With the Champions League remaining now being set, I figured we’d have some individuals itching to play somewhat EA Sports activities FC 24. For those who’re in that boat, I might level you in the direction of the good EA Sports activities FC 24 OS Neighborhood Sliders headed up by Matt10 and the remainder of the posse.
We at the moment are on Model 9 of the sliders, and that model has been operating robust for the reason that finish of March. EA is clearly releasing fewer updates to its recreation at this level, and you may solely tweak issues a lot on the sliders aspect earlier than you’re simply spinning your wheels. As at all times, these sliders gained’t “repair” the sport should you simply don’t prefer it, however they do a great job of giving a brand new look to it on the very least.
With that mentioned, I’ll kick it over to Matt10 to elucidate what’s in Model 9, and I can even put up the sliders under.
The primary focus was getting a few of the resistance again. The primary problem seen was the CPU began to have the ability to cross into stride once more, and mainly be fully in-sync with their teammates. The hesitation was gone, and midfield battles simply didn’t occur as typically. Whereas there was welcomed enchancment to the CPU’s attacking conduct on the wings, comparable to not at all times performing a cut-back on Legendary, it was changed with this excellent movement of “pass-and-move” that left an already passive central midfield effectively behind the tempo.
We dropped the Run Frequency down to twenty kind 35 to permit these runs off the ball be a bit extra managed so the CDMs are capable of preserve the ball in entrance, fairly than be dragged out of place with the slightest of secondary runs. What outcomes is a little more consideration to timing of the runs, but additionally how the CPU responds to having some resistance and being compelled to be extra conscious with the ball.
We’ve paired the run frequency adjustment with reducing cross pace and elevating FT Management error simply barely to provide some precedence in the direction of the ball physics the place the ball velocity isn’t so highly effective on primary floor passes, and guaranteeing not each contact pops the ball up.
The primary line changes are to Size and Width. We’ve elevated the size to 35 from 32 to permit the strikers be pushed into the opposing defensive position, normally middle-third of the pitch, a bit sooner in transition. Since there was the optimistic replace of much less cut-back passes, the central midfielders may be pushed up simply barely, however not a lot (above 35) that they don’t drop into the field to defend.
The adjustment to reducing width to 48 from 52 was one of many extra vital values as we had begin to see too typically the defensive position be unfold huge and outside-backs shedding their goal-side place. Having a extra slim defensive base arrange by means of the pitch permits extra attacking selection to carry the Person and CPU to much less senseless play.
One of many extra “controversial” changes is Marking, which within the set is elevated from 50 to 51. Marking is a really delicate worth, and with all of the variations of ways obtainable to every group, it’s enhance has positives and negatives. I acknowledged in our Discord that it’s a “choose your poison” sort of state of affairs. For me, it’s about protecting house that I do know the passive CDMs of recent day FIFA (FC) has not been capable of do since FIFA 20. It shouldn’t take a particular person instruction for the CDMs to chop off passing lanes or not, or chase down runners into the field if there isn’t any defensive-line help. A number of the negatives of accelerating marking can lead to gamers being adopted and dragged out of place, or at occasions some defensive indecision as a result of they’re being pulled in the direction of one other runner.
Different changes embrace reducing cross error for the Legendary CPU to scale back their tendency of constructing poor contact on reverse passes. This comes with elevating the Person’s cross error only a bit so there’s a tad little bit of hesitation on the kind of passes each participant on the pitch could make.
Shot pace was raised to 50 and I’d say that is one that may shuttle on. Greater shot pace clearly will create extra dynamic play and introduce extra probabilities for objectives, however it additionally comes with some unusual keeper animations. For those who’re having points with it, revert again to 49 shot pace and assess.
The final adjustment is to even out the gradual tempo Dash pace for Legendary to 50/50. There’s simply not level in being under 50 as there’s no visible distinction, and we all know we have to preserve the CPU engaged longer, so it is smart to lift this.
General, FIFA…FC…it’s what we select to play. It comes with updates that may considerably alter the sport, or by no means. Over the past couple months we’ve been fairly proud of Model 8. Model 9 had sufficient momentum to switch some values, so right here we’re. I hope everybody enjoys it, and preserve the suggestions coming. Take care.
