Reached Ruby 2 in 1.5 Months: Chemistry Question + Honest UFL Gameplay Thoughts
First off, much respect to everyone in the UFL community..
I started playing UFL for the first time about 1.5 months ago, and I’m currently a Ruby 2 player. I played FIFA for many years, but after it became FC, I gradually started losing interest and eventually moved away from the game.
I had never really given eFootball, or any other football game outside FIFA/FC, a proper chance. So UFL became the first real alternative football game I seriously tried after leaving FC.
Honestly, UFL gave me that childhood football game feeling again. There is something nostalgic about it. Despite its flaws, bugs and areas that clearly need improvement, I still find the game really enjoyable. I think there is a very good football game at its core.
However, because the player base is not huge and some mechanics are not explained clearly enough, there are still a few things that feel unclear. Chemistry is one of them.
Let me give an example from my own team. I normally play 4-1-2-1-2, and as you can see in the screenshot, Raphinha is off-chemistry in that setup.
So here is what I’m wondering:
If I set my starting formation as 4-3-3 before the match, play Ronaldo as LW and Raphinha as RW so everyone gets their chemistry boosts, then switch in-game to my actual 4-1-2-1-2 setup using my attacking preset — do I keep those chemistry boosts, or do I lose them once I switch formation in-game?
In other words, are chemistry boosts locked in at kickoff, or do in-game tactical and position changes affect chemistry?
I couldn’t find any clear information about this. If anyone knows exactly how it works, I’d really appreciate an explanation.
As for the gameplay itself, I definitely think squad quality matters. But I don’t think it is the only deciding factor. In my opinion, UFL is a game where good players can still be rewarded for playing well. There are moments where momentum feels noticeable, but compared to FC, it feels nowhere near as dominant to me.
I also think using wingers effectively is very difficult in this game. Sometimes the striker and midfield feel as far away from the wingers as east is from west. Because of that, passing is extremely important. In my opinion, the two best ways to break down opponents are quick short passing combinations and well-timed long shots from the right angles.
Dribbling also feels quite difficult to me. The game seems to reward smart passing, patience and creating the right shooting angle more than simply relying on individual skill moves.
I’m curious about your thoughts as well. What formation do you use? What does your team look like? And what do you think about the current state and future of UFL?
Please share your teams, tactics and thoughts about the game..