FIFA 15 Early Access Available Now Through EA Access with a 6 Hour Limit

[BL8001]

Quote: Originally Posted by tHurley2010

I think there is something to the CPU being a bit faster to the ball than the USER, even if the USER plays the passing lanes properly. They aren't faster by much, but enough to impact the game. I'd set the CPU sprint speed AND acceleration at 1 tick lower than the USER. I've been doing that since FIFA 13 and I think it helps balance the play.

This is exactly what I mean by the CPU being faster. It's not straight line speed it's important speed. By important speed I mean first step to everything. The cpu wins first step 99% of the time.

I think a big culprit is the switching, either auto or manual there is always this slight delay which is just enough for the CPU to get the first step.

It's a gameplay mechanic not cpu cheating. Although we can also discuss the pass high low high pass crap the CPU does if you have auto switching on, I consider that cheating by the CPU because they know they can take advantage of the game auto switching players on you.

But yeah it's either the controller response or it's the auto switching. One of those two just paralyzes your player for just a moment. If you play off the ball the CPU logic controlling your defender is ok but they are still a bit flat footed compared to the CPU jumping on loose balls instantly.

[orion523]

Quote: Originally Posted by BL8001

This is exactly what I mean by the CPU being faster. It's not straight line speed it's important speed. By important speed I mean first step to everything. The cpu wins first step 99% of the time. I think a big culprit is the switching, either auto or manual there is always this slight delay which is just enough for the CPU to get the first step. It's a gameplay mechanic not cpu cheating. Although we can also discuss the pass high low high pass crap the CPU does if you have auto switching on, I consider that cheating by the CPU because they know they can take advantage of the game auto switching players on you. But yeah it's either the controller response or it's the auto switching. One of those two just paralyzes your player for just a moment. If you play off the ball the CPU logic controlling your defender is ok but they are still a bit flat footed compared to the CPU jumping on loose balls instantly.

The fact that you have to switch yourself may be a slight, slight disadvantage, but in no way IMO does it affect the outcome of games, and giving yourself a speed advantage because of it is certainly overkill.
Getting back to the game, I feel as if it will play an entertaining game of football once we put our heads together and come up with a strong slider set(I do have a preliminary set that I'm testing now, but again it's with the Access version).
The one problem I fear will not be overcome is the CPU's seemingly incessant need to dribble instead of pass. This is the area where PES wins hands down. The CPU builds up beautifully. My colleagues and I at FSB do have the opportunity to express our feelings to the dev team though, and I promise I will make my feelings known on this issue.

[TexasFan2005]

Downloaded the Trial on xbone and dove right into Online Seasons. I really like how they've adjusted the game clock to keep ticking in real time when the ball is not in play (like "one-one thousand, two-one thousand, three-one thousand, etc). Before, the clock would either freeze completely or would keep ticking very fast. I've always thought to myself that they should implement this, and they finally did.

The crowd noise is fantastic this year, as well as the sound in general. I love the music during halftime/postgame, it reminds me of something out of Trials Fusion.

I think the gameplay online can be smoother, as last year it was silky smooth. A few of the replays are choppy, and I've really only played one or two smooth online matches out of the 10 or so that I've played.

The busy transfer market this past summer definitely made for some interesting matchups in this year's FIFA, but be prepared to see a ton of Man U and Real Madrid (again...) online. In all honesty, it's actually a relief when I play Barca online these days. Oh well, apparently none of them can stop Tottenham.

Great game so far, typical FIFA stuff. FIFA 14 is really the only game I've liked in the new generation (played Destiny, BF4, Watch Dogs, among others), and FIFA 15 will probably keep that going... along with PES 15 of course.

You can really tell that the EA Sports FIFA devs put a lot of time and love into this product year after year, and it's obvious. The fact that they have to cater to the entire world really puts them on the spot and they definitely deliver. If only...nevermind.

[MDgolf]

What camera does everyone use? I'm trying tele broadcast zoomed in but I think default dynamic is the best so far.


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[TexasFan2005]

Quote: Originally Posted by MDgolf

What camera does everyone use? I'm trying tele broadcast zoomed in but I think default dynamic is the best so far. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I use the End-to-End camera (or whatever it's called) all the way zoomed out, similar to the camera in Madden. It helps me keep possession better and gives a better view of the entire field. It's almost too easy online

[PAPERNUT]

Quote: Originally Posted by speedtrucker

So I noticed that my Fifa 14 pro clubs "pro" was imported for me on first load of FIFA 15. which also imported my high socks on my pro... I hope this remains the case as I was not looking forward to doing the whole gifting ordeal again just for my high socks. although I didn't play as my club mates haven't gotten back from work, hoping that it doesn't default my player back to normal height socks when I first join an actual match. also randomly happened to have loaded my longsleeve undershirt as well, don't mind having that but once I unlock regular long sleeves I'll switch back. cool if it doesn't default.

Any further confirmation on this? Did it keep your attributes you earned in 14 as well or just the look of your created Pro?

[alangst]

I havn't played around with tournament mode yet, but am I right in assuming it won't let you recreate the world cup, or any similar type tournament?

After four years of career mode, will your create-a-pro be able to play in and win a WC?

[boxers]

Glad I'm not the only one! I was playing legendary last year, this year I'm struggling on world class. I've also noticed that it is much harder to aim your shot this year, even using assisted shot accuracy. No more cross body shots ending up in the back of the net.

Quote: Originally Posted by redskinst21

i think the access code is older then the retail version based on rosters alone, i know a few people that have the retail version and there not seeing the same stuff that i am in the access code which is a good thing. one thing i can say for sure is sliders work this year ive tuned them and gotten some really good results. also noticed that world class is a big step up from last year, right now ive settled on pro but once i get used to the game i will make the jump up but i was getting killed on world class.