[therizing02]

A couple other observations:

SKILL LEVELS

I played 08 on PRO level and could win games on the WC level. In this 80% build of 09 I'm getting my a** handed to me on Semi Pro. At times I'm even struggling to get off shots.

Arsenal 5 Milan(me)-1

West Ham 2 Arsenal(me)-0

Spurs 3 Arsenal(me)-0

Just like in EURO, you cannot play 09 the same as you did 08. You'll need to adjust your playing style based on the new tactics system which is very well done.

This is by far my favorite part of the new game. The producers will ship the game with tactics already loaded for each team. They will guess based on their knowledge of the teams. Admittedly they know they won't be right in a lot of cases so they will look to the community for help. You'll be able to download tactics from the EA Locker.

Because of the new tactics, every team plays differently and the CPU does adjust on the fly during the game based on the score and situation. This is probably the main reason I was getting beat. I did not adjust the tactics. Your CPU teammates adjust their positioning and runs based on the tactic settings.

Here are the options for tactics:

OFFENSE

Build up
Speed
Pass
Positioning-Free form or Organized

Chance Creation
Passing
Crossing
Shooting
Postioning-Free form or Organized

DEFENSE

Pressure
Aggression
Team Width
Back Line-Offsides Trap or Cover