retired_dchago

2D might not look pretty, but it's by far the best tool for the job at the moment.

As has already been pointed out, the best 3D engines are not capable of presenting a realistic game at present so it would be stupid to change from an engine, that whilst not perfect, is currently the best around at presenting a realistic game of football.

Also, as Katarian pointed out, for a tactical game, the top down engine allows us far greater insight into how our tactics are working. A move to 3D could restrict our view of the pitch, making tactical decisions much more diffivult to make.

retired_rkp278

I like the blobs, yes. :thup:

EA Sports used 3D for their matches as far back as 2000. It was thouroughly crap.

retired_gabrielaperez08

Blobs without a doubt.

A 3D match engine would probably look too unrealistic, and don't get me started on just commentary. :eek:

colbey

Commentary only, I'm of the belief nothing is wrong with my tactic or the match engine, only that I need better players, watching the blobs may ruin that train of thought.

retired_STRIDER

2D circles.

No need for 3D since 2D already gets the point across.

Plus, animated 3D characters is the exact reason I don't play any console sports - watching the crap animation abilities of these developers is unbearable.