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One thing that is going to make me abandon this game are the goalkeeper scripts. I’m so sick and tired of losing big games just because my keeper lets every shot on goal in. It’s got to the stage where I’m gonna stop showing up for the big games because my keeper always performs when I’m not there. Has anyone ever developed a reliable keeper or do I just have to put up with this?
I never place much faith in GK ratings no matter how many stars he has. From my earlier post about scripted games, you know when your GK will have a mare and inevitably you will lose is when your GK has a rating of below 6. Even with a win, a GK will rarely get above an 8 rating. On those rare occasions where a troll may occur, the GK will save everything and get a 9 or a 10 rating.
A 4* GK can (and usually does) perform as well as a 7*. So I never bother power training a GK. I might buy a scout every 3-4 seasons (with one on one stopper SA) but that’s it. In fact only my attacking players ever get fed Greens. GK and defenders are always Scouts.
From what i've seen a GK with higher % than 140% makes some diference
My frustration is based on the fact that you prepare for a big game, deploy a formation to counter how your opponent is lined up, only for the game to become a farce because you know your opponent is gonna score from every attack.
Your keeper is not a horse, not a Mare. He is a nightMare. Mine is a nine star keeper with one to one stopper ability, and he is awesome, preventing crucial goals. But took lots of tokens and training, certainly not a Mare by any standards.
I think you missed the mare reference as meaning having a nightmare [emoji6]
I guess having a 9* GK might make a difference but in my experience this has not made a great deal of difference (I once had an 9* GK and my 5* reserve got better ratings in games even the ones that I won.
I would be interested to see your 9* GK ratings this season?
Here are mine.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0994705e79.jpg
Out of interest, which skills do you think are the most important for a keeper?
I think that all of the GK attributes are important along with Fitness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Citizen Cained
I’m noticing this game is too much weird. Not really based on manager skills and tactics but just pure random luck. Plus in every season there’s always someone in every competition that have players way stronger than yours, so you’re forced to use money or to spend hours and hours in the game, something that I would evitate honestly. It’s also very rare to win against stronger teams. From the next season i’ll definitely leave. :(:(
I agree with most of this. In my view, the main reason for playing this game is to test out your tactics against other active managers, especially teams of a similar quality. But it’s not a level playing field when the engine decides that your keeper is going to turn in a shambolic performance - it ruins the experience. I really look forward to these matches because let’s be honest stuffing an abandoned team 8-0 isn’t the same as playing an active manager that knows his/her stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by StopEleven
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Originally Posted by Citizen Cained
Look, an example of a today fresh match. I literally dominated the game as you can see through stats but since the rival team is stronger the engine decided obviously to make me lose. His goalkeeper kept taking everything, also every free kicks from my best striker with more than 150% finishing and with free kicks ability...
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I agree with this, on 2 occasions this season my GK got injured in 1st ten minute (never had a injury to my keeper before) so I had to bring on a 2* keeper, he didn't concede a goal in either game and got a 8 in one of them. I just think it's hit and miss with keepers, if he's on a 5 it's very unlikely he will finish the game with more than a 5, I instantly sub mine now if he is on a 5Quote:
Originally Posted by dave1311
also my goalkeeper ratings have been terrible lately...
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I just played the CL final where I was +16%. Was 2-0 up after 15', opponent scored on two consecutive set pieces. Score was 2-2 at halftime and my GK (130%) and 2 DCs (almost mutants) had ratings below 5,4. Switched formation and tactics to drastically change the conditions. Scored 4 and won 6-2.
I guess you need to fundamentally shock the game engine to turn things in your favour. I went from 4141 to 32212 with DML/DMR and 2 second strikers upfront and high pressing, short passes, focus to middle, hard tackling, instead of low press, mixed passes, focus down the flanks, easy tackles.
Did you sub your keeper? Interestingly enough, I won my CL final 6-2 as well! Although I didn’t attend the game.
No, I didn't. I considered putting in my strongest bench player (ST) as I didn't have a second GK available, but didn't. I changed formation and tactics completely instead. Basically changing all tactical orders to shock the engine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Citizen Cained
I completely agree with this. I ever had a match against 15% weaker team. They win because their 69% GK was man of the match and my 98% GK have 4.8 ratings. 😔Quote:
Originally Posted by Citizen Cained
I bought a new keeper and he is a stellar performer. Only seem to have issues with him in association matches. But like a previous poster mentioned, if he goes below a 6 rating, then I substitute him. Funnily enough, I did this a couple of days ago and the replacement keeper got injured after 10 mins which meant I had to put an outfield player in goal and he didn’t concede a goal and got a rating of 7.1. Work all that out!Quote:
Originally Posted by audricsaragih
I have seen that if your GK gets injured, don’t sub him. It makes no difference if he’s injured. I played an Association game recently and my opponent GK was injured after 10mins. He was not subbed and I still lost. The GK got a 7 rating and made saves after he was injured.Quote:
Originally Posted by Citizen Cained
Thanks for sharing this info, Dave. Another inexplicable nuance of the game engine, right? Similar to the goal-scoring forward that passes back into the midfield when clean through on goal? 😂😂Quote:
Originally Posted by dave1311
It's very good information, don't you think it's about time to change and improve GK AI in the game ? They are not moving outside of penalty box at all. Looking like subnormal. I want to see my goalie is able to make sliding tackles also part of their play in keeping clean sheets and able to make runs half-way down the pitch with the aiming any of danger and shown cards when they have failed to stop the danger.Quote:
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What do you think ?:confused:
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Valid for all players. if there is an injured player. If I am not going to make a systemic change, I definitely am not changing the player
No, I don't think so it works well for other players. How will they be rated or will contribute goal/assist when they've been removed from the field of play even in 2d animations ? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Anarşi
I'm level 86 - usually try and have an half decent keeper - main guy is on 128% with my backup 107% - what I do is if the main guy lets in 2 goals sub him asap. I can usually score two or more goals. against most teams
Agree. Some say to put in subs in at eve of League selection (to get weaker teams in League)
I don’t.
Maybe a myth anyway.
I LIKE a strong League.
I’ve won League last four years, and in all of those seasons, i was never top one or two rated aggregate squad.
Usually, there are 4-6 teams all with similar aggregate percentage
That’s what I want. To beat quality teams, with managers who attend their matches.
If you finish the season with your team (top14) average as less than 100% you will be paired with teams of a similar percentage and avoid the tankers/mutants/manipulators (usually).Quote:
Originally Posted by Hanry Norris
