V4 is definately the tactic that has yielded overall best performance for me in 1.3. However, I've got a couple of questions.
The defense seems a bit lacking. I have no problems scoring goals, but there must be some way to switch 3-2 victories into 3-0, especially those matches where the opposition actually manages to pull back in the latest minutes. As an attempted tweak to this I have unchecked hold up ball from all defenders and roam from position on central defenders, and this seems to have had some success, although i'm still conceding a bit too much.
How do you think offside trap would work, if your defenders have above average pace and positioning?
Also, I have tweaked the creative freedom somewhat in defense, as I can't really understand why all players should have it maxed out...
I've also started holding off using the controll tactic until I am at a two goal lead, since it doesn't seem to stop the opposition from scoring at least once, which again renders me less likely to actually score more since the attacking play isn't equally lethal. It just sucks to be up 1-0 and then concede at 83 minutes and have to switch back to normal version...
Anyway, I hope you get to tweak your defense a bit and perfect this otherwise excellent tactic, Zero Sea.
FYI: I've done most of my testing with Arsenal, including the defensive tweaks I mentioned above, so the quality of players shouldn't be an issue. I've also done seasons with Birmingham, Sunderland, Leeds, Middlesbrough and Atletico Madrid, all with relative success, but still the same issues.
I do understand however, that the settings with maxed out creativity and roam/hold up will have a negative effect on lower league teams.
Anyone with some insight to this?