EA Overcorrected with this patch

[waxen plover]

The only big issue (apart from kickoffs and corners) with the previous version of the game was that R1 dribbling was more overpowered than defensive jockeying, so defenders could not keep up with the speed of attackers.

Quite literally the ONLY thing that was needed was a slight buff to jockey speed. Just that.

The issue with this patch was that it was turned all the way up, while R1 dribbling got turned down in return, flipping the imbalance.
The game is now back in the same state as FC 25 was (if not worse), where people can rely on brainless AI defending and get away with it because of both the defensive buffs and the attacking nerfs.

Congratulations, EA, you've just released FC 25.5.

[buoyant wind]

Thank you

[plucky needle]

Defensive AI needs to be nerfed and the gameplay will be perfectly balanced.

[buoyant wind]

RB dribbling needs a buff

[plucky needle]

Why

[sage crypt]

because it doesnt exist anymore

[plucky needle]

It doesn't. It's just not overpowered anymore and not effective against AI defenders

[sage crypt]

"AI Defenders" exactly... All the patch needed, was a bit buff on Jockey and that's it. Now Jockey is being buffed way too much and everything else feels so slow. Polls says that people ain't happy with this but, sure, let the AI defending be OP again. People control their DMs only now and won't touch their CBs anymore.. But hey each to their own, if you enjoy the game, good for you.

[plucky needle]

So they could just nerf the AI defenders.

I enjoy everything except for how effective the AI is and I've felt that way even before this controlled sprint nerf because I didn't use it as a crutch.

If the AI gets nerfed and dribbling is left alone from here on out the game will actually take skill to play

[empty remnant]

Great work EA listening to the community and not just the sweats. Good update. A step in the right direction. But pls fix fidget spinners next.
Fidget sppining is still way too op and unrealistic. Defending against that is still impossible as it has been nerfed to the ground.