Discovering the Hidden Data - New Features on eFHUB [Amadeusz’s eFootball™ Lab Ep. 1]

Summary

The video delves into how physical model traits, such as leg length, arm length, and torso size, impact player performance in a football simulation game. It highlights how players like Vieira excel as defensive midfielders due to their large leg models, offering superior coverage, faster movement, and better defensive capabilities. The analysis also covers how model data affects various in-game actions like interceptions, tackles, and dribbling, showing that larger models provide an advantage without penalties in agility or movement speed. Ultimately, it underscores the critical role of player stats in enhancing gameplay effectiveness.

Takeaways

• 😀 Vieira excels as a defensive midfielder due to his superior interception and blocking skills, amplified by his large arm and leg length.
• 😀 Hidden model data, such as arm and leg length, significantly impacts player performance, including defensive coverage and ball control.
• 😀 Vieira's leg length of 14 (the highest in-game value) provides him with a vast defensive coverage area, essential for interceptions and 50-50 ball contests.
• 😀 Leg length is a key factor in defensive play, with longer legs allowing players to intercept and poke the ball away earlier, helping in tracking low crosses.
• 😀 Model data influences actual gameplay—longer legs lead to greater stride length, allowing players to cover more ground in the same time, even without sprinting.
• 😀 Arm length and shoulder width also contribute to defensive effectiveness, as they affect a player's ability to disrupt opponents and initiate body contact.
• 😀 Large torso models enhance defensive capabilities, aiding players in contact-heavy situations, as wider torsos help shield the ball and resist tackles.
• 😀 Larger player models do not suffer from clumsiness penalties; they perform the same defensive actions at the same speed, regardless of their body type.
• 😀 Taller players may have slightly reduced step frequency to balance their movement speed, but this adjustment does not apply to leg length, providing tall players with movement advantages.
• 😀 Leg length boosts acceleration, especially in ball-less running scenarios, allowing players with longer legs to accelerate faster, even without the ball.
• 😀 In eFootball, the game's model traits, like leg length, arm length, and torso size, directly affect gameplay, influencing everything from dribbling to defensive actions.

Q & A

What makes Vieira excel as a defensive midfielder?

Vieira excels due to his superior interceptions and excellent blocking abilities. Additionally, his arm and leg length—both the highest in-game—provide him with an expansive defensive coverage area, which enhances his effectiveness on the field.

How does leg length impact defensive coverage?

Leg length significantly influences defensive coverage. Longer legs provide a greater range for interceptions and tackles, allowing players to reach the ball earlier. Vieira, with his leg length of 14, benefits from this advantage, covering more ground compared to players with shorter leg lengths.

What is the relationship between leg length and height in terms of player coverage?

Leg length affects the leg-to-body ratio, which alters a player's overall defensive range. For instance, Vieira's leg length of 14 makes up 59% of his height, compared to 56% for a player with leg length 0. This 3% difference leads to a wider defensive reach, enhancing his ability to intercept or block passes.

How does the in-game model data affect actual gameplay?

In-game model data, such as leg length, affects player movement and coverage, not just their appearance. Longer legs enable players to move further in the same amount of time, even in slow movements. This leads to enhanced defensive actions and more effective ball interceptions, particularly when not sprinting.

What is the significance of arm length in defense?

Arm length plays a crucial role in disrupting opponents during defense. Longer arms allow defenders to extend and obstruct the opponent's ball control or movements, giving them an advantage in body contact situations. For example, players like Rüdiger and Schmeichel stand out due to their large arm coverage.

How does shoulder width affect defensive capabilities?

Shoulder width impacts a player's torso model, which is essential for body contact in defense. A larger torso, which is influenced by shoulder width, provides a more effective physical presence during tackles, shielding, and physical confrontations, helping players like Koller dominate in defensive situations.

Are larger player models always better for defense?

Larger models generally offer better defensive capabilities, such as increased reach and more effective body contact. However, they don't suffer from a 'clumsiness penalty.' Despite being larger, these players still perform similarly to smaller players in terms of turning and defensive actions like sliding tackles.

What impact does neck length have on player height and jump ability?

Neck length affects a player's actual height. A longer neck increases the player's height, which in turn affects their maximum jump height. The formula for jump height is correlated to neck length, where a 14-point neck length can result in a 2% increase in height and a corresponding boost in jumping ability.

How does leg length impact a player's acceleration without the ball?

Leg length directly boosts acceleration without the ball. Longer legs allow for faster movement when not in possession of the ball, as demonstrated by players with leg length 14. This provides them with a competitive edge over those with shorter legs, even at the same sprint speed or acceleration ratings.

How do height and leg length affect dribbling?

In the current version of the game, dribbling has become less affected by model size. While height affects transition speed after turns, leg length only impacts dribbling during high-speed or finesse dribbles. Players with higher leg length may touch the ball earlier in these scenarios, providing a slight advantage in ball control.