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Strenots: Jun 21, 2005; 'Course it's a good idea!

Shot of the day from the PC Parmos cup run earlier, courtesy of Skyfire.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KALDbVRP8tM

# ¿ Oct 1, 2016 02:36

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# ¿ May 2, 2024 17:46

Strenots: Jun 21, 2005; 'Course it's a good idea!

Thanks to those who posted some of the starter squads above. I just started fresh on the ps4 and was running into frustrations, but went on a good run after some squad and tactical adjustments. Ran into a 5-2-1-2 and it broke my offensive brain, and of course lost in the final minutes to them being able to rush past an injured defender, but I'm (for the moment) much less angry about FIFA.

# ¿ Jan 5, 2017 18:54

Strenots: Jun 21, 2005; 'Course it's a good idea!

Looking for some resources on not being poo poo at this game beyond just playing more. Google just seems to return a bunch of clickbaity articles that give John Madden levels of obvious advice. I'm working on my ball handling and slowly getting better at defense, but I just can't seem to finish. I'm holding at division 7 and feeling like I'm losing a lot of games that I should be putting away. Squad is pretty fresh and I rotate between a couple of starter squads listed in the past couple of pages.

# ¿ Jan 9, 2017 21:19

Strenots: Jun 21, 2005; 'Course it's a good idea!

Stefan Prodan posted:

I think this guy gives good advice and doesn't do clickbait poo poo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvM5BAS6E8M

These were helpful, thanks!

# ¿ Jan 9, 2017 22:22

Strenots: Jun 21, 2005; 'Course it's a good idea!

Seltzer posted:

I'd say finishing is actually one of the easier things to get good at, it's all about getting the feel down over time though, there are no real secrets. The only hard and fast facts this year are- Always go far post if possible, Only finesse shot this year if a player has high curve and/or the finesse shot trait and only finesse far post or if you are completely center to the goal and the keeper is coming out.

If you have any other basic questions feel free to ask, a lot of the game is not explained to you and just is instinct if you've played enough fifa. Stuff like clogging a lane/bumping into a stiker when an opponent triggers a run seems obvious but it's probably not and that's just one small thing. I currently play on default tactics with no instructions on any players but the attacker but that's because I'm really good at defense and don't mind handicapping myself a bit to have more fun and have more dynamic build up play. That being said if you're new setting your CDM and both fullbacks to stay back on attacking is probably a good idea. Defensive/counter attacking tactics may help also but I genuinely believe they're a crutch (mostly counter attack).

Thanks. Right now I'm trying to find any bad habits to drop and I figure a lot of stuff around field awareness, etc. will come once I have a mental framework to work with. I don't think any game other than Rocket League has kicked off my competitive streak quite like this.

# ¿ Jan 10, 2017 01:38

Strenots: Jun 21, 2005; 'Course it's a good idea!

I finally feel like I'm hitting my stride and man it feels good. I'm sure i'll go 0-10 tonight because that's how this God forsaken game goes for me, but I at least feel like my opponents are earning their goals rather than capitalizing on stupid defensive moves on my part.

# ¿ Jan 12, 2017 22:40

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# ¿ May 2, 2024 17:46

Strenots: Jun 21, 2005; 'Course it's a good idea!

Alright, I've crossed a clear threshold. Got my first post game hate message. I've arrived.

# ¿ Jan 16, 2017 01:06

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