AI learning how to counter your tactic?

[Luc020]

Is it possible that the AI learns how to counter your tactic after an extended period of time? (12months+).

It seems I get a tactic, it works awesome, then after about 1 season it stops working, switch to a new tactic, works well. Then after a season it stops working. Is this just a coincidence or is this actually how it is, AI learning how to counter my current tactic, then when I change they have no idea what to do?

 

[Trophy_Whorder]

yes it is true the ai does learn your tactic over a period of time that is why people have 3 very good formations to counter act this problem

 

[Luc020]

yes it is true the ai does learn your tactic over a period of time that is why people have 3 very good formations to counter act this problem

Awesome! wish I knew this sooner - would of saved me a lot of heartache! thanks for the info, much appreciated.

 

[Luc020]

yes it is true the ai does learn your tactic over a period of time that is why people have 3 very good formations to counter act this problem

Sorry, 1 more thing. You say they learn and people use 3 tactics because of this, do you mean 3 tactics as in change every game? or use 3 tactics throughout the season i.e 1 tactic for 3 months, the next for 3 months, then the 3rd tactic for the last 3 months?

 

[thunderblood]

Having at least 2 tactics that you rotate during the season is essential to the AI not figuring out how to play against you.
You have to adapt to the situations that occur during a match and to your opponent,so sticking with one tactic only will probably be less efficient in the long run.
I always use 3 different tactics,one attacking,one counter and one control.the formations vary as well,since some formations suits other formations better.

 

[Puddz]

Don't think "learn" is the right word. Kind of suggest that the AI is more advanced, when in reality its just using logic.
You use a 4-3-3 formation the whole season, lose more games vs 4-4-2 formations then any other formations, the AI will start to use 4-4-2 more often. It's just logical.

 

[ajt09]

You'll be surprised. I've used on the spur of the moment tactic and formation that I've never used or is not a primary formation/tactic. For example, if I'm using a 4-5-1 and I'm losing, i go to an overload using 4-1-3-2 (with the DM being offset left or right) and it sometimes works. If a change formation shape but stick to the basic philosophy I train the players with, it can work. Though obviously it helps having players that are adaptable to various paradymes

 

[Luc020]

Just strange how I go on a 5 game losing run, switch tactic and boom... undefeated for 7 games and counting. Think i'll try using 1 tactic, then when i get 3-4 bad results (after using it for a while), switch to a different one.

 

[ajt09]

Just strange how I go on a 5 game losing run, switch tactic and boom... undefeated for 7 games and counting. Think i'll try using 1 tactic, then when i get 3-4 bad results (after using it for a while), switch to a different one.

I find it's a good idea to mix switching tactics in matches with rotation of players. I stick with similar formations/tactics but never the same one. But each person has different approaches. I like to surprise the opposition

 

[Luc020]

I find it's a good idea to mix switching tactics in matches with rotation of players. I stick with similar formations/tactics but never the same one. But each person has different approaches. I like to surprise the opposition

i'll give that a try

 

[ajt09]

i'll give that a try

Before you do,make sure you have the quality of players who can adapt as I don't know what team you're using. I use Blackburn so I have good quality players too hand so that gives me an advantage

 

[Trophy_Whorder]

Sorry, 1 more thing. You say they learn and people use 3 tactics because of this, do you mean 3 tactics as in change every game? or use 3 tactics throughout the season i.e 1 tactic for 3 months, the next for 3 months, then the 3rd tactic for the last 3 month
when you start to lose it is all ways good to have 3 formations so you can rotate against diffrent teams if you get me