AndyClarke Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Don't get too hung up on CA and PA. The match engine uses attributes, CA is a summed total of those attributes with weightings depending on factors such as position. PA is a cap on CA that is all. Whilst we can use CA to measure players against one another it is fairly meaningless. Gabby has an artificially high CA because of his pace and acceleration.There are plenty of comparatively 'low' CA players who have performed in game because they have good attributes in key areas. On Benteke and Lukaku, I won't be drawn on giving details of their CA or PA. Out of interest what do you think they should be at, how should Benteke compare to the rest of the league? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 now or potential? 2/3 seasons in he should be better than cisse, adebayor, lambert, ba, torres, giroud, sturridge, hernandez, dzeko, remy, defoe, welbeck, berbatov, wolfswinkel, bony, soldado (the ones in bold im guessing he wont be better than) not better than rooney, van persie, suarez, aguero, I think lukaku should probably be slightly higher but im expecting him to be a lot higher, I think if you've been generous benteke will be at about 160 (but you wont have been and he'll be at about 150 ) and lukaku will be at about 175 / 180 which is too high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Are those CA in the final paragraph? 175/180 would be up there with the best strikers around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted October 14, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 14, 2013 This is my problem with FM, there is a chance that Benteke could go on to be one of the best strikers around, but he'll have a fixed PA and will never become that one the game, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 That isn't true, he may very well break every record in existence in the game but that doesn't mean he has to have a CA of 200 to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Are those CA in the final paragraph? 175/180 would be up there with the best strikers around. yep, and like I said, lukaku will be rated too high, he was 141 and -9 on last years, can see him being over 170 this year even if I don't think its right benteke was 160 and you must have bumped him up a bit after last year? cavani was 177 aguero was 186 falcao was 180 torres was 184 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Benteke's PA was 160 last year, his CA was around 136. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 So the beta could be released at any point in an hours notice then? Can't wait to get stuck into a villa save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers13 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Andy - Do you not think are finances could soon be on the up - next season for example, we should have the last of the big earners off the wage bill, it will be the second year of the increased TV money, and probably a hefty sum through the sale of Benteke?!Sadly no, the club owes vast sums of money to Lerner who hasn't got the wealth to write it off. He has no choice but to hold onto the club unless he wants to make a huge loss by selling. Therefore I expect the current model to be in place for a while yet, the removal of the big earners will help in getting the club into profit but it is a long road. The financial situation makes Villa an attractive proposition for lots of people I imagine. No doubt there will also be lots of complaints that the budgets aren't high enough. I'm sure you're right and know more than me, but if the finances will be so restrictive long term, why on earth did Lambert take the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 I don't know what the future holds but looking at the figures and listening to those that know (like HairyHands) it seems we are going to stick to this plan. As for Lambert, I imagine that the chance to manage a proper big club that he can model in his own image was perfect for him. He doesn't seem to be the type to want to make huge signings and would rather find the players he wants for the price he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I always do non-league because I love the financial restrictions, so Villa will be an exciting challenge for me. I actually started a southern conference game last week on FM13, to tide me over. Typically I'm really enjoying the game, the most fun I have had on fm13! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lp_villa830 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Lower leagues is always much funnier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MessiWillSignForVilla Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Beta went live 25 minutes ago! Almost downloaded, can't wait to start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I'm 10 mins from home... Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Come on lads, it's been out an hour and nobody has moaned about Benteke or Grealish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MessiWillSignForVilla Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Both are pretty good from my point of view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted October 16, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 16, 2013 When's it available for people who didn't pre-order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 I don't think it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I'm not playing yet but am really pissed off with Andy, Bannan is at **** Palace. WTF??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 God dammit I'm working til 10!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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