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[ExtremeGamer]

I picked it up. I wanted it after E3, then the demo hit and I wasn't interested anymore. Then impressions came out and everyone said better than the demo so I bit.

I love it offline. Much improved over the demo and the AI works well within the game. I haven't started a career yet, but loving exhibition fights.

Now comes the part I can't stand, online. When I got the game home, I had a couple fights and they were fun. When I played last night, the game got so frustrating that I almost snapped it in 2. If you play heavyweight, everyone picks Fedor. I got flash KO'ed 2 straight times, both within 10-15 seconds of the opening bell. So I changed divisions, it got to a point where I could predict who I was fighting for each class, everytime. And I was right.

I know a lot of it is that I'm not that good at the game, but I shouldn't be submitted within 20 seconds of the bell and a full stamina bar as I'm hitting the defend the submission button over and over again. Meanwhile the guy I'm fighting has no stamina left, but somehow gets the sub. Whatever.

I would welcome fights against OS'ers for sure, as I'm sure everyone isn't going to pick the best guy over and over again, but this last night was terrible.

Not to mention, 3 out of every 4 times I searched for a fight I couldn't find one, that can't be a good sign.

Offline is great, online is borderline terrible against randoms. Could be fun against friends though.

[ManiacMatt1782]

Watch the tips and tricks live broadcast. A lot of good info if you are new or struggling.

[DaveDQ]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pappy Knuckles

I suck at this game so far. I can see the potential, but it's going to be a minute before I find any kind of flow. I keep getting beat up by the cpu on medium difficulty. I picked up UFC a lot easier than this. I'm glad to know Dave has been taking a beating as well.

What is helping me is the career mode tutorial. I had no idea I was defending choke holds wrong until the tutorial showed me I was rotating to the top too much. Now I'm pretty good at defending them. The biggest challenge for me is to settle down and be patient. It's really enjoyable though. Kind of a big learning curve for me.

Quote: Originally Posted by King10Sooted

Is anyone else noticing the sound cutting out when playing online? Especially during introductions.

yes, it seems to get mixed up there.

Quote: Originally Posted by ExtremeGamer

I picked it up. I wanted it after E3, then the demo hit and I wasn't interested anymore. Then impressions came out and everyone said better than the demo so I bit. I love it offline. Much improved over the demo and the AI works well within the game. I haven't started a career yet, but loving exhibition fights. Now comes the part I can't stand, online. When I got the game home, I had a couple fights and they were fun. When I played last night, the game got so frustrating that I almost snapped it in 2. If you play heavyweight, everyone picks Fedor. I got flash KO'ed 2 straight times, both within 10-15 seconds of the opening bell. So I changed divisions, it got to a point where I could predict who I was fighting for each class, everytime. And I was right. I know a lot of it is that I'm not that good at the game, but I shouldn't be submitted within 20 seconds of the bell and a full stamina bar as I'm hitting the defend the submission button over and over again. Meanwhile the guy I'm fighting has no stamina left, but somehow gets the sub. Whatever. I would welcome fights against OS'ers for sure, as I'm sure everyone isn't going to pick the best guy over and over again, but this last night was terrible. Not to mention, 3 out of every 4 times I searched for a fight I couldn't find one, that can't be a good sign. Offline is great, online is borderline terrible against randoms. Could be fun against friends though.

You should try running through the career mode so you can play that tutorial. They should have put that in place of the stand alone tutorial. It's more in depth and even lets you spar for practice. I'm struggling in online but put in a few matches this morning and am making progress, but that career tutorial helped me out a lot.

[ExtremeGamer]

Quote: Originally Posted by DaveDQ

What is helping me is the career mode tutorial. I had no idea I was defending choke holds wrong until the tutorial showed me I was rotating to the top too much. Now I'm pretty good at defending them. The biggest challenge for me is to settle down and be patient. It's really enjoyable though. Kind of a big learning curve for me. yes, it seems to get mixed up there. You should try running through the career mode so you can play that tutorial. They should have put that in place of the stand alone tutorial. It's more in depth and even lets you spar for practice. I'm struggling in online but put in a few matches this morning and am making progress, but that career tutorial helped me out a lot.

Thanks Dave, I'll try it out.

I just wish I could see who I was fighting so if I do heavyweights, it's not Fedor EVERY time.

I'm pretty good at defending the submissions, but should try the tutorial. That's a silly place to have it by the way. LOL Especially for a game that is trying to push online so much. I just figured the EA MMA 101 thing was it.

[Phobia]

Finially had some time to play a few matches online last night in standard ranked match.

I am still undefeated. 4-0 baby!!!! Check out my fight replays if you guys get a chances. Granted I have 4 or 5 days ahead of most online so I got a slight advantage. But it was to easy beating the guys online. None went past the first 2 min of the first round.

EG just stick with it man, there is a lot to learn.

[thorne666]

Bought the game last night. Excited, but apprehensive, especially after reports of success had by those who just pick the best fighters in each class.
Can someone confirm or disputer what has been said about this?
I would really hate to open the game, only to find that every fight online will be against cheesers more interested in padding their stats than good competition. My dream - perhaps a bit lofty - is to pick any fighter and hold my own against any other character in a div., as long as I execute a game-plan. I'm really tired of the 'super-fighter-crutch' in combat/fighting games. And with all that has been said about there being so much balance in the game, this would be very disappointing for me.

Should I remove the plastic!?

Thnx bros!

[ExtremeGamer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Phobia

Finially had some time to play a few matches online last night in standard ranked match. I am still undefeated. 4-0 baby!!!! Check out my fight replays if you guys get a chances. Granted I have 4 or 5 days ahead of most online so I got a slight advantage. But it was to easy beating the guys online. None went past the first 2 min of the first round. EG just stick with it man, there is a lot to learn.

Oh, I'm not getting rid of it, if anything, offline will keep me busy for a long time, especially with fighter share. I'd love to fight some guys I know to get real fights, just avoiding the randoms in it for now. Maybe after they are weeded out it'll be better.

[DaveDQ]

What I'm learning with online is DO NOT try and trade punches. If they come out swinging, go for the takedown. Sometimes I can weave out of an attack and then counter punch, but trading shots just increases the chance of getting stunned and I have no idea how to get out of being stunned. Once I go down, it's over. Does anyone know if you are supposed to rapidly hit B to defend the onslaught or slowly?