podunkboy Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) Back after a couple years down-time, a Baker's Dozen sign-up global experiment. Something's in the water of French overseas territory Reunion, and 13 youth prospects under the tutelage of Alexandre Baker (Son of Scottish coaching legend Scott Baker) begin their career at Saint-Denis FC in the Reunion Premier League. There will be more background/history to this story at the start-up, including overall goals, but what is needed from you, the potential participants (13 required): 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) Each person (other than GK) may select a secondary player position, i.e. DL/DC, DR/DC, DM/MC, AML/ST, MR/AMR, etc. Player Name: Nation of birth (choose from: France, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion) Month and date of birth (year will be set for all) Ht/Wt (in meters/kgs) position(s): Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. ONE of the four attributes can be a hidden attribute. 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. Once I have a full 13, it will take a few days to build the starting database and write the background copy. All I ask is that once the sign-up is complete and we go "live", that participants check in to comment/acknowledge the progress of the story. and...GO! Edited May 17, 2021 by podunkboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikeologist Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) Thanks for starting this. Quick question. Are the attributes we 'choose' allowed to be hidden attributes? If so, I'll change one of the attributes. Hope I've got it right. Player Name: Joséph de Beauharnais Nation of birth: Martinique Month and date of birth (year will be set for all) 23 June Ht/Wt (in meters/kgs) 1.85cm / 85kg position(s): AMC (Secondary position MC) Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. Rest of attributes will be randomized by the database.: Professionalism - 18 Decisions - 15 Positioning - 12 Corners - 3 You may select one PPM: Tries killer balls often Edited May 7, 2021 by vikeologist Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britrock Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) Player Name: Britus Rock Nation of birth (choose from: France, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion) Reunion Month and date of birth (year will be set for all) 5 Dec Ht/Wt (in meters/kgs) 1.85/80kg position(s): MR (secondary DR) Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. Rest of attributes will be randomized by the database.: Acceleration - 18 Passing - 15 Work rate - 12 Long shot - 3 You may select one PPM Tries long range passes Edited May 6, 2021 by Britrock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) Player Name: Marijo Cheezey Nation of birth (choose from: France, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion) Martinique Month and date of birth (year will be set for all) 23 Dec Ht/Wt (in meters/kgs) 1.90/85kg position(s): DR (secondary DC) Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. Rest of attributes will be randomized by the database.: Positioning - 18 Work Rate- 15 Marking - 12 Corners - 3 You may select one PPM Arrives Late In Opponents Area Edited May 6, 2021 by Cheez3y Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Corperial Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) Player Name: Israel Astruc Nation of birth (choose from: France, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion) France Month and date of birth (year will be set for all) Oct 15 Ht/Wt (in meters/kgs) 1.70/76kg position(s): DM with MC as secondary position Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. Rest of attributes will be randomized by the database.: Professionalism - 18 Work Rate- 15 Positioning - 12 Corners - 3 You may select one PPM Marks Opponents Tightly Edited May 7, 2021 by David Corperial Changed some things Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 16 hours ago, vikeologist said: Quick question. Are the attributes we 'choose' allowed to be hidden attributes? If so, I'll change one of the attributes. yes, you can choose a hidden attribute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennuk Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 (edited) Player Name: Josu Crean Nation of birth: France Month and date of birth (year will be set for all) 26 Nov Ht/Wt (in meters/kgs) 190cm / 88kg position(s): ST/AML Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. Rest of attributes will be randomized by the database.: Finishing - 18 Pace - 15 Composure - 12 Long Throws - 3 You may select one PPM: Tries Long Shots often (i think the PPM is something like that, but long shots focused either way) Edited May 7, 2021 by glennuk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierL Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 (edited) Player Name: Olivier Macland Nation of birth (choose from: France, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion) Guadeloupe Month and date of birth (year will be set for all) 8 Aug Ht/Wt (in meters/kgs) 1.85/86kg position(s): DMC / DC 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 Tackling- 15 Work rate - 12 Long throws - 3 You may select one PPM Throw Himself Into Tackles Edited May 7, 2021 by OlivierL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ben Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 (edited) Player Name: Neuf Lamas Nation of birth: Martinique Month and date of birth (year will be set for all) 24 June Ht/Wt (in meters/kgs) 2.1m / 100kg position(s): ST (no secondary) Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. Rest of attributes will be randomized by the database.: Strength - 18 Balance - 15 First Touch - 12 Flair - 3 You may select one PPM: Static Target Man (Hope this still exists) if not then Plays with back to goal Edited May 8, 2021 by Brother Ben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinthiano Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Player Name: Matthieu Le Guienéen Nation of birth: French Guiana Month and date of birth (year will be set for all) 10 December Ht/Wt (in meters/kgs) 1.75m / 70kg position(s): MC (AMC secondary) Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. Rest of attributes will be randomized by the database.: Dribbling - 18 Technique - 15 Passing - 12 Aggression - 3 You may select one PPM: Knocks Ball Past Opponents Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawx654 Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Player Name: Jacques Hawx Nation: Martinique D.O.B: 17th July Height and weight: 2m and 90kg Position: CB Secondary: LB Tackling 18 Determination 15 Marking 12 Corners 3 Throws himself into tackles. Hope this is good. Can’t wait to see what happens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebaker Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) Player Name: Roland Garros Nation of birth: Reunion Month and date of birth (year will be set for all) 06 October Ht/Wt (in meters/kgs) 1.80m / 75kg position(s): ML (AML secondary) Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. Rest of attributes will be randomized by the database.: Professionalism - 18 Pace - 15 Passing - 12 Tackling - 3 You may select one PPM: Knocks Ball Past Opponents Edited May 10, 2021 by Thebaker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, Thebaker said: Player Name: Roland Garros Nation of birth: Reunion Month and date of birth (year will be set for all) 06 October Ht/Wt (in meters/kgs) 1.80m / 75kg position(s): ST (AMC secondary) Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. Rest of attributes will be randomized by the database.: Professionalism - 18 Pace - 15 Shooting - 12 Tackling - 3 You may select one PPM: Knocks Ball Past Opponents Only GK, ML, DC and DL still left for selection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebaker Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, podunkboy said: Only GK, ML, DC and DL still left for selection. changed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 don't seem to have any takers for the ML, DC, DL and GK positions, if someone doesn't speak up within 24 hours I'll just plug in some names and random stats and I'll start setting up the team database. (I still have to push out my family's taxes before the end of the weekend...I'm such a slacker.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinthiano Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I feel you on the taxes, first time I had to do it since moving to the US and only submitted it last night. You guys love filling out forms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebaker Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 12 hours ago, podunkboy said: don't seem to have any takers for the ML, DC, DL and GK positions, if someone doesn't speak up within 24 hours I'll just plug in some names and random stats and I'll start setting up the team database. (I still have to push out my family's taxes before the end of the weekend...I'm such a slacker.) i choose the ML Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikeologist Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Honestly, it's been so long since we've had a signup, maybe not enough people know what it is. Also, maybe people haven't noticed it. I'm not sure how many people ever look at the CSE list of threads. @podunkboyWhat about looking at the people who took part in the last one and atting them? Like @Lenzar @XaW @Crispypaul Guess I've done that now. Can't believe how long it's been since the Baker's Dozen I remember. Doesn't even appear when I searched for it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Been a long time, but sure, I'll join! Player Name: Xavier Alden Nation of birth: Guadeloupe Month and date of birth (year will be set for all) July 10th Ht/Wt (in meters/kgs) 1.92cm / 95kg position(s): GK Assign one attribute (4 total) (technical/mental/physical) at 18, 15, 12...and 3. Rest of attributes will be randomized by the database.: Handling- 18 Reflexes- 15 Throwing- 12 Off the ball- 3 You may select one PPM: Uses long throw to start counter attacks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispypaul Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Player Name: Guillame Rees Nation of birth: France Month and date of birth April 1 Ht/Wt (in meters/kgs) 190cm, 85kg position(s): DC 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 Tackling: 15 Heading: 12 Creativity: 3 You may select one PPM: Mark opponents tightly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_hdk Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 I'd love to join! Player Name: Laurent Petit-Homme Nation of birth: French Guiana Month and date of birth (year will be set for all): March 13th Ht/Wt (in meters/kgs) 185cm, 78kg Position(s): DL/DR Acceleration: 18 Tackling: 15 Work Rate: 12 Leadership: 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Okay, positions all claimed, taxes filed, going to start inputting the players into the database. Watch here for updates and link to the Reunion storyline soon. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 Got the players input, had to merge that database with the Reunion database to get it to install into FM, started up a holiday test for a year, looks like the players are beasts who will likely run to France at first opportunity, but we'll see. However, the players don't have faces, and I can't manage a team of faceless players, so I'm downloading the NewGAN faces generator to see if I can get it to make us some ethnically-appropriate players. If I can't get it to work after a couple tries, I'll continue on, faceless. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierL Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Good luck ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 I THINK I got the NewGan manager to work, and in a test run, you all came up as beautiful mid-teen young men of various color. I'm going to find a skin with a better player pic display and then...we'll get this show on the road. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 I HAD the handsome faces displaying in the test file, but when I went to start the actual save, faces gone, the pic manager doesn't work. Searched online, apparently it's a common problem that the developers have chosen to ignore/abandon, so for now...just going to start the save and maybe we can add pics later...really disappointed because the NewGan program really showed some promise. I'll fire it up, grab some intro screen shots of all the players... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierL Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 14 hours ago, podunkboy said: I HAD the handsome faces displaying in the test file, but when I went to start the actual save, faces gone, the pic manager doesn't work. Searched online, apparently it's a common problem that the developers have chosen to ignore/abandon, so for now...just going to start the save and maybe we can add pics later...really disappointed because the NewGan program really showed some promise. I'll fire it up, grab some intro screen shots of all the players... I can send u some good newgem pictures from "Laura Moose "? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ben Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, podunkboy said: I HAD the handsome faces displaying in the test file, but when I went to start the actual save, faces gone, the pic manager doesn't work. Searched online, apparently it's a common problem that the developers have chosen to ignore/abandon, so for now...just going to start the save and maybe we can add pics later...really disappointed because the NewGan program really showed some promise. I'll fire it up, grab some intro screen shots of all the players... Send me screenshots of the players with "show screen IDs in title bar to assist skinning" turned on in preferences and i'll match some newgan players to them and send you a facepack with a config file that will just work. All you'll have to do is put a folder in your graphics folder Let me know Edited May 27, 2021 by Brother Ben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ben Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Bit of time on my hands so I decided to mock up some kits. The download is below, 3D included too SaintDenisBakersDozenKits.zip 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019241 M. Cheezey https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019222 G. Rees https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019210 J. DeBeauharnais https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019196 B. Rock https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019181 I. Astruc Edited May 29, 2021 by podunkboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019169 J. Crean https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019156 N. Lamas https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019146 M. LeGuieneen https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019136 J. Hawx https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019163 O. Macland 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019127 R. Garros https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019115 X. Alden https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019107 L. Petit-Homme 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) On 29/05/2021 at 02:01, podunkboy said: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019241 M. Cheezey https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019222 G. Rees https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019210 J. DeBeauharnais https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019196 B. Rock https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2499019181 I. Astruc Actually pretty close to me, when I really played football. Not really fast and cant cross, but workrate, aggression, decision, positioning, tackling, marking are all almost spot on. Only heading is completly wrong, I hated it. Edited May 31, 2021 by Cheez3y 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ben Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Facepack done, all based on what they look like in the 3D engine Some quite mature looking 16 year olds here but they'll get older Spoiler 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 Brother Ben's pics loaded into the database just fine, am going to have to tweak the league rules in the database as Reunion only allows 4 foreign-born players registered per team, so either the league changes for us or the players get 2nd-nationality Reunionese. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Corperial Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Israel Astruc looks perfect, all the way down to the slightly bent nose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinthiano Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Le Guieneen looking good! Looking forward to see the progress! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebaker Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 not too bad a starting point for Garros Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 While 2/3s of the way into the first season (season update coming soon...) "No, seriously board - I'm SURE I can replace that wonder-kid with that "leftover money" you got from selling my player at WELL under asking price and barely over value." Ligue 1 will own my dozen before the season's over at this rate, I don't even get to negotiate offers with these chuckleheads... (So, that's how my weekend's going, how's yours?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) And so it begins... Alexandre Baker, talented scion of Scotland coaching great Scott Baker (see previous sign-ups), has begun his coaching career after an acceptable career playing in and for Scotland was cut short due to nagging injuries. Because of some continental ties in France (his mother played for the French women's national team), he was presented an intriguing opportunity - to take the reins of Saint-Denis FC on the African island of Reunion, and to shepherd the progress of a wonderful crop of youngsters gathered from Reunion, France, and the Overseas Territories of Martinque, Guadeloupe, and French Guiana (don't ask why, that's how sign-ups work!) In addition, the head coaching job at Reunion had also conveniently come up, and since the country is ranked 212 in the FIFA rankings, they offered that job to him, also. So, Alexandre arrives in Reunion in January 2020 to run the rule over the collection of 15- and 16-year-olds to see what he can build before all his young wonderkids are snatched away by clubs with deep pockets and vague promises... https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2514082812 Edited June 12, 2021 by podunkboy 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 Opening of league season And what you get when you try to pay the new kid a compliment on his performance. oh, yeah, here's one of our tactics. Neuf Lamas looking excellent. We have 46 shots, they have...0. Get used to this... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 yeah, you're really good, but I'm not about to tell you that again... our perfect "10", but we may have to up player ratings to 11. Because then Britus has to go off for a 3 and 3... 3 year contract already offered...at the exact same pay, won't consider any pay increase...pass, thanks. Here come the French with their first of many unacceptable offers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 and the the first unacceptable offer that the club decided to accept because apparently they love the French more than me... Well, at least no one's leaving until the end of the season...right? eventually everyone will get a 10.0, even if I have to play my GK as a striker. Got tired of begging to keep the players, the board won't listen... yeah, we listened last time, so this time we're having none of it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikeologist Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, podunkboy said: And what you get when you try to pay the new kid a compliment on his performance. That's my guy. His great great great grandfather's son. Edited June 12, 2021 by vikeologist Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebaker Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 they will all be in France within a season it looks like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 9 hours ago, Thebaker said: they will all be in France within a season it looks like well, Reunionese players can't play overseas until they turn 18, and I think most of the contracts are future transfers so I think I can hold most of the team together for another year or year and a half. When it gets down to 1 or 2, I'll resign, look for a decent 2nd-league French team, and try to take them with me. There are too many restrictions at Saint-Denis for a long-term future - they're still semi-pro, they won't let me scout outside of Reunion (but want me to sign high-profile players, etc.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinthiano Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 That's a good plan, will be interesting to see how many you are able to re-sign - they might be wanting Ligue 1 football at that point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ben Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Glad to see Neuf Lamas doing well. Wasn't sure what to expect when I made him a giant static target man type player but it seems to be effective Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierL Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Take us home ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Im still there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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