Fifa 11 Thread

[mgoblue2290]

I've kind of stopped playing this game at this point. It just kind of got stale pretty quickly for me. I'll keep it just to play against friends and play the odd game when I'm bored, but its appeal didn't really last for me.

[TheSanchize]

A question for you guys.

If I've never played a FIFA game before, would i like this game?

Like I do follow soccer at all, only watched it during the World Cup. But, I want a different game entirely from like Madden or NCAA. So, do you think I'd like it? haha thanks guys!

[Irish]

I guess I will keep everyone up to date.

FIFA 11 Patch – The Details

First of all, thanks once more for your patience while we’ve taken in all your feedback since the game’s launch. After we received your feedback, the process began to replicate and understand what you were seeing, and then get to work making improvements.

We’re now at the stage of that process where we are able to give you some more detail about what improvements to FIFA 11 you can expect. Sorry we’ve been a bit quiet on this stuff until now, but as you know we can’t really talk about these things until they’re locked down and confirmed.

The patch release dates are November 12th for PS3 and November 17th for Xbox 360.

Also, here’s an overview of the things we’ve done. If you have questions about anything you see here, or want more detail on anything in particular, feel free to post them in this thread and we’ll do our best to answer them.

GAMEPLAY
You’ll now find that the implementation of the offside rule in the game is more accurate, both in terms of when the infringement is called and in terms of player positions when it happens. Occasional strange player positioning at kick-off have also gone away, while shooting from weak volleys has been improved, too. Importantly, so-called ‘micro-pausing’ during gameplay will also be a thing of the past. Overall, your gameplay experience should now be even better.

CAREER MODE
There are a lot of improvements you’ll notice here, which will all further boost the realism of the mode, but in summary: Your match fixtures during the season for cups and leagues, as well as the time of day they all happen, should now be much more realistic. We’ve also improved how accurately player ratings and growth are displayed, as well as making sure the players get the awards they deserve, when they deserve them. Using an odd exploit to secure a whopping $2 billion budget has now gone away, while the emails you receive as a manager will be more appropriate and players you’ve loaned out will now be easier to see and manage.

ONLINE HEAD TO HEAD
Matchmaking will be enhanced, particularly in terms of initially connecting to an opponent, while we’ve removed a couple of exploits that people were using to gain an unfair advantage over their opponents. Also, players will now no longer be able to use Passing Power Assistance in ranked matches.

ONLINE CLUBS
We’ve already made a lot of server-side improvements to the Clubs experience, particularly in terms of matchmaking, match results and progress in Cups. With the game update we’ll be making a range of improvements to stats and league-table presentation, too, as well as improving the camera motion when your player is a long way from the ball.

PRESENTATION
You’ll now find that cut-scenes are improved during substitutions, along with a range of more subtle improvements around of the game.

AUDIO
Creation Centre teams will now benefit from crowd chants, while we’ve improved the custom chants area as well. We’ve also managed to enhance a few audio triggers during gameplay, meaning you’ll get an even better atmosphere as things happen during a match.

CREATION CENTRE
The general performance of the game when it involves teams and players created via the Creation Centre has been improved. Also, you’ll now find that the formations and attributes you set on the web will now transfer more accurately to the console.

FIFA STORE
We’ve made sure that Live Season will be available for multiple users on the same console. Some people who had switched from an inactive XBL account to a Gold Account were having problems seeing the content of the store – we’ve got that covered, too.

KITS
Lincoln City and Montpellier fans, your teams’ kits should now be right on the money.

[NAHSTE]

I just got this in the mail today. Ran my first game online. Man City (me) v. Everton. I had some trouble defending early on and gave up a couple goals.

Then, I switched my formation to a 4-4-2 and started getting some really good flow. James Milner was doing people dirty and just missed a blast from the top of the box, sailed it over the right bar.

A few minutes later, Tevez cracked the cross bar and Milner sent a bender off the rebound just wide ... I thought I was never going to score. Then finally on the next possession, Tevez punched in an ugly one on a breakaway. The keeper got a piece but not enough, and it hobbled across the goal line.

Unfortunately, I "lost connection" in the 87th minute, just as I was counter attacking for an equalizer. I was hit with the loss. Makes me think this fucker pulled on me, knowing I had been dominating and was probably going to tie it up.

Still, a very awesome game and I'm pretty pumped to finally have my copy.

[NAHSTE]

My roommate bombed one on me with Joe Cole:

http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/49164409

I still won the game 2-1 though

[krulmichael]

Ok so I'm FINALLY getting FIFA 11 after ordering it off BestBuy.com for $35. Anyways, looking to start right up Manager Mode and was wondering if there was anything I needed a heads up on the game with sliders, settings, etc.

[Cody]

Wanted to bump this back up

Playing in the MLS with the Columbus Crew

1-2-1 in league play. Kind a disappointed with how I have played with my lone win coming in a 4-1 blow out of Seattle.

[Cody]

Went ahead and started with Bolton in the EPL to go along with my Crew one.

Beat Man U 1-0 in the first game.

1-0-0

[Rudi]

Ive been playing my Man City chise all break. I'm in my 3rd year, finished 6th and 5th the last 2 years in EPL. Got some huge transfers before this year though- Podolski, Javier Hernandez and Bale. if I dont finish atop the table this year imma be pissed

[NAHSTE]

I've been raping in online play lately with Man City, but I probably want to start up a Manager Mode soon. Thinking of doing La Liga again because I had fun with Atletico last year, but the competition isn't that good other than the top two so it's easy to qualify for Europe. Might go with an EPL team, possibly Everton ... Anyone else got a good recommendation for a MM squad? Man City is probably too good right away, I want to be able to build my club a little bit.

[Cody]

I've been raping in online play lately with Man City, but I probably want to start up a Manager Mode soon. Thinking of doing La Liga again because I had fun with Atletico last year, but the competition isn't that good other than the top two so it's easy to qualify for Europe. Might go with an EPL team, possibly Everton ... Anyone else got a good recommendation for a MM squad? Man City is probably too good right away, I want to be able to build my club a little bit.

Bolton and Fulham are tons of fun.

[Irish]

Serie A

[Cody]

Played a game in my Crew MM winning 2-0 over Houston Dynamo.

Played two games with Bolton. Took a 3-1 loss to Everton and rolled over Fullham with a dominant 4-0 win.

Crew 2-2-1

Bolton 3-2-1

[NAHSTE]

Bolton and Fulham are tons of fun.

Yeah I was thinking Fulham because I love Dempsey. They still have any other Yanks?

[Cody]

Yeah I was thinking Fulham because I love Dempsey. They still have any other Yanks?

I'm not sure. I just rolled over them with Bolton 4-0.

West Ham could be a challenge in the EPL.