I realize EA is serious - believe me! Especially when EA guy's daughter and our daughter play on the same friggin' soccer team. We'll be seeing him multiple times a week for the next year, likely longer. Based on that should I just give up?
What's more important....soccer or your M? Based on THAT should tell you if you should give up or not.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!