OlivierL Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Just for everybodys info. The bug involving nicknaming will be solved and two skins published , both without instant result skin.. i really need that before i can start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maikol Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Not too shabby for the first season in the Finnish 2nd tier (was predicted 9th) got to the playoff final too but lost 7-4 on agg. Intake was cheeks so probobly for the best i didn't get promoted and the reason the table looks like that is that the league splits. Also question how do you get that new End of Season review thing? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeper#1 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Any rules about loading other leagues to add "depth" to the save? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallimuse Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 1 hour ago, keeper#1 said: Any rules about loading other leagues to add "depth" to the save? As per the opening post that is allowed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipertitan Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 9 hours ago, thomas_e said: I tried holidaying one season in Spain and no teams were promoted. Holidayed for another year and no teams got promoted that year either.. strange! maybe 9th July like last year I think ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, thomas_e said: I tried holidaying one season in Spain and no teams were promoted. Holidayed for another year and no teams got promoted that year either.. strange! You sure? I have Spain as a league in my save and when I look at the season summary, I can see that loads of teams are promoted from the Tercera to the Segunda B. I should add, I don't have the Segunda B as a playable division though, so it could be cosmetic what I'm seeing... Edited November 12, 2020 by XaW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 @darren1983Iceland. Save on 25 September 2020 to enable different teams. Holiday to 25 November 2021 for the season reset. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_e Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 18 minutes ago, Vipertitan said: maybe 9th July like last year I think ? Didn't work. It's either a bug or me being an idiot. 50/50 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_e Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 13 minutes ago, XaW said: You sure? I have Spain as a league in my save and when I look at the season summary, I can see that loads of teams are promoted from the Tercera to the Segunda B. I should add, I don't have the Segunda B as a playable division though, so it could be cosmetic what I'm seeing... It is very strange indeed. Maybe its just the promotion icon missing next to the teams? I will have a look at the same screen you are and see what i can find. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, thomas_e said: It is very strange indeed. Maybe its just the promotion icon missing next to the teams? I will have a look at the same screen you are and see what i can find. Could be, I've always used the season summary to look at the teams, so I thought I'd have a look when you said it didn't work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ben Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) The Spanish system has changed, if you start off with 3 leagues it becomes 4 in the second season. Question is are you looking to manage a team in the new 4th tier or a newly promoted one to the 3rd tier. If we go by the "previously unplayable at the start of the game" it gives you a bucket load of options Here's what the new system looks like (they've essentially sandwiched in a new tier 3) So should we be looking at current tier 5 teams? Portugal is similar too Edited November 12, 2020 by Brother Ben 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_e Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 1 minute ago, XaW said: Could be, I've always used the season summary to look at the teams, so I thought I'd have a look when you said it didn't work. That was a very good tip anyway 😀 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_e Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Just now, Brother Ben said: The Spanish system has changed, if you start off with 3 leagues it becomes 4 in the second season. Question is are you looking to manage a team in the new 4th tier or a newly promoted one to the 3rd tier. If we go by the "previously unplayable at the start of the game" it gives you a bucket load of options Here's what the new system looks like (they've essentially sandwiched in a new tier 3) Portugal is similar too Massive, thanks. I loaded Portugal as well and when i encountered the same problem there i thought i was going crazy. @darren1983, your thoughts on rules here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ben Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, thomas_e said: Massive, thanks. I loaded Portugal as well and when i encountered the same problem there i thought i was going crazy. @darren1983, your thoughts on rules here? obviously it's Darren's call but I would say it should be any team (in tier 4) that you can't start with. If you go to try looking for teams that are in the 5th tier now it's a nightmare. I just had a quick google and its so regional its hard to get too much info I'm going to holiday it myself to see what I can work out 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Brother Ben said: obviously it's Darren's call but I would say it should be any team (in tier 4) that you can't start with. If you go to try looking for teams that are in the 5th tier now it's a nightmare. I just had a quick google and its so regional its hard to get too much info I'm going to holiday it myself to see what I can work out A suggestion is to holiday 1 season, add the new 4th tier and holiday another season and then take over a team promoted to the 4th tier then? That would be a team from the current 5th tier, wouldn't it? Edited November 12, 2020 by XaW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ben Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, XaW said: A suggestion is to holiday 1 season, add the new 4th tier and holiday another season and then take over a team promoted to the 4th tier then? That would be a team from the current 5th tier, wouldn't it? I've just checked now, you were right the first time, The teams listed in the summary are indeed those that are unplayable at the start of the game. So it fulfils that criteria. However they use "promoted" losely because from what I can tell these clubs were already at tier 4 anyway It's a minefield!!! Apologies for clogging the thread but this gives you a better example This is one of the tier 3 groups at the start of the game The system is quite bonkers. Marbella and Recreativo are now in tier 2 The other three "promoted" are in a new tier 3 (esentially the same level) Tamaraceite are now in tier 4 The four relegated teams are now in tier 5 (unplayable) So really the 20/21 third tier is just one big qualification tournament for a new league system and technically there were no promotions to tier 4 from tier 5 My opinion, due to the convoluted nature of Spain & Portugal this year as long as a team is unplayable at the start of the game and they're in tier 4 it's fair game Edited November 12, 2020 by Brother Ben 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarp Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Brora Rangers - 2021/22 We comfortably finished 1st even though the league was quite even until the last round. I am happy how the team performed but next season will be very tough as our youth in-take was poor and our best player (who scored 44 goals) left for free on Bosman. We are also not doing that well financial-wise. There's been a new chairman that bought the club and he injected 4k into the team We have no money to upgrade anything so I expect a real struggle for some seasons now. Players values are so low there's no chance we can sell anyone for more than few thousands. Transfers | Youth in-take Key players: Andrew Macrae, Jordan MacRae & Colin Williamson 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_e Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 37 minutes ago, Brother Ben said: My opinion, due to the convoluted nature of Spain & Portugal this year as long as a team is unplayable at the start of the game and they're in tier 4 it's fair game I agree. Holiday one season, go to the nation summary page and pick a team from there sounds like a good plan. Obviously @darren1983 decides, the challenge section has no room for democracy. An effective dictatorship is underrated, like the libero. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maikol Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Hope my next Intake has something good because my team didn't have a complete squad and my bench has silver star players in it :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ben Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, thomas_e said: I agree. Holiday one season, go to the nation summary page and pick a team from there sounds like a good plan. Obviously @darren1983 decides, the challenge section has no room for democracy. An effective dictatorship is underrated, like the libero. I've now holidayed 2 seasons and 90% of the teams promoted were playable at the start of the game so its not ideal at all. Holidaying one season is definitely the way to go. Hopefully Darren is a benevolent dictator and he'll know a sound plan when he hears one There's still quite a challenge to be had, a lot of the sides after one season are 1000-1 odds and some even more Edited November 12, 2020 by Brother Ben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Brother Ben said: I've now holidayed 2 seasons and 90% of the teams promoted were playable at the start of the game so its not ideal at all. Holidaying one season is definitely the way to go. Hopefully Darren is a benevolent dictator and he'll know a sound plan when he hears one There's still quite a challenge to be had, a lot of the sides after one season are 1000-1 odds and some even more Good point, didn't think of that. I agree with you here and I think Darren will be on board! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierL Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 FYI , first instant result skin is out my start is getting closer and closer 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ben Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 1 minute ago, XaW said: Good point, didn't think of that. I agree with you here and I think Darren will be on board! Now we just need someone to take a look at Portugal! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 My tactic seems to be working fine, however, I have a slight problem; all my DMs are very poor. The one I'm using has some potential, but his stats...and he plays really poor as well. So I'm wondering if I'm going to change it, or just leave it and hope I get a good DM in a future intake... hmmm... decisions, decisions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 hours ago, thomas_e said: Massive, thanks. I loaded Portugal as well and when i encountered the same problem there i thought i was going crazy. @darren1983, your thoughts on rules here? 1 hour ago, XaW said: A suggestion is to holiday 1 season, add the new 4th tier and holiday another season and then take over a team promoted to the 4th tier then? That would be a team from the current 5th tier, wouldn't it? 33 minutes ago, thomas_e said: I agree. Holiday one season, go to the nation summary page and pick a team from there sounds like a good plan. Obviously @darren1983 decides, the challenge section has no room for democracy. An effective dictatorship is underrated, like the libero. 16 minutes ago, Brother Ben said: I've now holidayed 2 seasons and 90% of the teams promoted were playable at the start of the game so its not ideal at all. Holidaying one season is definitely the way to go. Hopefully Darren is a benevolent dictator and he'll know a sound plan when he hears one There's still quite a challenge to be had, a lot of the sides after one season are 1000-1 odds and some even more 12 minutes ago, XaW said: Good point, didn't think of that. I agree with you here and I think Darren will be on board! What a mess, bloody countries changing things around, it's almost like they don't care about people trying to run a football manager challenge isn't it? The art of good management is knowing when to listen to people so I'm on board with this plan yeah 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) Ok, I have decided on a compromise. Instead of my main save, I will try in a smaller league to get to grips of the game. So here we go in Scotland. The bug from last year is still there so I cannot use East Kilbride after the first season so I have holidayed for two years instead and am now using them. Club Introduction East Kilbride The Manager This is me. Personal Coaching Data Season Reputation Qualifications Att Def Fit GkD GkH GkS Tac Tec Men WWY Ada Det PlK YoK LoD MaM Mot ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ At start Minimal (0.25*) None 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 Club Facilities Season Training Facilities Youth Facilities Corporate Facilities Junior Coaching Youth Recruitment Club Reputation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At Start Adequate Adequate Adequate Adequate Adequate Regional (1.50*) Season Record Season Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Overall Career Record After Season Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Time At Club --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trophy Haul Season Competition Won -------------------------- Trophy Cabinet League Titles ------------- Cup Competition Victories ------------------------- Career Overview Season Champions League Europa League League Position F.A. Cup League Cup Achievements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited November 12, 2020 by DazRTaylor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basschaapje.2 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Fighting bravely against relegation with VV Katwijk and then i get this.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierL Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Getting ready to join you all .. but i'm not happy that the German rules aren't changed ! so i have to wait till they change it, or pick another country. Creating a new view to monitor the fitness, moral and playing time this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrToDaRy282 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I'm taking over my LOCAL and favourite club of all time. Lokeren is the city I grew up in. My club which I follow home and away in real life even after our bankrupcy and merger with Temse. So here is the new manager of KSC Lokeren-Temse, fully eligible for the challenge this year. I will be able to get in my full passion in this one! Forza Lokeren! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarp Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Brora Rangers - 2022/23 We played above my expectations all season long. Jordan MacRae and Morrison stepped up to replace Andrew Macrae who left for free. In the play-offs we lost to Morton who finished behind us in regular season so that was a little bit bitter. We are struggling HARD financially. I think we need to be promoted next season or I will not be able to financially retain our key players. Good thing is that this year's in-take was better than last years and we got four players moving straight to first team. Transfers | Youth in-take Key players: Jordan MacRae, Greg Morrison & Joe Malin 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 1 hour ago, XaW said: My tactic seems to be working fine, however, I have a slight problem; all my DMs are very poor. The one I'm using has some potential, but his stats...and he plays really poor as well. So I'm wondering if I'm going to change it, or just leave it and hope I get a good DM in a future intake... hmmm... decisions, decisions. Ahh, I just can't defend! Luckily, I can score! 10 league matches in, I've scored 30 goals and conceded 20. At least people will enjoy the matches! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierL Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 21 minutes ago, OrToDaRy282 said: I'm taking over my LOCAL and favourite club of all time. Lokeren is the city I grew up in. My club which I follow home and away in real life even after our bankrupcy and merger with Temse. So here is the new manager of KSC Lokeren-Temse, fully eligible for the challenge this year. I will be able to get in my full passion in this one! Forza Lokeren! Good luck ! With Overmeire ? Would love to do a legal youth only with my club (can't play a normal game with them, never did it.) Royal Antwerp let's hope they won't be available in the near future because that wouldn't be a goog sign. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierL Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 18 minutes ago, scarp said: Brora Rangers - 2022/23 We played above my expectations all season long. Jordan MacRae and Morrison stepped up to replace Andrew Macrae who left for free. In the play-offs we lost to Morton who finished behind us in regular season so that was a little bit bitter. We are struggling HARD financially. I think we need to be promoted next season or I will not be able to financially retain our key players. Good thing is that this year's in-take was better than last years and we got four players moving straight to first team. Transfers | Youth in-take Key players: Jordan MacRae, Greg Morrison & Joe Malin Like your update lay-out, going to copy some of that 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrToDaRy282 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, OlivierL said: Good luck ! With Overmeire ? Would love to do a legal youth only with my club (can't play a normal game with them, never did it.) Royal Antwerp let's hope they won't be available in the near future because that wouldn't be a goog sign. Killian is sadly not yet in the game. Didn't know you were from Antwerp. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierL Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, OrToDaRy282 said: Killian is sadly not yet in the game. Didn't know you were from Antwerp. Deurne -.I was youth coach and youth scout for +- 13 years at Antwerp 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maikol Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, OlivierL said: Like your update lay-out, going to copy some of that same so so clean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, OlivierL said: Like your update lay-out, going to copy some of that Agree. I might snipe it myself. Kind of looks like how Makoto does it in the career forum. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Woop! Quite a big jump as well! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maikol Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, XaW said: Woop! Quite a big jump as well! Got Adequete Recruitment and average coaching myself but my finances aint looking so hot (80k in debt atm) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Just now, Maikol said: Got Adequete Recruitment and average coaching myself but my finances aint looking so hot (80k in debt atm) I also got recruitment improved. My finances have been good so far (profit of £24k this season), so I hope we can take the small hit. The balance is £185k positive as well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 All the best @OrToDaRy282. Lokeren was one of my favourite Belgian clubs before they went bankrupt as I enjoyed a highly successful managerial spell there a few FM's ago. Also, the former clubs badge was great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 The eagle eyed among you will realise I have amended my post near the top of the screen and changed from Kelty Hearts to East Kilbride as I managed to make them playable after two seasons of holiday, not one. No bug! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maikol Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 we might be in mega debt but the grind dont stop 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perre8 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 54 minutes ago, OlivierL said: Deurne -.I was youth coach and youth scout for +- 13 years at Antwerp Deurne Noooord 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc91 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Anyone able to confirm if clubs coming up is still based on reputation? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 46 minutes ago, sc91 said: Anyone able to confirm if clubs coming up is still based on reputation? It appears that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_e Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 4 hours ago, OlivierL said: FYI , first instant result skin is out my start is getting closer and closer I dont use instant result, but always looking for good skins. Where do you get yours? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maikol Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 and just like that the debt is now only 4k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maikol Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Just now, thomas_e said: I dont use instant result, but always looking for good skins. Where do you get yours? there are skins on FMScout atleast 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarp Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Brora Rangers - 2023/24 Miracle promotion might be the thing that can save our finances as money in Scottish Championship is way better than in L1. Even if we demote back to L1 next season, we will get twice the money we could get by winning L1. We played worse than last year in my opinion but with massive luck we managed to get on form for play-offs and advance. Decent intake again, no upgrades again. We will be the only not professional club in Scottish Championship. Transfers | Youth in-take Key players: Greg Morrison, Jordan MacRae & Millar Gamble 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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