Gaming FIFA 17

EvilChuck said:
Had time for 20 games this weekend, spent the rest of the time with the missus, the kids and working and tbh feel so much more relaxed. I won 10 (maintaining my perfect 50% record haha) but realised the last few weeks i have been missing out on stuff just trying to grind 40 games for a few thousand coins and some discard packs. This weekend I have helped out the kids with homework, played some COD and Rocket League too, and the rest of the time watched films and tv with the missus and everyone in the house is so much happier.

I might not bother with WL again.... j/k I'll be back on the grind next week
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Same except I've not gone back, Seriously don't bother I don't miss it whatsoever like you said it's too many games for a load of discards or cards you'll never use. You've used the weekend productively instead which is much better I'm sure your kids and wife appreciated it.

40 games EVERY weekend is a ridiculous amount unless you're hectic jukez and can go 40-0 every weekend only then it's maybe worth investing time into it. I wasn't amazing I was gold 1 standard player when I did it but my monthly rewards I got were trash and I played 160 games so I didn't bother anymore.
 
What's the logic behind awarding the same prize money for staying in division 1 as division 2? I rarely string enough wins together to actually win division 1 so I might as well just stay in division 2.
 
Nanook said:
What's the logic behind awarding the same prize money for staying in division 1 as division 2? I rarely string enough wins together to actually win division 1 so I might as well just stay in division 2.
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The same logic that means gold 3 monthly gets the same rewards as gold 1 for about 20 wins less
 
I must have angered the Fifa gods, i must have opened about 15 maybe more packs (including primes and mega packs) from doing loads of SBC and im not sure i got a player above 82. Not one single useful player
 
Just shit a brick out sideways.

Did the PSG-Barca SBC on my phone and used French players for chemistry. Put Pogba in by accident assumed I had sent him back to club and thought nothing more of it.


Just about to play a game and Pogba is missing from my team sheet. A blank card. Searched my club and he's not there. feck feck feck.

I turned the game off, trying to convince myself it's fine...

Just checked my transfer list and there he was.

No idea how he ended up there but you can imagine the grin on my face when I found him.
 
Pexbo said:
Just shit a brick out sideways.

Did the PSG-Barca SBC on my phone and used French players for chemistry. Put Pogba in by accident thought I sent him back to club and thought nothing of it.


Just about to play a game and Pogba is missing from my team sheet. A blank card. Searched my club and he's not there. feck feck feck.

I turned the game off, trying to convince myself it's fine...

Just checked my transfer list and there he was.

No idea how he ended up there but you can imagine the grin on my face when I found him.
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:lol: Disaster averted.

I remember when I thought I quick sold Neymar in FUT14. Was losing it, but then I found him in the transfer list too.
 
Eddy_JukeZ said:
:lol: Disaster averted.

I remember when I thought I quick sold Neymar in FUT14. Was losing it, but then I found him in the transfer list too.
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The blood drained out of my face :lol:
 
When I use the squad builder function for the SBCs to save time and one of my more expensive players ends up in the team or on the bench I can't even submit the squad without removing that player from the bench. I don't trust EA to just take the starting eleven when I hit submit. They're too shit at making games for me to take that risk.
 
WR said:
Probably, but that was a good few Fifa's back, wouldn't happen now
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I'm not sure what it is but I'm nowhere near as good at this fifa compared to what I was before. And I play this one way more. Before I would walk to division 1 basically and win it most times, now I get hammered in division2 but get promoted from division 3, and then in the weekend league always do bang average and get gold 2 or 3, finishing between 20 and 22 wins every time basically.
 
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bosnian_red said:
I'm not sure what it is but I'm nowhere near as good at this fifa compared to what I was before. And I play this one way more. Before I would walk to division 1 basically and win it most times, now I get hammered in division 3 but get promoted from division 2, and then in the weekend league always do bang average and get gold 2 or 3, finishing between 20 and 22 wins every time basically.
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That's a good record, just not elite.
 
NextSeason said:
That's a good record, just not elite.
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50% is pretty average. Like yeah it's decent but I should be doing better considering I used to think I was really good at fifa! Past fifa's. This one I keep fecking up defensively or waste tons of chances.
 
Enjoyed my weekend not constantly thinking about fifa. Looking forward to my monthly rewards and playing next weekend knowing I'm not getting elite monthly should make it much less stressful.
 
bosnian_red said:
I'm not sure what it is but I'm nowhere near as good at this fifa compared to what I was before. And I play this one way more. Before I would walk to division 1 basically and win it most times, now I get hammered in division2 but get promoted from division 3, and then in the weekend league always do bang average and get gold 2 or 3, finishing between 20 and 22 wins every time basically.
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I am exactly the same. Always been a D1 player who at minimum held the division.. this year the gap between D1 and D2 is massive it seems. I can go 7-0 in D2 and then 0-6 in D1
 
@DatIrishFella

You still using 5-2-1-2?

Just set up my prem team with it, I can never be arsed to defend thoughtfully particularly in WL when you're tanning through so many games... throw away so many leads and give away cheap goals, hoping this may sure things up a bit, the front 3 are all I really use going forward anyway.


Team is

If Jesus - MOTM Son
If Eriksen
IF Alli - Kante
IF V.Aanholt - Smalls - Bailly - Kosch - motm Pedro
Courtois
 
Duafc said:
@DatIrishFella

You still using 5-2-1-2?

Just set up my prem team with it, I can never be arsed to defend thoughtfully particularly in WL when you're tanning through so many games... throw away so many leads and give away cheap goals, hoping this may sure things up a bit, the front 3 are all I really use going forward anyway.


Team is

If Jesus - MOTM Son
If Eriksen
IF Alli - Kante
IF V.Aanholt - Smalls - Bailly - Kosch - motm Pedro
Courtois
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Using 4-3-3 (2) for my PL and Serie A teams. Have a 5-2-1-2 Serie A variation but I only use it when I'm playing bad and conceding a lot.
 
I've gone from months of constant relegation and the occasional hold in Division 1 to winning it back to back.

The conspiracy theorist in me thinks it's EA being a drug pusher and trying to tempt me back into the WL.
 
I've picked up overtime all weekend so it will be 2 weekends in a row of missing weekend league. Don't think I'll ever go back to playing every week now as the time away from it has been nice. Mrs is away the weekend after so I'll probably have my first full weekend on it then.
 
That was glourious.

Just went 2-0 down after 20 minutes from two long shots. He dabbed both times and made me watch his sweaty players face. He then spent the next 50 minutes passing it between his back line or parking next to my corner flag holding L2 to fend me off. Total shit house tactics and general cockwomblery. Standing step overs and complete wankery play. For the entire game.

Then I got one back.

Then he amps up the wankerisms even further and plays it from his right back to his left back.


Until Son comes storming in on his goalkeeper, slide tackles the ball and Butland back into the net.

2-2.

In goes the microphone... a brummy spitting blood at me, knows my mother and her sexual habits, giving me absolute shit.

88th minute, he kicks off again and try's to dribble through on my goal straight away. Gets a shot away off the bar, bounces way back out and De Bruyne picks it up, long ball over the top, Lukaku barges Smalling off the ball, through one on one with Butland and absolute smashes it past him.

3-2 and he is giving me absolute shit so I plug in my mic...


"Time for the naughty step for you my lad"

Full 35 second pause break during the celebration.

*more aggressive shit*

"Obviously you haven't learnt"

Another 35 second pause break.

*even more shit*

"Did somebody forget to nap today?"

35 second nap break.

He kicks off, final whistle.


Some people bring it on themselves.
 
Pexbo said:
That was glourious.

Just went 2-0 down after 20 minutes from two long shots. He dabbed both times and made me watch his sweaty players face. He then spent the next 50 minutes passing it between his back line or parking next to my corner flag holding L2 to fend me off. Total shit house tactics and general cockwomblery. Standing step overs and complete wankery play. For the entire game.

Then I got one back.

Then he amps up the wankerisms even further and plays it from his right back to his left back.


Until Son comes storming in on his goalkeeper, slide tackles the ball and Butland back into the net.

2-2.

In goes the microphone... a brummy spitting blood at me, knows my mother and her sexual habits, giving me absolute shit.

88th minute, he kicks off again and try's to dribble through on my goal straight away. Gets a shot away off the bar, bounces way back out and De Bruyne picks it up, long ball over the top, Lukaku barges Smalling off the ball, through one on one with Butland and absolute smashes it past him.

3-2 and he is giving me absolute shit so I plug in my mic...


"Time for the naughty step for you my lad"

Full 35 second pause break during the celebration.

*more aggressive shit*

"Obviously you haven't learnt"

Another 35 second pause break.

*even more shit*

"Did somebody forget to nap today?"

35 second nap break.

He kicks off, final whistle.


Some people bring it on themselves.
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Hahahaha I like hearing stories like that. Surprised he didn't rage quit after you paused. Do you have his gamer tag? I fancy messaging him some abuse
 
Finally won division 1 tonight. Changed formation (again) and bought a few new players up front and its worked like a dream. First time I have won D1since fifa 14 or 15, I cant remember. I just know I didnt make it ever in 16
 
EvilChuck said:
Finally won division 1 tonight. Changed formation (again) and bought a few new players up front and its worked like a dream. First time I have won D1since fifa 14 or 15, I cant remember. I just know I didnt make it ever in 16
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What formation did you use? I managed to hold division one once and got back to back relagations soon after. Currently back up to D2 thanks to re-shuffling my players and getting OTW Mane back in place of Bale who was pretty underwhelming, also IF Gueye is an absolute beast.

Are you using any specific custom tactics?
 
Gone back to Seasons whilst i wait for the Weekend league. Started off in Div 10 as you do and my god some of the players are shocking lol. Players just diving into slide tackles and not knowing how to defend. I wish the WL was like this so wouldn't have to concentrate too hard. What teams are everyone using this weekend?
 
fergosaurus said:
What formation did you use? I managed to hold division one once and got back to back relagations soon after. Currently back up to D2 thanks to re-shuffling my players and getting OTW Mane back in place of Bale who was pretty underwhelming, also IF Gueye is an absolute beast.

Are you using any specific custom tactics?
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I have started using the 433(2), the one with the CDM and 2 CMs.

GK De Gea

RB 82 Valencia
CB Smalldini
CB Koscielny
LB IF Van Aanholt

CM 83 Herrera
CM85 Eriksen
CDM OTW Kante

LW Martial
ST 88 Sanchez
RW 82 Mane

Custom tactics
100
30
Organised

80
20
100
Free form

100
80
40
Cover

Everyone is set to stay back while attacking, except the front 3 who are stay forward, cut inside and get in behind for the wingers and balanced width/press back line for Sanchez.

I always try to just use my midfielders and press the ball holder into making a loose pass which the rest of the team will sweep up because of the high pressure/aggression. Against top top players this doesnt always work, but 7/10 games they either make a mistake or pass backwards to restart an attack, and my defence can reorganise. I am terrible at defence on this, I cant contain to save my life so pressing is the only way I can ever seem to defend, and it gives the chance for more counter attacks.

Also 88 Sanchez is a god in front of goal. Had Lukaku, Sturridge, Vardy, IF Gray all before him but he's a new level. Finishes everything and always makes the best runs
 
EvilChuck said:
I have started using the 433(2), the one with the CDM and 2 CMs.

GK De Gea

RB 82 Valencia
CB Smalldini
CB Koscielny
LB IF Van Aanholt

CM 83 Herrera
CM85 Eriksen
CDM OTW Kante

LW Martial
ST 88 Sanchez
RW 82 Mane

Custom tactics
100
30
Organised

80
20
100
Free form

100
80
40
Cover

Everyone is set to stay back while attacking, except the front 3 who are stay forward, cut inside and get in behind for the wingers and balanced width/press back line for Sanchez.

I always try to just use my midfielders and press the ball holder into making a loose pass which the rest of the team will sweep up because of the high pressure/aggression. Against top top players this doesnt always work, but 7/10 games they either make a mistake or pass backwards to restart an attack, and my defence can reorganise. I am terrible at defence on this, I cant contain to save my life so pressing is the only way I can ever seem to defend, and it gives the chance for more counter attacks.

Also 88 Sanchez is a god in front of goal. Had Lukaku, Sturridge, Vardy, IF Gray all before him but he's a new level. Finishes everything and always makes the best runs
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100 build play, 100 pressure and 80 aggression!?! Your team must be bolloxed by half time :lol:
 
Custom tactics sure do make a nice difference. My play always felt slow and ponderous until I found out about editing. They move much quicker now which is nice. Hard to find the right balance but once you nail it the game is much nicer.
 
EvilChuck said:
I have started using the 433(2), the one with the CDM and 2 CMs.

GK De Gea

RB 82 Valencia
CB Smalldini
CB Koscielny
LB IF Van Aanholt

CM 83 Herrera
CM85 Eriksen
CDM OTW Kante

LW Martial
ST 88 Sanchez
RW 82 Mane

Custom tactics
100
30
Organised

80
20
100
Free form

100
80
40
Cover

Everyone is set to stay back while attacking, except the front 3 who are stay forward, cut inside and get in behind for the wingers and balanced width/press back line for Sanchez.

I always try to just use my midfielders and press the ball holder into making a loose pass which the rest of the team will sweep up because of the high pressure/aggression. Against top top players this doesnt always work, but 7/10 games they either make a mistake or pass backwards to restart an attack, and my defence can reorganise. I am terrible at defence on this, I cant contain to save my life so pressing is the only way I can ever seem to defend, and it gives the chance for more counter attacks.

Also 88 Sanchez is a god in front of goal. Had Lukaku, Sturridge, Vardy, IF Gray all before him but he's a new level. Finishes everything and always makes the best runs
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Must give that a go, cheers. I've tried the 433(4) and liked it although found it vulnerable to counter attacks so the CDM in place of a CAM should help with that.
 
Loving 5-2-1-2, 5 wins from 5 with it so far.

I scored tonnes with 41212 but was always so open and I'm never switched on enough at the back.

3 CBS and two midfielders set to stay back is insurance and I can always grab one the CMs to track back. Up top I only seem to need the front 3 (though Pedro and IF v Aanholt get tonnes of room)

Slightly less space to work in but much much more solid and still scoring freely.
 
Monthly rewards too later. Hazard, Higuain, Mertens, Dybala, Chiellini, Lukaku, Mane, Hamsik, Insigne, Martial, Parolo.

Just give me 2 or 3 of them out 12 and I'll be happy.
 
Shane88 said:
Monthly rewards too later. Hazard, Higuain, Mertens, Dybala, Chiellini, Lukaku, Mane, Hamsik, Insigne, Martial, Parolo.

Just give me 2 or 3 of them out 12 and I'll be happy.
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Any 1 of the prem players and I'll be over the moon!
 
Shane88 said:
Monthly rewards too later. Hazard, Higuain, Mertens, Dybala, Chiellini, Lukaku, Mane, Hamsik, Insigne, Martial, Parolo.

Just give me 2 or 3 of them out 12 and I'll be happy.
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I just want one or two of Hazard, Mertens or Dybala. No doubt will not get any :lol:
 
So whats the best way to make money on this game? I've got about 70k saved up but it can hardly buy me anything better than I already have.

Need to start trying the weekend league I guess.
 
Adam-Utd said:
So whats the best way to make money on this game? I've got about 70k saved up but it can hardly buy me anything better than I already have.

Need to start trying the weekend league I guess.
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It's the only way to save up coins quickly
 
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