic style), of course, for FREE soon, available to everyone, exclusively here on OS... Stay tuned =)

P.S. I hope Romero will not be too hard w trolling me and i will not be banned until then )