ZaZ
roro51 said: Is it possible to perform well with a small team? Because it's easy to achieve results with top teams.

I usually test my tactics with teams from the bottom of the table, and this got the best results for those teams.

RonaldoWeah said: Thank you for your great work, again!

Glad to be of help!
MaDD0G said: For the wingers do you put left- footers on the left or the right side

I don't see much difference, but some people say it does.
Minor adjustments to Autumn 0.2.




drikce92i said: u change mentality or something away @ZaZ

You can change it to balanced if you want to hold a score.
MeanOnSunday said: Is that going to do anything without also removing Get Stuck In ?

No, but you can remove get stuck in when you have a comfortable lead, to preserve energy and avoid getting new cards. That is one of the tweaks of Winter Light.
Itsyaboy420 said: if i remove the invite crosses and step up more will it reduce the tactic performance?

I tested drop off more, step up more, and balanced, and results were inconclusive, so I picked the one that looked the best. Would need to test here to know for sure, but I can only upload two tactics per 24h, and next in the list is Autumn. Same thing about invite crosses.
Itsyaboy420 said: should i use opposition instruction with this or leave it blank?

I just leave it blank, but they might give some advantage if used properly.
keithb said: @ZaZ hi mate nice to see you back and smashing this 424. I dont think you included the light version?

Ohh, I will add it after I finish the next experiments.
wvrdvn said: @ZaZ is there a way I can see the set piece tactics? I’m on console so I can’t download them

https://fm-arena.com/thread/16010-zaz-set-pieces/
Ralle said: Really good tactic, much better than your 0.2 tactic. It creates lots of chances, and with the right strikers it’s deadly. Impressive — keep up the good work.

Thank you, and have fun!
wvrdvn said: @ZaZ love your work mate. Any player instructions? I’m on console. I’m excited to test this

Player instructions are:
- Tackle Harder all
- Make More Runs for CMs, Ws, and CHFs.
max 737 said: @Zippo  Can you please help me upload this tactic in this thread...I am unable to upload due to long tactic name. Please help me!

Open the tactic inside the game, save again with shorter name, then you will be able to do it.
paularmy1 said: Hi zaz I'm on console what did you change ? Please

More Direct passing directness, and Much Lower defensive line.
Alexandru said: Same tackle harder for everyone and More FWD runs for FWs, Ws, and CMs?
Yes, exactly that.

Vorsley said: 79 points congratulations  !! I love your tactic @ZaZ
Thank you! I am actually really glad this version got more points than strikerless, because it is such a waste to have to retrain or discard all strikers...

dudupig said: Well done!!! When playing away against teams like Manchester City or Liverpool, should I adjust my mentality from attacking to balanced?
It should do well even against those teams, but if you want to avoid conceding goals, go Balanced.

max 737 said: First match with this tactic :D
Thank you for testing!

Avtostekolshik said: If a player gets a red card, who should I change?
Strikers go first, but keep in mind you can manually change "tackle harder" to "ease off tackles" if players get yellow card.
Strikerless version of Winter 0.26.



Just some micro-optimization to Winter 0.2.
Player instructions are:
- Tackle Harder all
- Make More Runs for CMs, Ws, and CHFs.






Below is the light version to use when a match is under control, with the goal of avoiding cards and saving energy. My personal match plan is:
- Normal condition: Winter 0.26
- Winning by 2 goals, or trying to avoid conceding: Balanced mentality
- Winning by 3+ goals: Winter Light
ZaZ - Set Pieces.fmf
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ZaZ - Winter 0.26 Light.fmf
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Ralle said: Hi @ZaZ

Is it possible to create a filter based on the positions in the tactic and the types of players we should be signing?
Or should we just stick to the standard approach in Football Manager — tall, fast players with good jumping reach?


Not sure if height makes much of a difference, I remember someone made a study about that and it wasn't very relevant. Pace, Acceleration and Jumping Reach sound like good attributes for a filter, especially if you are using my set pieces.
Kaczy said: @ZaZ As a promiss table after 1st PL seson. I did not won only cause i didnt want to :D i was rotating team and if i would play only first team - i was not playing in Europe and knocked early in FA and Carabao - i would 100% won it but i have 2 more weeks of playing till 0.4 in POE2 so for ma slowing a bit is even better and more realistic.Prediction - i was last with 2,100,000 chance of winning - Liverpool as winner 2,88.
I think it is one of best tactic i used in 30+ years of playing this game. I love such game style like Amorin. Great job again Zaz.


Thank you, and have fun with PoE2!
xaki said: Should I use natural-footed wingers on both sides, or inverted wingers?

Personally I see little difference, so I only use player footing to break ties if players are equally skilled for the position. However, keep in mind someone made a study with player footing for FM24 and said there was a noticeable difference for Winger. There is no evidence that it applies to FM26, but you can read about it in the link below.
https://fm-arena.com/thread/16012-fm24-impact-of-left-and-right-feet-in-various-positions-and-tactics-my-test-result-for-can-opposite-foot-be-used/
max 737 said: @ZaZ Many congratulations once again for getting the top tactic, just had a question do you apply any AM advice in the dugout events during the match?

No, I ignore everything he says.