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« Reply #600 on: Thursday, June 22, 2006, 13:17:56 » |
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In my first season in the Prem I'm 4th with 2 games to go, equal on points with Spurs who are a place below me. I was on blistering form up until late November, when things started to go horribly wrong. My form striker was injured for a couple of months, as were two more first team strikers. After 5 games without a win I changed my tactics slightly and started to pick up form, but now my form is as inconsistent as a King managed Swindon.
With no transfer budget for next season (Willie Carson said no transfer budget when I signed a new contract) I'm on a quest to find my golden tactic and sign some decent freebies.
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« Reply #601 on: Thursday, June 22, 2006, 15:57:34 » |
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Whits, where can i get that skin? I like the fancy swindon bit at the top
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aptain Cabinet, trapped in a cabinet, can he get out? will he get out? course he can.
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PHIL!!!!
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« Reply #602 on: Thursday, June 22, 2006, 22:22:33 » |
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Currently about to start my second season with Yeading FC, in the Conference. Had a pretty average pre-season....won a couple and lost a couple....should do ok with the team i have assembled though. Does anyone else find that at the end of a season when aload of players have been released from their clubs, that you cant help but sign some of them even though you dont neceserily need them? Or is that just me.....  Managed to sign up Dennis Wise too  and i dont need him! As i already have about 3-4 other defensive mids....ah well, he's ace! |
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« Reply #603 on: Friday, June 23, 2006, 07:04:12 » |
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I finished 5th in the end, but it's probably for the best. Bought in loads of players including Crouch, who I hope can partner Youla up front nicely.
An unexpected bonus was getting a transfer budget, so I'm looking to buy a central defender and I think I should be good to qualify for Europe again.
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« Reply #604 on: Friday, June 23, 2006, 17:37:13 » |
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Is there anyone on here that actually chooses to be a lower league team (Conference North/South - Conference National)?
If so, what formation/tactics do you usually use? The tactics i use work for the first season, then go to pot in the second...
Any tips?
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« Reply #605 on: Friday, June 23, 2006, 18:18:06 » |
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I've found that you'll need to tinker with the tactics each season otherwise the AI computer susses you out somewhat.
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« Reply #606 on: Friday, June 23, 2006, 21:09:32 » |
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I've found that you'll need to tinker with the tactics each season otherwise the AI computer susses you out somewhat. Ah so the AI has become smart. Ok well i guess tinkering may work. I've tried changing the tactics completely, but they still play crap.... How do you lot base your training schedules around the formation/tactics you play? I usually just increase the most important exercises. For instance, i have aerobic and strength around medium/high, then shooting and set pieces, fairly low.... Also, have many of you downloaded any of the patches released? I havent :? could that be the reason why my team go to pot in the second season (After promotion)? Or am i just shit.... |
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« Reply #607 on: Saturday, June 24, 2006, 03:10:38 » |
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Yeah download the patches. Make sure you have a training schedule for every specific position and once you find a decent tactic, only adjust it slightly every season, not too much or it will go too wrong.
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« Reply #608 on: Saturday, June 24, 2006, 12:54:23 » |
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Yeah download the patches. Make sure you have a training schedule for every specific position and once you find a decent tactic, only adjust it slightly every season, not too much or it will go too wrong. Ah right cool, thanks :thumbs: What are the best/most reliable sites, to download the patches? |
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« Reply #609 on: Saturday, June 24, 2006, 13:17:49 » |
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I've found that you'll need to tinker with the tactics each season otherwise the AI computer susses you out somewhat. Ah so the AI has become smart. I think the AI's always been pretty 'smart'. even if you do happen to find the best tactic ever, if you only adjust it slightly then after a few months your performances will go downhill as other managers know how your team will play. the best bet is to continually review your tactics before each match considering the side you've put out, their team, home/away, etc. etc. at home i tend to play more attacking, shorter passing, slightly more creative freedom, normal tackling. if i was away to a tough side i'd minimise creative freedom, put hard tackles in and close down quickly. |
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« Reply #610 on: Saturday, June 24, 2006, 13:59:17 » |
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Having a good season so far, Peter Thompson from Linfield is quality. 25 in 32 games, but the cock broke a leg in pre season. Managed to sign Gary Breen and Steve Phillips for fuck all currently 1 st with 22 wins from 25 games 3rd round fofa cup and 3 rd rnd carling cup
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« Reply #611 on: Saturday, June 24, 2006, 17:36:52 » |
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The game is a lot quicker if you play it windowed and not full screen I have discovered. My computer wouldn't let me disable full screen, but you can force windowed mode another way if anyone is interested to know?
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« Reply #612 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 01:25:35 » |
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The game is a lot quicker if you play it windowed and not full screen I have discovered. My computer wouldn't let me disable full screen, but you can force windowed mode another way if anyone is interested to know? Pray tell Mr Pieman The concensus of opinion on the AI being smart is not really true. What tends to happen if you find a tactic is successful, and continue to use it without tweaking, the AI tends to become more defensive and more difficult to break down. It can depend on your reputation as well, which increases if you've been successful for a period of time. There is no super tactic for this game. |
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« Reply #613 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 11:53:36 » |
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The game is a lot quicker if you play it windowed and not full screen I have discovered. My computer wouldn't let me disable full screen, but you can force windowed mode another way if anyone is interested to know? Yeah how do you do that then? In order for me to use the internet while on the game, i just press the windows button But i would prefer the whole screen to be windowed (especially as its quicker, like you say). So yeah...how do you do it? |
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« Reply #614 on: Sunday, June 25, 2006, 12:12:08 » |
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In the preferences menu (options>preferences) in football manager there is an option to disable 'full screen'. If that doesn't work then do this:
Right click on the fm2006 shortcut on your desktop and select properties. In the target box change it from this:
"C:\Program Files\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2006\fm.exe"
To this:
"C:\Program Files\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2006\fm.exe" --small_screen
Sorted. If you want to play full screen again, just do the reverse.
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