retired_jewel226

Ah, if hes -9 that would explain it. But im sure it was different earlier. Must have got confused with another game

retired_stephxtein

I read the initial post, couldn't be bothered to read the rest, but I fully agree.

I definately think the PA should change under certain circumstances.

Like Frank Lampard, whats his PA, I pressume its like 170-185? He wasn't considered an outstanding youngster, Im pretty sure he had PA of like 150s when he first came into this game.

Theres tons of examples, if you play older games of FM/CM, you find so many of the players from now had the wrong PA!

So of course they should be able to change.

retired_lbils

Actually, I think he had a very high PA, If I remember correctly. But FM isn't a real life prediction engine, it is a simulation. It would be ridiculous for someone's POTENTIAL to increase.

retired_dchago

Personally, I don't see the problem with having PA. In fact, I'd say it makes perfect sense, particullary when you consider that the age of youth players in the game start at 15-16. If players came into the game at 8-12, there could be an arguement for having players as they still have an awful lot of development to do. It's near impossible to tell who look like having careers in football at this level.

When a player reaches 15-16 however, they have passed the most critical part of their development. Now coaches and scout, particullarly the best ones, have an easier job telling which players may or may not as you can see which players have the key elements required to make a footballer.

Personally, I believe the development system is what needs improving. At the moment, I personally believe it's far too rigid. Players all seem to develop at the same rate. You don't get any players who see rapid increases in attributes. You rarely see any late bloomers, and you rarely see any player improve in one area more then others. All attributes pretty much improve at the same rate, regardless of training and position.

retired_dchago

The only circumstance in which a players PA should change is if he picks up a serious injury.

Frank Lampard for example has had the same PA IRL throughout his career. All thats changed is that things have changed in his career to enable him to improve nearer to his PA. His potential has never changed as it simply an indicator of how good a player COULD become.

The reason why players PA's have changed throughout each itteration of the game is simply because the clubs researcher either feel they have seen something to suggest a player could become better/worse then they first though, or where the researcher at the players new club believes the old researcher got it wrong.