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steelerfan
09-25-2012, 10:00 PM
Use this thread to discuss slider adjustments in FIFA 13.

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steelerfan
09-25-2012, 10:25 PM
I've spent the evening adjusting sliders and playing half matches to try them out.

I got a few of my basic sliders from Orion at OS, so I want to be sure he gets credit. That said, he is obviously more skilled than I am at FIFA so my current set doesn't really resemble his that much.

Here is what I have:

Controls

Auto Switching: Air Balls
Move Assistance: High
Passing Power Assistance: Off
Pass Assistance: Semi
Through Pass Assistance: Assisted
Shot Assistance: Semi
Cross Assistance: Semi
Lob Pass Assistance: Assisted
Save Assistance: Semi
Analog Sprint: On
Defending: Tactical Defending

Game Settings

Match

Half Length: 15
Difficulty Level: World Class
Referee: Random
Game Speed: Slow
Ball: Default

Rules

Set ALL to On (Handball is Off by default)

Gameplay Customization

(User/CPU)
Sprint Speed: 39/39
Acceleration: 42/42
Shot Error: 93/70
Pass Error: 40/60
Shot Speed: 48/48
Pass Speed: 48/48
Injury Frequency: 53/53
Injury Severity: 50/50
Goalkeeper Ability: 70/65
Marking: 85/81
Run Frequency: 15/15
Line Height: 49/49
Line Length: 44/44
Line Width: 42/42
Fullback Positioning: 50/50
Power Bar: 58/--
First Touch Control Error: 71/71

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steelerfan
09-25-2012, 10:36 PM
I'm going to tune the sliders above by playing clubs against themselves to see how the stats come out.

My first match was Chelsea vs Chelsea. I was the home club. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. Here are the numbers:

(User/CPU)
Shots: 15/19
SOT: 4/5
Possession: 47/53
Tackles: 6/30
Fouls: 5/4
Yellows: 2/0
Reds: 0/0
Injuries: 0/2
Offside: 1/0
Corners: 6/5

Shot Accuracy %: 26/26
Pass Accuracy %: 75/75

As you can see, everything is pretty damn close, except for Tackles. I'll have to work on that. I need Shot% to be around 33% (across all clubs, as a total - Chelsea should be shooting better) and Pass% to be around 81%. Overall though, pretty damn good for the little amount of adjusting that I've done.

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steelerfan
09-26-2012, 12:37 AM
I got a half in as Tottenham vs Tottenham. I didn't write the numbers down, but I was up 1-0. Everything was extremely even again and Possession was 51/49 for the CPU (the home side).

I do remember that Tackles were 15/8 for the CPU which, while not ideal, is certainly better than the last match.

I think I've got a great starting point for my Career Mode. I'm going to play a bit more tomorrow, focusing on tweaking shooting and passing accuracies. Hopefully, by Thursday, I can get my career underway.

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steelerfan
09-26-2012, 08:12 PM
I made some small tweaks to Pass Error and Shot Error and got very undesirable results.

I played as the visiting side in an Everton vs Everton match and won, 5-1. Back to the drawing board, lol.

The good news is that the CPU took 3 Yellows in the match. :nod:

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JBHuskers
09-26-2012, 08:32 PM
It's kinda odd how other people's sliders work well in NCAA, but not for me in FIFA. I've played about 4 or 5 matches on what I have so far and am really happy with what I got.

steelerfan
09-26-2012, 08:47 PM
I just played a half of Norwich vs Norwich and there were 3 bookings in the half.

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steelerfan
09-26-2012, 11:20 PM
I just lost, at Old Trafford, as Reading. United took it to me, 3-0. The match felt just as I would expect it to given the matchup. I was dominated, but not in a cheap way at all.

Here's the numbers:

Manchester United/Reading

Shots: 22/6
SOT: 11/1
Possession: 54/46
Tackles: 25/18
Fouls: 2/2
Cards: 0/0
Injuries: 1/1
Offsides: 0/0
Corners: 4/1

SA%: 50/16
PA%: 86/68

I wanted to play one as a heavy underdog to see what the results would be like. I'm going to update the second post with my current sliders (not final, of course).

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jaymo76
09-29-2012, 12:15 PM
Steeler, I see you are getting a few cards. Do you think it's more SLIDERS/DIFFICULTY SETTING/TIME/STYLE OF PLAY??? or a combination of all? I have looked at your stats and they look good but foul and cards are too low still IMO as compared to say a typical MLS match. I really wish that FIFA would add a PENALTY slider. I personally love the strategy that comes in with a lot of cards against your team.

steelerfan
09-29-2012, 01:58 PM
Steeler, I see you are getting a few cards. Do you think it's more SLIDERS/DIFFICULTY SETTING/TIME/STYLE OF PLAY??? or a combination of all? I have looked at your stats and they look good but foul and cards are too low still IMO as compared to say a typical MLS match. I really wish that FIFA would add a PENALTY slider. I personally love the strategy that comes in with a lot of cards against your team.

I think it's really just better decisions by the refs. Obviously, 15-minute halves are important too. The more time you play, the greater the number of potential bookings will be.

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steelerfan
09-29-2012, 04:11 PM
I played my first match in Manager Mode. I'm starting at Houston, again. I lost the opener at Chivas, 4-1. The match was closer than the scoreline indicates, I conceded 2 goals on Penalties. One at 76' and one at 90'.

The numbers....

Chivas USA/Houston
Shots 16/8
SOT 9/2
Possession 50/50
Tackles 26/12
Fouls 5/6
Yellow 0/2
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/3
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/2

SA% 56/25
PA% 77/77

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steelerfan
09-29-2012, 05:18 PM
I lost my second match, again conceding a penalty, at San Jose, 3-2. It's only 2 matches, but if this scoring keeps up, I will have to consider raising Goalkeeping while I'm in the lower leagues.

SJ/Hou

Shots 11/17
SOT 4/11
Possession 53/47
Tackles 32/11
Fouls 1/7
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/2
Offsides 1/0
Corners 0/5

SA% 36/64
PA% 80/78

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steelerfan
09-29-2012, 05:24 PM
I've lowered Injury Frequency to 55/55 after having 4 players out after just 2 matches. Obviously, the tuning of the Impact Engine has resulted in more injuries. I believe, last year I had this set at 63.

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steelerfan
09-29-2012, 06:26 PM
I finally got my first win of the season, beating Seattle, 2-1.

Sea/Hou

Shots 13/21
SOT 8/7
Possession 50/50
Tackles 18/18
Fouls 3/2
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 1/0
Corners 3/4

SA% 61/33
PA% 77/69

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steelerfan
09-29-2012, 07:44 PM
My fourth match got out of hand late. I conceded goals in the 83', 86', and 90' to lose, 4-2, at Chicago.

Chi/Hou

Shots 19/10
SOT 11/5
Possession 60/40
Tackles 14/39
Fouls 5/1
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 4/3

SA% 57/50
PA% 91/74

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steelerfan
09-29-2012, 09:16 PM
After allowing a late goal (89'), I drew a penalty in stoppage time, and converted with Brad Davis, to earn a 2-2 draw at Columbus.

Col/Hou

Shots 11/17
SOT 7/6
Possession 58/42
Tackles 16/17
Fouls 3/5
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/2
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/4

SA% 63/35
PA% 84/76

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steelerfan
09-29-2012, 11:11 PM
After another loss, 3-1 at DC, I'm going to lower Shot Accuracy for both the User and CPU. I'm also going back to default for Injury Frequency and Severity. The injuries are piling up right now.

The DC numbers...

DC/Hou

Shots 15/15
SOT 8/7
Possession 54/46
Tackles 20/15
Fouls 6/4
Yellow 1/2
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/2
Offsides 2/0
Corners 7/4

SA% 53/46
PA% 84/79

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steelerfan
09-30-2012, 12:33 AM
The little changes didn't seem to help as I got plowed at New York, 5-1.

NY/Hou

Shots 16/18
SOT 9/10
Possession 46/54
Tackles 22/16
Fouls 1/4
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 4/1

SA% 56/55
PA% 80/82

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steelerfan
09-30-2012, 01:39 AM
After a horrendous 1-1-5 start to the season, I finally got to play a match at home. I beat DC, 1-0.

Hou/DC

Shots 16/14
SOT 8/3
Possession 43/57
Tackles 19/24
Fouls 6/4
Yellow 2/2
Red 0/1
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/2
Corners 4/5

SA% 50/21
PA% 77/87

I got booked for creeping my wall forward on a Free Kick.

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steelerfan
09-30-2012, 11:29 AM
I'm going to raise User GK Ability. I seem to have the SA % in check, but I'm seeing too many goals against me. I just lost to Portland, 4-1 at home.

Hou/Por

Shots 10/16
SOT 3/6
Possession 49/51
Tackles 11/29
Fouls 5/3
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/1

SA% 30/37
PA% 81/84

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jaymo76
09-30-2012, 12:01 PM
After a horrendous 1-1-5 start to the season, I finally got to play a match at home. I beat DC, 1-0.

Hou/DC

Shots 16/14
SOT 8/3
Possession 43/57
Tackles 19/24
Fouls 6/4
Yellow 2/2
Red 0/1
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/2
Corners 4/5

SA% 50/21
PA% 77/87

I got booked for creeping my wall forward on a Free Kick.

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Finally some cards being thrown around. Was this a violent game or was the ref just calling everything???

SmoothPancakes
09-30-2012, 12:13 PM
Finally some cards being thrown around. Was this a violent game or was the ref just calling everything???

I'm assuming steeler is playing with refs set to random, so probably a mix of his sliders and having a Strict/Strict rated ref for the match.

steelerfan
09-30-2012, 12:20 PM
Finally some cards being thrown around. Was this a violent game or was the ref just calling everything???

Both. I would suggest that you always use a strict referee. I don't, because I like the variety, but it would definitely give you better results.

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steelerfan
09-30-2012, 12:21 PM
I'm assuming steeler is playing with refs set to random, so probably a mix of his sliders and having a Strict/Strict rated ref for the match.

Yeah.

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SmoothPancakes
09-30-2012, 12:29 PM
Yeah.

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Yeah, I think I had either an average or lenient ref in my one match yesterday. I'm gonna play a match here in a bit with the Rapids and some other MLS squad, play on a more equal level matchup this time, and try with a strict ref, see how I end up doing. Ultimately, I'm planning on going with refs set to random when I start my career, because, like you, I like the variety from match to match.

steelerfan
09-30-2012, 12:48 PM
This is more like it. Got a draw at New England, 1-1.

NE/Hou

Shots 13/17
SOT 5/8
Possession 51/49
Tackles 24/7
Fouls 5/3
Yellow 0/2
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/2
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/5

SA% 38/47
PA% 79/72

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SmoothPancakes
09-30-2012, 02:36 PM
Me thinks the strict refs are going to slaughter me. Just played a match as Colorado vs. Portland. Gonna have a lot of slider work to do. Steeler, will your sliders still work pretty good on Semi-pro level? If not, I'm gonna have a lot of work ahead to get decent sliders worked out. Results from my match:

Colorado/Portland

Goals 5/0
Shots 15/0
SOT 8/1
Possession 47/53
Tackles 25/17
Fouls 7/3
Yellow 4/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 1/0
Corners 1/1

SA% 53/20
PA% 64/73

Counterattacks and stolen throw-ins are my savior. 3 goals came on counterattacks, and the other two came from stealing a throw-in in my territory and proceeding to sprint my way into a numbers advantage, often 4 or 5 on 2 or 3. Ultimately, from where I stand on these first draft sliders right now, CPU GK ability has to go up, User shot error has to go up, lower CPU shot error and maybe give the CPU a boost in sprint speed. Regardless, I know I've got a long way to go to working these sliders out to match my ability level and keep them realistic.

steelerfan
09-30-2012, 03:15 PM
Nah, they won't work on other skill levels. I would suggest you try Pro. Semi is way too easy.

You can use the non-skill sliders of mine like speed, acceleration, and positioning. Those should work universally.

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steelerfan
09-30-2012, 03:55 PM
Got a 3-1 win over LA. I had 3 PKs in the match (converted 2) and they converted their only one.

Hou/LA

Shots 14/14
SOT 8/4
Possession 49/51
Tackles 15/30
Fouls 6/5
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 0/1

SA% 57/28
PA% 77/77

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SmoothPancakes
09-30-2012, 05:07 PM
Nah, they won't work on other skill levels. I would suggest you try Pro. Semi is way too easy.

You can use the non-skill sliders of mine like speed, acceleration, and positioning. Those should work universally.

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Alright, I'll set those sliders up and I'll give Pro a try.

When I got through all the first time menus and got into the game, it had me set up on Semi (whether it detected and set that from my time playing FIFA 10, or my account settings or however it set that), so being the first time I've played a true game of soccer since FIFA 10, I stuck with it, especially since I'm still very very rusty with my skills and on the pitch. There have even been a couple times while screwing around in the practice arena, that I forget which button is the button to shoot. :fp:

I'm playing on 10 minute halves right now, I may eventually bump up to 15, but so far 10 has worked pretty well.

steelerfan
09-30-2012, 05:39 PM
I understand, Smooth. Last year was the first FIFA title I played since the Genesis days. But, after about 10 games in career, it was painfully obvious that I couldn't "slider" the AI into competitiveness on Semi. Just a suggestion, start with Pro and make the sliders help you be competitive.

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steelerfan
09-30-2012, 06:38 PM
I got another win as Cam Weaver hammered home the winner in the 87'. Houston over Vancouver, 2-1.

Van/Hou

Shots 9/16
SOT 2/6
Possession 47/53
Tackles 17/15
Fouls 2/4
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/9

SA% 22/37
PA% 78/79

The announcers also mentioned that it was one of the player's birthday. Never heard that before.

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steelerfan
09-30-2012, 08:47 PM
I conceded the lone goal of the match in the 89', losing at home to Dallas, 1-0. I had my chances, even after falling behind, but I couldn't finish.

Hou/Dal

Shots 17/10
SOT 2/3
Possession 46/54
Tackles 20/23
Fouls 1/4
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 1/1
Corners 4/1

SA% 11/30
PA% 85/89



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steelerfan
09-30-2012, 10:02 PM
Jaymo will appreciate the numbers from this blood bath. I drew with Toronto, 1-1.

Hou/Tor

Shots 16/10
SOT 6/2
Possession 49/51
Tackles 14/35
Fouls 7/2
Yellow 3/1
Red 1/0
Injuries 1/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/1

SA% 37/20
PA% 84/80

All 5 bookings occurred in the 66' or later. Fortunately, Ricardo Clark's Red came at 90'.

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steelerfan
09-30-2012, 11:48 PM
I got a 2-1 win at Montreal. Tough match.

Mon/Hou

Shots 21/15
SOT 9/9
Possession 56/44
Tackles 29/14
Fouls 3/2
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 1/0
Corners 5/4

SA% 42/60
PA% 82/73

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steelerfan
10-01-2012, 06:57 PM
I'm not going to bore you guys with all of the math, but the percentage of shots on target that actually result in goals is 6-8% below where I'd like it to be. That said, I'm going to lower GKA for the User and the AI by 2 each. I'll stick with that for a handful of matches to see if it gives the desired effect.

I'm also increasing Shot Error for the User by 2.

Currently, those are only slightly off of where I'd like them, statistically. Everything else is perfect.

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steelerfan
10-01-2012, 08:01 PM
My latest match: a 2-1 win, at home, over Philadelphia.

Hou/Phi

Shots 23/11
SOT 7/2
Possession 52/48
Tackles 17/30
Fouls 2/1
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/2

SA% 30/18
PA% 82/80

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psusnoop
10-02-2012, 05:45 PM
I didn't record the stats but lost my first game of my career, 2-0 but the game felt good and I got beat by a better team but not blown out either.

I'm Philadelphia in the MLS.

steelerfan
10-02-2012, 06:09 PM
I didn't record the stats but lost my first game of my career, 2-0 but the game felt good and I got beat by a better team but not blown out either.

I'm Philadelphia in the MLS.

Using my sliders, snoop?

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psusnoop
10-02-2012, 07:42 PM
Using my sliders, snoop?

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Yeah they were yours.

steelerfan
10-02-2012, 08:26 PM
Yeah they were yours.

:up:

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steelerfan
10-02-2012, 09:33 PM
Took on a very frustrating home result against Chicago, losing 1-0. My passing was horrendous and they controlled the action throughout.

Hou/Chi

Shots 9/8
SOT 5/2
Possession 42/58
Tackles 28/25
Fouls 3/5
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 7/2

SA% 55/25
PA% 69/85

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steelerfan
10-02-2012, 11:49 PM
I figured out what my problem was in the last match. Apparently, after playing snoop in the Manual Controls match last night, Manual became my default setup. So, for slider purposes, that loss to Chicago has to be thrown out.

I just got my first legitimate blow-out win of the season, winning 4-0 at KC.

KC/Hou

Shots 11/10
SOT 5/6
Possession 53/47
Tackles 27/16
Fouls 4/2
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 1/0
Corners 4/1

SA% 45/60
PA% 85/75

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steelerfan
10-02-2012, 11:53 PM
I'm going to start creeping the Injury Frequency slider back up to see if I can get a few without getting several as I haven't had any in a bit now. For now, I'm leaving the Severity slider at default.

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steelerfan
10-03-2012, 08:52 PM
Followed an ass-kicking with an ass-whipping. I lost at home to DC, 3-0.

Hou/DC

Shots 12/21
SOT 5/10
Possession 42/58
Tackles 21/27
Fouls 7/5
Yellow 2/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 1/0
Corners 2/4

SA% 41/47
PA% 81/86

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steelerfan
10-03-2012, 09:57 PM
Just a few days after my 4-0 win at KC, they come to Houston and earn a 2-0 win.

Hou/KC

Shots 13/16
SOT 5/6
Possession 50/50
Tackles 17/41
Fouls 4/2
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 4/2

SA% 38/37
PA% 82/82

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steelerfan
10-04-2012, 09:24 PM
After 225+ minutes without a goal, I finally broke through early in the second half against Montreal. Unfortunately, they equalized later in the half and we drew, 1-1.

Hou/Mon

Shots 6/9
SOT 3/3
Possession 47/53
Tackles 22/37
Fouls 3/0
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/0

SA% 50/33
PA% 77/81

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jaymo76
10-04-2012, 09:50 PM
I'm going to start creeping the Injury Frequency slider back up to see if I can get a few without getting several as I haven't had any in a bit now. For now, I'm leaving the Severity slider at default.

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During season pass I had injuries at 70 and severity at 70. I liked the results overall.

steelerfan
10-04-2012, 11:18 PM
During season pass I had injuries at 70 and severity at 70. I liked the results overall.

I'm playing 15-minute halves though, brother. More time = more of everything, including injuries.

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steelerfan
10-07-2012, 12:08 AM
Brad Davis converted a penalty in the 87' to lift Houston past Toronto, 2-1.

Tor/Hou

Shots 11/12
SOT 2/4
Possession 50/50
Tackles 28/12
Fouls 1/2
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/1

SA% 18/33
PA% 80/73

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Paakaa10
10-07-2012, 10:10 AM
I'm thinking that I'm going to have to bump up my difficulty from Professional and maybe tweak some sliders after a 4-1 victory as Liverpool over Swansea where I set personal highs with 23 total shots, 16 shots on goal, with the CPU only managing two shots with the goal as the lone shot on target.

My main concern is whether or not higher difficulty levels in FIFA begin to feel "cheap" like Heisman and All-Madden have felt when I've tried those in the past.

steelerfan
10-07-2012, 11:13 AM
World Class doesn't feel cheap to me at all, Brian. Legendary probably would though.

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steelerfan
10-07-2012, 11:17 AM
Lost, 2-1, to New York. It was the first of 3 straight against Red Bulls as I play them in the Quarters of the US Open Cup.

Hou/NY

Shots 14/19
SOT 7/6
Possession 52/48
Tackles 21/29
Fouls 4/5
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/1
Corners 7/2

SA% 50/31
PA% 72/79

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Paakaa10
10-07-2012, 01:17 PM
World Class doesn't feel cheap to me at all, Brian. Legendary probably would though.

Stupid me; for some reason I was convinced you were playing on Legendary for these sliders. Hard to get used to all the different difficulty names across the EA SPORTS titles.

I think I'll bump up to World Class and see what kind of results I get with Slow speed and default sliders; I have my half length set to 6 minutes right now, not sure how much higher I'm willing to bump it up. How long would you say that it takes to complete a game on 15 minutes halves?

steelerfan
10-07-2012, 01:28 PM
Stupid me; for some reason I was convinced you were playing on Legendary for these sliders. Hard to get used to all the different difficulty names across the EA SPORTS titles.

I think I'll bump up to World Class and see what kind of results I get with Slow speed and default sliders; I have my half length set to 6 minutes right now, not sure how much higher I'm willing to bump it up. How long would you say that it takes to complete a game on 15 minutes halves?

It takes me about 40 minutes.

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steelerfan
10-07-2012, 08:22 PM
Lost the QF match to New York, after conceding agoal in stoppage time, 2-1.

Hou/NY

Shots 11/25
SOT 2/10
Possession 48/52
Tackles 19/22
Fouls 1/1
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/1
Offsides 1/0
Corners 2/4

SA% 18/40
PA% 72/87

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steelerfan
10-08-2012, 12:18 AM
I finally broke through, after 3 losses to New York this season, and beat them, 2-0.

NY/Hou

Shots 12/15
SOT 5/5
Possession 51/49
Tackles 29/20
Fouls 2/2
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 1/0
Corners 2/1

SA% 41/33
PA% 80/75

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SmoothPancakes
10-08-2012, 12:29 AM
Nice! Got the aggregate on them. May not have been pretty or easy, but it counts. :D

steelerfan
10-08-2012, 08:29 AM
Nice! Got the aggregate on them. May not have been pretty or easy, but it counts. :D

No, unfortunately the only match that was in the Open Cup was the 2-1 home loss. The other matches are all league matches. :down:

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SmoothPancakes
10-08-2012, 10:40 AM
No, unfortunately the only match that was in the Open Cup was the 2-1 home loss. The other matches are all league matches. :down:

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Damn. :( I thought you had made it far enough for the two-match aggregate matches to kick in for the Open Cup.

steelerfan
10-08-2012, 10:51 AM
Damn. :( I thought you had made it far enough for the two-match aggregate matches to kick in for the Open Cup.

I'm just trying to reach the playoffs at this point. I'm in 6th in the East, just 2 points out of the last playoff spot.

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steelerfan
10-08-2012, 07:38 PM
I just blew leads of 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2 only to lose 4-3 to the top side in MLS (Real Salt Lake), 4-3. Very disappointing.

Hou/RSL

Shots 16/13
SOT 13/7
Possession 47/53
Tackles 22/29
Fouls 3/5
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 1/0
Corners 1/1
SA% 81/53
PA% 82/85

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steelerfan
10-08-2012, 09:57 PM
Drew at home, 1-1, against Columbus.

Hou/Col
Shots 10/16
SOT 4/4
Possession 49/51
Tackles 13/28
Fouls 2/6
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 0/1

SA% 40/25
PA% 85/87

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steelerfan
10-08-2012, 11:11 PM
I just crunched the numbers since my last slider change (11 matches) and I'm completely settled on my set. Below are the numbers I found along with averages from a sample of 70 matches that I took from the real 2011-12 EPL season (EPL numbers in parenthesis):

Goals per match: 3.09 (2.71)
Shots per match: 29.27 (28.47)
Shots on Target per match: 11.09 (9.13)
Shot Accuracy %: 37.89 (32.06)
User SA%: 40.13 (32.06)
CPU SA%: 35.88 (32.06)
Goal %*: 28.33 (29.73)
User Goal%*: 28.33 (29.73)
CPU Goal%*: 28.33 (29.73)

*Goal % is the percentage of Shots On Target that actually result in goals.

Note: If I throw out the 4-3 match that I played tonight, my Goals per Match would drop to 2.70 (versus 2.71 in my EPL sample).

As you see, my numbers are as good as I can hope for. You have to remember that averages do not speak for highs and lows. Obviously, teams at the top, or bottom, of the EPL table last season would have numbers that vary greatly from the averages I have. That said, I'm looking to get close to, but not exactly, the averages from the EPL.

Additionally, as I change leagues - and as I improve my skills - I will tweak the sliders to suit my needs.

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steelerfan
10-09-2012, 12:17 AM
Lost at home to Toronto, 2-1.

Hou/Tor

Shots 7/16
SOT 1/9
Possession 45/55
Tackles 13/28
Fouls 2/5
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/4

SA% 14/56
PA% 68/80

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dzikipiotrek
10-09-2012, 12:34 PM
Hi mate are you still experimating whit this sliders?I have try it and its preety good but seems to hard i play carrer mode in polish league (Legia Warsaw)and i just won 1 game out of 6!did you make any changes in youre sliders so far?sry for my english its not perfect:D

steelerfan
10-09-2012, 12:42 PM
Hi mate are you still experimating whit this sliders?I have try it and its preety good but seems to hard i play carrer mode in polish league (Legia Warsaw)and i just won 1 game out of 6!did you make any changes in youre sliders so far?sry for my english its not perfect:D

Welcome to the site! The sliders in the second post in this thread are what I am currently using. Difficulty varies quite a bit from player to player, so I understand where you are coming from.

If you can give me an idea of what your statistics look like from your matches, I can try and help you tune things to fit your ability.

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dzikipiotrek
10-09-2012, 12:43 PM
ok i will post stats from my matches soon.

steelerfan
10-09-2012, 12:54 PM
ok i will post stats from my matches soon.

Sounds good!

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dzikipiotrek
10-09-2012, 03:51 PM
Ok i now trying play in diffrent league.I have start carrer with leicester city.

First game Leicester - Derby Country i won 2-1

Les/Der

Shots 11/19
SOT 4/7
Possession 51%/49%
Tackles 9/11
Fouls 5/1
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 1/0
Corners 1/4

SA% 36%/36%
PA% 79%/81%


I must play more games but this is the best sliders i have found so far(i think there are still to many shots in one game but as i sed i must play more games)

steelerfan
10-09-2012, 05:52 PM
Keep posting them, dzikipiotrek. Obviously, you don't want to get outshot so heavily in every match, but overall those numbers are excellent.

After you get a few more matches posted, we can analyze the numbers more accurately. I'm glad you're enjoying the sliders and I'm sure I can help you work through any issues if we notice some trends after a few more matches. :up:

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dzikipiotrek
10-09-2012, 06:35 PM
My 2nd game Hull - Leiccester i lost 3-0 but the game was close


Hul/Les

Shots 18/16
SOT 10/4
Possession 51%49%
Tackles 7/7
Fouls 1/3
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/3

SA% 55%/25%
PA% 84%/79%

dzikipiotrek
10-09-2012, 07:31 PM
Leicester - brighton 1-3 Hundersfield - Leicester 4-2


Last game Leicester - Ipswich 1-4:(

Les/Isw

Shots 16/18
SOT 6/9
Possession 49%/51%
Tackles 19/9
Fouls 6/5
Yellow 2/2
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 4/1

SA% 37%/50%
PA% 75%/84%

So anorher big lost:( but stats seems good maybe im poor at defence.I will post next match stats

dzikipiotrek
10-09-2012, 07:39 PM
Steelerfan how many goals you conceded compare to other teams in MLS is there a big diffrence?

steelerfan
10-09-2012, 08:17 PM
Steelerfan how many goals you conceded compare to other teams in MLS is there a big diffrence?

In my last 12 matches (since the last time I made slider changes) I have conceded 19 goals (1.58 per match) while scoring 18 (1.50 per match) for a combined total of 37 goals (3.08 per match).

These numbers include a 4-3 loss to Real Salt Lake. If that match is thrown out, the other 11 matches have seen 30 combined goals (2.72 per match) which is exactly where I want the total (I want around 2.60 to 2.80 goals per match).

I have about 8 matches left in my first season. As soon as I can, I will depart MLS and my goal will be, eventually, to reach the English Premier League.

That said, try to get me 3-5 more matches worth of statistics so that I can get a better idea of what you can do to tweak things to your ability. :)

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dzikipiotrek
10-09-2012, 08:34 PM
Wolves - Leicester 3-1


Wol/Les

Shots 20/7
SOT 9/1
Possession 47%/53%
Tackles 8/14
Fouls 2/2
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/1
Offsides 1/1
Corners 1/0

SA% 45%/14%
PA% 79%/78%

Im really strugling to get a clean sheet.If you finish youre season pls post the final tabel i wanna see how many goals you will have at the end.

steelerfan
10-09-2012, 09:34 PM
My latest match, a 1-1 draw at Chicago.

Chi/Hou

Shots 11/11
SOT 6/1
Possession 53/47
Tackles 22/28
Fouls 3/0
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/2
Corners 1/2

SA% 54/9
PA% 90/78

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dzikipiotrek
10-09-2012, 10:04 PM
Steelerfan what gk agility(user)do you curently playing on?You was writing something about rise gk agility because you was conciding too many goals did you rise it?

steelerfan
10-09-2012, 10:12 PM
Steelerfan what gk agility(user)do you curently playing on?You was writing something about rise gk agility because you was conciding too many goals did you rise it?

Yes, I did raise Goalkeeper Ability. All of the changes I have made (and will make) are edited into the second post in this thread. I am using User 63 and CPU 58 for Goalkeeper Ability.

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steelerfan
10-09-2012, 10:58 PM
In my last match of the night, I drew again. This time, 2-2 at Sporting KC.

KC/Hou

Shots 11/13
SOT 4/5
Possession 51/49
Tackles 21/18
Fouls 2/2
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 3/2

SA% 36/38
PA% 85/80

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dzikipiotrek
10-09-2012, 11:36 PM
Leicester - Cardiff City 1-0 in english cup after extra time.

Les/Crd

Shots 14/15
SOT 9/5
Possession 50/50
Tackles 21/21
Fouls 7/3
Yellow 2/0
Red 1/0
Injuries 3/2
Offsides 1/0
Corners 4/1

SA% 64/33
PA% 78/82

steelerfan
10-10-2012, 06:23 PM
dzikipiotrek, I've studied the numbers from the matches you posted and what I'm seeing most is a distinct difference in the way you defend versus the way I do.

I want to see if we can create a better balance between you and the CPU in the number of shots that are being taken.

For starters, add or subtract the following to/from the current sliders:

CPU Pass Error +3
CPU Goalkeeper Ability -3
User Pass Error -2
User Marking +1

Make those changes, play 4 or 5 matches, post the stats, and we'll take a look again. :up:

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steelerfan
10-10-2012, 08:52 PM
Got a 2-0 win at Philadelphia.

Phi/Hou

Shots 15/10
SOT 3/4
Possession 51/49
Tackles 27/18
Fouls 1/4
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/2
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/1

SA% 20/40
PA% 84/74

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steelerfan
10-10-2012, 10:11 PM
Beat another team who is near the bottom of the table. I won, at home, over New England, 3-0. With 3 matches in the regular season, I'm 1 point out of the last playoff spot in the East.

Hou/NE

Shots 13/13
SOT 6/4
Possession 52/48
Tackles 13/21
Fouls 4/5
Yellow 2/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/3

SA% 46/30
PA% 79/78

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dzikipiotrek
10-11-2012, 03:07 PM
steelerfan im now trying me sliders i just change marking(user)to 90 and Shot acc.54(bought user and cpu)and i getting some good results as soon as i finsh testing it i will try youre suggestion.I think its most likely about skills in playing fifa im not so good at defence as you are and i was conceding too much goals but anyway this sliders are very good keep posting youre stats:)

steelerfan
10-11-2012, 03:13 PM
steelerfan im now trying me sliders i just change marking(user)to 90 and Shot acc.54(bought user and cpu)and i getting some good results as soon as i finsh testing it i will try youre suggestion.I think its most likely about skills in playing fifa im not so good at defence as you are and i was conceding too much goals but anyway this sliders are very good keep posting youre stats:)

:up:

Let me know how I can help, buddy.

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steelerfan
10-13-2012, 07:51 PM
I scored 3 times in the last 15 minutes to erase deficits of 2-0 and 3-1 against Montreal. They are second bottom in the East, so I needed a win. But, under the circumstances, I'll take the 3-3 draw.

Hou/Mon

Shots 13/17
SOT 8/8
Possession 47/53
Tackles 11/27
Fouls 3/7
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 1/2
Corners 2/5

SA% 61/47
PA% 73/86

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steelerfan
10-14-2012, 04:30 PM
A downpour led to horrid finishing for Houston and the loss of Tally Hall is proving to be huge. I just got blown out, at home, by the worst club in MLS. Houston 0:4 Philadelphia. With only 1 match remaining, the playoffs may be out of reach.

Hou/Phi

Shots 17/14
SOT 1/8
Possession 47/53
Tackles 22/30
Fouls 5/3
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/4

SA% 5/57
PA% 78/81

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steelerfan
10-14-2012, 10:34 PM
I finished one point out of the Playoffs, but managed a 1-0 win at Colorado in my final match of the season.

Col/Hou

Shots 7/6
SOT 3/2
Possession 47/53
Tackles 35/18
Fouls 2/1
Yellow 2/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 1/0
Corners 1/1

SA% 42/33
PA% 78/75

The season is done, I finished sixth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 12-8-14 (44 points). I scored 51 goals and allowed 60 (-9).

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steelerfan
10-15-2012, 08:51 PM
I made the mid-season move to Port Vale, who is tenth in npower League 2. I won my opener with them, on my home ground, over Morecambe, 3-0.

PV/Mor

Shots 11/15
SOT 8/8
Possession 47/53
Tackles 20/27
Fouls 7/2
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 6/2

SA% 72/53
PA% 76/81

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steelerfan
10-16-2012, 09:40 PM
Lost in Round 2 of the FA Cup at Carlisle United, 1-0.

Car/PV

Shots 10/12
SOT 4/5
Possession 51/49
Tackles 36/20
Fouls 4/0
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 0/1

SA% 40/41
PA% 85/82

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steelerfan
10-17-2012, 12:29 AM
2-2 draw at York City.

YC/PV

Shots 13/17
SOT 7/9
Possession 50/50
Tackles 12/17
Fouls 2/3
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/2

SA% 53/52
PA% 86/83

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JBHuskers
10-17-2012, 10:40 AM
I'm definitely happy with my sliders right now. Played Wolverhampton, currently 6th in the nPower Champ League (I was 12th), lost 1-0. I had plenty of shots, but couldn't get anything through. It knocked me down to 16th at the first week of October. I can post what I have for sliders if you want.

steelerfan
10-17-2012, 07:39 PM
Just got a 1-0 win, on my ground, over Rotherham United.

PV/RU

Shots 14/14
SOT 6/6
Possession 49/51
Tackles 14/26
Fouls 3/2
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/3
Offsides 0/0
Corners 4/1

SA% 42/42
PA% 77/81

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steelerfan
10-17-2012, 09:39 PM
Another home win. This time over Rochdale, 2-1.

PV/Roc

Shots 11/9
SOT 7/7
Possession 50/50
Tackles 13/34
Fouls 3/3
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 4/4

SA% 63/77
PA% 84/80

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steelerfan
10-17-2012, 11:07 PM
Just lost, on the road, against the club that is at the bottom of the table - Fleetwood Town. :fp: They put home a header in the 84' for the win.

FT/PV

Shots 8/11
SOT 4/2
Possession 47/53
Tackles 35/22
Fouls 4/2
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 1/0
Corners 2/2

SA% 50/18
PA% 81/83

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steelerfan
10-20-2012, 11:13 PM
Port Vale 1:1 Dagenham

Shots 16/8
SOT 5/4
Possession 51/49
Tackles 20/31
Fouls 4/4
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/2

SA% 31/50
PA% 75/77

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steelerfan
10-21-2012, 10:04 AM
Burton Albion 2:2 Port Vale

BA/PV

Shots 8/15
SOT 6/6
Possession 46/54
Tackles 29/13
Fouls 7/3
Yellow 2/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/2

SA% 75/40
PA% 81/86

I equalized at the last possible moment in stoppage time.

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steelerfan
10-21-2012, 02:18 PM
Crazy match in Round 3 of the FA Cup. I fell behind, 2-0, at Derby County but leveled it at 2 at the half. In the 2nd half, I took a 4-2 lead at 71', but by 74' Derby pulled even for a 4-4 draw. That, of course, means I'll have to play them again in the Round 3 Replay.

DC/PV

Shots 21/16
SOT 9/6
Possession 49/51
Tackles 31/10
Fouls 4/3
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/2
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/2

SA% 42/37
PA% 79/83

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steelerfan
10-22-2012, 10:34 PM
Torquay United 0:1 Port Vale

Shots 13/11
SOT 5/6
Possession 47/53
Tackles 26/21
Fouls 6/3
Yellow 1/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 1/0
Corners 1/2

SA% 38/54
PA% 82/83

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steelerfan
10-23-2012, 12:17 AM
Heartbreak for Port Vale in the Round 3 Replay of the FA Cup. After a 4-4 draw at the Championship League side, Derby County, in Round 3, I hosted them for the Replay. I had leads of 1-0 and 2-1, but fell behind 3-2 late only to equalize at 86' to force Extra Time. The first extra period ended level at 3-3 but Derby pushed ahead in the 113' and, despite a furious effort, my boys could not equalize to force penalties.

Port Vale 3:4 Derby County (ET)

Shots 16/30
SOT 9/15
Possession 51/49
Tackles 20/42
Fouls 3/5
Yellow 2/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/1
Offsides 0/1
Corners 3/8

SA% 56/50
PA% 83/79

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steelerfan
10-23-2012, 11:31 PM
Just got blasted at my home ground by Chesterfield, 5-1. Due to fatigue, I had to go with a very unsavory lineup and I paid dearly.

PV/CHF

Shots 18/15
SOT 5/7
Possession 47/53
Tackles 23/28
Fouls 2/4
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/1

SA% 27/46
PA% 82/83

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steelerfan
10-24-2012, 01:54 AM
Disappointing loss at Gillingham. I really dominated the match, but could not finish. Hat's off to their Keeper.

Gillingham 2:0 Port Vale

GIL/PV

Shots 11/25
SOT 5/13
Possession 47/53
Tackles 28/12
Fouls 2/4
Yellow 0/3
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/5

SA% 45/52
PA% 78/86

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gigemaggs99
10-24-2012, 09:35 AM
Ok Steelerfan here you go...

I'm playing using your sliders, 15-min halves, semi-pro, manual controls. Both goals came on Penalty kicks, I have no clue what happened on theirs, they had a corner their guy jumped for the header he hit it over the top bar and the ref signaled for a penalty which they converted. On mine I had a break away, took the shot it rebounded off the keeper and he tackled me while going for the ball in the box. I was lucky, my pen-kick bounced off the keepers out-stretched hand off the wood-work and in. :-s

Kaizer Chiefs 1 (me) vs Brewers 1 (CPU)

Shots: 24/5
Shots on Target: 5/1
Possession: 55%/45%
Tackles: 58/23
Fouls: 4/3
yellow/red: 0/0
Injuries: 0/1
Offside: 0/1
Corners: 2/1
SA%: 20/20
PA%: 75/80

I really want to learn to play on all manual controls, the biggest problem is learning to shoot, it seems like I'll shoot very wide of the goal I'm sure it's the direction I'm pressing but it's hard for my brain to orient, it seems like if I'm facing left to right for example and I press the L-stick in the 9 o'clock position the ball is somewhat on target, if I just barely move it towards 10 or 8 o'clock BOOM way off target.....More practice needed.

gigemaggs99
10-24-2012, 10:39 AM
Next match, tried moving the user sliders to all 50s (default). I left the CPU sliders the way you have them. I moved the difficulty to Amateur

Rangers 3 (me) vs AFC BC (CPU) 0
Shots: 39/8
Shots on target: 12/4
possession: 51%/49%
tackles: 40/23
fouls: 5/5
yellow cards: 0/1
red cards: 0/0
injuries: 0/0
offisides: 1/0
corners: 4/2
SA%: 30/50
PA%: 70/76

I'm getting a lot of shots off just hard to get them on target, manual shooting is HARD. I do like manual passing it seems to lead the receiver more less passes directly at their feet, they pass into space almost like thru passes it's nice.

steelerfan
10-24-2012, 12:19 PM
Gus, my sliders are not going to work with any skill level except World Class. The positioning and pace will be fine, but everything else will be borked.

If you're not going to play on World Class, pick your skill level, play a couple matches at default and post the stats (without making changes). I'll take a look and make some recommendations. That said, Speed, Acceleration, and all Positioning sliders should be universal so those should be ok on any skill level.

As an additional piece of advise, I would not play below Professional. Semi is way too easy and you'll soon be moving on because no slider adjustments can make Semi competitive.

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gigemaggs99
10-24-2012, 01:02 PM
Gus, my sliders are not going to work with any skill level except World Class. The positioning and pace will be fine, but everything else will be borked.

If you're not going to play on World Class, pick your skill level, play a couple matches at default and post the stats (without making changes). I'll take a look and make some recommendations. That said, Speed, Acceleration, and all Positioning sliders should be universal so those should be ok on any skill level.

As an additional piece of advise, I would not play below Professional. Semi is way too easy and you'll soon be moving on because no slider adjustments can make Semi competitive.

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Sounds good thank you.

EDIT: Do you play on all manual controls? I've been trying to learn them and have been getting my butt handed to me, so I've kept your sliders but put it on amateur. I beat the CPU 3-2.

Then I left everything the same, but put the controls on semi and beat the cpu 12-0. I had 29 shots and 23 of them where on target. The controls make all the difference in the world if you ask me. I'll try a higher difficulty setting but the manually shooting, passing, crossing is very VERY hard to be accurate with. When I put the controls on semi it was a walk in the park.

steelerfan
10-26-2012, 04:07 PM
Sounds good thank you.

EDIT: Do you play on all manual controls? I've been trying to learn them and have been getting my butt handed to me, so I've kept your sliders but put it on amateur. I beat the CPU 3-2.

Then I left everything the same, but put the controls on semi and beat the cpu 12-0. I had 29 shots and 23 of them where on target. The controls make all the difference in the world if you ask me. I'll try a higher difficulty setting but the manually shooting, passing, crossing is very VERY hard to be accurate with. When I put the controls on semi it was a walk in the park.

The second post in this thread has all of my settings, and sliders, including controls. I don't use all Manual controls, no.

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steelerfan
10-29-2012, 05:31 PM
Port Vale 2:0 Aldershot Town

Shots 13/13
SOT 9/4
Tackles 14/33
Fouls 3/3
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/4
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/3

SA% 69/30
PA% 85/82

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steelerfan
10-29-2012, 07:33 PM
Ouch. It was 5-2 at the half.

Morecambe 5:3 Port Vale

Shots 17/16
SOT 10/7
Possession 51/49
Tackles 28/19
Fouls 2/3
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/2

SA% 58/43
PA% 84/80

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steelerfan
10-29-2012, 09:01 PM
Port Vale 3:1 Barnet

Shots 17/7
SOT 10/3
Possession 53/47
Tackles 14/28
Fouls 1/4
Yellow 1/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 6/1

SA% 58/42
PA% 82/75

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gigemaggs99
10-29-2012, 09:31 PM
The second post in this thread has all of my settings, and sliders, including controls. I don't use all Manual controls, no.

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Ok sounds good thanks. I'm just saying for realistic sake, it seems like manual controls are more realistic. I watched a lot of futbol this weekend, EPL, MLS, etc... there are quite a few shots taken by each team but a lot of them don't even come close to being on target. I was surprised by how many are off target in real life.

steelerfan
10-29-2012, 10:42 PM
Ok sounds good thanks. I'm just saying for realistic sake, it seems like manual controls are more realistic. I watched a lot of futbol this weekend, EPL, MLS, etc... there are quite a few shots taken by each team but a lot of them don't even come close to being on target. I was surprised by how many are off target in real life.

If you're around 35%, that is very realistic. However, in EPL, top clubs will be much better. Chelsea is at 59% this season.

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steelerfan
10-29-2012, 10:47 PM
Bristol Rovers 1:0 Port Vale

Shots 12/13
SOT 5/6
Possession 51/49
Tackles 32/17
Fouls 1/0
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/3

SA% 41/46
PA% 82/80

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steelerfan
10-30-2012, 11:29 AM
Port Vale 2:2 Southend United

Shots 12/13
SOT 7/5
Possession 50/50
Tackles 18/29
Fouls 5/2
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/1

SA% 58/38
PA% 82/78

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steelerfan
10-30-2012, 02:36 PM
Big win at Wycombe who are in 3rd place.

Wycombe 0:3 Port Vale

Shots 11/13
SOT 2/7
Possession 50/50
Tackles 29/20
Fouls 4/2
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 3/2

SA% 18/53
PA% 81/79

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steelerfan
10-30-2012, 05:35 PM
Port Vale 2:1 Exeter City

Shots 10/6
SOT 5/3
Possession 53/47
Tackles 16/20
Fouls 4/4
Yellow 2/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 2/0

SA% 50/50
PA% 82/78

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steelerfan
10-30-2012, 08:12 PM
Another big win. This one over 2nd place Oxford United.

Port Vale 1:0 Oxford United

Shots 19/13
SOT 7/3
Possession 50/50
Tackles 15/27
Fouls 3/4
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/2

SA% 36/23
PA% 84/80

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steelerfan
10-30-2012, 09:44 PM
Scored at 73', 77', and 90' to erase a 2-0 deficit and run my winning streak to 4 and my unbeaten streak to 5.

Port Vale 3:2 Bradford City

Shots 10/15
SOT 4/7
Possession 52/48
Tackles 22/24
Fouls 2/4
Yellow 1/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 4/4

SA% 40/44
PA% 83/84

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steelerfan
10-30-2012, 11:07 PM
Streaks are now at W5 and U6.

AFC Wimbledon 1:2 Port Vale

Shots 11/11
SOT 6/3
Possession 50/50
Tackles 31/15
Fouls 2/2
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 1/0
Corners 3/0

SA% 54/27
PA% 77/84

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steelerfan
10-31-2012, 09:28 PM
The last time I didn't win, I earned a draw against Southend. Today, they ended my W5 and U6 streaks.

Southend United 2:1 Port Vale

Shots 13/15
SOT 4/6
Possession 47/53
Tackles 29/19
Fouls 1/0
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/1

SA% 30/40
PA% 80/86

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steelerfan
10-31-2012, 11:10 PM
Back on the right track with a big win over 3rd place Northampton. I really dominated the match, but their Keeper was fantastic and kept them in it till the bitter end.

Port Vale 3:2 Northampton

Shots 21/10
SOT 11/5
Possession 57/43
Tackles 10/32
Fouls 3/5
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/1
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 5/1

SA% 52/50
PA% 85/73

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steelerfan
11-01-2012, 08:48 PM
I drew after conceding a penalty, following a well-deserved Red Card, in the 90th minute.

Accrington Stanley 2:2 Port Vale

Shots 14/12
SOT 7/2
Possession 45/55
Tackles 32/17
Fouls 1/1
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/1
Injuries 0/2
Offsides 1/0
Corners 1/4

SA% 50/16
PA% 82/83

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steelerfan
11-03-2012, 12:00 AM
I can't believe what just happened. I conceded a goal at 85' to allow Crewe Alexandra to level the score at 2. Then, I score the apparent game winner at 90', only to have them counter with a pair of goals at 90+. :fp:

Crewe Alexandra 4:3 Port Vale

Shots 12/17
SOT 5/9
Possession 51/49
Tackles 20/19
Fouls 3/3
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/2

SA% 41/52
PA% 82/84

This was the opening match of the 13-14 season.

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steelerfan
11-03-2012, 09:47 PM
Another amazing finish. This time, in the Capital One Cup. It was just Round 1, but huge for my club. I trailed 1-0 for most of the match but equalized at 83' then scored the winner in the dying seconds of stoppage time for a stunning 2-1 result for the good guys.

Port Vale 2:1 Wycombe

Shots 11/15
SOT 6/7
Possession 53/47
Tackles 18/39
Fouls 2/0
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 2/0

SA% 54/46
PA% 84/84

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gigemaggs99
11-04-2012, 01:21 PM
If you're around 35%, that is very realistic. However, in EPL, top clubs will be much better. Chelsea is at 59% this season.

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Sounds good, I watched QPR v Reading this morning their shots looked like this

Shot 22 v 19
Shots on target 6 v 3
Shots on target %: 15 v 27

Maybe they are not the "better teams". These stats make me feel better when I play on all manual controls. :)

steelerfan
11-04-2012, 02:05 PM
Sounds good, I watched QPR v Reading this morning their shots looked like this

Shot 22 v 19
Shots on target 6 v 3
Shots on target %: 15 v 27

Maybe they are not the "better teams". These stats make me feel better when I play on all manual controls. :)

Yeah, they are both in the relegation zone right now. Like I said, 35% is a good benchmark. :)

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gigemaggs99
11-04-2012, 04:37 PM
Yeah, they are both in the relegation zone right now. Like I said, 35% is a good benchmark. :)

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Right, it is only 10 games into the season though.

steelerfan
11-04-2012, 04:42 PM
Right, it is only 10 games into the season though.

Oh, I know. But both of those clubs are prime candidates for relegation and will be going forward. Reading was promoted this year, and QPR avoided relegation on the final day of the season a year ago.

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steelerfan
11-04-2012, 10:58 PM
Burton Albion 2:2 Port Vale

Shots 10/13
SOT 4/5
Possession 51/49
Tackles 30/21
Fouls 4/4
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/0

SA% 40/38
PA% 85/83

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steelerfan
11-05-2012, 08:55 PM
Port Vale 1:1 Chesterfield

Shots 17/14
SOT 10/6
Possession 49/51
Tackles 17/38
Fouls 4/6
Yellow 2/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 5/2

SA% 58/42
PA% 80/81

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steelerfan
11-05-2012, 10:39 PM
Rochdale 1:0 Port Vale

Shots 9/11
SOT 5/6
Possession 48/52
Tackles 36/20
Fouls 1/6
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 1/0
Corners 1/1

SA% 55/54
PA% 84/87

Conceded the match's only goal at 90'. :smh:

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mufcrichard1979
11-06-2012, 02:52 PM
just a quick question steelerfan are the sliders on the first page your latest?

steelerfan
11-06-2012, 05:49 PM
just a quick question steelerfan are the sliders on the first page your latest?

Yes, they are. I will always update them there.

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steelerfan
11-06-2012, 11:36 PM
In the opening round of the League Trophy....

Port Vale 3:1 Barnet

Shots 18/12
SOT 10/4
Possession 51/49
Tackles 23/20
Fouls 4/3
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 5/3

SA% 55/33
PA% 80/80

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steelerfan
11-10-2012, 12:49 PM
Capital One Cup Round 2...

Port Vale 1:0 Crewe Alexandra

Shots 15/9
SOT 8/4
Possession 46/54
Tackles 15/29
Fouls 3/2
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/1

SA% 53/44
PA% 79/83

I was drawn to play at Southend United in Round 3.

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steelerfan
11-11-2012, 10:43 PM
Crawley Town 2:3 Port Vale

Shots 9/14
SOT 5/11
Possession 51/49
Tackles 28/24
Fouls 1/5
Yellow 0/3
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 0/3

SA% 58/78
PA% 82/80

I had to hang on for the win after going up 3-0 at 62'.

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steelerfan
11-13-2012, 11:17 PM
Port Vale 3:0 Barnet

Shots 16/13
SOT 8/4
Possession 55/45
Tackles 15/32
Fouls 5/5
Yellow 1/2
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/2

SA% 50/30
PA% 88/77

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steelerfan
11-16-2012, 06:28 PM
Crazy match.
AFC Wimbledon 4:5 Port Vale

Shots 15/16
SOT 9/11
Possession 50/50
Tackles 24/12
Fouls 6/5
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 1/0
Corners 1/2

SA% 60/68
PA% 80/84

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steelerfan
11-20-2012, 02:21 AM
I was put out in Round 3 of the Capital One Cup on penalties. The match went to Extra Time at 2-2 and saw goals at 112', 113', 119', and 120' to force penalties at 4-4. Southend wins the shootout, 5-4.

Southend United 4:4 (5-4) Port Vale

Shots 26/24
SOT 11/10
Possession 48/52
Tackles 29/26
Fouls 4/8
Yellow 1/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 3/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 4/5

SA% 42/41
PA% 82/82

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steelerfan
11-20-2012, 11:50 PM
What a difference a couple of days makes.

Port Vale 1:0 Southend United

Shots 11/11
SOT 6/1
Possession 50/50
Tackles 14/35
Fouls 3/8
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/2
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/4

SA% 54/9
PA% 80/75

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steelerfan
11-22-2012, 09:47 PM
Fleetwood Town 0:3 Port Vale

Shots 12/15
SOT 4/8
Possession 51/49
Tackles 27/16
Fouls 6/3
Yellow 1/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/3
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/3

SA% 33/53
PA% 79/72

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steelerfan
11-23-2012, 03:09 PM
Port Vale 3:2 Torquay United

Shots 16/6
SOT 5/3
Possession 48/52
Takes 13/27
Fouls 4/5
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/2

SA% 31/50
PA% 74/78

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steelerfan
11-23-2012, 06:21 PM
League Trophy Round 2.

Leyton Orient 3:1 Port Vale

Shots 18/11
SOT 7/4
Possession 53/47
Tackles 27/18
Fouls 2/5
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/0

SA% 38/36
PA% 81/76

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jaymo76
11-24-2012, 01:22 PM
Steeler, you seem to be having a fair number of injuries. That's good to see. However, are those long-term or only 1-2 games?

steelerfan
11-24-2012, 02:16 PM
Steeler, you seem to be having a fair number of injuries. That's good to see. However, are those long-term or only 1-2 games?

Most are insignificant. I could up the severity slider, but I am good with it for now. I only have 25 players on my roster right now and I'm having to rotate guys as it is due to fatigue. When I started playing 13, I used my injury settings from 12. That was disastrous. I was losing guys left and right for 3-6 months. Now, my "bad" injuries are usually for 4 weeks or so.

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steelerfan
11-26-2012, 12:06 AM
Hartlepool 1:2 Port Vale

Shots 14:12
SOT 5/5
Possession 49/51
Tackles 26/18
Fouls 5/2
Yellow 1/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/1
Corners 1/1

SA% 35/41
PA% 80/74

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steelerfan
11-26-2012, 10:22 PM
My 7-game winning streak in League 2 matches is over, but an equalizer in stoppage time kept my unbeaten streak going at 8.

Port Vale 1:1 Rotherham United

Shots 11/8
SOT 5/5
Possession 50/50
Tackles 20/29
Fouls 6/6
Yellow 3/2
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/1
Offsides 0/1
Corners 8/3

SA% 45/62
PA% 79/83

Physical match with 12 fouls, 5 bookings, and 3 injuries. Add to it 11 corners and that was a fun one.

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steelerfan
11-27-2012, 09:31 PM
8-game unbeaten streak in League 2 comes to an end.

Bristol Rovers 2:1 Port Vale

Shots 13/9
SOT 6/5
Possession 51/49
Tackles 38/31
Fouls 3/6
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/3
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/1

SA% 48/55
PA% 84/78

Besides losing an LB for 3 weeks with a sprained ankle in this match, I lost a key midfielder (he takes penalties and free kicks) for 7 months with an ACL injury. :(

For jaymo, my current injury list:

CAM-Burge-Sprained Ankle-2 days
CB-McCombe-Broken Ankle-3 months
LB-Mossa-Sprained Ankle-3 weeks
RM-Sol Ortiz-ACL-7 months
ST-Anyan-Sprained Knee-3 weeks

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steelerfan
11-28-2012, 12:01 AM
If you missed it in the FIFA 13 Impressions thread, Wolverhampton contacted me to offer their managerial position to me. I had to jump at the chance to move up from the 4th tier of English Football to the 2nd tier and join an npower Championship League side.

That said, my first match in charge of Wolves was a home game against Bournemouth. I was LUCKY to get a win as I scored the only goal of the match in the dying seconds of stoppage time on a penalty that was awarded off of a corner.

Wolves 1:0 Bournemouth

Shots 14/8
SOT 6/2
Possession 54/46
Tackles 16/33
Fouls 2/3
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 6/3

SA% 42/25
PA% 88/87

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jaymo76
12-01-2012, 02:15 PM
8-game unbeaten streak in League 2 comes to an end.

Bristol Rovers 2:1 Port Vale

Shots 13/9
SOT 6/5
Possession 51/49
Tackles 38/31
Fouls 3/6
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/3
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/1

SA% 48/55
PA% 84/78

Besides losing an LB for 3 weeks with a sprained ankle in this match, I lost a key midfielder (he takes penalties and free kicks) for 7 months with an ACL injury. :(

For jaymo, my current injury list:

CAM-Burge-Sprained Ankle-2 days
CB-McCombe-Broken Ankle-3 months
LB-Mossa-Sprained Ankle-3 weeks
RM-Sol Ortiz-ACL-7 months
ST-Anyan-Sprained Knee-3 weeks

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That injury list looks pretty fair IMO. I could easily see an team with that type of injury breakdown.

steelerfan
12-01-2012, 09:55 PM
Brighton & Hove 0:1 Wolves

Shots 13/13
SOT 6/6
Possession 55/45
Tackles 25/18
Fouls 2/0
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 1/2
Corners 1/4

SA% 46/46
PA% 83/73

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steelerfan
12-01-2012, 11:29 PM
Wolves 0:2 Leicester City

Shots 9/23
SOT 3/9
Possession 48/52
Tackles 25/26
Fouls 4/6
Yellow 3/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/2

SA% 33/39
PA% 77/83

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steelerfan
12-02-2012, 09:02 AM
After a tough loss to #3 Leicester, I earned a draw on the home ground of the league leading Canaries.

Norwich City 2:2 Wolves

Shots 13/14
SOT 7/6
Possession 47/53
Tackles 35/16
Fouls 2/1
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/1

SA% 53/42
PA% 83/84

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jaymo76
12-02-2012, 02:33 PM
Steeler, your time of possession looks really good. That has always been my issue. I don't control the ball enough. I need to learn to get away from the run and gun philosophy and move more towards ball control. How do you go about your coaching philosophy with regards to long/short crosses, etc? Are you more on the short game now with limited crosses or are you playing to get the cpu out of postion with long balls?

steelerfan
12-02-2012, 03:17 PM
Steeler, your time of possession looks really good. That has always been my issue. I don't control the ball enough. I need to learn to get away from the run and gun philosophy and move more towards ball control. How do you go about your coaching philosophy with regards to long/short crosses, etc? Are you more on the short game now with limited crosses or are you playing to get the cpu out of postion with long balls?

Football is not a run and gun game. The trap that alot of newer players fall into is that they think they should be getting multiple breakaways per match. In reality they are rare and if that's the only way you can score, you're in trouble if you're going to use any good slider set. I probably get 2 or 3 clean breaks per season, if that.

Football is about possession, positioning, and capitalizing on your opponents inability to do those same things. That said, I would like to think that my style incorporates a bit of everything. I love to push the ball forward on the counter and use long through balls to try and slice through a reeling defensive side. In reality though, my attack does incorporate a mostly-short passing game. I would tend to say that my crossing game is very limited. I probably send only 4 or 5 crosses into the area per match.

A good piece of advice that I would offer would be to make sure that you remember that not every pass needs to get you closer to your opponent's goal. Pass the ball backwards to your support to maintain possession instead of trying to force an opening that isn't there.

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steelerfan
12-02-2012, 10:39 PM
Wolves 4:1 Bristol City

Shots 8/8
SOT 6/1
Possession 54/46
Tackles 7/33
Fouls 2/3
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 2/0
Corners 0/1

SA% 75/12
PA% 81/78

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steelerfan
12-03-2012, 08:03 PM
Peterborough 1:0 Wolves

Shots 16/14
SOT 6/5
Possession 49/51
Tackles 23/19
Fouls 3/5
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/2
Offsides 1/0
Corners 3/3

SA% 37/35
PA% 85/80

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steelerfan
12-03-2012, 10:26 PM
Wolves 2:0 Sheffield Wednesday

Shots 17/16
SOT 9/7
Possession 47/53
Tackles 13/20
Fouls 2/6
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 5/4

SA% 52/43
PA% 69/81

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steelerfan
12-04-2012, 09:54 PM
Wolverhampton 3:1 Nottingham Forest

Shots 15/12
SOT 6/4
Possession 51/49
Tackles 15/26
Fouls 3/5
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/2

SA% 40/33
PA% 82/80

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steelerfan
12-04-2012, 11:19 PM
Reading 3:4 Wolves

Shots 24/14
SOT 14/5
Possession 51/49
Tackles 26/26
Fouls 4/7
Yellow 0/2
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 5/2

SA% 58/38
PA% 81/77

Believe it or not, this match was nil-nil at halftime.

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steelerfan
12-08-2012, 09:18 AM
Ouch.

Wolves 1:4 Middlesbrough

Shots 10/20
SOT 2/8
Possession 53/47
Tackles 13/37
Fouls 3/3
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 5/4

SA% 20/40
PA% 86/80

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steelerfan
12-10-2012, 11:39 PM
Ipswich Town 2:2 Wolves

Shots 11/14
SOT 5/2
Possession 48/52
Tackles 26/17
Fouls 4/2
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/2

SA% 45/14
PA% 82/83

Glad to get a draw after falling behind, 2-0, at 54'. Wolves scored at 76' and 85' to pull level.

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steelerfan
12-11-2012, 10:30 PM
FA Cup Round 3

Wolves 0:3 Arsenal

Shots 11/24
SOT 3/11
Possession 49/51
Tackles 18/25
Fouls 4/4
Yellow 1/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 3/4

SA% 27/45
PA% 84/86

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steelerfan
12-17-2012, 09:26 PM
Wolves now winless in their last 4.

Wolves 0:3 Doncaster

Shots 16:15
SOT 6/8
Possession 52/48
Tackles 17/29
Fouls 2/2
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 2/0
Corners 3/2

SA% 37/53
PA% 82/76

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steelerfan
12-17-2012, 10:50 PM
The slide continues...

Leeds United 3:1 Wolves

Shots 15/7
SOT 6/4
Possession 52/48
Tackles 24/19
Fouls 4/4
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/0

SA% 40/57
PA% 81/76

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steelerfan
12-18-2012, 08:56 PM
Finally, a win. Over the club that is 3rd in the table, at that.

Wolves 2:1 Norwich City

Shots 14/15
SOT 9/3
Possession 50/50
Tackles 13/32
Fouls 4/5
Yellow 1/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 1/1
Corners 2/3

SA% 64/20
PA% 78/77

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steelerfan
12-19-2012, 08:53 PM
Leicester City 4:1 Wolves

Shots 20/15
SOT 11/7
Possession 50/50
Tackles 21/30
Fouls 1/3
Yellow 1/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 1/0
Corners 1/4

SA% 55/46
PA% 83/79

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steelerfan
12-19-2012, 10:57 PM
If you missed it in the Impressions Thread, I just got hired to manage Ecuador so I'll have those matches ahead as well. In the meantime, on the club level...

Wolves 2:2 Hull City

Shots 12/18
SOT 7/7
Possession 49/51
Tackles 17/29
Fouls 6/1
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 3/3

SA% 58/38
PA% 79/82

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steelerfan
12-19-2012, 11:54 PM
Crystal Palace 1:3 Wolves

Shots 13/15
SOT 5/7
Possession 51/49
Tackles 31/16
Fouls 1/5
Yellow 1/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 5/2

SA% 38/46
PA% 80/79

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steelerfan
12-22-2012, 04:38 PM
Wolves 1:1 Peterborough

Shots 16/11
SOT 5/2
Possession 47/53
Tackles 23/26
Fouls 1/4
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/1

SA% 31/18
PA% 79/83

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steelerfan
12-22-2012, 06:47 PM
Bristol City 0:2 Wolves

Shots 20/15
SOT 11/9
Possession 51/49
Tackles 29/14
Fouls 3/4
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/2

SA% 55/60
PA% 83/78

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steelerfan
12-22-2012, 08:34 PM
Thrilling game with the league-leading Black Cats.

Wolves 3:3 Sunderland

Shots 19/21
SOT 9/12
Possession 47/53
Tackles 12/35
Fouls 0/5
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/1
Offsides 0/1
Corners 2/3

SA% 47/57
PA% 80/80

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steelerfan
12-22-2012, 09:41 PM
Birmingham City 1:2 Wolves

Shots 16/12
SOT 4/7
Possession 47/53
Tackles 30/17
Fouls 2/6
Yellow 0/2
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 1/2

SA% 25/58
PA% 78/79

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steelerfan
12-22-2012, 10:55 PM
Got my international career started at Ecuador. This is going to be a tough gig, I think.

International Friendly

Ecuador 1:3 Ireland

Shots 13/27
SOT 4/12
Possession 43/57
Tackles 16/28
Fouls 1/3
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 2/5

SA% 30/44
PA% 81/86

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steelerfan
12-23-2012, 09:43 AM
France 3:2 Ecuador

Shots 26/17
SOT 9/19
Possession 52/48
Tackles 26/17
Fouls 1/1
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/3

SA% 34/58
PA% 90/78

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steelerfan
12-23-2012, 04:44 PM
Sheffield Wednesday 1:1 Wolves

Shots 17/16
SOT 4/8
Possession 50/50
Tackles 19/13
Fouls 2/4
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 4/5

SA% 23/50
PA% 74/77

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steelerfan
12-23-2012, 09:49 PM
Wolves 4:6 Watford

Shots 20/23
SOT 9/8
Possession 48/52
Tackles 17/18
Fouls 2/4
Yellow 1/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 2/0

SA% 45/34
PA% 75/82

I had a player suspended after this match for accumulation of Yellows.

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steelerfan
12-23-2012, 11:42 PM
Sheffield United 0:3 Wolves

Shots 11/18
SOT 6/7
Possession 46/54
Tackles 31/18
Fouls 6/2
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/2

SA% 54/38
PA% 78/82

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steelerfan
12-24-2012, 10:32 AM
Wolves 2:1 Derby County

Shots 6/16
SOT 3/6
Possession 50/50
Tackles 17/28
Fouls 3/1
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/1

SA% 50/37
PA% 76/80

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steelerfan
12-24-2012, 09:28 PM
My lineup consisted of mostly substitutes and reserves, due to fatigue.

Burnley 4:1 Wolves

Shots 20/12
SOT 11/5
Possession 40/60
Tackles 25/14
Fouls 1/5
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 6/3

SA% 55/38
PA% 84/88

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steelerfan
12-24-2012, 10:46 PM
Wolves 1:0 Brighton & Hove

Shots 13/11
SOT 8/3
Possession 46/54
Tackles 10/23
Fouls 1/3
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 6/0

SA% 61/27
PA% 79/84

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steelerfan
12-25-2012, 12:33 PM
Bournemouth 2:0 Wolves

Shots 21/11
SOT 11/5
Possession 53/47
Tackles 25/19
Fouls 3/1
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/5

SA% 52/45
PA% 84/82

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steelerfan
12-25-2012, 08:37 PM
I opened the 14/15 season with a Capitol One Cup match against League 2 side, Northampton. 4 players made their Wolves debuts, including Anthony Ujah who potted 2 goals, and Argentinian teenager Sebastian Torres who is just 16. Torres is a product of my Youth Academy.

Northampton 3:4 Wolves

Shots 8/14
SOT 4/9
Possession 47/53
Tackles 40/15
Fouls 4/2
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 0/6

SA% 50/64
PA% 80/78

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steelerfan
12-25-2012, 10:41 PM
Wolves 1:1 Barnsley

Shots 18/5
SOT 8/4
Possession 57/43
Tackles 21/34
Fouls 3/2
Yellow 1/0
Red 1/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/0

SA% 44/80
PA% 87/79

Totally dominated, but my lack of finishing allowed them to equalize in the 82nd minute on a penalty which followed a sending off of one of my centerbacks.

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steelerfan
12-26-2012, 09:41 PM
Very frustrating match. I probably should have scored 3-4 goals while allowing no more than 2. Everything that could have gone wrong - did.

Brighton & Hove 3:0 Wolves

Shots 12/22
SOT 5/8
Possession 47/53
Tackles 30/20
Fouls 3/5
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/2
Corners 1/4

SA% 41/36
PA% 87/87

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steelerfan
12-26-2012, 11:15 PM
All of my frustration poured out on the league-leading Hammers of West Ham. Ujah scored twice in the first half and Kevin Doyle added a second half hat trick.

Wolves 5:1 West Ham

Shots 11/18
SOT 7/6
Possession 54/46
Tackles 13/31
Fouls 1/8
Yellow 0/2
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 0/4

SA% 63/33
PA% 85/78

West Ham will certainly bitch about the officiating, after seeing the stats. ;)

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steelerfan
12-28-2012, 11:41 PM
Ujah scored at 14' and Branzani came off the bench at 80' and sealed the win with a goal at 90'.

Wolves 2:0 Leeds United

Shots 15/17
SOT 6/9
Possession 50/50
Tackles 16/33
Fouls 5/4
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/1
Corners 1/4

SA% 40/52
PA% 79/80

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steelerfan
12-29-2012, 01:15 AM
Doyle scored at 22', Elkeson potted his first with Wolves at 47', then Doyle converted a penalty at 58' to build a 3-0 lead before Quinn scored off of a free kick at 84' to give Hull City their only goal of the match. I have to play Hull City again in my next match in the Capital One Cup.

Hull City 1:3 Wolves

Shots 14/22
SOT 2/14
Possession 51/49
Tackles 23/14
Fouls 3/9
Yellow 1/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/1
Offsides 1/0
Corners 4/3

SA% 14/63
PA% 84/81

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steelerfan
12-29-2012, 10:54 AM
Capital One Cup Round 2

An early exit from the League Cup for Wolves was assured with 4 first half bookings, including a sending off. Very disappointing exit for the Wanderers.

Hull City 1:0 Wolves

Shots 11/15
SOT 3/6
Possession 48/52
Tackles 26/23
Fouls 2/4
Yellow 0/3
Red 0/1
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/1

SA% 27/40
PA% 82/84

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steelerfan
12-29-2012, 03:31 PM
International Friendly

Australia 1:1 Ecuador

Shots 14/12
SOT 2/5
Possession 49/51
Tackles 19/13
Fouls 2/2
Yellow 1/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 0/1

SA% 14/41
PA% 82/79

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steelerfan
12-29-2012, 06:53 PM
My record with Ecuador drops to 0-1-3. :(

International Friendly

Ecuador 0:1 Korea Republic
Shots 13/9
SOT 6/2
Possession 58/42
Tackles 14/26
Fouls 0/2
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/2
Corners 4/2

SA% 46/22
PA% 83/80

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steelerfan
12-29-2012, 07:58 PM
Branzani, playing for the injured Ujah, scored at 8' and 53', but Reading equalized at 12' and 90'.

Wolves 2:2 Reading

Shots 7/16
SOT 2/7
Possession 53/47
Tackles 13/26
Fouls 4/1
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/2

SA% 28/43
PA% 84/82

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steelerfan
12-29-2012, 09:47 PM
Sheffield Wednesday 1:2 Wolves

Shots 17/17
SOT 8/5
Possession 48/52
Tackles 30/22
Fouls 1/4
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/3

SA% 47/29
PA% 78/79

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steelerfan
12-29-2012, 11:09 PM
Elkeson scored once and Doyle scored twice, including the equalizer on a penalty at 69', to help Wolverhampton earn a draw against Watford.

Wolves 3:3 Watford

Shots 15/18
SOT 9/10
Possession 54/46
Tackles 16/33
Fouls 6/4
Yellow 1/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/1

SA% 60/55
PA% 84/83

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steelerfan
01-01-2013, 01:19 PM
Goals from Ujah at 3' (header of a LONG cross) and Doyle at 23' were enough. Lost a Clean Sheet at 90'.

Oldham Athletic 1:2 Wolves

Shots 8/10
SOT 4/6
Possession 51/49
Tackles 39/14
Fouls 3/0
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/2

SA% 50/60
PA% 82/82

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steelerfan
01-01-2013, 06:01 PM
Ugh.

Wolves 1:3 Cardiff City

Shots 14/23
SOT 6/6
Possession 52/48
Tackles 22/27
Fouls 5/0
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 4/6

SA% 42/26
PA% 78/81

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steelerfan
01-01-2013, 07:45 PM
More frustration as I have slipped from 3rd to 9th in the table over the last couple of matches.

Derby County 1:0 Wolves

Shots 9/13
SOT 1/8
Possession 46/54
Tackles 25/19
Fouls 2/5
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 2/1
Corners 2/1

SA% 11/61
PA% 78/81

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steelerfan
01-01-2013, 09:38 PM
Going into another International Break, Kevin Doyle converted 2 penalties and racked up a hat trick to increase his league-leading goal total to 14 through 12 matches.

Wolves 3:1 Peterborough

Shots 13/12
SOT 6/8
Possession 52/48
Tackles 13/19
Fouls 0/4
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/3

SA% 46/66
PA% 83/81

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steelerfan
01-02-2013, 10:18 PM
Damn! Don't piss off the Mexicans!

I led them, 2-0, at halftime only to watch them rip off 6 goals in 30 minutes before I saved a little face with a consolation goal at 87'.

Ecuador 3:6 Mexico

Shots 10/20
SOT 7/14
Possession 52/48
Tackles 19/19
Fouls 5/3
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 1/1
Corners 3/2

SA% 70/70
PA% 81/85

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steelerfan
01-02-2013, 11:39 PM
Finally, after a draw and 4 losses, my first international win.

Ivory Coast 0:3 Ecuador

Shots 19/10
SOT 6/4
Possession 45/55
Tackles 26/14
Fouls 4/5
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 1/0
Corners 5/1

SA% 31/40
PA% 79/85

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steelerfan
01-03-2013, 09:16 PM
After falling behind, 2-0, in the first 24', Wolves clawed back for a draw against Blackpool who was 3rd in the table. Kevin Doyle (27') and Jamie O'Hara (87') tallied for the Wanderers.

Blackpool 2:2 Wolves

Shots 11/21
SOT 6/9
Possession 46/54
Tackles 27/12
Fouls 2/6
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/2

SA% 54/42
PA% 80/83

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steelerfan
01-04-2013, 10:18 PM
Anthony Ujah scored at 29', after intercepting a pass from the keeper, and Doyle sealed the Foxes fate just 4 minutes later.

Wolves 2:0 Leicester City

Shots 10/15
SOT 5/5
Possession 49/51
Tackles 20/22
Fouls 3/1
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 1/3

SA% 50/33
PA% 77/80

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steelerfan
01-06-2013, 11:50 PM
I came in with my entire starting XI in form and left with a humiliating defeat. Wolves only consolation was a Kevin Doyle penalty conversion at 74'.

Millwall 3:1 Wolves

Shots 24/10
SOT 11/4
Possession 52/48
Tackles 29/17
Fouls 1/4
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/1

SA% 45/40
PA% 85/83

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steelerfan
01-09-2013, 08:17 PM
Georg Margreitter powered in a header on a corner at 33' and Anthony Ujah tallied off a defender at 78' to give Wolverhampton the win.

Wolves 2:0 Huddersfield

Shots 13/11
SOT 7/1
Possession 50/50
Tackles 23/28
Fouls 1/1
Yellow 1/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/1
Corners 4/1

SA% 53/9
PA% 76/80

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steelerfan
01-09-2013, 09:31 PM
Goals from unlikely sources (Vincenzo Valoti 51'; Albert Adomah 77') were not enough.

Burnley 3:2 Wolves

Shots 16/8
SOT 6/3
Possession 48/52
Tackles 31/13
Fouls 3/1
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 5/0

SA% 37/37
PA% 81/81

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steelerfan
01-10-2013, 12:05 AM
Another loss, going into an international break.

Wolves 0:1 Middlesbrough

Shots 16/8
SOT 7/4
Possession 58/42
Tackles 26/29
Fouls 3/3
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 3/1

SA% 43/50
PA% 86/79

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steelerfan
01-12-2013, 12:56 AM
About 6 months after my international debut, I was able to turn the tables on my previous 3-1 loss to Ireland. My record in friendlys is now 2-1-4.

Ecuador 3:1 Ireland

Shots 11/25
SOT 8/8
Possession 46/54
Tackles 7/27
Fouls 5/4
Yellow 2/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 3/4

SA% 72/32
PA% 73/86

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steelerfan
01-12-2013, 06:15 AM
Managed a draw with Greece to go 1-1-0 during the break and pushed my Friendly record to 2-2-4.

Ecuador 2:2 Greece

Shots 13/16
SOT 10/7
Tackles 11/24
Fouls 5/2
Yellow 2/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 3/1
Offsides 0/1
Corners 3/4

SA% 76/43
PA% 76/82

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steelerfan
01-12-2013, 01:36 PM
Alexy Rogie put Wolverhampton in front at 40', but Bristol City countered with goals at 62' (pen) and 86' to steal the points. Already having to deal with league-leading scorer Kevin Doyle being out for 2 months (hip flexor suffered while playing for Ireland), I lost my top rated striker, Anthony Ujah, in the first half with an ankle sprain. Ujah will be back in the lineup for my upcoming match with Forest.

Bristol City 2:1 Wolves

Shots 18/13
SOT 7/4
Possession 48/52
Tackles 26/21
Fouls 2/2
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/1
Offsides 0/0
Corners 2/2

SA% 38/30
PA% 82/82

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steelerfan
01-12-2013, 05:10 PM
Stellar performance for the Wanderers against Nottingham. Elkeson converted a penalty at 21' and Georg Margreitter headed in a corner at 41' to give Wolves a comfortable 2-0 lead at halftime. Forest then converted from the spot, at 61', to cut their deficit in half before Andrea Branzani (header off a corner; 74') and Albert Adomah (brilliant strike from an impossible angle off the keeper; 82') buried them.

Wolves 4:1 Nottingham Forest

Shots 16/10
SOT 6/5
Possession 50/50
Tackles 16/29
Fouls 2/6
Yellow 1/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 4/2

SA% 37/50
PA% 79/79

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steelerfan
01-12-2013, 06:09 PM
For a nil-nil, this was actually a pretty entertaining match.

Ipswich Town 0:0 Wolves

Shots 6/14
SOT 4/6
Possession 43/57
Tackles 22/17
Fouls 1/4
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/1
Offsides 0/2
Corners 1/5

SA% 66/42
PA% 80/82

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steelerfan
01-12-2013, 08:17 PM
Consecutive matches without goals. I miss Doyle.

Wolves 0:2 Birmingham City

Shots 11/17
SOT 6/6
Possession 53/47
Tackles 23/31
Fouls 4/2
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 1/0
Corners 2/1

SA% 54/35
PA% 75/80

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steelerfan
01-12-2013, 09:50 PM
Goals from Elkeson (16') and Anthony Ujah (28') helped Wolves build a 2-1 advantage at the break. But the Rovers came steaming back in the second period to pull away.

Blackburn 4:2 Wolves

Shots 20/11
SOT 9/5
Possession 47/53
Tackles 17/19
Fouls 6/5
Yellow 1/4
Red 0/0
Injuries 1/1
Offsides 0/1
Corners 0/0

SA% 45/45
PA% 83/84

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steelerfan
01-14-2013, 10:36 PM
Andrea Branzani gave me the lead at 52', only to watch Middlesbrough equalize at 86'.

Middlesbrough 1:1 Wolves

Shots 13/8
SOT 6/4
Possession 50/50
Tackles 23/14
Fouls 2/3
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 4/2

SA% 46/50
PA% 80/73

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steelerfan
01-15-2013, 08:50 PM
I feel behind, just 7 minutes in. However, Jamie O'Hara (47') and Elkeson (55') scored second half goals to earn the points for Wolves.

Wolves 2:1 Burnley

Shots 14/13
SOT 9/2
Possession 49/51
Tackles 24/25
Fouls 4/2
Yellow 0/0
Red 0/0
Injuries 2/2
Offsides 1/0
Corners 0/0

SA% 64/15
PA% 79/83

I lost Roger Johnson for 4 weeks with an ankle sprain, and Albert Adomah for 9 days with a bruised shoulder.

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steelerfan
01-15-2013, 10:51 PM
After falling behind in the 31st minute, Anthony Ujah equalized at 34' and then scored the decider on a diving header from a corner at 63'. Ujah had been drawing offers to Wolves for his sale and I'm countering those offers with extremely high proposals. Basically, I don't want to part with the 24-year-old striker (78 OVR) without an "offer I can't refuse".

Watford 1:2 Wolves

Shots 13/16
SOT 3/9
Possession 47/53
Tackles 29/17
Fouls 0/3
Yellow 0/2
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/1
Corners 2/5

SA% 23/56
PA% 80/80

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SmoothPancakes
01-15-2013, 10:59 PM
Hey steeler, can you remind me, if I make a counter offer, and they accept, does the offer then go through and move forward to the player or do I have to then officially accept it as well? I've been avoiding making counter offers the last time I played, just keeping the players on my squad, since I couldn't remember if the counter offer, if accepted, is treated like it would if I accepted their initial offer, or if I have to give approval to the deal once they accept my counter offer.

steelerfan
01-15-2013, 11:28 PM
Hey steeler, can you remind me, if I make a counter offer, and they accept, does the offer then go through and move forward to the player or do I have to then officially accept it as well? I've been avoiding making counter offers the last time I played, just keeping the players on my squad, since I couldn't remember if the counter offer, if accepted, is treated like it would if I accepted their initial offer, or if I have to give approval to the deal once they accept my counter offer.

It is treated as though you accept. In other words, I was offered $8.5M for Ujah. I countered with $15M. If they accept $15M, they negotiate with the player from there and if the player accepts then he is gone.

That said, my counter was re-countered at $12M. I came back with $14M and that's where it stands right now.

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SmoothPancakes
01-16-2013, 12:22 AM
It is treated as though you accept. In other words, I was offered $8.5M for Ujah. I countered with $15M. If they accept $15M, they negotiate with the player from there and if the player accepts then he is gone.

That said, my counter was re-countered at $12M. I came back with $14M and that's where it stands right now.

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Alright, that's how I was assuming it worked. I was getting some decent offers during my time at Colorado and my short time at PSV, but they were all below the suggested price by my GM/adviser/whatever his name/title is. I didn't want to counter because I wanted to keep full control over whether or not to let the player leave or not, since most of the players that were receiving offers were all my top, front line players that were regularly in my starting XI.

steelerfan
01-16-2013, 08:02 PM
Easy win as the Wolves stay hot. Albert Adomah got the scoring started at 25'. He was followed by Anthony Ujah at 40' before Elkeson converted from the spot at 44'. Sebastian Torres, the 16-year-old product of the youth academy, added his first professional goal at 80' to close things out.

Wolves 4:0 Sheffield Wednesday

Shots 14/12
SOT 8/5
Possession 54/46
Tackles 19/32
Fouls 1/3
Yellow 0/1
Red 0/0
Injuries 0/0
Offsides 0/0
Corners 9/0

SA% 57/41
PA% 80/77

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CLW
02-18-2013, 12:52 PM
Steeler your most recent set of sliders in the 1st post? Your sliders are usually pretty good for me and I just picked this bad boy up today and I want to start a Career mode after messing around.

steelerfan
02-18-2013, 06:31 PM
Steeler your most recent set of sliders in the 1st post? Your sliders are usually pretty good for me and I just picked this bad boy up today and I want to start a Career mode after messing around.

Yes, but I'm tweaking again. I need to do some more testing before I update the OP.

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JBHuskers
02-18-2013, 07:07 PM
Yes, but I'm tweaking again.

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Lay off the crank bro :D

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steelerfan
02-18-2013, 08:26 PM
Lay off the crank bro :D

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;)

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steelerfan
02-18-2013, 09:55 PM
I just updated the second post in this thread to reflect what I am currently using.

There were some major changes and a few minor ones.

Again, for positioning I deferred to Orion at OS. His sliders nail positioning as well as the speed of the game. No need to divert from what works there. All credit to him and his team for several of the "universal" sliders.

That said, like most of you, I'm not ready for Legendary/Manual so these are intended to get the rest of us something solid to use.

I will continue to tweak the shooting sliders as I try to find a perfect balance but I wanted to post these tonight since I know CLW just grabbed the game.

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steelerfan
02-19-2013, 11:25 PM
Another update as I continue to get shooting under control.

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steelerfan
03-02-2013, 03:17 PM
Since my last update, I have played 2 matches. I drew, as Chelsea, 0-0 vs West Brom and I won, again with the Blues, at Craven Cottage over Fulham 3-0.

In the match with Fulham, Chelsea put 7 of 17 on target while the Cottagers put just 3 of 16 on target for a match total of 33 (10). Good numbers, for sure. I'm going to play as Chelsea against a top side to see if the better clubs can affect the numbers in the right ways.

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steelerfan
03-02-2013, 04:50 PM
Played a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge against Manchester City. Demba Ba scored in the first minute for the Blues, but Sergio Aguero equalized in the 58th for the Citizens.

The shot totals were:

Chelsea 11 (5)
City 9 (3)
Total 20 (8)

Again, pretty happy with the numbers. Two match totals:

Me 28 (12) 42.86%
CPU 25 (6) 24.00%
Total 53 (18) 33.96%

Average Total: 26.50 (9)

Those numbers are damn close to what I want. I'm going to play a match at Old Trafford against United, a little later. If anything, I'll need to tweak Shot Error so that my % comes down a little and the CPU's goes up. Other than that, I'm thrilled.

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steelerfan
03-02-2013, 06:23 PM
I had a huge 3-0 lead at Old Trafford and pissed it away for a 3-3 draw.

David Luiz headed in a corner at 14', Demba Ba poked in a misplayed ball by David De Gea at 15', and Ashley Cole redirected a low cross from Juan Mata at 33' to give Chelsea the unlikely advantage.

Really, I was fortunate on the first 2 goals to score and didn't deserve such a lead.

van Persie scored at 45', followed by Hernandez at 55', and a wicked volley off of a corner by Valencia leveled the match at 85'.

The shot count:

United 21 (8)
Chelsea 18 (10)
Total 39 (18)

3 match totals:

Me 46 (22) 47.83%
CPU 46 (14) 30.43%
Total 92 (36) 39.13%

Average Total: 30.67 (12)
Total Goal Average: 3.67

I'm making changes to the Shot Error sliders on both sides to try to increase the CPU accuracy and lower User accuracy. After that, I'll get a few matches in and re-evaluate.

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CLW
03-02-2013, 09:29 PM
let me know when you got a good set going. i was using your previous set and their pretty good but i feel the game is still too offensive friendly. i'm through like 20 games with my Houston career 1st year and I have scored 60 goals and allowed like 30 to lead the Eastern division in the MLS although I've been on a TEAR recently beating people 4-0; 5-0; 5-1; etc...

i just sold my/mls' two leading goal scorers to Europe for probably twice what they are really worth and still putting goals away like its indoor soccer and I've got a "stud" (mid 70s OVR striker with FREAKISH athletic ratings coming my way) :nod:

my thoughts aren't that shots are too accurate (i miss a bunch of should be goals) and the CPU keeper saves a TON of INSANE saves on one on one break away too to keep the scoring "down". the marking just isn't very good. they mark a few guys tight so i just wait a few seconds and then a guy runs open hit the give and go button and that either is wide open or opens up space for me to keep dribbling rinse/repeat until i get a shot in the box.

steelerfan
03-02-2013, 10:09 PM
Try Orion's sliders at OS. Sounds like you may need to go to Manual controls.

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CLW
03-03-2013, 11:49 AM
Try Orion's sliders at OS. Sounds like you may need to go to Manual controls.

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Yeah I'm going to have to do something. Just tried your new set out and once I adjusted to the speed it was pretty much the same. 2-0; 4-1; 5-0; 6-2 in 4 games this morning.

steelerfan
03-03-2013, 12:47 PM
Yeah I'm going to have to do something. Just tried your new set out and once I adjusted to the speed it was pretty much the same. 2-0; 4-1; 5-0; 6-2 in 4 games this morning.

Time for Legendary/Manual. Give Orion a shot, that's my next move too. I'm getting to the point that I can't keep the scoring down on World Class/Semi.

I think I'm going to give his sliders a go soon (including Manual controls) to see how I fair in a few exhibitions.

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steelerfan
03-16-2013, 09:43 PM
For the record, I am now using Orion's sliders over at Operation Sports. They are on Legendary with all manual controls. The only change I've made to them is lowering user pass error from 62 to 55.

I love the results I'm getting. I've played 8 matches today and two were nil-nil draws. I also had a 5-0 loss and a 3-0 win, among my results.

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