I think you’re right in terms of there being behind the scenes server related things that can affect gameplay. I’ve heard some prominent PES youtuber’s like Spoony Pizzas mention it too.
There’s also the form arrows. When your players, especially good attackers/dribblers are on upward arrows, the game feels incredible but when they’re down they feel sluggish and bulky.
I’ve sent so many tweets and messages over the years to Konami that they need to fix their random form. You could bag a brace and score in three straight and all of a sudden, bam, you’re on a downward arrow. Their response has always been that it helps with squad rotation but I’m the manager, let me decide when I need to rotate my squad.
Also, form arrows shouldn’t affect physical traits. I could be on full stamina, well rested, and all of because I have a down form arrow I’m all of a sudden 25% less agile. Gimme a break!
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