New Feature: FIFA Live Season - Page 4

insanegoth81 · 20-08-2008, 02:08 PM

To be honest it sounds like a con.

If it doesn't affect game modes and it doesn't affect on-line, what is the point? What is my motivation to even bother with a free trial let alone pay for more leagues?

The concept was a great idea until the usual EA boffin decided to charge for it, the concept is revolutionary and could kick other sports games in the dirt. I really liked the idea until I saw the $$$$$ sentence.

I think I'll pass, hopefully not an auto-assisted pass.

deathcab 86 · 20-08-2008, 02:18 PM

can i ask, is this the "super secret online stuff" = live season? or should we expect a few more announcements before the end of the show?

i heard one of the previews mention they couldn't play the latest version and had to make do with one that was 6 weeks old, because the latest version had online features that hadn't been announced yet.

r0000ney · 20-08-2008, 02:19 PM

I think there will be more...

Solius24 · 20-08-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantasticba4

Wow Is This Really That Hard To Understand?
When U Get The Game, U Get To Have A Free Trial For 1 League Of Ur Choice. This Trial Lasts For The Entire 2008-2009 Football Season And Gets Updated On A Weekly Basis. It Does Not Affect Normal Online Play And It Is Not Confirmed To Affect Any Other Game Modes (eg. Manager Mode). If U Want This Feature For More Than 1 League Then Ur Going To Have To Pay For That League.
Its That Simple!!
I For One Think This Is A Good Idea And I Wouldnt Mind Paying For Another League As Long As Ea Dont Charge Too Much

Despite his love for caps this man is spot on.

Alvi · 20-08-2008, 02:37 PM

I think we're misinterpreting whats being said. The sentence reads "Gamers will have access to one league of their choice for a free* trial from the moment they activate it to the end of the 2008-2009 season."
Doesnt this mean that from the moment we activate the adidas league we may use it till the end of the season 08/09 but subject to only 1 of the leagues.!!!
Thus i think im goin to just select English Premier league n free trial it thru-out
the year till season ends 08/09

Alvi · 20-08-2008, 02:39 PM

Im dissapointed...Thawt or atleast i was expecting more from EA....

Guess we'll have to wait n c how this league unfolds.

r0000ney · 20-08-2008, 02:42 PM

I think there will be more...

Leipzig doesn't finish 'till the 24th!

deathcab 86 · 20-08-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r0000ney

I think there will be more...

Leipzig doesn't finish 'till the 24th!

im holding out for an nhl 09 style be a pro online

Alvi · 20-08-2008, 02:53 PM

What happened to the special feature for the PS3? this Adidas season league is for the Xbox aswell.

deathcab 86 · 20-08-2008, 02:55 PM

the ps3 feature is FIFA interactive World Cup built in. i bet your happy now :P

mwalker0000 · 20-08-2008, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insanegoth81

To be honest it sounds like a con.

If it doesn't affect game modes and it doesn't affect on-line, what is the point? What is my motivation to even bother with a free trial let alone pay for more leagues?

The concept was a great idea until the usual EA boffin decided to charge for it, the concept is revolutionary and could kick other sports games in the dirt. I really liked the idea until I saw the $$$$$ sentence.

I think I'll pass, hopefully not an auto-assisted pass.

honestly dude learn how to read.

Alvi · 20-08-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deathcab 86

the ps3 feature is FIFA interactive World Cup built in. i bet your happy now :P

BULLSHEEET!!!!

I wish

J-Star · 20-08-2008, 03:52 PM

So you have to pay for the weekly update?
Or for the demo?

Please answer!

cooler08 · 20-08-2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantasticba4

Wow Is This Really That Hard To Understand?
When U Get The Game, U Get To Have A Free Trial For 1 League Of Ur Choice. This Trial Lasts For The Entire 2008-2009 Football Season And Gets Updated On A Weekly Basis. It Does Not Affect Normal Online Play And It Is Not Confirmed To Affect Any Other Game Modes (eg. Manager Mode). If U Want This Feature For More Than 1 League Then Ur Going To Have To Pay For That League.
Its That Simple!!
I For One Think This Is A Good Idea And I Wouldnt Mind Paying For Another League As Long As Ea Dont Charge Too Much

What's the point if it doesnt even effect MM?

deathcab 86 · 20-08-2008, 03:59 PM

im puzzled as well, why are they bothering even doing this if it doesn't seem to affect any game modes?

im not really bothered about manager mode, if the stats are the updated ones when you start MM then that fine. I don't want my FANTASY team being affected by real world stats. there would be no point in developing young talent or anything, it just wouldnt work.

Baker011 · 20-08-2008, 04:01 PM

Live season will impact your game modes. So it will be carried over into your online play too. However, it wont restrict you in who you can play against, if you play someone who doesnt have Live season then thats fine. They will just have to use the default ratings while you will be using the updated ones.

The cost for this feature will be announced closer to the games release.

fifa07micke · 20-08-2008, 04:26 PM

I think this is going to be fifas year!

last year was nhls when they got a lot of prizes and this year fifa will get the prizes.

rigosong · 20-08-2008, 04:38 PM

How is FIFA going to fix it if you're playing with someone who PAYS for this feature and if YOU DONT pay for this feature?

deathcab 86 · 20-08-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EAUK_Baker011

Live season will impact your game modes. So it will be carried over into your online play too. However, it wont restrict you in who you can play against, if you play someone who doesnt have Live season then thats fine. They will just have to use the default ratings while you will be using the updated ones.

The cost for this feature will be announced closer to the games release.

cool, i'm glad it affects online. it should mean we'll be able to see players with varying starting lineups through the year. and kudos for keeping live season players compatible for those who aren't

deathcab 86 · 20-08-2008, 04:53 PM

to be fair on ea i dont think there is a way they could have offered this for free. Think about it, they need possibly need around 10-11 people for every team they cover in the game. thats a LOT of people to be on the payroll (even for EA).

It would be interesting to know if EA hire these scouts for fifa specifically, or whether they get data from 3rd parties (theres plenty of companies who track stats for fantasy football etc).

if it came as a monthly payment option, we could in theory, just buy an update every one/two/three months instead of every week (where you might not see much changes anyway)

TT31P · 20-08-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EAUK_Baker011

Live season will impact your game modes. So it will be carried over into your online play too. However, it wont restrict you in who you can play against, if you play someone who doesnt have Live season then thats fine. They will just have to use the default ratings while you will be using the updated ones.

The cost for this feature will be announced closer to the games release.

I would hope this doesn't carry over into Ranked Online as it kind of gives an uneven playing field.

Kellog_G8 · 20-08-2008, 05:10 PM

Great news!

fantasticba4 · 20-08-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solius24

Despite his love for caps this man is spot on.

THANKS MAN

Halvand · 20-08-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azza12342

Your point? Its free for 8 months and then you pay.

In 8 months, the season will be over, and fifa 10/2010(10 looks wierd to me) will be on the doorsteps. 8 months should be enough, it's the not all leagues thing that upsets me.

rigosong · 20-08-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rigosong

How is FIFA going to fix it if you're playing with someone who PAYS for this feature and if YOU DONT pay for this feature?

Someone give answer please

20-08-2008, 02:18 PM	#77 (permalink)
deathcab 86 Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 553	can i ask, is this the "super secret online stuff" = live season? or should we expect a few more announcements before the end of the show? i heard one of the previews mention they couldn't play the latest version and had to make do with one that was 6 weeks old, because the latest version had online features that hadn't been announced yet. __________________

20-08-2008, 02:37 PM	#80 (permalink)
Alvi Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Africa JHB Age: 22 Posts: 198	I think we're misinterpreting whats being said. The sentence reads "Gamers will have access to one league of their choice for a free trial from the moment they activate it to the end of the 2008-2009 season."* Doesnt this mean that from the moment we activate the adidas league we may use it till the end of the season 08/09 but subject to only 1 of the leagues.!!! Thus i think im goin to just select English Premier league n free trial it thru-out the year till season ends 08/09 __________________ Alvi http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/o...ng-league.html

20-08-2008, 02:39 PM	#81 (permalink)
Alvi Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Africa JHB Age: 22 Posts: 198	Im dissapointed...Thawt or atleast i was expecting more from EA.... Guess we'll have to wait n c how this league unfolds. __________________ Alvi http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/o...ng-league.html

20-08-2008, 02:53 PM	#84 (permalink)
Alvi Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Africa JHB Age: 22 Posts: 198	What happened to the special feature for the PS3? this Adidas season league is for the Xbox aswell. __________________ Alvi http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/o...ng-league.html

20-08-2008, 02:55 PM	#85 (permalink)
deathcab 86 Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 553	the ps3 feature is FIFA interactive World Cup built in. i bet your happy now :P __________________

20-08-2008, 02:08 PM	#76 (permalink)
insanegoth81 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Yorkshire Age: 28 Gender: Male Posts: 388	To be honest it sounds like a con. If it doesn't affect game modes and it doesn't affect on-line, what is the point? What is my motivation to even bother with a free trial let alone pay for more leagues? The concept was a great idea until the usual EA boffin decided to charge for it, the concept is revolutionary and could kick other sports games in the dirt. I really liked the idea until I saw the $$$$$ sentence. I think I'll pass, hopefully not an auto-assisted pass.

20-08-2008, 02:19 PM	#78 (permalink)
r0000ney Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United Kingdom Gender: Male Posts: 3,255	I think there will be more...

20-08-2008, 02:42 PM	#82 (permalink)
r0000ney Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United Kingdom Gender: Male Posts: 3,255	I think there will be more... Leipzig doesn't finish 'till the 24th!

20-08-2008, 03:52 PM	#88 (permalink)
J-Star Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midlandz Ting Posts: 3,092 Blog Entries: 3	So you have to pay for the weekly update? Or for the demo? Please answer!

20-08-2008, 03:59 PM	#90 (permalink)
deathcab 86 Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 553	im puzzled as well, why are they bothering even doing this if it doesn't seem to affect any game modes? im not really bothered about manager mode, if the stats are the updated ones when you start MM then that fine. I don't want my FANTASY team being affected by real world stats. there would be no point in developing young talent or anything, it just wouldnt work. __________________

20-08-2008, 04:01 PM	#91 (permalink)
Baker011 Forum Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In a galaxy far far away.... Age: 27 Gender: Male Posts: 1,690 Blog Entries: 6	Live season will impact your game modes. So it will be carried over into your online play too. However, it wont restrict you in who you can play against, if you play someone who doesnt have Live season then thats fine. They will just have to use the default ratings while you will be using the updated ones. The cost for this feature will be announced closer to the games release. __________________ EA Football World Profile Where is steve?

20-08-2008, 04:26 PM	#92 (permalink)
fifa07micke Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 425	I think this is going to be fifas year! last year was nhls when they got a lot of prizes and this year fifa will get the prizes.

20-08-2008, 04:38 PM	#93 (permalink)
rigosong Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 298	How is FIFA going to fix it if you're playing with someone who PAYS for this feature and if YOU DONT pay for this feature?

20-08-2008, 04:53 PM	#95 (permalink)
deathcab 86 Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 553	to be fair on ea i dont think there is a way they could have offered this for free. Think about it, they need possibly need around 10-11 people for every team they cover in the game. thats a LOT of people to be on the payroll (even for EA). It would be interesting to know if EA hire these scouts for fifa specifically, or whether they get data from 3rd parties (theres plenty of companies who track stats for fantasy football etc). if it came as a monthly payment option, we could in theory, just buy an update every one/two/three months instead of every week (where you might not see much changes anyway) __________________