podunkboy Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 After a 3-year hiatus, The return of "Baker's Dozen", with a Fantasy Twist: First 13 sign-up get input into the game, using my "Brave New World" database (all real-life players wiped from existence, the game generates a new world with your players in it) All players will start at the same team in a to-be-determined country in a third-tier league, managed by renowned manager Scott Baker, and we see where the world takes you. Updates will be posted as long as people remain engaged in the project. Once we get the 13 and a nation to start in, I'll build the database and get us moving. For reference from 3 years ago: Baker's Dozen" Sign-up thread (in development) FM-16 Sign-up "Return of Baker's Dozen" Former Scottish footballer Scott Baker has fortuitously been given charge of a squad of the greatest new faces in lower-league football (isn't that how these things always start?). Of course, he's starting out at or near the bottom of a very tall pyramid (team to be later determined). Objective: to drive these stalwart lads to the top of the *country to be determined* pyramid and beyond, or barring that, shepherd them to successful careers in professional continental football. Sign-up/experiment will end as soon as all starting players leave the beginning club. Should Scott Baker fail, the team will continue to be followed through either an AI manager or second player manager. Sign up will be limited to a "Baker's dozen" (13 players: GK, DL, DC, DC, DR, DM, CM, CM, ML, MR, AMC, ST, ST).G Each person (other than GK) may select a secondary player position, i.e. DL/DC, DR/DC, DM/MC, AML/ST, MR/AMR, etc. First goal is fill the 13 and select a nation to play in. The I'll need a few days to get the players entered and the team up and running. What is needed from you: Player Name: Position(s): Nationality/Place of birth (Due to HG roster restrictions, selecting the home country as 1st or 2nd nationality will get you more playing time) Birthdate (Player age will be set at 15-17 at start of save, so try to keep it between 7/1/2001 and 7/1/2003) Hair color/complexion (if it's necessary): right foot/left foot: Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. Rest of attributes will be randomized by the database.: You may select one PPM CA/PA will be randomized outside of the database and entered. Also, please vote for the nation to base the team. Any other thoughts/input is welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloryFan2002 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Player Name: Dick Biggins Position(s): CB/DM Nationality/Place of birth (Due to HG roster restrictions, selecting the home country as 1st or 2nd nationality- Australia/Home Nation will get you more playing time) Birthdate (Player age will be set at 15-17 at start of save, so try to keep it between 7/1/2001 and 7/1/2003) 13/9/2002 Hair color/complexion (if it's necessary): right foot/left foot: left foot Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. Rest of attributes will be randomized by the database.: Tackling Strenghth Marking Finishing You may select one PPM Looks for Pass CA/PA will be randomized outside of the database and entered. Also, please vote for the nation to base the team. Scotland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaesarXI Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Player Name: Cesare Aurelia Positions: DL (1st), ML (2nd) Nationality: Italian / Choice Nation Birth: 2 Nov, 2002 Foot: Left Attributes: 18 Marking, 15 Pace, 12 Tackling, 3 Flair PPM: NA Vote: Germany Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigg Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Player Name: Steven Bradbury Positions: ST (1st) AMR (2nd) Nationality: Australia/Choice Nation Birth: 5th September 2002 Foot: Right Attributes: 18 Finishing, 15 Pace, 12 Off the Ball, 3 Corners PPM: NA Vote: England Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nastymiller Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Player Name: Marcus Marcus Positions: ST (1st) AMC (2nd) Nationality: English Birth: 12th November 2002 Foot: Right Attributes: 18 Shooting, 15 Movement, 12 Pace, 3 Corners PPM: NA Vote: England Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nastymiller Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 2 hours ago, trigg said: Player Name: Steven Bradbury Positions: ST (1st) AMC (2nd) Nationality: Australia Birth: 5th September 2002 Foot: Left Attributes: 18 Finishing, 15 Pace, 12 Off the Ball, 3 Corners PPM: NA Vote: England Look forward to playing up top with you mate, don't expect me to do much work though....i'm a lazy poacher ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vossmaj Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Wonderful to have this signup. Thanks for bringing it to live! Player Name: Franck Crouch Positions: ML (secondary position AML) Nationality: Swedish (=Nation of choice) Birth: 5/4/2002 Foot: Left Attributes: 18 Determination, 15 Pace, 12 Technique, 3 Long throws PPM: NA Vote: Sweden Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Player Name: Nicholas Marnell Position: GK Nationality: English 0 DoB: 25/12/2002 Foot: Right Attributes: 18 Reflexes, 15 Command of Area, 12 Aggression, 3 Eccentricity PPM: None Vote: England Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Player Name: Xavier Alden Position(s): DL (Secondary: DR) Nationality: Oslo, Norway Birthdate: July 10th 2001 right foot/left foot: Left Attributes: Crossing 18, Accelleration 15, Tackling 12, Heading 3 PPM: Get's forward whenever possible Vote: Germany Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, XaW said: Player Name: Xavier Alden Position(s): DL (Secondary: DR) Nationality: Oslo, Norway Birthdate: July 10th 2001 right foot/left foot: Left Attributes: Crossing 18, Accelleration 15, Tackling 12, Heading 3 PPM: Get's forward whenever possible Vote: Germany DL is already taken, would you prefer a DR or DC (and I can give you DL as a 2nd position) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, podunkboy said: DL is already taken, would you prefer a DR or DC (and I can give you DL as a 2nd position) Ah, then DR.... Didn't see that, sorry! Oh, and change the preferred foot to right then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadCatPT Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Player Name: Alberto Silva Positions: MC / AM L Nationality: Portuguese / Choice Nation Birth: 25/03/2002 Foot: Rigth Attributes: 18 Long Shots, 15 Finishing, 12 Technique, 3 Corners PPM: Shoots From Distance Vote: England Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Corperial Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Player Name: David Ginsberg Position(s): DM/MC Nationality/Place of birth (Due to HG roster restrictions, selecting the home country as 1st or 2nd nationality- Israeli/Home Nation will get you more playing time) Birthdate (Player age will be set at 15-17 at start of save, so try to keep it between 7/1/2001 and 7/1/2003) 10/15/2002 Hair color/complexion (if it's necessary): right foot/left foot: left foot Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. Rest of attributes will be randomized by the database.: Determination Marking Tackling Finishing You may select one PPM Looks for Pass CA/PA will be randomized outside of the database and entered. Also, please vote for the nation to base the team. England Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 3 positions left, and it looks like we'll start based in England - League 2. If anyone has a preference for a current League 2 team, I'll take it under consideration, but with 24 teams, we'd likely not have any sort of overwhelming mandate. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018–19_EFL_League_Two Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 47 minutes ago, podunkboy said: 3 positions left, and it looks like we'll start based in England - League 2. If anyone has a preference for a current League 2 team, I'll take it under consideration, but with 24 teams, we'd likely not have any sort of overwhelming mandate. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018–19_EFL_League_Two I'd say Crewe Alexandra. They have a decent youth setup, don't they? Could tie in nicely with all the youth prospects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nastymiller Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Let's start at the smallest club (In terms of stadium) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Green_Rovers_F.C. Build that club up at the same time when we get sold off ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
estewu Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Player Name: Piotr Balicki Position(s): AMC Nationality/Place of birth (Due to HG roster restrictions, selecting the home country as 1st or 2nd nationality will get you more playing time): Wroclaw, Poland (home country) Birthdate (Player age will be set at 15-17 at start of save, so try to keep it between 7/1/2001 and 7/1/2003): 22 december 2002 Hair color/complexion (if it's necessary): black right foot/left foot: right Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. Rest of attributes will be randomized by the database.: Determination 18, Free kicks 15, Passing 12, Tackling 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vossmaj Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 vor 2 Stunden schrieb estewu: Birthdate (Player age will be set at 15-17 at start of save, so try to keep it between 7/1/2001 and 7/1/2003): 22 december 2000 Weeeeell, if I am not totally mistaken that date is NOT within the requested limit so what about switching it to 2001? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
estewu Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 OMG! I've just changed it to 2002 now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispypaul Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Player Name: Oliver Rees Position(s): MR Nationality/Place of birth: England/South Africa. Guildford. Birthdate (Player age will be set at 15-17 at start of save, so try to keep it between 7/1/2001 and 7/1/2003): 30/4/2002 Hair color/complexion (if it's necessary): Brown right foot/left foot: Right Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. Rest of attributes will be: randomized by the database.: Det 18, work rate 15, crossing 12, aggression 3 You may select one PPM: Runs with ball down right CA/PA will be randomized outside of the database and entered. Also, please vote for the nation to base the team. England Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 just need a center back, a stout young lad to throw himself into the barrage. If no one steps forward by tonight (U.S. CST 8 p.m.), I'll just name him and make him my own. I want to get the database up and running by the end of the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 10 hours ago, nastymiller said: Let's start at the smallest club (In terms of stadium) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Green_Rovers_F.C. Build that club up at the same time when we get sold off ;-) "The club is the first vegan football club". (er, I don't know about that, but it might make for an interesting bit of narrative...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 Okay, I did a little research, and I'm intrigued. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/vegan-football-club-forest-green-rovrs_us_5b6adc74e4b0fd5c73df5c10 Looks like there will be plenty of content to incorporate in the story. We will have to remove all the burger vans from the stadium and replace them with carbon-friendly pilafs and lentils and soy protein shakes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Nicholas Marnell is a big lad. He likes his steaks blue. He ain't no vegan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Lenzar said: Nicholas Marnell is a big lad. He likes his steaks blue. He ain't no vegan. Apparently, the club only requires the players remain vegan while on club premises or when the club is buying the meals on the road. Players can eat whatever they want with their own money on their own time. I will be keeping the same policy at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 Database is closed to additional players - I created Alexander Wallace, a Scottish center back, a monster of a man with a heart of an angel and a left leg like a cannon. I'll be running database tests, and will announce here when I move the sign-up to FM Stories sub-forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaesarXI Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Veganism Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 was running the database through 12/25 - discovered that Marcus Marcus had a FInishing of 1...which is bad for a striker, right? Even with that, Forest Green had an 8-point lead at halfway. Well, back to fix the database and try it again...but...the kids already look good at 15-16. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 We're OVER HERE now...it has started. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Hopefully will be uploading an update this weekend, nearing the middle of the season (42 league matches + cups, so it's a slog), and shall we say...things are going well, only problems being injuries and constant player fatigue. Lots of squad rotation and starting players out of position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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