Custom tactics suggestions for realistic gameplay in FIFA 09

[juggaknot]

Originally Posted by TranceLover

I been reading alot of the posts here now. More then before. I have also finally started t Edit CPU Teams Tactics after I deleted Fifa 09 Totally 3 days ago, since I messed up saving files totaly.. But WHY we only got 28 Slots, We need so much more Slots to have 3 Slots for each league, and specially since we are using around 12 - 14 of them already to top teams, And 3 for La Liga, 3 For Serie-A, 3 For PremierLeague, Then we only got 6 - 7 slots left, and mostly those we need for Custom Tactics for the teams we are.. Then We dont got any more left for CPU for Netherland Divison, ChampionShip, Portuguese League etc etc.. We should have had 100 Slots or more.. Since all teams need it's own Tactics, Also different tactics settups for each Leagues, also International teams need Tactic settups, we dont got Slots even close for any of these .. So not sure how I can solve this..

yes, 28 isn't enough, really. plus it'd be nice if we could name them as well.

[TranceLover]

Originally Posted by juggaknot

yes, 28 isn't enough, really. plus it'd be nice if we could name them as well.

It's should be possible to add in 100 more slots in the patch that seems to come out verry verry soon. Let's hope, or maybe they can add it on later. We for sure need it.. Now I have to find 1 Spesific Formation for all Leagues, all Relegates teams, And 1 for Mid-Tablers, Euro Aspirants, Remaining Top Teams, But still not slots anough to cover International teams either.. You got any other tips? Jepp naming them would be brilliant to

[juggaknot]

Originally Posted by TranceLover

It's should be possible to add in 100 more slots in the patch that seems to come out verry verry soon. Let's hope, or maybe they can add it on later. We for sure need it.. Now I have to find 1 Spesific Formation for all Leagues, all Relegates teams, And 1 for Mid-Tablers, Euro Aspirants, Remaining Top Teams, But still not slots anough to cover International teams either.. You got any other tips? Jepp naming them would be brilliant to

idk. how many files can we upload to our ea lockers? maybe we can upload them all, replace them around or something. i doubt they're gunna add more slots. people are not really asking for it.

[SirCrowmarsh]

I have a query. First of all thanks blu for doing this and all who have helped out it really makes a difference.

Having said that I have spent the last couple of days editing all the custom tactics and I rechecked a few and all seems well. I then started a new mm with Chelsea and even though i had also changed Chelsea's tactics when I looked in custom tactics they were set to default, it was easy to change it though, my question though is how can I be sure that for all the teams I edited are using the new tactics? Please don't tell me I have done it wrong.

I'm on the ps3 btw, cheers.

[SirCrowmarsh]

Any advice?

[uncleO]

so im looking into doing an MLS MM and was wonder if i could get a breakdown on the league.

[m3ssiah2k]

Originally Posted by SirCrowmarsh

I have a query. First of all thanks blu for doing this and all who have helped out it really makes a difference.

Having said that I have spent the last couple of days editing all the custom tactics and I rechecked a few and all seems well. I then started a new mm with Chelsea and even though i had also changed Chelsea's tactics when I looked in custom tactics they were set to default, it was easy to change it though, my question though is how can I be sure that for all the teams I edited are using the new tactics? Please don't tell me I have done it wrong.

I'm on the ps3 btw, cheers.

Can u share youre file with us, pls..
Just put it on filelist or something.

I have a curiosity, in the table on the first post, why the Serie A build up it's so much modified in comparasion with premier league?

[toonnufc123]

In this patch can you rename your tactics? Its just with custom tactic 28 or custom tactic 22 I soon forget its purpose and when I last used it. Now if I could name it on the other hand...

[senormatko]

Hey players!
Can someone help me with a great tactic for Valencia?
I try to mix a lot but never get a good defence and always lose the ball in attacks.
Hope someone can play with Valencia online so You can tell me a good tactic.

[Interzone11]

I've finished editing the tactics of the Serie A clubs. For now I've left the the Top Four as is. Also, I left the promoted Serie B sides as is to throw in a wild card as well. Milan is who I play as.
Now I just need to implement your speed adjustments, then I think I'll have the perfect game.
Thank you for taking all the time you have to share your ideas with us Bluchampblogger.

[bluchampblogger]

Originally Posted by Interzone11

I've finished editing the tactics of the Serie A clubs. For now I've left the the Top Four as is. Also, I left the promoted Serie B sides as is to throw in a wild card as well. Milan is who I play as.
Now I just need to implement your speed adjustments, then I think I'll have the perfect game.
Thank you for taking all the time you have to share your ideas with us Bluchampblogger.

Thanks Interzone! Please implement those changes and let me know how they work . . .

[RaceAgnstMyself]

Originally Posted by lungfull

i think we got down to around 16/18 teams each getting their own custom tactic slot (since their defensive tactics still need tweaking...mostly the teams that are regulars in the champions league...im sure this is covered earlyer in the thread...

roughly these teams i think
Man u
chelsea
liverpool
arsenal
real madrid
barca
athletico madrid
velencia
inter
AC milan
juventus
roma
bayern
lyon
porto
villareal
----theres also other teams that could go in there like
savilla
fiorentina
ajax
shalke

what is your settings for Lyon? Lyon is my team and im trying to make them as powerful as I can so I can beat teams like Man U and Barcelona. Blalalahanks BlueChamp your settings work great, I moved the shooting and pressure sliders up more than you suggested but yours are great to

[TranceLover]

Originally Posted by juggaknot

idk. how many files can we upload to our ea lockers? maybe we can upload them all, replace them around or something. i doubt they're gunna add more slots. people are not really asking for it.

Sorry I totally missed out answering to this one before now.. At least I do it now, Better late then Never I really dont know about the first question. It dose seem like to few care about it, so I doubt it will happen if that dose not change..

[wipsnadepoo]

wow what an epic thread... just sat and read through the 10 pages... now I will spend my xmas break fixing fifa09 with these custom tactics. My only concern is that with the Jan update all my hard work will be erazed. I play on XBOX360. Any thoughts?

[lungfull]

yea id wait till after the jan update......i've got a feeling that these changes dont take effect in manager mode.....anyone know for sure?

[wipsnadepoo]

Well I spent last night copying all the stuff from blu's locker and changed as many leagues as I could before I fell asleep =) played a few games and def feels better/more space - I have instantly moved from pro to world class overnight!! (after staying on pro since fifa2007) and now finding the games very tight. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you r wrong lungfull and these tactics work in MM... because that is were I play most of my matches =)

Also wondering if anyone has come up with a very basic set of international 'tactics'. I have about 4 or 5 custom spots left and was thinking of something like this.

1. Generic Dutch system of play (used by all the teams that have adopted that style - such as Russia, Australia, Korea etc.)
2. Generic Brazil/Argentina system
3. Generic Italian system
4. Generic ultra defensive system

I would set these up myself but my football knowledge is in it's early days if you know what I mean - would be great if someone who understand how to use these sliders well could put something together =)

[lungfull]

yea pretty much all i play is manager mode.....and i dont really know for sure

[hockeyfan1965]

Can i use the PL custom settings for the championship league or are they different? Can someone post custom tactics for the 3 groups? Thanks for the help

[lungfull]

check out here for info FIFA 09 - BluChampBlogger

[hockeyfan1965]

Thanks for the help, but i was talking about using the English League championship ( i want to play with QPR). Not sure if you thought i meant Champions league. Anyway, still wondering what tactics to use . Again thanks for any help

[elpichichi1983]

Originally Posted by TranceLover

It's should be possible to add in 100 more slots in the patch that seems to come out verry verry soon. Let's hope, or maybe they can add it on later. We for sure need it.. Now I have to find 1 Spesific Formation for all Leagues, all Relegates teams, And 1 for Mid-Tablers, Euro Aspirants, Remaining Top Teams, But still not slots anough to cover International teams either.. You got any other tips? Jepp naming them would be brilliant to

where did you here there's a new patch coming?
just asking

[lungfull]

Originally Posted by hockeyfan1965

Thanks for the help, but i was talking about using the English League championship ( i want to play with QPR). Not sure if you thought i meant Champions league. Anyway, still wondering what tactics to use . Again thanks for any help

see my post on page three of this thread it breaks down what tactic slot each team fits in....

if your using QPR then your gonna have your own tactics set for that team anyway...

[Comicaevil]

Hi, I Just Want To Share...
I was experimenting with the custom tactics of yours, used it on a CP Vs CP Match, Arsenal Vs West ham!
Ends up quiet satisfying

Used the Euro Aspirant on Arenal and Mid Tabler on West Ham
Arsenal does great short passing on the build up, lots of hell passes but poor on crosses and shot and West Ham with effective crosses to and does lots of shots, the Ai played better game the match ends up 0-0

And then i tried again and adding more on Arsenal's Cross and Shot in the chance creation to 75/55 and what do you know they did more effective attack and scored with RVP Heading the ball from Nasri Crossing the ball from the left,

Okay heres the match result:
Arsenal 1 - 0 West Ham

1 Goals 0
6 Shots 7
2 On Target 3
51% Possesion 49%
33% Shot Accuracy 42%
79% Passing 79%

I think i'm enjoying this, thank's for the tips BlueChamp

[W A I N G R 0]

Originally Posted by wipsnadepoo

wow what an epic thread... just sat and read through the 10 pages... now I will spend my xmas break fixing fifa09 with these custom tactics. My only concern is that with the Jan update all my hard work will be erazed. I play on XBOX360. Any thoughts?

Just make sure you save a separate Squads file... I saved Squads1 as the default (everything is set how the game was when new)... save your adjusted squads file with a different name like Custom Squads1 or FIFA Revolution or something. Then you just have to remember to LOAD it when you want use it in a game or continue editing.

Should be able to do the same when the Winter transfer update comes out and keep it as a separate squads file.

[W A I N G R 0]

I have suggestion I posted in another thread and on Blu Champ's blog...

I noticed we have tactic settings based on league style for the EPL, La Liga and Serie A... I'd like to set the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 tactic styles as well. My plan is to apply the Relegation Battler, Mid-tabler & Euro-aspirant tactics to the leagues of the big 5 (England, France, Spain, Italy & Germany) using 15 slots.

Then what I propose is we use the remaining 13 slots to develop 13 batch styles that we can apply to a greater number of top/CL teams. That way we can cover the likes of Celtic/Rangers, Ajax, PSV, Porto, Benfica, Sporting etc. It will take some work to sort out the styles and group similar teams together but it does expand our limited slots over more teams and 13 should still give us plenty of tactical variety. You could then apply any of the 28 tactic settings to national teams based on their style of play.

Top teams to be sorted into similar playing style groups:

Celtic
Rangers
Man Utd
Arsenal
Chelsea
Liverpool
Porto
Benfica
Sporting
Barcelona
Real Madrid
Sevilla
Valencia
Lyon
Marseille
Bordeaux
PSG
Standard de Liege
Anderlecht
PSV
Ajax
AZ Alkmaar
Bayern Munich
Schalke
Werder Bremen
FC Salzburg
SK Rapid Wien
FC Zurich
FC Basel
Inter Milan
AC Milan
Juventus
Roma
Olympiacos
Galatasaray
Fenerbache
Legia Warsaw
Wisla Krakow
Slavia Prague
Sparta Prague
Aalborg
Brondby
lalalaobenhavn
IFK Goteborg
Brann
Rosenborg