DavyDepuydt1 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) Hi @Totalfootballfan I don't know if this is a variable you've tested with, but I've noticed that the Manager reputation has quite some influence on the results. I'm testing a lot of tactics in FMT by holidaying seasons, and I've noticed that even with the best tactics and teams I'm not getting the same results (sometimes not even close) as to the results provided by tactic creator and other people.When I do the same test (so reload the same save so it has the same schedule) with a manager who has the highest rep possible I'm getting much better results. I don't know if this is a fluke or not, but it's something I've noticed during numerous of my holidaying tests in FMT. That would also explain to some extend while some people struggle to get results, it can be because there manager doesn't have the appropriate reputation. (and you always have the RNG offcourse...) Edited March 27, 2020 by DavyDepuydt1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalfootballfan Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 2 hours ago, manidaro7 said: ok then since the game allows you to give fieldside instructions every 10 minutes during the race so I will, thanks a lot! Match events such as Goals reset the cooldown so sometimes it can be used more frequently than every 10 minutes 2 hours ago, manidaro7 said: - if the result is equal, you must say: BE CREATIVE; that's correct 2 hours ago, manidaro7 said: - if I'm winning I say LODA; - if I'm losing I say show more determination. Sorry, mate. I can't understand that 52 minutes ago, DavyDepuydt1 said: Hi @Totalfootballfan I don't know if this is a variable you've tested with, but I've noticed that the Manager reputation has quite some influence on the results. I'm testing a lot of tactics in FMT by holidaying seasons, and I've noticed that even with the best tactics and teams I'm not getting the same results (sometimes not even close) as to the results provided by tactic creator and other people.When I do the same test (so reload the same save so it has the same schedule) with a manager who has the highest rep possible I'm getting much better results. I don't know if this is a fluke or not, but it's something I've noticed during numerous of my holidaying tests in FMT. That would also explain to some extend while some people struggle to get results, it can be because there manager doesn't have the appropriate reputation. (and you always have the RNG offcourse...) Hey mate, First of all, I suggesting finding out how those people played their saves to get their results, for example, they might be played in normal way not using Holiday / Instant Result and in this case there's no point in comparing your result with your result because you can do a lot more things when you play not using Holiday or Instant Result, also, they might do some transfers to strengthen their teams and so on... or they just might do some "replaying" matches after loses to make the results look more impressive If you ask me then I don't find that the manager reputation has any influences on the results Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1981 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 so 20.4.1 and losing streak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewG Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Daniel1981 said: so 20.4.1 and losing streak No changes to the match engine. I've won 26 of my last 28 games. Edited March 27, 2020 by StewG 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmjonek Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 9 hours ago, AaronRedDevil said: Fired by Roma board for being knocked out of Europa League and Italian Cup despite leading Serie A by 6 pts with 9 games to play! FM is good at representing awful ownership. Annihilator is a great tactic, let down by some (very few) away games being caught on the counter, despite starting on Balanced mentality. Going to see how it does with Man Utd now. might be bug in game, my board and players are unhappy because we don't fight for trophy... after 12 games in season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlemos Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 TFF any idea how to select national teams? using atributes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
serek Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) Just gonna leave this here. (this is a long-term save which I don't play regularly, I was using like 4 different TFF's tactics so far) Edited March 27, 2020 by serek 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronRedDevil Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 1 hour ago, fmjonek said: might be bug in game, my board and players are unhappy because we don't fight for trophy... after 12 games in season Your situation definitely seems bugged, although depends on your league position. Many boards/owners in real life really are that nuts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmjonek Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, AaronRedDevil said: Your situation definitely seems bugged, although depends on your league position. Many boards/owners in real life really are that nuts. yes they are nuts often but from experience in FM, board rarelly sacks you if you can get league title. in the end that is most iportant title. Edited March 27, 2020 by fmjonek Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripoligate4 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 18 hours ago, Totalfootballfan said: Touchline Shouts Guys, I find that Touchline Shouts are important thing and a proper use of Touchline Shouts might significantly boost your results. First of all, make sure that you don't delegate the Touchline Shouts to your assistant manager: When you are "Drawing": When you are drawing during a match I suggest using "Get Creative" Shout by cooldown ( as frequent as you can ) The purpose of using it is getting as many "Inspired by the feedback" Body Language reaction as possible When you are "Winning" When you are winning during a match I suggest using "Praise" Shout by cooldown ( as frequent as you can ) The purpose of using it is getting as many "Fired up by the feedback" Body Language reaction as possible When you are "Losing": When you are losing during a match I suggest using "Show Some Passion" Shout by cooldown ( as frequent as you can ) The purpose of using it is getting as many "Fired up by the feedback" Body Language reaction as possible A short video how the Touchline Shouts work: i used like 10 games your touchline instructions and i found them really poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maira Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Hey @Totalfootballfan How would your starting eleven and alternative starting eleven with Manchester United look like? Thanks master Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalfootballfan Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, Maira said: Hey @Totalfootballfan How would your starting eleven and alternative starting eleven with Manchester United look like? Thanks master Hey mate, I would lineup Man Utd this way: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 35 minutes ago, tripoligate4 said: i used like 10 games your touchline instructions and i found them really poor. Use Demand More: Draw or Win by 1 goal Show Some Passion: Lossing Praise: Win by 2 or more goals (once) Minutes to use it: 25', 35'-40', 60', 80' Make subs: 60', 70', 85' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuol86 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 ANNIHILATOR is very good work with Strasbourg 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie37 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Hey TFF having great success with all your tactics. Just a quick query should I pay more attention to say CA and PA ratings rather than the important attributes you have listed. For example if I had a player with a much higher CA but the other had better attributes as you had listed which should I go for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike8528 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Which tactic you think better for Dortmund ? And best starting 11 ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalfootballfan Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 20 minutes ago, Wardie37 said: Hey TFF having great success with all your tactics. Just a quick query should I pay more attention to say CA and PA ratings rather than the important attributes you have listed. For example if I had a player with a much higher CA but the other had better attributes as you had listed which should I go for? Hey mate, CA is just how many "ability" points a player has to spend on his attributes and it not always true that a player with higher CA is always better for some position in your tactic than a player with lower CA For example, let's take Olivier Giroud, he is about 150CA but he would be a very poor choice as the striker for the tactic because he is very slow and his dribbling skill is very low but for the tactic you need a fast striker with good drilling so Lys Mousset who is 132CA will be much better for the tactic 30 minutes ago, mike8528 said: Which tactic you think better for Dortmund ? And best starting 11 ? Hi, I would lined up Dortmund this way, also, I suggest buying some faster central defender instead of Hummels, he is too slow 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyPunch Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Esposito on Annihilator V1, anyone got better than this stats? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rineegan Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 24 minutes ago, HeavyPunch said: Esposito on Annihilator V1, anyone got better than this stats? Skin mate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyPunch Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, rineegan said: Skin mate? FMnation Gunzo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zz Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 5 hours ago, StewG said: No changes to the match engine. I've won 26 of my last 28 games. Do you play matches or go on holidays on matchday after setting up team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zz Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Playing with city , using anhhilator v1, going on holiday for the match days . Is this going good or bad i am not sure. I would be fine with the table position if i were a weaker team, but with city shouldnt i be doing better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie37 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Totalfootballfan said: Hey mate, CA is just how many "ability" points a player has to spend on his attributes and it not always true that a player with higher CA is always better for some position in your tactic than a player with lower CA For example, let's take Olivier Giroud, he is about 150CA but he would be a very poor choice as the striker for the tactic because he is very slow and his dribbling skill is very low but for the tactic you need a fast striker with good drilling so Lys Mousset who is 132CA will be much better for the tactic Hi, I would lined up Dortmund this way, also, I suggest buying some faster central defender instead of Hummels, he is too slow I never thought of it like that. Makes perfect sense. Nice one mate your an FM legend!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandChasm Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 @TFF are you working on a new tactic? or there's nothing coming soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalfootballfan Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, GrandChasm said: @TFF are you working on a new tactic? or there's nothing coming soon mate, I always testing something but I must add that the probability of finding anything more efficient is extremely very low after all that time of testing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandChasm Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Haha, yea FM20 is abit harder than the former editions. Thanks for the reply. I was just looking for something new Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalfootballfan Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, GrandChasm said: Haha, yea FM20 is abit harder than the former editions. Thanks for the reply. I was just looking for something new I'd say after about 5 months of playing and spending about 1500 hours on testing, it's highly unlikely to find "something new" Of course, it's still possible to make slight improvement here and there but as I said "something new" is highly unlikely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandChasm Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 wow thats alot of time. we all aprreciate all your efforts to make it easier for us. Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalfootballfan Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, GrandChasm said: wow thats alot of time. we all aprreciate all your efforts to make it easier for us. Thank you Hehe... Thank for good words, mate but I would not call that work "efforts" because it's "fun" for me and if it wasn't "fun" then I would not done that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAECK Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Am I the only one who experiences having collect more goals after updating? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalfootballfan Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, MAECK said: Am I the only one who experiences having collect more goals after updating? that's just a coincidence, mate the ME is the same as before Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAECK Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 yes knowing ME is the same as before, I hope it is just a period Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
picole2020 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) hello @TFF, what is the best tactic you recommend for the arsenal on fm touch? Edited March 28, 2020 by picole2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalfootballfan Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, picole2020 said: hello @TFF, what is the best tactic you recommend for the arsenal on fm touch? Hi, this should help - https://community.sigames.com/topic/507817-fm20-tactics-by-tff/?do=findComment&comment=12338049 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaneytomlinson Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 17 hours ago, serek said: Just gonna leave this here. (this is a long-term save which I don't play regularly, I was using like 4 different TFF's tactics so far) That's crazy my only streak is 36 wins in a row unbeaten, what's the tips for going so long unbeaten? can you post the tactics you was using? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcfclee27 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Morning TFF, once again thanks for making FM2o enjoyable again, your tactics have saved the game for me Couple quicks questions.... 1) Training on Cerber V3 you used to have training for cms as box to box mids, strikers were complete forward and wing backs were complete wing backs. Now it seems you just train them in the position they play, any reason for the changes ? I think you said you used the complete forward and box to box etc because it trained more attributes ? just wondering why the change ? 2) Is the change from Cerber V3 to Annihalator much more efficient or negligible ? I find Cerber V3 really good tactic so just wondering how much better Annihalator is ? Thanks Again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1989 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Apologies for the no doubt silly question... Is there a simple 'how to' guide for downloading tactics and uploading them to FM on a MacBook? I just can't figure it out :-/ I've searched around but not been able to find one. It tells me there is no application set to open the document. When I choose one, it never seems to work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAECK Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, George1989 said: Apologies for the no doubt silly question... Is there a simple 'how to' guide for downloading tactics and uploading them to FM on a MacBook? I just can't figure it out :-/ I've searched around but not been able to find one. It tells me there is no application set to open the document. When I choose one, it never seems to work. Find FM20 Files On Mac Lets jump straight in with how to find FM20 files on Mac. The library location is now hidden and you need to unlock it. So, if you want to know how to upload custom graphics, tactics or shortlists to Football Manager 2020 on Mac, you first need to gain access to the library. 1 – Go to your main screen on Mac and from the top tabs panel click ‘go’, you will not see the ‘library’ folder’. 2 – Now hold down the ‘alt’ or ‘options’ key. Tada! You should see the ‘library’ folder appear, while still holding, click it. 3 – Now click ‘application support’ 4 – Scroll down and click ‘sports interactive’ and then ‘Football Manager 2020’ 5 – Boom! That is how to find FM20 files on Mac? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
8GoUrCuFf8 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Hi TTF, Would be possible to get an efficient possession tactic in the future ? Many thanks, Kind regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinghenrik Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Hi TFF Just want to check that the player filters have been updated? (I know that there have been a lot of tactics you have created). In particular I couldn't see the WBL or WBR for the newest tactics and the struggling to find the right AMC to fit my team so just want to check. Thank you, really helped me with this FM version! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalfootballfan Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 2 hours ago, kinghenrik said: Hi TFF Just want to check that the player filters have been updated? (I know that there have been a lot of tactics you have created). In particular I couldn't see the WBL or WBR for the newest tactics and the struggling to find the right AMC to fit my team so just want to check. Thank you, really helped me with this FM version! Hi mate, I'm glad to hear it works good for you. The filters can be used with the latest tactic. I've just check the filters and found WBL/WBR and AMC position in it 3 hours ago, 8GoUrCuFf8 said: Hi TTF, Would be possible to get an efficient possession tactic in the future ? Many thanks, Kind regards Hi mate, If possession tactics will be efficient in the game then of course, I'll be sharing them 6 hours ago, Bcfclee27 said: Morning TFF, once again thanks for making FM2o enjoyable again, your tactics have saved the game for me Couple quicks questions.... 1) Training on Cerber V3 you used to have training for cms as box to box mids, strikers were complete forward and wing backs were complete wing backs. Now it seems you just train them in the position they play, any reason for the changes ? I think you said you used the complete forward and box to box etc because it trained more attributes ? just wondering why the change ? 2) Is the change from Cerber V3 to Annihalator much more efficient or negligible ? I find Cerber V3 really good tactic so just wondering how much better Annihalator is ? Thanks Again Hey mate, I'm glad to hear it works good for you. Yes, I've adjusted the individual training focus recommendations for all the tactics. I find Annihilator is slight more effective than Cerber if you have players for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewG Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 21 hours ago, Zz said: Do you play matches or go on holidays on matchday after setting up team. I play matches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
audere_est_facere Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Do you have any settings for OI's or the general team training? I've set the individual focuses on Annihilator. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalfootballfan Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, audere_est_facere said: Do you have any settings for OI's or the general team training? I've set the individual focuses on Annihilator. Hi, Info about the OIs can be found at the OP For the general training I suggest using "Training Style - Balanced" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
serek Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 8 hours ago, delaneytomlinson said: That's crazy my only streak is 36 wins in a row unbeaten, what's the tips for going so long unbeaten? can you post the tactics you was using? I'm almost at 100 already. I don't remember which tactis I was using exactly (I started this save months ago), but atm I'm using Annihilator. Everything else is just your skills as a manager and some luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinghenrik Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Hi TFF Wondered if there were any good player traits to be aware of? For example the striker? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronRedDevil Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Testing Annihilator as Man Utd; performing very well at home but badly away. Many yellows and red cards. Tried changing mentality to Balanced but does not make enough difference. Going to try Cerber as the away tactic and see if that is an improvement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalfootballfan Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 1 hour ago, AaronRedDevil said: Testing Annihilator as Man Utd; performing very well at home but badly away. Many yellows and red cards. Tried changing mentality to Balanced but does not make enough difference. Going to try Cerber as the away tactic and see if that is an improvement. Mate, If you want to hear my opinion how to test tactics then in FM20 only this works for me: 1) A tactic should be tested for no less than 450 matches 2) All teams should be using the same starting elven during those 450 matches 3) The Morale and Conditions should be "frozen" for all players during those 450 matches And only after such test I see that randomness is reduced enough to make any conclusion about the efficiency of tactics Also, I want to add that the weaker your team compared with your opponents in the league, the more random results you get and the end of the season For example, when I test with Norwich(the 1st season) playing game in normal way then the points I get at the end of the season varies about 30%(from 60pts to 85pts) and the same happens with goals scored and conceded and when I test with Liverpool and Man City I'd say the results varies much less than with Norwich but in this case such test is much less informative because most of time you are winning not due your tactic but due having better players EPL is the most difficult league in the game and Man Utd is only 6th media prediction at the 1st season so your result with Man Utd might be very random but you still have good chances to win the title but it's far from to be guaranteed 1 hour ago, kinghenrik said: Hi TFF Wondered if there were any good player traits to be aware of? For example the striker? Hi, If you are talking about PPMs then it's something that I'm planning to add some point in the future 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StussyOriginal Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Is it just me or with Anihaltor the ST doesn't score much? Really struggling to find a tactic where strikers flourish opposed to most goals from wingers and AM's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalfootballfan Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, StussyOriginal said: Is it just me or with Anihaltor the ST doesn't score much? Really struggling to find a tactic where strikers flourish opposed to most goals from wingers and AM's Hi, For example, here's stats from my sim test with Chelsea using Annihilator tactic, as you can see in the screenshot below the striker is the top scorer across the positions and I see similar stat after every test with different teams: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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