Finally some changes to pro clubs. Pro clubs is pretty much the only reason why I play FIFA.
Looks like no more hacked pros. This was the apparent reason why there was no changes to FIFA 12 clubs. That, and fixing the lag. Yet the game got hacked much quicker than FIFA 11. EA couldn't get away with using this excuse again to not update clubs. Everyone has been calling for pros to be stored on the EA servers so it's long overdue but hopefully ends questioning everyone.
No more assisted goalkeepers. Goalkeepers have been too unrealistic. Flicking the stick the wrong way yet still saving a 1-on-1. A lot of people frown upon the use of a cut back goal in FIFA but in clubs if a pro goalkeeper is at least decent then you are limited to how you can score. Cut back. Corners/crosses and using a fake shot/skill to try and fool the keeper but I've seen keepers that can even deal with them.
Pro clubs seasons. Welcome addition. Only playing teams at your level and stops players boosting and point searching. No more big teams looking for shitty teams to beat for points and avoiding the big guys. More accurate leaderboards.
Improved matchmaking searching so you can search/avoid teams with goalkeepers and anys etc plus you will be matched with teams in the same division as you, similar to head to head seasons.
Online accomplishments only. I believe there is another name for accomplishments but no longer can people boost offline or through club friendlies which is great. I remember last year coming up against one of the best teams on the second day of the early release. Scraped a 0-0 only to find out that the other team had already completed 80%+ accomplishments compared to our 20%. Makes it more interesting improving as you play clubs but also means there is more on the line when your teammates fuck up a goal/assist. :tongue: Also Gareth Reeder says that the accomplishments are all new rather than rehashes of the previous game.
There are other changes like winning division cups instead of just getting promoted. Club trophy cabinets etc but the ones I've discussed are probably the best.
Some things that I am a little disappointed about but nothing major are:
Customisable kits/crests - Gives teams a more of an identity instead of being "Barcelona v Barcelona". Some kit/crests designs on forums have been impressive. I guess the main issue would be abusing this feature to display obscene images or words but I'm sure they can find a way for FIFA 14.
Kit numbers - Again, not majorly important and I haven't seen anything that denies or confirms picking a kit number is an option but I'm assuming it isn't. There is a small chance since it was under consideration for FIFA 12. It would be a little bit more realistic and I'm sure people would like to wear there favourite number. Also might be easier for teammates to identify each other by numbers than the look of their pro/positions since these aren't always the same.
Overall I'm looking forward to playing the clubs mode this time. Aside from clubs I'm also liking the skill games. Loved that on the old PES games and it's about time FIFA brought it in.
