Refs are blind

[JayD]

Where are the fouls in this game? I've seen several tackles where there was an obvious foul but no call. I have yet to see a penalty rewarded. I believe a foul slider would be the only fix. What is everyone's experience on this subject?

[Qb]

Re: Refs are blind

While this is an ongoing sore spot for the series, especially with anything other than a strict referee, it's a real problem this year. As you said, it seems collisions aren't resulting in foul calls when they should. That gives a little reason for optimism for fix from EA -- as much as they probably don't want to slow the game down too much, I doubt that want people getting mugged either.

The ideal solution would be a referee strictness slider, or better yet, multiple: fouls, cards, penalties, handballs. The idea of referee personalities is fine, but tweaking the baseline with global sliders would make it a lot better.

[JayD]

Re: Refs are blind

While this is an ongoing sore spot for the series, especially with anything other than a strict referee, it's a real problem this year. As you said, it seems collisions aren't resulting in foul calls when they should. That gives a little reason for optimism for fix from EA -- as much as they probably don't want to slow the game down too much, I doubt that want people getting mugged either.

The ideal solution would be a referee strictness slider, or better yet, multiple: fouls, cards, penalties, handballs. The idea of referee personalities is fine, but tweaking the baseline with global sliders would make it a lot better.

I haven't seen a single hand ball either. Yes, I do have them on.

[eF 5ive]

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I’ve had the CPU completely just roll me over with no call. Lastnight during a good run the defender basically hip checked me to the ground with no call. It feels way too arcadey at times. Then I see a yellow for some random foul.

[therizing02]

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I've been browsing this forum for a little over a week now looking for a reason to buy or not buy this game. This thread is the clincher for not buying this game.

I've been on these forums bitching about fouls since FIFA 08. It's not going to happen. Sad thing is there were more than 75 goals scored in the World Cup off of set pieces, but I guess that doesn't matter to these clowns.

I'll end up buying it later for a significantly reduced price like I did in June with FIFA 18. No way is this game worth $65.

[Und Lahm]

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Yep. I've played plenty of games (8 min halves), with 0 fouls by either team.

I've found that using the L2 shielding mechanic just as the CPU is about to try a tackle is an artificial way of getting some calls.

I still enjoy the game quite a bit, and I wasn't going to buy it either!

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[CSL]

Re: Refs are blind

Yep. I've played plenty of games (8 min halves), with 0 fouls by either team.

I've found that using the L2 shielding mechanic just as the CPU is about to try a tackle is an artificial way of getting some calls.

I still enjoy the game quite a bit, and I wasn't going to buy it either!

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I wouldn't call it artificial, you see players in every single game irl put themselves between the ball and the incoming player to draw fouls.

As for the topic, there's definitely less than last year and I do get the odd blatant foul not given but for the most part I don't have too many complaints. About 12 games into my career mode and I've won 2 penalties and quite a few free kicks around the penalty area/in dangerous positions when attacking, usually from 1-2's or quick passing and the defender catching my player as he tries to turn him or knocks the ball out of reach as the tackle comes in. Would like to see more in and around the middle of the pitch tho.

[GoDucks1224]

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I haven't seen a single hand ball either. Yes, I do have them on.

I’ve seen one, which resulted in a penalty. But it was a pretty terrible call lol.

[TripleJay_X]

Re: Refs are blind

while EA is optimizing FUT-Code ....
... some modders are allready pretty active. There is a screenshot with 23 CPU-Tackles and 15 cpu-fouls during a match. (by FidelDoctor+)



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[talucchesi]

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I have my marking at 75/75 and play on slow.

I've gone as far as to drop every player's balance before a match to below 40 (I made Messi the highest with a 37 balance I think), no effect. Same amount of fouls. Maybe 2-4 per match at most for me. Players don't go down easily enough. You'll see some real contact plays, yet players get through it like a running back in the NFL.

All FIFA needs to do with an upcoming patch is make it so players fall more easily at contact. This seems to draw the referee's whistle more often.

[JayD]

Re: Refs are blind

I have my marking at 75/75 and play on slow.

I've gone as far as to drop every player's balance before a match to below 40 (I made Messi the highest with a 37 balance I think), no effect. Same amount of fouls. Maybe 2-4 per match at most for me. Players don't go down easily enough. You'll see some real contact plays, yet players get through it like a running back in the NFL.

All FIFA needs to do with an upcoming patch is make it so players fall more easily at contact. This seems to draw the referee's whistle more often.

But they won’t release that patch as the FUT community will complain about too many fouls or players going down to easy.

[Giofinest]

Re: Refs are blind

What’s up with fouls? Do they not exist in FIFA 19??? How do you fix this?


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[coach422001]

Re: Refs are blind

What’s up with fouls? Do they not exist in FIFA 19??? How do you fix this?


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They will have to make some gameplay changes on EA's end to improve the foul situation; it has been like this for years. Others have had success drawing fouls by shielding the ball, occasionally pulling skill moves at the right time and using the more strict refs.

[JayD]

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So this happened to me in my game last night. Tweeted GZaro and Corey but no response. This no foul issues really needs to be addressed.

https://twitter.com/jamesdurham309/status/1059635736532652033

Sorry for the draining sound. Was running the dish washer, lol.

[Giofinest]

Re: Refs are blind

No fouls that are blatant, no hand balls... At least last years game every foul was called.. Maybe the next patch??


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