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  • CaseIH
    MVP
    • Sep 2013
    • 3945

    #1

    New to soccer, coud use advice

    Ive never been a soccer fan, matter of fact I was 1 of those guys who thought only flakes played soccer, and it was just a game for girls. I have since wised up and feel bad that I ever felt the way I did.

    With so much excitement for our ****** WC team I decided my wife an I would watch the final game to watch the USA woman win it all, and I was pretty amazed at the play of soccer, really like how fast paced it was, and told my wife may this is more than just a game for girls. Granted nothing will ever take the place of Basketball and Baseball, as well as football but they have ruined football imo now that most every QB on any given day can put up Dan Marino like numbers, but I wont get started on that,lol.

    My ? is can someone who dont really know a thing about soccer be able to enjoy this game, mainly a franchise/ dynasty style mode player is all Im interested in, not playing online matches?

    I downloaded last year FIFA demo and it was fun, and from what Ive seen an heard Fifa is much better than Pes is, so Fifa is what I want to go with unless other wise told by you guys here that is. Really want to buy this years game at some point, but I want to make sure I wont be at a complete loss with no soccer experience whatsoever, as money is really tight for my wife and I since Im no longer able to work due to health issues, so I dont want to buy a game that I will grow tired of becuase of my lack of knowledge.

    I do spend more time now on soccer but its hard with my love for the other sports to watch, and with soccer there just dont seem to ever be a season, seems there is always some soccer being played wether its national teams or leagues,a nd there is so many league's its hard to keep up with for I imagine even the most dedicated soccer fan let alone some new and more causual fan of the game.

    So really could use all of your input on this to help me out on if this would be a good buy. The vids I see this soccer game looks better graphic wise than most sports games, and it does seem tha unlike other sports EA puts out a good soccer game, so I assume they have some dedicated soccer fans making the game unlike the way it seem with basketball especially and there football game has usually a lot left to be deisred each year. Thanks for any of your help.
    Everyone who exalts themselves will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted- Luke14-11

    Favorite teams:
    MLB- Reds/ and whoever is playing the Cubs
    NBA- Pacers
    NFL- Dolphins & Colts
  • half-fast
    Rookie
    • Sep 2011
    • 857

    #2
    Re: New to soccer, coud use advice

    Absolutely you can enjoy this game with little to no soccer knowledge. I would suggest picking a team you can or would watch live, or pick a big team with famous player so you can recognize some names and have some skill on your side. Pick the right difficulty level - theres no shame in starting low. Skim over the controls before very game and try new passes and shots. Also try to master at least a few skill moves, youll have a lot more fun.
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    • Turbojugend
      MVP
      • Sep 2013
      • 2242

      #3
      Re: New to soccer, coud use advice

      As far as soccer interest is concerned, all I can tell you is it was FIFA that inspired my passion for the sport and not the other way around. I was also one of those that thought I'd never watch a soccer match in my entire life, but FIFA changed all of that. Now it's one of my favorite spectator sports.

      Fortunately the game itself is a blast whether you follow soccer or not, but once you get caught up in the Premier League presentation, etc., it may end up making a fan out of you.
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      • buziii
        Rookie
        • Mar 2012
        • 399

        #4
        Re: New to soccer, coud use advice

        ^ This for me also.

        I'm a sports nut, but I never played, watched, or cared about soccer until a couple of years ago when I played this game. It was fun. I bought the game. I started playing career modes. It piqued my interest enough to start watching and appreciating games on TV more. Voila! Now I'm a soccer fan!

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        • CaseIH
          MVP
          • Sep 2013
          • 3945

          #5
          Re: New to soccer, coud use advice

          Thanks guys, I appreciate it very much on your thoughts on buying the game. Had hoped that maybe more people would chime in so I could some more opinions. You can really get only so much of a feel with a demo, and that dont tell you anything about franchise/dynasty mode.

          Im glad to hear that not really knowing a thing about soccer and being a new fan of the game that I can pick this game up and still be able to have fun, and possibly help me also leanr more about the game buy actually playing the video game, thats pretty impressive.

          Definitely want to buy this game, not sure when I will be able to, had hoped the price would drop, but if the game is as good as advertised it might be a while before it can be bought cheap.

          Im probably could get a used one at gamestop, but Ive just never been 1 to buy used stuff. Hopefully my wife will get a little extra money for Christmas from her clients as she is a self employed hair dresser, and her clients have always been pretty generous on tips and at christmas, and even more so now that Im sick an cant work, so hopefully she will have a little extra that she can buy me this game. I actually think its something that she would enjoy playing as well with me, as she said it did look neat on the vids she seen of it, but with her working 2 jobs its hard to use that on her to get the game, since she has no time at all to spend playing unfortunately.

          Anyway thanks for the replies, its good to know that I should be able to have fun with it even though being new to the sport and not knowing much.
          Everyone who exalts themselves will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted- Luke14-11

          Favorite teams:
          MLB- Reds/ and whoever is playing the Cubs
          NBA- Pacers
          NFL- Dolphins & Colts

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          • EvertonianSteeler
            Rookie
            • Sep 2014
            • 180

            #6
            Re: New to soccer, coud use advice

            FIFA comes out every year and in all honesty there isnt always that much different, like most sports games. For a learning curve you could probably pick up a 15 or 14, which many think was better for very little to get you started until 16 drops in price.

            What machine are you hoping to be playing on ..... ps3/4 xbox or pc.

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            • CaseIH
              MVP
              • Sep 2013
              • 3945

              #7
              Re: New to soccer, coud use advice

              Originally posted by EvertonianSteeler
              FIFA comes out every year and in all honesty there isnt always that much different, like most sports games. For a learning curve you could probably pick up a 15 or 14, which many think was better for very little to get you started until 16 drops in price.

              What machine are you hoping to be playing on ..... ps3/4 xbox or pc.

              PS4. I thought about getting 14 because of price, but I figured 15 was better overall. I played the 14 demo and it was fun although I sucked something horrible,lol. As long as 15 doesnt have any game breaking bugs that 14 did not have in franchise/dynasty mode, then I think Id just soon have 15 even if I have to wait for the price to drop some. Hoping I can talk my wife into getting it for me at some point soon. Plus having the USA ****** National team intrigued me as well, as they are what got me to even watch soccer in the 1st place.
              Everyone who exalts themselves will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted- Luke14-11

              Favorite teams:
              MLB- Reds/ and whoever is playing the Cubs
              NBA- Pacers
              NFL- Dolphins & Colts

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              • EvertonianSteeler
                Rookie
                • Sep 2014
                • 180

                #8
                Re: New to soccer, coud use advice

                Originally posted by CaseIH
                PS4. I thought about getting 14 because of price, but I figured 15 was better overall. I played the 14 demo and it was fun although I sucked something horrible,lol. As long as 15 doesnt have any game breaking bugs that 14 did not have in franchise/dynasty mode, then I think Id just soon have 15 even if I have to wait for the price to drop some. Hoping I can talk my wife into getting it for me at some point soon. Plus having the USA ****** National team intrigued me as well, as they are what got me to even watch soccer in the 1st place.
                I only played 14 on ps3, changed to 4 last year. Lots of people on here say 14 was better gameplay than 15. To be honest if you are reasonably new to it 14 or 15 is going to feel as new and good to you as 16 does to someone who plays every year. Not sure what trade in market is like over there but here you can pick14 or 15 up for just a few pounds. If its the same over there I would get 14 or 15 learn about the finer points become familiar with teams tactics etc and then jump into 16 when its discounted and you are more into it. There are plenty of issues with 16, 5 patches already so if the price difference is huge i would learn on the lower price one and move up if you enjoy it at a later date

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                • FIFAHipster
                  Just started!
                  • Jan 2016
                  • 4

                  #9
                  Re: New to soccer, coud use advice

                  Late to the party here. I assume you're main love is basketball (from the flair), so my major recommendation is to look at NBA teams that rely heavily on ball movement/European players (so, the Spurs). Basically, find the open man and anticipate future moves (like how dribbling to the corner triggers a backdoor cut). Best of luck to you and remember to have fun with it!

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                  • Roscosuper
                    Banned
                    • Mar 2008
                    • 923

                    #10
                    Re: New to soccer, coud use advice

                    Hey, I'm new to FIFA too (mainly because EA messed up hockey), and I'm having a pretty good time with '15. So if you guys are still fielding questions:


                    I've managed to work my way to the world class level, I don't win much yet, but I feel competitive against the cpu. I would like to know what is a good time for the halves to get a realistic amount of shots, fouls, corners, cards, etc.


                    I seemed to draw more fouls on the pro level than I'm now doing on the world class level, is that normal? Do I have to do a thousand gratuitous moves to get a foul called?


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                    • CaseIH
                      MVP
                      • Sep 2013
                      • 3945

                      #11
                      Re: New to soccer, coud use advice

                      Originally posted by FIFAHipster
                      Late to the party here. I assume you're main love is basketball (from the flair), so my major recommendation is to look at NBA teams that rely heavily on ball movement/European players (so, the Spurs). Basically, find the open man and anticipate future moves (like how dribbling to the corner triggers a backdoor cut). Best of luck to you and remember to have fun with it!

                      ________________
                      "In Phil We Trust"



                      Yes basketball and baseball both are my main loves, football use to be as well, but now not so much since the soften the rules up so most every good QB can look like Marino on any given game.


                      I appreciate the help, and soccer does seem to have some similar aspects to basketball. Havent been able to buy the game yet, but hoping to still at some point.


                      Curious is there any major bugs or glitches that ruin the game, or sim stats aren't realistic to real life? Its 1 reason I quit buying Madden years ago was because of all the BS EA puts out. Plus out of the games I play Madden was th eonly game I ever had freezing problems with, is this something to worry about with FIFA as well, as I know how EA tends to do business,lol? Just from watching vids of FIFA on Youtube an such, it seems EA puts more effort into FIFA than other games of there's like football and basketball, main reason I have considered buying it.


                      Again thanks to all for your info on this game, I appreciate it greatly.
                      Everyone who exalts themselves will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted- Luke14-11

                      Favorite teams:
                      MLB- Reds/ and whoever is playing the Cubs
                      NBA- Pacers
                      NFL- Dolphins & Colts

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                      • Roscosuper
                        Banned
                        • Mar 2008
                        • 923

                        #12
                        Re: New to soccer, coud use advice

                        Originally posted by CaseIH
                        Yes basketball and baseball both are my main loves, football use to be as well, but now not so much since the soften the rules up so most every good QB can look like Marino on any given game.


                        I appreciate the help, and soccer does seem to have some similar aspects to basketball. Havent been able to buy the game yet, but hoping to still at some point.


                        Curious is there any major bugs or glitches that ruin the game, or sim stats aren't realistic to real life? Its 1 reason I quit buying Madden years ago was because of all the BS EA puts out. Plus out of the games I play Madden was th eonly game I ever had freezing problems with, is this something to worry about with FIFA as well, as I know how EA tends to do business,lol? Just from watching vids of FIFA on Youtube an such, it seems EA puts more effort into FIFA than other games of there's like football and basketball, main reason I have considered buying it.


                        Again thanks to all for your info on this game, I appreciate it greatly.


                        I can't say I'm qualified to answer this question yet, but as far as realistic stats goes, on '15 the fouls/cards seem to be low compared to the rest of the stats.


                        That always seems to be the case with EA's games. Didn't Madden have a lack of penalties? I know for sure NHL did, in offline modes anyway.

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                        • CaseIH
                          MVP
                          • Sep 2013
                          • 3945

                          #13
                          Re: New to soccer, coud use advice

                          Originally posted by Roscosuper
                          I can't say I'm qualified to answer this question yet, but as far as realistic stats goes, on '15 the fouls/cards seem to be low compared to the rest of the stats.


                          That always seems to be the case with EA's games. Didn't Madden have a lack of penalties? I know for sure NHL did, in offline modes anyway.




                          Yeah there were no penalties in Madden over the past several years, one of the many reason I quit buying that garbage of theirs. I had heard about the lack of cards/fouls in the game, but wasn't sure just how bad it is.


                          Is it so bad that they never have any cards even if you crank the sliders up for them?
                          I assume there is a slider for this, but I guess I should never assume with EA making the game
                          Everyone who exalts themselves will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted- Luke14-11

                          Favorite teams:
                          MLB- Reds/ and whoever is playing the Cubs
                          NBA- Pacers
                          NFL- Dolphins & Colts

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                          • virtan
                            Rookie
                            • Jan 2015
                            • 42

                            #14
                            Re: New to soccer, coud use advice

                            They'll call fouls in this game...but for the CPU. It's ridiculous how they're gifted free kicks.

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                            • longranger
                              Pro
                              • Oct 2008
                              • 917

                              #15
                              Re: New to soccer, coud use advice

                              Got this game for the xbone 4 only 24 bucks on Xbox live. Steal! I'm new as well, would like to know what would be the best team (s) to play a dynasty with for a newbie?
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