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FIFA 12 |OT| LOVE FOOTBALL, PLAY FOOTBALL
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Broder Salsa
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JWong said:
I have been looking around for the throw in attribute but can't find it anywhere. But yeah while Delap might be the best one there is quite a few players out there with throw in skills only just a bit below his.
ShallNoiseUpon
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BolognaSoup
Member
Feel free to add me if you'd like another to play with. PSN: Keebzerz
This is my first FIFA game and I'm a new fan of the sport (as of the last World Cup) so take it easy on me!
*my copy from Amazon won't be here until later in the week.
This is my first FIFA game and I'm a new fan of the sport (as of the last World Cup) so take it easy on me!
*my copy from Amazon won't be here until later in the week.
ShallNoiseUpon
Member
BolognaSoup said:
Not my first FIFA, but a new fan since the last World Cup here too!
ShallNoiseUpon
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sneaky77 said:
Tournament lacks a sweet trophy like the PS3 one.
Kabuki Waq
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PC guys: My 5.1 is not working. Same thing happened with the demo any suggestions?
I actually like tactical defending. I don't know what the defending was like last year (I only played fifa 11 on PC), but I like this year's defending. Feels like I have a lot if control over my players ... although it is going to take some time to get used to it. More control = waaaayyy more buttons. Also, how do you do tricks?? I can't figure it out to save my life lol
First impressions:
This game is fucking hard. Used to be able to play legendary (well, at a push anyway) on previous Fifas but now I've been forced to turn it down to professional. It probably won't be that extreme for most people but there's definitely a (worthwhile) learning curve.
There's nice little touches that have made the game feel more like a proper match. Players gesticulating at the referees when they feel it should be a corner or their throw in, the home crowd getting quieter as they watch their team play poorly and fail to create any chances, players playing a bit more like their real life counterparts, etc. It was also very cool to be playing as Liverpool at Anfield, having two players chase the bouncing ball and having Jose Enrique head the ball back to the keeper calmly with the crowd breaking out into applause for the composed piece of defending.
Really cannot create fuck all in terms of chances so far, however. That may just be because I've only played as Liverpool and perhaps the formation doesn't suit me, but it is a much more realistic and therefore more difficult game this time around.
This game is fucking hard. Used to be able to play legendary (well, at a push anyway) on previous Fifas but now I've been forced to turn it down to professional. It probably won't be that extreme for most people but there's definitely a (worthwhile) learning curve.
There's nice little touches that have made the game feel more like a proper match. Players gesticulating at the referees when they feel it should be a corner or their throw in, the home crowd getting quieter as they watch their team play poorly and fail to create any chances, players playing a bit more like their real life counterparts, etc. It was also very cool to be playing as Liverpool at Anfield, having two players chase the bouncing ball and having Jose Enrique head the ball back to the keeper calmly with the crowd breaking out into applause for the composed piece of defending.
Really cannot create fuck all in terms of chances so far, however. That may just be because I've only played as Liverpool and perhaps the formation doesn't suit me, but it is a much more realistic and therefore more difficult game this time around.
Kabuki Waq
Member
Kabuki Waq said:
anyone? this issue is really bugging me
gutterboy44
Member
Greaaaat. Marked as delivered to my front door by UPS at 5pm today. No sign of the package 
Hope it wasn't stolen.
Hope it wasn't stolen.Hasphat'sAnts
Member
Anybody playing on PC having trouble getting into a game? I haven't been able to get into a game for about 45 minutes.
StriKeVillain
Banned
Just completed the Atleti - Barca challenge. I like these little challenges. Also, I leveled up my pro a little bit. Game is pretty fun.
yellow submarine
Member
Ok, I have been playing the demo more and more over the last few days in anticipation of my actual game getting here next week.
I have now actually won a demo game at Professional difficulty. I had to pay a ridiculous amount of attention when I didn't have the ball. I jockeyed like a horse rider, and I was VERY stingy once I got possession. I will admit, I was playing Barca against Man City, and so my players all had good ball control. And I created 3 glorious goals (I modded the timer using the .ini to 10 minutes a half since 3 minutes was lame and I was on the PC, so why not). The first one was actually a lucky shot off a deflected corner from Abidal. The other two were Messi being Messi inspite of my god awful skill moves. Guy just slalomed through 2 defenders with deft touches like RL and put it into the net. Hopefully I can keep getting better and do these kinds of moves with non-boosted players.
Also, I have (re)discovered Ultimate Team. I was never really into the whole FUT thing back in 11. I had given it a try and even ended up buying a 40 MSP pack because I was desperate for an edge. I gave in to the evil of micro-transactions. I never really understood what I was doing, and what chemistry does etc.
This year, I read up on some guides and some posts on reddit, and I have embarked upon my journey to build a 100 chemistry bronze team. I have been wheeling and dealing on the online FUT access page. Getting my free packs, fiddling with them, renewing auctions every hour. I mean I spent almost 2 hours today auctioning make-believe trading cards on the internet. Good god that feels weird to type. I could have been cracking heads and creating orphans in Alpha Brotocol, but I was checking player databases for good deals on the FUT auction house. What have I become *horror*?
I have now actually won a demo game at Professional difficulty. I had to pay a ridiculous amount of attention when I didn't have the ball. I jockeyed like a horse rider, and I was VERY stingy once I got possession. I will admit, I was playing Barca against Man City, and so my players all had good ball control. And I created 3 glorious goals (I modded the timer using the .ini to 10 minutes a half since 3 minutes was lame and I was on the PC, so why not). The first one was actually a lucky shot off a deflected corner from Abidal. The other two were Messi being Messi inspite of my god awful skill moves. Guy just slalomed through 2 defenders with deft touches like RL and put it into the net. Hopefully I can keep getting better and do these kinds of moves with non-boosted players.
Also, I have (re)discovered Ultimate Team. I was never really into the whole FUT thing back in 11. I had given it a try and even ended up buying a 40 MSP pack because I was desperate for an edge. I gave in to the evil of micro-transactions. I never really understood what I was doing, and what chemistry does etc.
This year, I read up on some guides and some posts on reddit, and I have embarked upon my journey to build a 100 chemistry bronze team. I have been wheeling and dealing on the online FUT access page. Getting my free packs, fiddling with them, renewing auctions every hour. I mean I spent almost 2 hours today auctioning make-believe trading cards on the internet. Good god that feels weird to type. I could have been cracking heads and creating orphans in Alpha Brotocol, but I was checking player databases for good deals on the FUT auction house. What have I become *horror*?
I realize the game has been out for all of 12 hours, but it's fucking fantastic. So many of the nagging issues from 11 seem to be gone. Players actually make intelligent runs inside the box, rather than fucking standing there. You can FINALLY create chances inside the box using "A" passes since they fixed the horrible horrible passing power. Balls actually arrive at peoples feet with some pace, rather than barely getting to your target.
Headers seem better. Balls seem to come off players' head with realistic pace, rather than either being a rocket or dribbling off their head. Crossing seems better. Not as many shitty lobs with the default cross, the low driven ball seems better.
Still learning the tackling system, but it seems like something that will become better with practice.
Headers seem better. Balls seem to come off players' head with realistic pace, rather than either being a rocket or dribbling off their head. Crossing seems better. Not as many shitty lobs with the default cross, the low driven ball seems better.
Still learning the tackling system, but it seems like something that will become better with practice.
Questions for experienced players:
Is there a way to turn transfers off in Season mode? Does the game force you to create a player and use him when choosing to play as both Manager and Player in season mode? It seems like it didn't force me to create a fictitious player when only playing as a Player, but it did when I started a new Season as both Player and Manager.
Also, how the heck do you attempt a save when defending a penalty? My keeper stands there like an idiot, regardless of what I do. THANKS
Is there a way to turn transfers off in Season mode? Does the game force you to create a player and use him when choosing to play as both Manager and Player in season mode? It seems like it didn't force me to create a fictitious player when only playing as a Player, but it did when I started a new Season as both Player and Manager.
Also, how the heck do you attempt a save when defending a penalty? My keeper stands there like an idiot, regardless of what I do. THANKS
yellow submarine
Member
Maybe I shouldn't have said anything. Picked Milan V Barca, 4-2 with my midfield getting torn to utter shreds by Xavi-Iniesta-Messi
Hmm I'm not sure about the career modes yet. Manager should just be creating some made up manager, but not create-a-player. Player Manager needs a created player or VP. Player Career can use a Real Player, VP or Created Player.Drewfonse said:
Saving is a guessing game like in real life. Left analog to slightly position yourself, and right analog to dive in the direction. I usually pick a direction and move both analog sticks that way.
zou said:
Don't pick a 5 star team, problem solved. I haven't seen Madrid or Barca at all. I have seen Scotland, Poland Romania and United states though
also.. it was the same exact way in fifa 11.. except at least if you pick a lower team you're more likely to avoid those teams
every single game i played is barcelona, if im lucky ill get real madrid once every 10 game. picked 3/4 star teams, and still got matched with the scum :|, and now i cant even back out when shitholes pick that team either like the old games due to the shitty matchmaking. going back to gears for awhile, its getting really boring.
atleast i still have stoke
Crouchy magic - http://www.ea.com/uk/football/videos/ugc/95156871
atleast i still have stoke
Crouchy magic - http://www.ea.com/uk/football/videos/ugc/95156871
This game is amazing. Quite amazed at that the managed to improve on presentation from fifa 11(which was already quite polished
Btw, any asian players here? I wanted to join online clubs in the community forum thread ;but i see that its just for US players. Im rocking with Newcastle United so it will be easy points for whoever is playing ahainst me
Btw, any asian players here? I wanted to join online clubs in the community forum thread ;but i see that its just for US players. Im rocking with Newcastle United so it will be easy points for whoever is playing ahainst me
Hasphat'sAnts
Member
Just drew with a dude who's obviously better than I am (He thrashed me 4-0 and 3-0 the two matches before) after 120 minutes. This game is boss.
MisterRoboto
Member
half time score, down 0-3 as Milan vs r. Madrid. Final score 5-3, wow that felt good haha..
I would also like to know if there's a regular head to head ranked section. Me and my bro like to play together on the same team but all we could find was head to head friendlies.
I would also like to know if there's a regular head to head ranked section. Me and my bro like to play together on the same team but all we could find was head to head friendlies.
Well got the game and immediately went to XBOX Live. Love the controls on offense (passing, ball control) but I'm always destroying the opponent when I let the CPU defend. It's a joke.
The other player is obviously then holding A+B (running/defending method used in past FIFA) but to no avail as I run by and set up a goal. There is going to be a HUGE learning curve for past FIFA players who constantly held A on defense to jockey/try to steal the ball.
Not sure how this "letting the CPU defend for me" will go but so far I am destroying folks
The other player is obviously then holding A+B (running/defending method used in past FIFA) but to no avail as I run by and set up a goal. There is going to be a HUGE learning curve for past FIFA players who constantly held A on defense to jockey/try to steal the ball.
Not sure how this "letting the CPU defend for me" will go but so far I am destroying folks