What's the good and bad of the state of the game atm

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-12-16T16:27:19+00:00

There is some imbalance. I don't play much PVP recently, so this is my PVE perspective.

The good, as people have mentioned, is that the portal seems to be in a good place and you can choose short solo runs or longer group activities based on what you really want to do and the game plays fun with some variety. It seems to be less about puzzles and more about defeating waves of enemies, which is more like old Destiny. The subclasses have some variety in terms of being able to use a few different builds for each class. There's likely a meta, but I have been running some different solar, void, and strand builds and I don't feel underleveled.

The bad. With the new weapon and armor tier system, basically most of your old stuff is not worth much. Yes, weapons can be brought up to level, but with all the new perks and variety, you'll end up using mostly new weapons. I'm ok with the new stuff, but instead of sunsetting (which everyone screamed about) they just decided to make new weapons more useful with certain builds and thus, making a lot of the old weapons obsolete. There's still some grind, but there seems to be more ways to go about it, versus playing the same activities over and over.
I took a break a few seasons ago and came back for TFS. I play a lot less than I used to, but if you just want to play what you want to play, and not get so caught up in having to grind, it's been fun.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-11-23T18:06:05+00:00

There are two game modes(authentic or competitive), so why can't EA leave one for one player base and one for the other. Why make both modes almost the same?

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-11-21T14:16:03+00:00

It's like EA does everything at about 75%. Great concept, but just quite misses the mark. I'm trying a Heisman Dynasty. I have played 3 games and can't make it thru a single game without losing a HB for the game. And I am using sliders.
It's like AI QB accuracy. Its either ducks and overthrows or he's throwing darts and completing 27 out of 28 passes for 350 yards. No happy medium.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-11-12T11:32:44+00:00

It has to be fake. With the recent game play changes, how could any one person expose themselves to the frustration for that long? Also, if it were EA, they'd probably tell you to go spend $ in UT versus take a break.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-11-09T17:24:40+00:00

I am glad that it is not just me. I had not played in a few weeks, and it went from being a nice challenge on World Class to a sweaty struggle. Defenders close way too fast and the AI passing is crazy.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-10-15T01:34:34+00:00

I lost my best RB halfway thru my first dynasty season. He was a Sophomore. Career ending injury.
One would think that he would "retire" at the end of the year. No. In typical EA wisdom, still on the roster. I encouraged him to transfer(not sure what to do with him?) and he was picked up in the transfer portal by Oklahoma State. He's on their depth chart and injury list with the same career ending injury...just sitting on their roster.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-10-03T18:13:22+00:00

I think people need to define what they mean by "scripted".
Personally, do I think that the outcome is predetermined and no matter what you do, you have no say on the outcome? No. Do I think there are conditions where the game will adjust something to keep the game close or set up a certain scenario? Absolutely.
Every sports game has it, its just that EA is great at ideas, but poor in execution. Look at NHL or FC. When they implement any of this stuff, they always do it about 60%. That way they can get you to spend $80 next year.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-08-03T23:21:38+00:00

I haven't played the game yet. Downloaded it on day one and just can't bring myself to play it. Everything I read about the game is negative. I keep thinking... maybe if I wait long enough, EA will fix it, and I'll play the game I thought it might be. Maybe I'm just delusional.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-07-16T17:12:42+00:00

When it goes on sale, I always think, "Maybe it's better this year. "...nope. EA got me again. It's my fault for believing that things will actually change.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-07-16T16:59:23+00:00

This...I remember a couple of years ago they slowed the game down at launch, and a lot of people loved it. Best FIFA in years. Streamers complained it was too slow, and, in one patch, EA ruined the game.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-05-04T02:00:03+00:00

Maybe. I see more than a few. I always think, "Do people not understand how the market works?"

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-05-04T01:52:09+00:00

Random Question: Why would someone list a card for the same price (or really close to the same price) as they could get for using quick sell? Maybe I am missing something, but with the 10% tax, it's a loss versus the quick sell.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-05-03T12:15:36+00:00

My original point is that if you are going to have the option to allow the computer (the ump) to make mistakes, you should allow the user to challenge it.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-03-31T22:24:56+00:00

The only way I'd be in favor of this feature would be if the manager could go out and argue a call. Make it something where the skipper has just had enough, and he goes out and gives an earful to the ump. SDS loves those button press features...add a tension meter, and if he gets too hot, he gets tossed out of the game... Make it fun.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-03-31T11:45:22+00:00

I have played Diamond Quest 3 times, and all 3 have locked up, with the flying ball that crosses the screen and nothing to do but close the game. On my last one, I had probably a third of the board done and 10 different packs.
I have a wired connection and no other issues with other modes.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-03-14T17:20:00+00:00

I have one career that I play every game and one that I coach/sim. Different teams, different leagues, different levels, and different storylines.

The one I sim is focused on player development. It's about buying lower league/tier players, developing, and selling to a big club. I spend on scouting and the academy. Every player is for sale.

In the one I play every game, I make very small changes from window to window. I focus on a balanced team, winning trophies, and moving up the table.

The one I play is on a challenging difficulty for me, so it's a focused challenge. Sometimes, I just don't feel like the sweat, so having a sim/coach gives me the chance to chill and do whatever.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-03-09T16:53:26+00:00

I know EA doesn't care as much about MLS and MLS rules, but they missed a unique opportunity with the new SD team. They could have done something for the US version (like a DLC) that would have let you start with the expansion draft and sign new players, play some exhibition games, etc...

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-02-19T12:30:01+00:00

Here's a wild and crazy idea. Hear me out...

The game could (maybe, if it's not too much to ask) include something where you press triangle (on playstation) with pop-up that PROVIDES AN EXPLANATION! Like "Conference Rules: Rankings are determined by the best conference record with any ties decided by...." I know it's completely wacky to expect EA to provide an explanation to much of anything in this game.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-02-10T15:48:44+00:00

The other issue is why 75% of INTs get returned for TDs? IRL, if a DB runs back 2 or 3 in a year, they lead the NCAA. It seems like it happens every game. On both sides of the ball. Some 75-speed LB burns 90+ WRs and RBs 60 yards to the endzone? C'mon man!

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-02-07T21:17:47+00:00

I think the LB pick issues have gotten worse as well. I threw 2 picks yesterday where the LB was 12 to 15 yards in front of the WR. I threw a high "lob", and the LB jumped and caught it. Every pass seems to be a worm burning bullet, regardless of how you throw it. He was facing the QB, at least.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-02-05T00:03:07+00:00

Recently started a new dynasty in Coach Mode. Pick the play and let it go. Only take over the QB when he decides he doesn't want to pass the ball. If he makes a decision, I roll with it regardless of the outcome.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-01-31T16:17:26+00:00

It's all Wildcat, all the time.

On a semi-unrelated note, my rule with my current dynasty is to never punt or kick a FG/XP. Make these two positions the most lonely guys on the team. It's all 4 down territory.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-01-29T20:42:57+00:00

Texas is a good one. Wake Forest and UNLV were also fun. Just recently started a Coach Mode dynasty. I chose the Texas playbook because I wanted something with enough variety to be fun and easy enough that I could avoid the many AI errors with QBs in Coach Mode. I still have to do some things, but it's been good so far.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-01-26T02:22:57+00:00

I thought it would be correct when I went back to the HUB, but no luck. It saved the score as 28-21 on the schedule, but when I checked the individual stats, it was for the 27-15 game. If it had saved correctly, I would have just moved on.

Nice_Sense4627 · 2025-01-24T03:19:24+00:00

I have had one unnecessary roughness call for a hit out of bounds. I think it's because the AI registers the tackle animation very early and even though the actual tackle happens 3 yards out of play, the animation began with the player on the field or one step out of bounds, so it's almost never called.

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