Things went downhill in the second half of season. I lost FA Cup in the second match, then had a terrible run that knocked me out of promotion zone. Luckily I managed to do a first half of season which allowed me to go to play-offs. Judging by the level of my players, that's probably the expected result, so I shouldn't complain much.
Now, either my players find the victories again, or they will have to stay another season away from Premier League. Let's see how it goes in the play-off matches.
P.S.: First match got me nervous, but second was really easy. We are promoted to Premier Division!
Exzoh said: Good evening, congratulations on the new results
Can we try the new set-up offensive kicks already? Expand
Testing set pieces isn't as straight forward as it might seen. Sometimes you get more goals from corners, but points per match go down because you are conceding more counter attacks. These attacking set pieces, for example, decreased the average number of goals I concede during a season, which doesn't make much sense to me. Luckily, it also increases points per match, which is why I believe it's a step forward.
However, I don't like to test every single small tweak here, it might encourage people to do the same or they can be angry if my tweaks are tested while theirs are not. I prefer to wait until I'm done with testing set pieces.
Joe said: That would be awesome if it gets improved anymore, im smashing teams with this 3.2 version, i was doing brilliant with 3.0 but this looks a step a head again mate. Expand
I'm quite positive 3.3 is another step ahead. I want to wrap those defensive set pieces so I can make it into Blue 4.0, before next patch.
Joe said: Just want to say great work and hard work all you lads are doing to improve this ZaZ tactic even more.
Much appreciated lads 👍 Expand
Thanks, Joe!
By the way, this is my data on my current set pieces. I'm currently trying to improve defensive set pieces as I'm happy with the attacking setup. I score around 21% of goals from set pieces, but concede around 23%, which is far from ideal.
Attacking set pieces are pretty good now with my last improvements, now I'm focusing in defending set pieces before releasing Blue 3.3. Do you wanna test it in advance, @Mark?
Mark said: Here are the set piece test results. I would be looking to either base your routine on Super Korean which is an older @ZaZ routine and change the defensive corners to the updated ZaZ 3.1 routines or just run with ZaZ's latest routine. Seems like not much between them.
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Thank you! I will check those routines and see what makes them work well. Hopefully that will improve Blue even further, so I can go back to focus on tweaking the tactic instead of set pieces.
Farinhoto said: So in short, after so many versions of the blue, ZaZ which formation do you recommend, which is the most consistent? Blue 3.2, Blue 3.2 AW or ZaZ - Blue DM (Double Tweaked)?? Expand
Follow the score in FM-Arena table. The test exists exactly so people don't give biased opinion based on personal feelings.
Rowsdower said: Is it advisable to make a very defensive tactic vs stronger teams or will it be better to just focus on one tactic? Expand
Luckily there are some tweaks of this tactic with very good defense and almost the same formation. Just check the table and sort for least goals conceded.
BiTeL33T said: hi @ZaZ quick question, do u know if position rating can be improved? like from light green to dark green? or should i buy a player already accomplished in said position? Expand
Position rating can be improved by training and playing in that position, and it's affected by a hidden attribute called versatility. The difference between accomplished and natural isn't so big, so you don't need to worry past that point. However, there's a bigger impact in performance when using a player less than accomplished.
ta2199 said: @ZaZ In your opinion, which positions is the most important ? I have like 500M+ and dont know what to do with all the money xD Expand
Can't you just buy multiple positions with all that money?
If it was me, I would prioritize front players, because this tactic generates lots of chances. One AF, SS and wingers. That doesn't mean other positions are any less important.
Ellie said: Hi ZaZ! Congrats on topping the table! I haven't used any tactics from here before but I've been keeping an eye on the table for a few months since I learned about this site. Had a question, Do you think the Important Attributes would remain the same from ykykyk05251's study? I know a lot has changed going into 3.2 so I'm not sure what might still be relevant. Expand
Thanks, Ellie! The important attributes are still the same for all positions.
Remove SS.
Now, either my players find the victories again, or they will have to stay another season away from Premier League. Let's see how it goes in the play-off matches.
P.S.: First match got me nervous, but second was really easy. We are promoted to Premier Division!
Just copy the image, it takes less than a minute. That way it can also be used by people in consoles.
This is not the right thread to discuss that, but I'll just say leaving it to assistant manager usually makes performance worse.
Either that, or you can also use Blue AW.
Can we try the new set-up offensive kicks already?
Testing set pieces isn't as straight forward as it might seen. Sometimes you get more goals from corners, but points per match go down because you are conceding more counter attacks. These attacking set pieces, for example, decreased the average number of goals I concede during a season, which doesn't make much sense to me. Luckily, it also increases points per match, which is why I believe it's a step forward.
However, I don't like to test every single small tweak here, it might encourage people to do the same or they can be angry if my tweaks are tested while theirs are not. I prefer to wait until I'm done with testing set pieces.
I'm quite positive 3.3 is another step ahead. I want to wrap those defensive set pieces so I can make it into Blue 4.0, before next patch.
Much appreciated lads 👍
Thanks, Joe!
By the way, this is my data on my current set pieces. I'm currently trying to improve defensive set pieces as I'm happy with the attacking setup. I score around 21% of goals from set pieces, but concede around 23%, which is far from ideal.
I saw it in some set pieces, like the one from "only my railgun". Maybe it's a skin that allows that?
Also, what are super korean set pieces? I checked the tactic you tested (only my railgun 2022) and it's the same as Blue DM.
I don't get what you mean. What tier 8?
Thank you! I will check those routines and see what makes them work well. Hopefully that will improve Blue even further, so I can go back to focus on tweaking the tactic instead of set pieces.
Follow the score in FM-Arena table. The test exists exactly so people don't give biased opinion based on personal feelings.
Luckily there are some tweaks of this tactic with very good defense and almost the same formation. Just check the table and sort for least goals conceded.
Position rating can be improved by training and playing in that position, and it's affected by a hidden attribute called versatility. The difference between accomplished and natural isn't so big, so you don't need to worry past that point. However, there's a bigger impact in performance when using a player less than accomplished.
ta2199 said: @ZaZ In your opinion, which positions is the most important ? I have like 500M+ and dont know what to do with all the money xD
Can't you just buy multiple positions with all that money?
If it was me, I would prioritize front players, because this tactic generates lots of chances. One AF, SS and wingers. That doesn't mean other positions are any less important.
Thanks, Ellie! The important attributes are still the same for all positions.