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RaychelSnr · 12-31-2014, 09:30 AM

Did you just pick up FIFA 15 over the holidays? Looking to get into the beautiful game? Well, there certainly is a lot to see and do in the annual FIFA titles from EA, but it’s always good to start with the basics. By focusing on a few core concepts, you’ll be able to compete against the AI, thrive in your career mode or contribute to your team in pro clubs online. The developers have actually done a fairly good job over the years of making the franchise accessible, and the range of options, sliders and modes will allow you to play the game your way.

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BuckDown · 12-31-2014, 11:00 AM

Bull's eye bro' you nailed those are GREAT basic tips !!!
Make sure next time not to alienate your PS4 audience

For hardcore sim lovers and pro PES haters, I just want to add that full manual controls are the way to go if you want to make the most out of your FIFA experience along with tactical defending...(which by the way is great and requires ANTICIPATION and real soccer IQ)
Cyber warriors though y'all can forget about it...I've been playin' online since FIFA 09 and playing with full manual controls is akin to hara-kiri : the "online veterans" rely heavily on frantic pace (RT-R2) and ping pong passing and through balls and there is not a lot of build up play enthusiasts (the reason why counter attacking teams are the most favored teams online )
Anyway keep up the good work and thanks a lot.

tfisher21 · 12-31-2014, 04:34 PM

I love playing manual, and it really extends the life of the game for me every year. I've never been a full manual convert, but usually around Jan-Feb I'll start messing with sliders, and manual controls once I've gotten sick of playing online and dealing with the...quirks...of online ant FUT play.

With that said, great opening post, and I think it highlights some key things that go completely unnoticed by rookie players. Now if only we could get this post to every FIFA player maybe we can have some more patient play online!

DBMcGee3 · 01-05-2015, 09:15 AM

I know it sounds dumb, but I get the most enjoyment (and success) out of this game when I sit really close to the TV, where I can really see the intricate movements of the players, and the ball. It really helps me dribble in tight situations, and I also appreciate the game more because everything looks so beautiful.

Beyond that, my best tip is to never, ever use the tackle button. You're almost certain to be beaten if you take that gamble.

12-31-2014, 09:30 AM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	FIFA 15: Basic Skills to Master the Game Did you just pick up FIFA 15 over the holidays? Looking to get into the beautiful game? Well, there certainly is a lot to see and do in the annual FIFA titles from EA, but it’s always good to start with the basics. By focusing on a few core concepts, you’ll be able to compete against the AI, thrive in your career mode or contribute to your team in pro clubs online. The developers have actually done a fairly good job over the years of making the franchise accessible, and the range of options, sliders and modes will allow you to play the game your way. Read More - FIFA 15: Basic Skills to Master the Game Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / PS4 / Xbox One

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12-31-2014, 11:00 AM	#2
BuckDown Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: FRANCE	Bull's eye bro' you nailed those are GREAT basic tips !!! Make sure next time not to alienate your PS4 audience For hardcore sim lovers and pro PES haters, I just want to add that full manual controls are the way to go if you want to make the most out of your FIFA experience along with tactical defending...(which by the way is great and requires ANTICIPATION and real soccer IQ) Cyber warriors though y'all can forget about it...I've been playin' online since FIFA 09 and playing with full manual controls is akin to hara-kiri : the "online veterans" rely heavily on frantic pace (RT-R2) and ping pong passing and through balls and there is not a lot of build up play enthusiasts (the reason why counter attacking teams are the most favored teams online ) Anyway keep up the good work and thanks a lot.

12-31-2014, 04:34 PM	#3
tfisher21 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: May 2009	I love playing manual, and it really extends the life of the game for me every year. I've never been a full manual convert, but usually around Jan-Feb I'll start messing with sliders, and manual controls once I've gotten sick of playing online and dealing with the...quirks...of online ant FUT play. With that said, great opening post, and I think it highlights some key things that go completely unnoticed by rookie players. Now if only we could get this post to every FIFA player maybe we can have some more patient play online!

01-05-2015, 09:15 AM	#4
DBMcGee3 MVP OVR: 7 Join Date: Oct 2011	I know it sounds dumb, but I get the most enjoyment (and success) out of this game when I sit really close to the TV, where I can really see the intricate movements of the players, and the ball. It really helps me dribble in tight situations, and I also appreciate the game more because everything looks so beautiful. Beyond that, my best tip is to never, ever use the tackle button. You're almost certain to be beaten if you take that gamble.