I just want to say one thing about the stats improving on Fantasista.
I believe that the stats will improve by themselves bit by bit every week.
For instance, I had 48% on every stat after my last game. Then I was left out of the team for one or two games, then I was sent to the bench and was put on at the third match.
In the end of the match, even though only my "Jump", "Body Balance" and "Technique" stats were highlighted as improvements from that game, all the others were already at 56%.
Also, in JLWE2007CC, I only improved 2 or 3 points per season. Seems about right, doesn't it? I mean, it might be a bit harder, but I don't see why it can't also work.
When I score a goal, I get increases in the shooting stats.
I assume that if I make assists, I'll improve my passing, as well as if I make assists from crosses, my long pass stats will improve. Unconfirmed, still.
The AI is a bit different than 2007. I didn't dislike it in 2007 that much, and so far the only thing that I'm not liking in 2008 is the fact - already pointed out by someone else - that the defenders and the keepers tend to pass the ball frequently between them, and tend to lose the ball sometimes.
Still, I think it is a bit better than in 2007, where they would always clear the ball to the opponents field, even if there was no significant pressure.
Also, the player camera is indeed fast, but I can't get myself to adjust to it - especially when the manager puts me on as a CF or DMF. I like it when I'm a SMF, but since now I have to pick the camera BEFORE the match, I'll usually resort to the long camera. Also, I'm not sure I like the controls using the player camera - especially the running, which always turns at 45º in that camera.
Also, in training mode, I couldn't select the player camera. Does anyone know how can I practice using the player camera, to get a hang of it?
Best regards,
Paulo Tavares
