Just in case anyone is curious, I decided to show the FM Genie Scout of my team, to reveal their current ability. Ratings are default. To be clear, the program wasn't used during the run and won't be used for new signings, but since it's now revealed, I might use that information to decide who would leave the team for Premier League.
If you want to use 3 sets of tactics, main one will be ZaZ Blue 3.2, which other 2 you will use? Maybe ZaZ Blue 3.2 AW as an more attacking one, and which one to be a more defensive? Maybe switching one AF to DM position? Have you tested anything like that? Expand
I'm now testing some variants with better defense. The version with 2 RPM is doing well, but hard to say anything before further tests.
Wardie37 said: Just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your time and hard work I'm creating these tactics and the detail you put in to them. I'm currently doing a pentagon challenge and trying to end TNS dominance of the Welsh league with Cefn Druids. Being a semi-pro team would you make any changes to their training? Or just go with your schedules on they days they do train? 3.2 has made me very competitive just wanting to see if I can get anymore out of my mediocre squad and shoe-string budget!! Expand
With semi-professional teams, trying to develop players is a loss of time. Your coaches are bad, as well as your training facilities and players. It's usually better to just renew the team completely once you get promoted, since you can usually get better players for free. That being said, I advice you to use your 4 training sessions for next match bonuses, like Defensive Positions, Attacking Movements and Teamwork, as well as a Match Practice for cohesion and happiness.
Poacher said: Let's say in one test you got these stats:
Total Goals = 200
Goals From Corners = 50
Total Corners Taken = 100 ( but you don't know this stat )
And in other test you got these:
Total Goals = 200
Goals From Corners = 40
Total Corners Taken = 50 ( but you don't know this stat )
So without knowing Total Corners Taken the results might be very misleading because without knowing Total Corners Taken the result of the 1st test looks better than the result of the 2nd test.
But if you know Total Corners Taken:
The 1st test: Goals From Corners / Total Corners Taken = 0.5 Goals per one corner
The 2nd test: Goals From Corners / Total Corners Taken = 0.8 Goals per one corner Expand
My tests are for eight teams, three runs for each. That gives a total of 24 seasons of 38-46 matches each (1008 matches). When some result shows promise, I do six runs for each team (2016 matches). It might not be perfect, but I can only hope it's enough to allow me to ignore some of those random factors.
Unfortunately, I don't think it's possible to get a statistic like "corner conversion rate", unless I do it manually watching all matches.
I mean, are there any stats of total corners taken and goals scored ? Or total corners against and conceded? Expand
You can see total goals and combine it with goals scored from corners, direct free kicks and indirect free kicks, then see the percentage of goals scored from each set piece. You can do the same for defense too. Then, you can see points per match and goal difference and use all that info to decide which set pieces are the best. It's not so simple and requires lots of runs to make sure RNG isn't playing a role in results.
Exzoh said: Hi and thanks for the work, you can put a screen of the new set 3.3 if you don’t mind
I’d like to test but I’m on console Expand
After it's tested, if results are better than 3.2, I will update all set piece pictures. (P.S.: If someone would be so kind as to add the pictures for him, it's fine too. Running other tests now and preparing to sleep.)
Experiments with set pieces are done, so Blue 3.3 is up. I hope it improves the score, because it's something that can easily be used by any other tactic.
P.S.: Best version will be renamed to Blue 4.0 after next patch.
Joe said: Thank you very much ZaZ for a great tactic,2 of my ST's i got in on loan all got top scorer's. I broke all records in the Championship also. I think i would of had less defeats but with a minimum of 13-14 players available to me with suspensions and injuries.
Great work ZaZ Expand
Thank you for testing! What tactic version did you use?
Improved set pieces. It scores more and concedes less from set pieces, but it's hard to know if there is any side effect that affects points per match (like counter attacking opportunities).
Honestly, I didn't expect winning the league but that happened
The tactic seems to be very solid.
Expand
Nice results!
Can someone test this to see if results are on the level of Blue 3.2 or Blue 3.2 AW? (P.S.: I don't post directly to test because I'm still doing some final experiments.)
P.S.: Added Blue 3.3 to main thread after experiments ended. I will add Blue 3.3 AW later if results are as good as I expect.
Joe said: How do i take screenshots to upload pics, tried pressing f12 but not working Expand
There is a program in Windows called snipping toop. It allows you to capture window, a rectangle, free shape or full screen. Another option is to use a button called Print Screen, which copies the screen to the register, then paste it to some image editor like Paint.
Ellie said: I'm just using a custom league to play in the 8th tier of the Japanese football league Expand
Ohh, thanks for the explanation. I have no clue how the japanese system works, but I remember playing football on N64 with Kashima Antlers when I was younger.
mushy366 said: How bad is it to switch a player role, for eg, i downloaded one of the top tactics but it has 2 Wingers, i have raphina who really is a better IW or IF.
Is it better to play player in best position or play them out of position and keep tactic the same. Expand
Opinion from assistant manager on best player roles is just cosmetic, it doesn't have any impact in the game. Preferred foot from wingers don't make much difference either. That being said, you will usually have the best performance if you don't change the tactic.
Joe said: Hi ZaZ ! What is the purpose in your training schedule ? Is it mainly to recover after matches you play or does it improve players attributes quicker or something else. Expand
It's in the first post, under "Training". Focus is to increase chances of winning matches.
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!
When u add ZaZ Blue 3.3 AW ?
Tks for all
After they test Blue 3.3, if results are superior.
P.S.: Blue AW added to first post.
Replacing SS for RPM, but keep in mind it's probably worse in points per match.
If you want to use 3 sets of tactics, main one will be ZaZ Blue 3.2, which other 2 you will use? Maybe ZaZ Blue 3.2 AW as an more attacking one, and which one to be a more defensive? Maybe switching one AF to DM position? Have you tested anything like that?
I'm now testing some variants with better defense. The version with 2 RPM is doing well, but hard to say anything before further tests.
With semi-professional teams, trying to develop players is a loss of time. Your coaches are bad, as well as your training facilities and players. It's usually better to just renew the team completely once you get promoted, since you can usually get better players for free. That being said, I advice you to use your 4 training sessions for next match bonuses, like Defensive Positions, Attacking Movements and Teamwork, as well as a Match Practice for cohesion and happiness.
Total Goals = 200
Goals From Corners = 50
Total Corners Taken = 100 ( but you don't know this stat )
And in other test you got these:
Total Goals = 200
Goals From Corners = 40
Total Corners Taken = 50 ( but you don't know this stat )
So without knowing Total Corners Taken the results might be very misleading because without knowing Total Corners Taken the result of the 1st test looks better than the result of the 2nd test.
But if you know Total Corners Taken:
The 1st test: Goals From Corners / Total Corners Taken = 0.5 Goals per one corner
The 2nd test: Goals From Corners / Total Corners Taken = 0.8 Goals per one corner
My tests are for eight teams, three runs for each. That gives a total of 24 seasons of 38-46 matches each (1008 matches). When some result shows promise, I do six runs for each team (2016 matches). It might not be perfect, but I can only hope it's enough to allow me to ignore some of those random factors.
Unfortunately, I don't think it's possible to get a statistic like "corner conversion rate", unless I do it manually watching all matches.
I mean, are there any stats of total corners taken and goals scored ? Or total corners against and conceded?
You can see total goals and combine it with goals scored from corners, direct free kicks and indirect free kicks, then see the percentage of goals scored from each set piece. You can do the same for defense too. Then, you can see points per match and goal difference and use all that info to decide which set pieces are the best. It's not so simple and requires lots of runs to make sure RNG isn't playing a role in results.
I’d like to test but I’m on console
After it's tested, if results are better than 3.2, I will update all set piece pictures. (P.S.: If someone would be so kind as to add the pictures for him, it's fine too. Running other tests now and preparing to sleep.)
P.S.: Best version will be renamed to Blue 4.0 after next patch.
Great work ZaZ
Thank you for testing! What tactic version did you use?
Do you think it's better?
Improved set pieces. It scores more and concedes less from set pieces, but it's hard to know if there is any side effect that affects points per match (like counter attacking opportunities).
Honestly, I didn't expect winning the league but that happened
The tactic seems to be very solid.
Nice results!
Can someone test this to see if results are on the level of Blue 3.2 or Blue 3.2 AW? (P.S.: I don't post directly to test because I'm still doing some final experiments.)
P.S.: Added Blue 3.3 to main thread after experiments ended. I will add Blue 3.3 AW later if results are as good as I expect.
I just won the title with Napoli
The team was predicted 4th
120 Goals Scored!
Nice! Good job!
There is a program in Windows called snipping toop. It allows you to capture window, a rectangle, free shape or full screen. Another option is to use a button called Print Screen, which copies the screen to the register, then paste it to some image editor like Paint.
Ohh, thanks for the explanation. I have no clue how the japanese system works, but I remember playing football on N64 with Kashima Antlers when I was younger.
Is it better to play player in best position or play them out of position and keep tactic the same.
Opinion from assistant manager on best player roles is just cosmetic, it doesn't have any impact in the game. Preferred foot from wingers don't make much difference either. That being said, you will usually have the best performance if you don't change the tactic.
It's in the first post, under "Training". Focus is to increase chances of winning matches.
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!