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HandBall HandBall FIFA 10

Nov 24, 2009 Computer and Internet

I’m a soccer fanatic. I’ve played FIFA 2002, 08, 09 and now 10. I loved 2002, it wasn’t the best graphic but it was good back then. I’m old. You are new. Don’t compare those two sentences.

Fifa 08 was good. Required less computer resources. So did FIFA 09. Now here we go FIFA 10. I wasn’t planning on buying FIFA 10, but when they said, oh you are going to get a free SOCCER magazine for one year, I thought Oh my god. So I pre-ordered it, didn’t sleep one night waiting for that download manager (a software developed by EA for its Down loadable games) to show me the link so I could download. Pre-release didn’t really start until after a day. I thought it would happen at 12:00. No way. When I got it. The very first thing I did was tried to signup for the soccer magazine. I gave up after repeated try with that promo code which redirected me to a page full of Ads. Was this a technique by the magazine to create money from google ads, I have no clue and I have given up. If it works now, I won’t care, for it has give me headache.

FIFA 10 is good, sure, you will need a pretty fancy computer. I mean by hardware standard here. Don’t have a graphic card ? or enough RAM, its better to play old games. FIFA 2002 will be just fine. If you do have top-notch pc, then FIFA 10 is for you. The download version doesn’t require CD so it’s no hassle to play. I’ve been playing on my budget HP laptop. Everything is pretty much okay except I don’t get to enjoy the graphics. Not even the 3D grass.

If you are here for help on how to make FIFA 10 run so you have a smooth game play, turn off these:

High Resolutions such as 1280 by 780, (try 800×600)
Turn off 3D grass. Believe me, why the heck do you need it anyways if you want your players to move like ghosts ?
Turn off the lines men. Punch them !!!! Oh yeah!
In the camera setting, zoom to the MAX. Believe me. If you try to zoom out, FIFA 10 starts working harder to show you every players movement, hence it starts slowing things down.
I read somewhere that turning off the Radar also helps improve game play. But if you have a camera zoomed all the way, how the heck are you going to know who is where ? Use the RADAR for heavens sake! Don’t listen to anyone else.
Minimize the systems, and camera’s zoom level until you see a smooth game play. Try this in practice session instead of the Kickoff. I think FIFA isn’t that smart in knowing what you are trying to do was only to see which settings would get you the smooth game play.
When you are online, try playing with someone who is nearer or has a good IP response. This is shown to you. If you have on DSL and the other player is on a Dial-up, you are probably ready for some slow play. I mean really really slow play.
Playing with a game pad won’t improve the visual part. But you won’t have fun in a game such as SOCCER where you can’t even dribble a ball. So get yourself a game pad, I recommend Logitech dual Action gamepad (costs around $19 or so) Official site is here

Sad part about FIFA 10 ? It’s like our operating system DOS which now has become Windows 7 ? Such a revolutionized game still lacks International teams ? I couldn’t find Nepal there. Oh yea, sure, the coutry is there but you need to import players, or probably they will include a package called “Buy Nepal league!” Same goes for many others which you need to buy individually. FIFA 10 is another offering from EA games that only wants you to buy more to enjoy it. More RAM, Graphic Card with more Memory and now more bucks for more Leagues.

Although FIFA 10 has its share of cons, it does have pretty cool pros too.

Goal Keeper is smarter. Not like the FIFA 09 or earlier version where He would make silly mistakes such as even toughing a ball that doesn’t need to be touched only to give a corner to the other team.
I couldn’t find any different when playing in World Class vs Legendary, perhaps there is something I am missing. Perhaps Legendary is something that freaks everyone out. Try for yourself, if you have been playing for long, you don’t notice much difference except the goal keeper is much more SUPERB in this setting.
Man Marking. Why do you have to wait for this feature for so long ? I love this one. Just before you are about to take on, it gives you a simple guide about the other team and how they play. This is a great screen which can help you create your strategy to play and hopefully win the game. Try using man marking when you know who the real striker is.
Create a player who looks like you ? — Simply by uploading your photo. This is something FIFA had been lacking for long and wonder why ? Is it because the technology wasn’t there ? Give me a break!
Create your own formation; Basically to infinite level, really!
Manager mode is more user friendly then before. The interface is cool.
More Achievements have been added so you don’t get bored. You don’t really need to practice a lot to get into the action.
Be a pro – is now much more of what you want rather than what FIFA 09 offered; limited.
All in all, FIFA 10 for PC is a great game. If you love soccer, you will be hooked for sure.

What may be annoying to you in FIFA 10?

How many times you hear, HAND BALL ? Way too many times. During a 12 minutes game. I have had 12 freaking Hand Balls.
Your PC’s minimum requirement makes your players look fuzzy or even Ghosts.
Way too many outs. When you are trying to attack near the lines, balls always go out. Throw. Throw. Throw.
When your wife YELLS at you to sleep, but you still want to play! LOL !!

How to win ?
Some players are really good with keyboard and mouse, but
I think the most fun is when you have a gamepad. Here is one I’m using. I bought this one after knowing it’s good rating at amazon.com.

a few of my tips…. but you are probably the #1 player out there!

Practice a lot. Learn to do some tricks with the second stick.
Stick with one team and see how it plays.
Play online with other players who have similar rankings as you. Also, at times, don’t be afraid to play with top guys and see how they are winning. Challenge yourself, that’s the key to winning!
Try defending when you are down by a goal or two. Change your mental status. In such case, it’s possible for the other team to attack with all the players near your goal keeper. If that’s the case, get the ball and go run…………. you might make a score. You can switch the team mentality at any time. I have no idea if it works good when you have the ball or not.
Don’t over do – (WTF?) Don’t make your players run all the time. When you are first playing, put the players status bar on even though if your system doesn’t give you smooth game play. After you have practiced, remove the player’s status, try to play as if you are on the ground. Would you want all of your players to run for so long and not make a single goal? Would they have the stamina to play for the next half of the game ? RUN only when you need to.
If the other team is attacking, get the ball ASAP to the other side. A long pass to the Forwards could result in a goal. Get the ball and run.
Learn to make longer passes instead of shorter ones. Long and high passes can bring you closer to the other side. But long passes require practice. So do it!
Squads can be updated on real time. If you are playing online, FIFA 10 can be as real as it gets. I love playing picking BRAZIL as my team, but out of the blue a player was gone. Would you believe it ? It’s like you are out there in the real world.
FIFA 10 lets you create a player. All you have to do is register, then create a player by uploading your photo. Tips on how to get your face look right is can be found here. Its fun playing this way, because you really are in the GAME!!
When shooting, see how far you are from the goal keeper and know how much pressure you need to keep on the game pad’s key. Too much ? You will blow the ball! …. just joking there !
There seems be an easy way to get a free kick, at least it was in FIFA 09 and it continues. When you are near the goal keeper’s zone, stop the ball or move it slightly your way, attacker could make a mistake and you have the opportunity to score. When you play with the computer, this is EXACTLY what computer does often to get a free kick, and often on that last minute and you are tied! Because the PC is going to make a perfect free kick. When shooting free kicks, it’s all about angle and the pressure you apply on the shooting key (3). Often tapping for less than a second is enough, but I could be wrong or is it all about luck. Don’t assume one of your player won’t run if the ball bounces back. So be alert even when you are making a free kick. When you get a free kick, tell yourself, “this is a goal”, and make it!
Remember, in World Class, Goal Keepers are extremely hard to beat. If you are one to one with goal keeper, keep an eye to see if he is moving towards you, if so, make a chip shot, that should do it! Try shooting from the center if you can. From center to left or right angle should do. But FIFA 10 has made goal keepers HERO. Watch out for them !
Those are my tips. I would love to know yours.