Fifa 22

[HesNotGudjonsonn2]

1 hour ago, adejo92 said:

Once you have downloaded it from the store, close fifa and then re open fifa from fresh.

 

Should show now?

I will give it a try when it reinstalls. I had bought the physical disk version all of about three days ago. I then bought the PS Plus so I could play online only to find the game for free. So have deleted the disk version to return it and am downloading the digital version.

 

Taking a long long time. What happened to the old days of games where you put a disk or cartridge in and about 3 mins later you are in a game of something? Lol, technology! 

[Stueyt74]

17 hours ago, adejo92 said:

What's everyone's thoughts on Donnarumma?

 

I thought he would be great as he's rated 97 but massively disappointed.  It's like he's got one arm.

 

Sold him and paid a bit extra for Alisson and it was well worth It.

I brought him into my team for FUT champs at the weekend and was also pretty let down. I'd been running with TOTS Neuer before and he was head and shoulders above Donnarumma. 

 

I've reworked my team in order to get Neuer back in 

[dbtcity]

On 30/05/2022 at 15:21, adejo92 said:

What's everyone's thoughts on Donnarumma?

 

I thought he would be great as he's rated 97 but massively disappointed.  It's like he's got one arm.

 

Sold him and paid a bit extra for Alisson and it was well worth It.

After running Totyhm Mendy since packing him in jan I’ve now got every tots keeper from the decent leagues released so far untradeable as well as prime Van Der Sar and Toty Donna… they’re all hit and miss if I’m being honest! Out of the tots crew I’ve found that Lloris has been the most consistent followed by Courtois, always struggle to score against Alisson but for me he’s been woeful… In short all keepers are pish  

[adejo92]

1 hour ago, dbtcity said:

After running Totyhm Mendy since packing him in jan I’ve now got every tots keeper from the decent leagues released so far untradeable as well as prime Van Der Sar and Toty Donna… they’re all hit and miss if I’m being honest! Out of the tots crew I’ve found that Lloris has been the most consistent followed by Courtois, always struggle to score against Alisson but for me he’s been woeful… In short all keepers are pish  

It never fails to amaze me how the exact same players I have are so much quicker, stronger & generally better when playing for some one else. 

 

I'm starting to just think I'm sh1t.

 

On another note, I was playing Prime Icon Puyol, who's rated 94, and found him dreadfully slow and completely uncapable of heading a ball. 

 

Got 300k + for him and got TOTS Laporte instead who seems better in every way and also improves my chemistry.

 

I feel like speed plays a massive factor in FUT so Puyol really was costing me. The look of having some of these Icon players is more appealing than their actual ability in some cases.

 

Still, you could have the best team in the world and the defenders still just do what they want, stand out of position and constantly get beaten by through balls thanks to Fifa's woeful mechanics. 

Edited 31 May 2022 by adejo92

[HesNotGudjonsonn2]

Hi Guys,

 

Can someone suggest a decent tactical plan for my players to prevent two things happening.

 

1. When I attack players make runs and then stop as I play the ball, having seen the run, and the ball goes to the opponent or nowhere.

 

2. When the opponent attacks, if he is in the centre of the pitch and gets past a midfielder, the rest of my team part and he runs through the middle straight to goal unopposed. 
 

Also which is the best setting for changing players. So often I have to click through about four different players before it gives me the one I could see was in the logical best place but now when I have him, it is too late and he is in no place to defend. 
 

Thanks in advance 

[adejo92]

@HesNotGudjonsonn2

 

There's essentially no fix to any of the points you have highlighted as you only have so much control of your play, the rest is AI assisted and since the last update, the AI has been obliterated.

 

1. 'L1' is the button to trigger a run, which, does work, however the players never run in to space and most the time they will just stand in an offside position or make a run in to a bit of space where you'll physically never be able to get the ball to.

 

2. Again, this is the AI assistance. You would think that when you switch player, it would select the player in the best position to the threat however unfortunately, you have to cycle just about every player until you get the one that's actually dealing with the threat.

 

Another thing i have found, is the depth. I have experimented with a number of formations and the depth settings within the formation itself and also the individual player roles. I still can't quite see how, with 5 defenders, depth set pretty low, and all defenders set to stay back, that time after time the opponent is able to play a simple ball in behind my defensive line and score.

 

I have been playing Fifa for years, albeit relatively new to FUT. I have what i would describe as a good team, made up of TOTS & a couple of ICON's among others and i've been holding my own in Div 3 for a while now. The more i have played FUT recently the more i have realised that the fundamentals of the game are actually flawed. The AI and game play is atrocious but the concept is good which keeps people playing.

 

You will usually know within the first few minutes if your going to win or not. You'll notice that those strong players, like Akinfenwa, are suddenly really weak, the fast players seem run like they've broken their ankle and the best passers of the ball, like Silva & De Bryune are suddenly unable to play the most simple of passes. Your goalkeepers will just parry everything and every deflection will seem to land at the oppositions feet whether that be from a goalkeepers save or a slide tackle.

 

Like i say, i really enjoy the concept of FUT however its completely ruined by he broken base game and that's why i have stopped playing it until the update is fixed. I'll stick to doing something much less stressful in the little free time i have for now.

 

Got a cracking video of Alisson (95 rated) coming out for a cross, stopping dead, watching the ball basically run across his feet for a ICON Nedved to slot in to an empty net. 

 

The game's just become a bit of a laughing stock for me.

 

 

[HesNotGudjonsonn2]

I understand you. I have found this so many times over the years and versions of FIFA. I always just wanted quite a simple game but that doesn’t seem to exist anymore.

 

One final question. Is there any point to me getting a corner? It is never a benefit to me and all that happens is the ball, one way or another, always ends up with the opponent to break eventually.

 

I can’t seem to move the aim to where one of my players are and when I do, they move!! Lol

[Thefox81]

2 hours ago, HesNotGudjonsonn2 said:

Hi Guys,

 

Can someone suggest a decent tactical plan for my players to prevent two things happening.

 

1. When I attack players make runs and then stop as I play the ball, having seen the run, and the ball goes to the opponent or nowhere.

 

2. When the opponent attacks, if he is in the centre of the pitch and gets past a midfielder, the rest of my team part and he runs through the middle straight to goal unopposed. 
 

Also which is the best setting for changing players. So often I have to click through about four different players before it gives me the one I could see was in the logical best place but now when I have him, it is too late and he is in no place to defend. 
 

Thanks in advance 

I too have also played around with different formations and team/player instructions without success. Player instructions infuriate me as i have my ST to get in behind. Does he do it? Probably about 30% of the time the others hes casually jogging upfield while im ready to cross.

 

So i went with the motto of just outscore the oppenents. Im in div1 and i generally win 1 lose 1. Soon as i get the 8 wins for the rewards i move onto another game mode.

[HesNotGudjonsonn2]

Thanks for the info.

 

one other thing, what are these swap cards for?

 

I just got a swap card for a guy with 60 called Matty Willock. What can I do with it?

 

I went to the SBC in the swaps section which wanted a special item and apparently this wasn’t it.

 

It is really confusing with all these different cards.

[stu]

3 hours ago, HesNotGudjonsonn2 said:

Hi Guys,

 

Can someone suggest a decent tactical plan for my players to prevent two things happening.

 

1. When I attack players make runs and then stop as I play the ball, having seen the run, and the ball goes to the opponent or nowhere.

 

2. When the opponent attacks, if he is in the centre of the pitch and gets past a midfielder, the rest of my team part and he runs through the middle straight to goal unopposed. 
 

Also which is the best setting for changing players. So often I have to click through about four different players before it gives me the one I could see was in the logical best place but now when I have him, it is too late and he is in no place to defend. 
 

Thanks in advance 

Hi, just to add to what has already been said (@adejo92 is spot on btw)  play a formation that has a central DM, with stay central, stay back while attacking and cut passing lanes instructions applied in custom tactics. It helps with the through balls. Make sure you play someone there who has high interception stats and high defenseive workrates, idealing combined with low/med attacking work rates.

 

Having the right players to suit a particular position really does make a difference.

 

For player switching the best method is to use the right stick and flick it to in the direction of the player you want to be selected. As you say the left bumper switch is far to random and the right stick flick is supposed to be more accurate, however it isn't easy and I struggle to use this method.

 

Passing has been awful for a few months, but seems to have gotten worse since TOTS, nothing I can really offer here other than try to pass the ball the way your player is facing rather than attempting passes to someone who is 90 degrees to you. I find quick one twos passing seems to be more successful at getting the ball up the pitch rather than long passes, even if the player is in space.

 

Hope that helps.

Edited 1 June 2022 by stu

[stu]

17 minutes ago, HesNotGudjonsonn2 said:

Thanks for the info.

 

one other thing, what are these swap cards for?

 

I just got a swap card for a guy with 60 called Matty Willock. What can I do with it?

 

I went to the SBC in the swaps section which wanted a special item and apparently this wasn’t it.

 

It is really confusing with all these different cards.

That is a TOTS swap 2 card, you can't put them in to anything yet as they don't release the SBC's (Squad Builder Challenges) for you 'swap' them for a particular reward item until a certain date, usually on a Friday. I don't know what date the TOTS swaps 2 is open myself.

 

Just save it until you get the message pop on the Fifa UT menu that the SBC's have been added. You can collect more for better SBC rewards. They usually pop up in menu objectives, like that willock card, or a reward in an daily SBC. I think there was one last night.

[coolhandfox]

3 hours ago, HesNotGudjonsonn2 said:

Hi Guys,

 

Can someone suggest a decent tactical plan for my players to prevent two things happening.

 

1. When I attack players make runs and then stop as I play the ball, having seen the run, and the ball goes to the opponent or nowhere.

The game AI will make individual players make runs for you in the game, depending on the instruction you have selected in custom tactics for the team and individual players. 

 

For me, something less is more. You can use too many custom tactics on individual players, which change how the game AI behaves. 

 

For Example, you have a lot of people who play 4-2-3-1 and stick both of their CDMs on stay back, which they think helps them defend. But this also limits your attacking options as the AI look to prevent those players from making forward runs. Stick one of those players on balance gives you more of a box to box midfield player and an extra passing option. 

 

Also, clashing options are selected on team and player tactics. For Example, you have team tactics chosen as a possession based but then have all your forward players set to 'get in behind'.  

 

So if you find players making odd runs, try stripping back on the custom tactic and see how they behave. 

 

But you will have the most success by triggering runs manually, like @adejo92says.

 

Sometimes, you will play the ball to the player you triggered. Other times you ignore it and trigger another player to make a run. However, you don't always pass to every run you trigger, and you have to look at the game situation and choose the suitable options. Like real football, not every player that makes a run gets the ball.

 

Another element is timing and pass selection, playing the ball at the correct time or deciding not to play it because the player has run offside or is no longer in the best position. Pass selection can also make a massive difference, the correct type of ball for the right run. 

 

For me, the pitch radar helps me pick who to play the ball to; many players neglect it. 

[adejo92]

Agree with all the above posts. 

 

Also, importantly,  I know these close up cameras are aesthetically pleasing but you may need to sacrifice that for a more distant camera that will give you a much better view of player positions.

[coolhandfox]

4 hours ago, HesNotGudjonsonn2 said:

2. When the opponent attacks, if he is in the centre of the pitch and gets past a midfielder, the rest of my team part and he runs through the middle straight to goal unopposed. 

It could be down to your approach to defending. 

 

Lots of players rush to tackle or intercept using defenders once the opposition player has bypassed the midfield, pulling a defender out of position to tackle the player and end up being beaten by an agile, quick attacker.

 

It would be best to keep your defence in shape and buy time for your CM to get back and help. Tackling with CBs etc., should be your last option. 

 

It would help if you were using them to block the attacker's path to the goal and block easy passes. 

 

As  @stu says, learning to use the stick to swap will help you select the right player at the right time.  

 

Selecting the wrong player can lead to you pulling him out of position for a split second, and by the time you switch again, you end up with a couple of players in the wrong place. 

 

I use a combo approach, stick to get the right guy if there are many options, i.e. you have 3 defenders against 1. 

 

Bumper if there is really only one option near the attacker as it can be quicker. 

 

Also, experiment with your depth for defending. It is tempting to drop it deep as you think it stops through balls, but it doesn't always work.

 

I prefer to play a higher line and try and win the ball back before they play the ball; it also gives you more time to recover. 

 

If you are playing 30 depth, they beat your backline; they are in on goal. Playing 60 depth means you are a bit higher up the pitch, giving your defenders time to chase back and make a tackle.

Edited 1 June 2022 by coolhandfox

[Thefox81]

@HesNotGudjonsonn2

Also just getting the game now you can just play about in FUT and see if you enjoy it enough to get 23. I was overwhelmed when i first started ultimate team on i think fifa 17.

 

Now my week goes.

Mon-Wed objectives ie squad battles and friendlies normally.

Thu-Fri 8 wins in rivals + FUT champs play offs.

Sat-Sun FUT champs.

 

Just stick at it and youll suss things out in no time. But unsure on anything someone on here will help.

[coolhandfox]

1 hour ago, HesNotGudjonsonn2 said:

I understand you. I have found this so many times over the years and versions of FIFA. I always just wanted quite a simple game but that doesn’t seem to exist anymore.

 

One final question. Is there any point to me getting a corner? It is never a benefit to me and all that happens is the ball, one way or another, always ends up with the opponent to break eventually.

 

I can’t seem to move the aim to where one of my players are and when I do, they move!! Lol

Loads of videos on Youtube show how to work corners and try and score.

 

However, it is also one of the best opportunities for your opponent to counterattack. 

 

So if you are not great at corners, forget trying to score directly, and reduce the number of players in the box on custom tactics, which mean you have more player back to reduce the possibility of being countered.

 

Keep the ball by playing short and try and work a shooting opportunity like you would in open play.   

 

Honestly, if you watch pro-FIFA players, they will also go short rather than chuck it in the box.
 

[coolhandfox]

9 minutes ago, Thefox81 said:

@HesNotGudjonsonn2

Also just getting the game now you can just play about in FUT and see if you enjoy it enough to get 23. I was overwhelmed when i first started ultimate team on i think fifa 17.

 

Now my week goes.

Mon-Wed objectives ie squad battles and friendlies normally.

Thu-Fri 8 wins in rivals + FUT champs play offs.

Sat-Sun FUT champs.

 

Just stick at it and youll suss things out in no time. But unsure on anything someone on here will help.

FIFA is like have a part time job, alongside a actual job!

[stu]

34 minutes ago, adejo92 said:

Agree with all the above posts. 

 

Also, importantly,  I know these close up cameras are aesthetically pleasing but you may need to sacrifice that for a more distant camera that will give you a much better view of player positions.

Yes, Co-op cam Custom 20 height 0 zoom 

[Thefox81]

9 minutes ago, stu said:

Yes, Co-op cam Custom 20 height 0 zoom 

Bang on what i use. Thinks thats the most you can get out of the pitch view wise.

[Thefox81]

26 minutes ago, coolhandfox said:

FIFA is like have a part time job, alongside a actual job!

Im guessing youre similar then 

[HesNotGudjonsonn2]

6 hours ago, adejo92 said:

Agree with all the above posts. 

 

Also, importantly,  I know these close up cameras are aesthetically pleasing but you may need to sacrifice that for a more distant camera that will give you a much better view of player positions.

Can I change the camera for when I am playing online in division rivals? If so then please let me know how as I much prefer a distant but broader view.

[stu]

10 hours ago, HesNotGudjonsonn2 said:

Can I change the camera for when I am playing online in division rivals? If so then please let me know how as I much prefer a distant but broader view.

Yes, either in settings if you pause the game, or it is easier to do it on the main menu before you go on to FUT as you can’t do it from the FUT menu outside of a game.

[tylesta]

Someone quit when they was 2.0 up after 35mins as he got a red card. Stupid easy need to sort this shit out

[JR99]

Fancied a gamble on the 93+ moments pack, definitely don't regret it! 

[Md9]

Finally got round to playing a few games. The first goal thing is quite fun shame  you only get a set amount of games .