and like LA2P is saying, they designed the chemistry so that you have to 'collect' to have interchangeable parts (i.e. build a team out of Brazilians, Frenchies, Englishmen, or club etc.) because the real secret of Ultimate Team is that it's geared for guys to spend money after the purchase point to get extra packs (heard some guy on there saying 'I spent $50 on packs the first day' -- what?!!?).

so yeah, I just play it as a diversion and I'm just trying to collect my favorite players, cuz it's still a kinda gimmicky mode to me overall.