FIFA 12 News, Information & Discussion Part 6

[fifa_king]

Q+A with euro 2012 producer...
http://playstationer.net/2012/03/29/qa- ... -producer/
Q&A with UEFA EURO 2012 Producer
Posted on March 29, 2012 by Paul Andrews [TalllPaul]

#EA Sports #Euro 2012 #FIFA #Q&A
Tonight UEFA EURO 2012 Producer Sebastian Enrique took control of the EA Sports Twitter to host a Q&A session.

Below we have compiled some of the best questions and answers regarding UEFA EURO 2012.

Q. Will there be a knockout style online mode like the one implemented in #FIFA12 for the H2H seasons cup mode?

A. Our online mode is the tournament itself, you play H2H games first in group stage and then the knock out rounds.

Q. Is there going to be a demo out?

A. There is gonna be a Trial that will be launched same day as the final product. The trial is only for Xbox 360 and PS3.

Q. Will the boots in EURO 2012 be in the normal Fifa 12??

A. The new boots that come for Euro players are only available in the Euro DLC. Unfortunately no cross over with FIFA on this.

Q. Will the game have the same type of gameplay as #FIFA12 or like #FIFA13 gameplay or a bit of both?

A. As part of using the FIFA Engine and being DLC, there are no gameplay changes within Euro. FIFA gameplay is awesome!

Q. Will it include the qualification rounds?

A. The offline tournament mode does not have qualification. But you can customize it to play it with any team

Q. When is the #EASPORTSEuro2012 released?

A. Euro will be released on April 24th on most places, some regions will have it one day after.

Q. Will there be new commentary and broadcast graphics?

A. Unique Euro commentary is included for the following languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Polish.

Q. Will be ther new faces of players a uefa EURO 2012 compared with fifa 12?

A. Having 53 teams we have players that are not available in FIFA 12, but we did not perform any new HD 3D scans.

Q. Is there any modifications to the player impact engine?

A. Euro does not introduce any gameplay updates to the impact engine. We are based on the FIFA 12 engine.

Q. Is expedition mode online aswell as offline?

A. Expedition mode is an offline only mode. It's inspired by board games and in a journey through Europe.

Q. Is Iceland in the game?

A. All 53 UEFA member national teams are represented in the game.

Q. Will the stadiums in the Euro 2012 Ep be available to use in normal FIFA 12 game modes??

A. The 8 new official stadiums that come with Euro are only available in Euro.

Q. Will the team squads be updated as they happen during the tournament in real life? Stats and squad changes?

A. We have squad updates planned, especially one once all the 23-player line ups are announced.

Q. Will any of the players ratings change?

A. The players database in Euro is separate from the players database in FIFA.

Q. Is the add on just the tournament and not qualifying?

A. The add on is much more than the tournament. There is kick off, offline tournament, online tournament, challenges, and expedition

Q. Is there a trial of the DLC available? If so what do it entail?

A. In the trial you can play with Spain or Germany in kick off and there is the chance to try out the offline game modes.

Q. Is there an Ultimate team or career mode game mode?

A. There is no cross over between Ultimate Team and Euro unfortunately.

Q. Will it have it's own menu? Like fifa 12 etc?

A. Euro is accessible from a menu item in the FIFA 12 main menu. From there you enter into the Euro world

Q. In expedition mode do you pick the 23 man squad out of all of that country players?

A. In Expedition you pick a captain, the rest is randomly assigned at the start. You will acquire players by winning matches.

Q. When will the trial be available?

A. The trial will be available same day as the full game.

Q. Updated euro2012 kits?

A. Most kits for our licensed teams will be as updated as possible.

Q. Will there be Team play? where you can play with friends?

A. Unfortunately online team play is not available in Euro.

Q. Will graphics and animations be changed and improved within the DLC?

A. Graphics wise, the presentation follows the broadcast graphics and art style as true as possible to the real tournament...

[nobleknight91]

Q. Will the game have the same type of gameplay as #FIFA12 or like #FIFA13 gameplay or a bit of both?

A. As part of using the FIFA Engine and being DLC, there are no gameplay changes within Euro. FIFA gameplay is awesome!

LMAO
Fifa is a good game but its far away from being awesome.
I hope the developers have a different opinion and know that their game needs a new AI and tactics layout.Let alone the other problems but the biggest one is AI.

[MGMT]

Yeah, if I could choose only one thing to improve, I'd pick the AI... The AI is definately not awesome.

[fifa_king]

more euro pics...
http://www.ea.com/uk/football/euro12

[Silverstone]

Yeah, if I could choose only one thing to improve, I'd pick the AI... The AI is definately not awesome.

Neither is the player responsiveness and maneurverability. Way too much inertia involved with the players in FIFA. Feels like I'm controlling a tank sometimes when trying get off a quick shot in and around the penalty area.

[nobleknight91]

Yeah, if I could choose only one thing to improve, I'd pick the AI... The AI is definately not awesome.

Neither is the player responsiveness and maneurverability. Way too much inertia involved with the players in FIFA. Feels like I'm controlling a tank sometimes when trying get off a quick shot in and around the penalty area.

there's no inertia at all and they are skating

[Silverstone]

Yeah, if I could choose only one thing to improve, I'd pick the AI... The AI is definately not awesome.

Neither is the player responsiveness and maneurverability. Way too much inertia involved with the players in FIFA. Feels like I'm controlling a tank sometimes when trying get off a quick shot in and around the penalty area.

there's no inertia at all and they are skating

I should be able to turn my players and change direction instantly but can't due to too much inertia with the players. I have no idea what you're talking about regarding skating.

[nobleknight91]

I should be able to turn my players and change direction instantly but can't due to too much inertia with the players. I have no idea what you're talking about regarding skating.

I mean that the defender is kinda glued to your striker esp with auto tracking and you can't wrong foot him due to the absence of inertia.About the turning it need to be less responsive depending on player stats,As it's now its weightless.

[Silverstone]

I should be able to turn my players and change direction instantly but can't due to too much inertia with the players. I have no idea what you're talking about regarding skating.

I mean that the defender is kinda glued to your striker esp with auto tracking and you can't wrong foot him due to the absence of inertia.About the turning it need to be less responsive depending on player stats,As it's now its weightless.

Looks like we have completely opposite feeling about the responsiveness of the players in this

[nobleknight91]

I should be able to turn my players and change direction instantly but can't due to too much inertia with the players. I have no idea what you're talking about regarding skating.

I mean that the defender is kinda glued to your striker esp with auto tracking and you can't wrong foot him due to the absence of inertia.About the turning it need to be less responsive depending on player stats,As it's now its weightless.

Looks like we have completely opposite feeling about the responsiveness of the players in this

I guess so
No problem mate

[kasperhansen92]

EA just dont know football. Look how they made good dribblers, i know good dribblers are.... good dribblers. But in fifa to show they are good they have made them unhuman. Making 10 180 turns without ever loosing the ball. One fast paced sharp angle turn would loose the ball with even the best dribbler.

The unreal ball control, the glue on the ball possessors feet combined with a poor AI is ruining what could be a great game.

[Silverstone]

EA just dont know football. Look how they made good dribblers, i know good dribblers are.... good dribblers. But in fifa to show they are good they have made them unhuman. Making 10 180 turns without ever loosing the ball. One fast paced sharp angle turn would loose the ball with even the best dribbler.

The unreal ball control, the glue on the ball possessors feet combined with a poor AI is ruining what could be a great game.

I wouldn't say that. I think there's probably just limitations at this point as to wheat EA can accomplish with the current code they're using.

[MGMT]

I'm playing fifa 12 a few hours everyday now. Only online, or against a friend. Even though all the problems, I'm quite hooked. I hope the difference between fifa 12 and 13 is huge. I hope that the defending system is much easier to handle in fifa 13. It should be easier to defend than attack imo.

[lothario]

When I play Fifa 12 on Professional, I can really rage - but the results I get, and the league placements are incredibly realistic. The trouble is, I can't just sit down and play Fifa 12 casually - cause I will definitely loose. I have to play it patiently and be very aware of my players on the field - so it really demands a lot from me. And that makes it awesome, IMO - but I can never play more than 4 or 5 matches in a row (I play 7min halves), or else I get fatigued, and start playing badly - and loosing, and getting angry. And playing against a friend is still incredibly fun - I'm sure I will enjoy this game until 13 gets out, and can't wait to see what improvements they're going to implement. I seem to recall that David Rutter mentioned he wanted to overhaul the freekick system for Fifa 12, but that apparently didn't happen - but it might happen for 13.

[Silverstone]

When I play Fifa 12 on Professional, I can really rage - but the results I get, and the league placements are incredibly realistic. The trouble is, I can't just sit down and play Fifa 12 casually - cause I will definitely loose. I have to play it patiently and be very aware of my players on the field - so it really demands a lot from me. And that makes it awesome, IMO - but I can never play more than 4 or 5 matches in a row (I play 7min halves), or else I get fatigued, and start playing badly - and loosing, and getting angry. And playing against a friend is still incredibly fun - I'm sure I will enjoy this game until 13 gets out, and can't wait to see what improvements they're going to implement. I seem to recall that David Rutter mentioned he wanted to overhaul the freekick system for Fifa 12, but that apparently didn't happen - but it might happen for 13.

Agreed. I feel that way about the PS2 PES games but now it's just counterattack after counterattack with that game and doesn't demand anything from me. On professional difficulty and higher, FIFA rewards patient buildup through the midfield, looking for dissecting runs. Hopefully FIFA 13 will have better AI though where you teammates make a lot more runs not only towards goal but all over the pitch looking for space.

[MGMT]

I want the penalty kick system to be overhauled too... I mean, it's impossible to make hard low shots in the corner. And it's also too easy to save the penaltys with the keeper, requires no skill at all. That's how it feels imo. Even if you hit the green zone and are adding lots of power, the keeper still catches it...

[Silverstone]

I want the penalty kick system to be overhauled too... I mean, it's impossible to make hard low shots in the corner. And it's also too easy to save the penaltys with the keeper, requires no skill at all. That's how it feels imo. Even if you hit the green zone and are adding lots of power, the keeper still catches it...

I like the penalty system but like you said, it's a bit too easy to save 'em really. Needs a tune-up.

[MGMT]

I really look forward to a new freekick system, if so! I want more variety, small lay off passes etc, like in the older games. I also want more luck involved, not just skill. It's quite easy to put in the freekicks with the best players, almost too easy sometimes.

[Saf94]

EA voted as worst company in America on a vote on 'The Consumerist'. They beat out the likes of Bank of America, Facebook, Google, and Apple.

"Consumerist readers ultimately decided that the type of greed exhibited by EA, which is supposed to be making the world a more fun place, is worse than Bank of America's avarice, which some would argue is the entire point of operating a bank."

http://consumerist.com/2012/04/congratu ... -2012.html

[MGMT]

EA voted as worst company in America on a vote on 'The Consumerist'. They beat out the likes of Bank of America, Facebook, Google, and Apple.

"Consumerist readers ultimately decided that the type of greed exhibited by EA, which is supposed to be making the world a more fun place, is worse than Bank of America's avarice, which some would argue is the entire point of operating a bank."

http://consumerist.com/2012/04/congratu ... -2012.html

I'm not surprised at all.