So we're a few weeks in now, what are everybody's thoughts?
I love the fact that it's far more difficult than any previous version BUT it's beginning to get really frustrating now.
I've always played on TOP PLAYER, always start on this level with any new game and, while it's always taken a bit of time I've eventually got used to it. So far, on PES 2012 though, I am struggling badly.
The ironic thing is I did alright on the demo, won a few, lost a few (probably more than won) on top player. When the full version came out I was still losing far more than I won, but I was scoring goals.
Of course, there are massive adjustments to be made to the defending this year. I'd be interested to hear how others go about defending because as yet I don't really have a particular preference. Options are using x and giving loads of free kicks away, o for a team-mate to invariably do the same or the new r2 stand off, which has worked to a certain extent. Somebody suggested letting the cpu doing the defending, which to be honest has worked best so far. Not ideal as I like to do the defending myself, much for sense of achievement.
Scoring has now become an issue for me, though that has been since starting master league and that's obviously always tough to begin with. However, it's verging on the ridiculous now. Since starting last night with Middlesbrough I think I have scored one goal in about 12 games. I know it might not be the best team (on top player level btw) but that's just not right. In fact I can barely get a sight on goal. I've tried adjusting training, switching formations and signed a couple of 70+ players, but still to no avail.
I guess it's just a case of perservering and it will eventually fall into place, but at the moment I've got to say I really can't enjoy it.
I might even put master league to the side for now and get some practice in with a decent side in champions league or the world cup.
On a separate note, gtm pro's option file 1.1 looks amazing.
Be interested to hear everybody elses thoughts. Maybe similar stories and any helpful tips?
Cheers
I love the fact that it's far more difficult than any previous version BUT it's beginning to get really frustrating now.
I've always played on TOP PLAYER, always start on this level with any new game and, while it's always taken a bit of time I've eventually got used to it. So far, on PES 2012 though, I am struggling badly.
The ironic thing is I did alright on the demo, won a few, lost a few (probably more than won) on top player. When the full version came out I was still losing far more than I won, but I was scoring goals.
Of course, there are massive adjustments to be made to the defending this year. I'd be interested to hear how others go about defending because as yet I don't really have a particular preference. Options are using x and giving loads of free kicks away, o for a team-mate to invariably do the same or the new r2 stand off, which has worked to a certain extent. Somebody suggested letting the cpu doing the defending, which to be honest has worked best so far. Not ideal as I like to do the defending myself, much for sense of achievement.
Scoring has now become an issue for me, though that has been since starting master league and that's obviously always tough to begin with. However, it's verging on the ridiculous now. Since starting last night with Middlesbrough I think I have scored one goal in about 12 games. I know it might not be the best team (on top player level btw) but that's just not right. In fact I can barely get a sight on goal. I've tried adjusting training, switching formations and signed a couple of 70+ players, but still to no avail.
I guess it's just a case of perservering and it will eventually fall into place, but at the moment I've got to say I really can't enjoy it.
I might even put master league to the side for now and get some practice in with a decent side in champions league or the world cup.
On a separate note, gtm pro's option file 1.1 looks amazing.
Be interested to hear everybody elses thoughts. Maybe similar stories and any helpful tips?
Cheers