Alright boyz, here we go!!! FM 2006 First Impressions - Page 9

Pumpy Tudors · 11-07-2005, 10:00 AM

Unless it was posted elsewhere, I was the one who guessed that Sega is on the west coast. I know their corporate offices are out there, but I don't know where the people involved with this project are.

Anyway, it appears that SI is happy with the file, and Sega is happy with the file, so it's just up to the digital provider to activate the link. That's the impression I got from the thread over on the SI forum. I have no idea who the digital provider is, but if they're also on the west coast, that might be the reason for the delay. The SI folks have done a great job of staying up very late in order to help get this resolved, and I'm no longer thinking that the end of the UK workday spells doom for us North Americans.

I'm as much of an outsider on this as the rest of you guys, but I'm actually feeling pretty confident that this thing will be ready today. My plan was to just get the boxed copy in a day or two if the download isn't available today, but I realized that the boxed version will not have the latest patches out of the box, so I wouldn't really start playing it until the patch is available anyway (and we don't know when that'll be). I'll be waiting for the download no matter what.

If I may go as far as making a prediction, I'm going to guess that the download will be available by 3pm EST today. That's four hours from this post. Prove me right, SI!

Pumpy Tudors · 11-07-2005, 10:01 AM

Dola

Pumpy Frog Tudors Man strikes again!

FrogMan · 11-07-2005, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

If I may go as far as making a prediction, I'm going to guess that the download will be available by 3pm EST today. That's four hours from this post. Prove me right, SI!

gotta do my part in the Pumpy Frog Tudors Man stampede here and propose a pool!!!! Let's get these predictions in folks!!!

I'll even add mine... hrm, do I trust Graeme enough? that is the question... let's say I do... today would be the day, right? hrm... *ponders it some more* ...hrm...

So far we got:
Pumpy Tudors: 11/07 at 3pm EST
FrogMan: 11/07 at 4:30pm EST

Although I must say that Pumpy's guess is pretty good one, at noon pacific...

FM

edit: don'T know what I was thinking, 3pm EST is noon pacific, even better guess...

MikeVick7 · 11-07-2005, 10:10 AM

I'll say that they run into another minor problem but get it out at 6pm EST.

Eaglesfan27 · 11-07-2005, 10:16 AM

I'll say it goes quickly... 2:00 PM Eastern

FrogMan · 11-07-2005, 10:23 AM

So far, we got:
EaglesFan: 11/07 at 2pm EST
Pumpy Tudors: 11/07 at 3pm EST
FrogMan: 11/07 at 4:30pm EST
MikeVick7: 11/07 at 6pm EST

Come on SI, beat us, the optimistic FOFCers!!!

FM

Bee · 11-07-2005, 10:34 AM

I'll say November 21 around 3 am...

FrogMan · 11-07-2005, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bee

I'll say November 21 around 3 am...

I hope your FM2006 CD melts in your cd-drive

FM

Pumpy Tudors · 11-07-2005, 10:37 AM

Doh!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graeme Kelly on the SI boards

We're uploading to Sega. They will protect it, send us a link to download and test. If successful, it will be available tonight.

I was under the impression that it had already been tested. Maybe things will move quickly and it'll get done early anyway. I don't particularly care how early since I'll be at work for the next 6 hours or so, but it'd be nice to see that it's available before I leave the office. It'll make the 45-minute drive home a little exciting.

GO SI GO! WOO WOO!

(I look damn good in a cheerleader outfit, BTW)

Bee · 11-07-2005, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrogMan

I hope your FM2006 CD melts in your cd-drive

FM

With how much I'm playing it, that's a possibility.

FrogMan · 11-07-2005, 10:38 AM

Pumpy, I was gonna post about the Graeme Kelly...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

GO SI GO! WOO WOO!

(I look damn good in a cheerleader outfit, BTW)

no pics please, k tnks, or whatever is not the form to use

FM

FrogMan · 11-07-2005, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bee

With how much I'm playing it, that's a possibility.

lucky bastage, although me, it's my FM2005 CD I'm surprised has lasted this long

FM

AlexB · 11-07-2005, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrogMan

I'd have to check to see by how much, but it also happened in my current Q.P.R. career. And it was a pretty big increase, although it was in my 3rd season in the EPL I think that Jari's shorts (

) is complaining about not getting an increase in the first season or so...

FM

Yes, happened in FM2005 just as above: in FM06 however, the budgets get set with a message 'the TV money has been taken into account when setting the budgets', which is far better: the TV money is guaranteed and should be included initially.

So I read it that it will not change in FM06 as it used to, which as I say, is far, far better. And from Marc's reply, if I'd have seen the button with the news message, I would have been able to change the budgets more to suit my strategy, so basically it's my own fault for skimming the news message!

(The second post was more a reply to the theory that offer high wages but spending in transfer fees is a safer way to go than the reverse, rather than to do with a problem with the game)

Desnudo · 11-07-2005, 11:17 AM

It did change for me in FM06 after the original budget had been set. During the off-season between Leed's promotion from the Champ. to Premier. The caveat is that I'd sold about $6 million worth of players. So the board provided matching funds, so to speak.

RPI-Fan · 11-07-2005, 12:10 PM

I think there'll be a delay in the process -- Tuesday (Nov. 8), 3pm EST

FrogMan · 11-07-2005, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPI-Fan

I think there'll be a delay in the process -- Tuesday (Nov. 8), 3pm EST

Well, we got our first pessimistic (okay, okay, realistic

) FOFCer...

So far, we got:
EaglesFan27: 11/07 at 2pm EST
Pumpy Tudors: 11/07 at 3pm EST
FrogMan: 11/07 at 4:30pm EST
MikeVick7: 11/07 at 6pm EST
RPI-fan: 11/08 at 3pm EST

FM

condors · 11-07-2005, 12:19 PM

i will go with 9 pm EST

FrogMan · 11-07-2005, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by condors

i will go with 9 pm EST

gotta assume it's tonight, right? If so, Graeme Kelly is gonna earn is paycheck today

So far, we got:
EaglesFan27: 11/07 at 2pm EST
Pumpy Tudors: 11/07 at 3pm EST
FrogMan: 11/07 at 4:30pm EST
MikeVick7: 11/07 at 6pm EST
condors: 11/07 at 9pm EST
RPI-fan: 11/08 at 3pm EST

FM

Izulde · 11-07-2005, 12:22 PM

11/11 at 5 pm EST. Just cuz.

Mmm tempted to keep playing my Yeading dynasty... Second season about to start...

FrogMan · 11-07-2005, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izulde

11/11 at 5 pm EST. Just cuz.

Mmm tempted to keep playing my Yeading dynasty... Second season about to start...

all of you guys with the game already in your hands are just mean, you know that, huh?

FM

Ramzavail · 11-07-2005, 12:24 PM

I sense more of a delay as well...

Wed Nov 9 5pm EST

Desnudo · 11-07-2005, 12:25 PM

Monday - 11/14 - 8 PM EST

FrogMan · 11-07-2005, 12:28 PM

okay....

So far, we got:
EaglesFan27: 11/07 at 2pm EST
Pumpy Tudors: 11/07 at 3pm EST
FrogMan: 11/07 at 4:30pm EST
MikeVick7: 11/07 at 6pm EST
condors: 11/07 at 9pm EST
RPI-fan: 11/08 at 3pm EST
Ramzavail: 11/09 at 5pm EST
Izulde: 11/11 at 5 pm EST
Desnudo: 11/14 at 8pm EST
Bee: 11/21 at 3am EST

FM

Ramzavail · 11-07-2005, 12:28 PM

FM - are these "Price is Right" rules or closest wins?

FrogMan · 11-07-2005, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramzavail

FM - are these "Price is Right" rules or closest wins?

Since there's nothing to win, I'd say closest wins...

FM

MikeVick7 · 11-07-2005, 01:45 PM

Frogman - What is the best page to monitor over at SI when tracking the WWSM release? The North & South American thread?

FrogMan · 11-07-2005, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVick7

Frogman - What is the best page to monitor over at SI when tracking the WWSM release? The North & South American thread?

that's the one I usually get my info from...

FM

Pumpy Tudors · 11-07-2005, 01:46 PM

EaglesFan27 is out of the pool, and barring a miracle in the next 14 minutes, I'm also out. Oh, well. It was a nice try.

FrogMan · 11-07-2005, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

EaglesFan27 is out of the pool, and barring a miracle in the next 14 minutes, I'm also out. Oh, well. It was a nice try.

well, I said closest to it, so you'd still have until halfway between 3 and 4:30

FM

Pumpy Tudors · 11-07-2005, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrogMan

well, I said closest to it, so you'd still have until halfway between 3 and 4:30

Oh, you're right! I have an extra 45 minutes to attain my glory!

Bee · 11-07-2005, 02:21 PM

I'm still in it...

Pumpy Tudors · 11-07-2005, 02:28 PM

No updates from Graeme for about 4 hours now. Per the recent pattern, I expect another "sorry guys" message in about 2 hours.

FrogMan · 11-07-2005, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

No updates from Graeme for about 4 hours now. Per the recent pattern, I expect another "sorry guys" message in about 2 hours.

yeah, had the same thought a couple minutes ago. The silence from the SI people in the middle of the day like that usually leads to the dreaded "sorry guys" message...

FM

Marc Vaughan · 11-07-2005, 02:45 PM

Last I checked it was uploading to Sega ....

Pumpy Tudors · 11-07-2005, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

Last I checked it was uploading to Sega ....

Thanks, but Graeme had stated that it was uploading to Sega about 4 hours ago. If the file is still being uploaded (I don't know how big it is or how much bandwidth you guys have), then that means it'll probably take an hour or two to download and test after Sega has protected it. Of course, who knows when Sega will get around to protecting it? Then, even if the test goes well on both sides, the digital provider needs to be contacted to let them know that they can activate it, right?

I don't claim to know the process, but if that timeline is close to being accurate, it appears most reasonable that it's at least another day.

Of course, I hope I'm wrong.

TazFTW · 11-07-2005, 02:49 PM

Gamestop.com still has the game listed as prerelease 11/07/05.

Passacaglia · 11-07-2005, 03:09 PM

So, um, what do you guys think about setting up an MP game? That would convince me to upgrade to FM 2006.

Pumpy Tudors · 11-07-2005, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

So, um, what do you guys think about setting up an MP game? That would convince me to upgrade to FM 2006.

Sounds great. Let me just load up my copy -- oops. I don't have a copy yet.

Interesting idea, though.

Passacaglia · 11-07-2005, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Sounds great. Let me just load up my copy -- oops. I don't have a copy yet.

Interesting idea, though.

Neither do I. But hey, it's FM -- we pretty much know what we're getting. I just thought the interested parties (if any) could figure out a time to play or something. I've never played an MP game of FM, but from the SI boards, it sounds like people get together for a specified time each week?

Katon · 11-07-2005, 03:54 PM

I already have a copy (parents brought a CD over from the UK), and I'd be interested in an MP game. Now that I'm in a time zone where that's actually possible.

BigDPW · 11-07-2005, 04:09 PM

Ugggggggggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... The suspense is killing me... I always say I won't let a game do this to me but some of them always do... I certainly hope this gets done soon... I was all set-up with my new PC last Tuesday but I can't see how much faster it will run FM until I have it... And I don't want to get another FM05 career started to get attached to in the mean time... I am LOVING the demo but can't get a feel for speed since it is only a quickstart...

Coffee Warlord · 11-07-2005, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

So, um, what do you guys think about setting up an MP game? That would convince me to upgrade to FM 2006.

I'd be down for it, as long as we agree to keep a slowish pace.

BigDPW · 11-07-2005, 05:00 PM

In response to a similar post that I made here this was posted...

Quote:

Originally posted by Graeme Kelly:
Have you never heard "No news is good news" ?

This has to be good news right???

[Narration]BigDPW waits nervously for download link [/Narration]

SirFozzie · 11-07-2005, 05:50 PM

I'm up for a net game too, but I work squirrelly hours.

(Got called into work.. ugh!)

MikeVick7 · 11-07-2005, 06:21 PM

This, from Graeme about 10 mins ago.

"Still waiting to hear back."

At least he's still there.

path12 · 11-07-2005, 06:25 PM

This is killing me. At least I'm on the west coast, so I've still got rest of work, gym and dinner to wait. But man, it's killing me.

Pumpy Tudors · 11-07-2005, 06:28 PM

The west coast work day is almost over now. I'm not terribly encouraged.

PilotMan · 11-07-2005, 06:58 PM

I would play a MP game, like Coffee said as long as it is slower. So, who is going to host the game on their server?

Passacaglia · 11-07-2005, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PilotMan

I would play a MP game, like Coffee said as long as it is slower. So, who is going to host the game on their server?

Oh, someone needs to host it on a server. If so, um...someone besides me!

Anyway, a slow pace is good for me. And it looks like we have a lot of interest -- 6 people in one afternoon. What kind of scenario would y'all want to run?

Coffee Warlord · 11-07-2005, 07:30 PM

Well, before I agree to hosting this...how the hell does multiplayer on FM work?

edit: Nevermind, just read the damn manual.

And if anyone is available to test to make sure people can connect to my machine, I'd be up for it. I've got a pretty blazing computer, so we can do Large DB's (Huge is just insane) with a chunk of leagues.

11-07-2005, 10:00 AM	#401
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Unless it was posted elsewhere, I was the one who guessed that Sega is on the west coast. I know their corporate offices are out there, but I don't know where the people involved with this project are. Anyway, it appears that SI is happy with the file, and Sega is happy with the file, so it's just up to the digital provider to activate the link. That's the impression I got from the thread over on the SI forum. I have no idea who the digital provider is, but if they're also on the west coast, that might be the reason for the delay. The SI folks have done a great job of staying up very late in order to help get this resolved, and I'm no longer thinking that the end of the UK workday spells doom for us North Americans. I'm as much of an outsider on this as the rest of you guys, but I'm actually feeling pretty confident that this thing will be ready today. My plan was to just get the boxed copy in a day or two if the download isn't available today, but I realized that the boxed version will not have the latest patches out of the box, so I wouldn't really start playing it until the patch is available anyway (and we don't know when that'll be). I'll be waiting for the download no matter what. If I may go as far as making a prediction, I'm going to guess that the download will be available by 3pm EST today. That's four hours from this post. Prove me right, SI! __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

11-07-2005, 10:01 AM	#402
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Dola Pumpy Frog Tudors Man strikes again! __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

11-07-2005, 10:10 AM	#404
MikeVick7 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ron, Mexico	I'll say that they run into another minor problem but get it out at 6pm EST. __________________ Hattrick - Seattle Reign (224367)

11-07-2005, 10:16 AM	#405
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'll say it goes quickly... 2:00 PM Eastern __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

11-07-2005, 10:23 AM	#406
FrogMan Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pintendre, Qc, Canada	So far, we got: EaglesFan: 11/07 at 2pm EST Pumpy Tudors: 11/07 at 3pm EST FrogMan: 11/07 at 4:30pm EST MikeVick7: 11/07 at 6pm EST Come on SI, beat us, the optimistic FOFCers!!! FM __________________ A Black Belt is a White Belt who refused to give up... follow my story: The real life story of a running frog...

11-07-2005, 10:34 AM	#407
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I'll say November 21 around 3 am...

11-07-2005, 11:17 AM	#414
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	It did change for me in FM06 after the original budget had been set. During the off-season between Leed's promotion from the Champ. to Premier. The caveat is that I'd sold about $6 million worth of players. So the board provided matching funds, so to speak.

11-07-2005, 12:10 PM	#415
RPI-Fan Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Troy, NY	I think there'll be a delay in the process -- Tuesday (Nov. 8), 3pm EST __________________ Quis custodiets ipsos custodes?

11-07-2005, 12:19 PM	#417
condors College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	i will go with 9 pm EST

11-07-2005, 12:22 PM	#419
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	11/11 at 5 pm EST. Just cuz. Mmm tempted to keep playing my Yeading dynasty... Second season about to start... __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

11-07-2005, 12:24 PM	#421
Ramzavail College Starter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Strong Island, NY	I sense more of a delay as well... Wed Nov 9 5pm EST

11-07-2005, 12:25 PM	#422
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Monday - 11/14 - 8 PM EST

11-07-2005, 12:28 PM	#423
FrogMan Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pintendre, Qc, Canada	okay.... So far, we got: EaglesFan27: 11/07 at 2pm EST Pumpy Tudors: 11/07 at 3pm EST FrogMan: 11/07 at 4:30pm EST MikeVick7: 11/07 at 6pm EST condors: 11/07 at 9pm EST RPI-fan: 11/08 at 3pm EST Ramzavail: 11/09 at 5pm EST Izulde: 11/11 at 5 pm EST Desnudo: 11/14 at 8pm EST Bee: 11/21 at 3am EST FM __________________ A Black Belt is a White Belt who refused to give up... follow my story: The real life story of a running frog...

11-07-2005, 12:28 PM	#424
Ramzavail College Starter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Strong Island, NY	FM - are these "Price is Right" rules or closest wins?

11-07-2005, 01:45 PM	#426
MikeVick7 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ron, Mexico	Frogman - What is the best page to monitor over at SI when tracking the WWSM release? The North & South American thread? __________________ Hattrick - Seattle Reign (224367)

11-07-2005, 01:46 PM	#428
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	EaglesFan27 is out of the pool, and barring a miracle in the next 14 minutes, I'm also out. Oh, well. It was a nice try. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

11-07-2005, 02:21 PM	#431
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I'm still in it...

11-07-2005, 02:28 PM	#432
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	No updates from Graeme for about 4 hours now. Per the recent pattern, I expect another "sorry guys" message in about 2 hours. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

11-07-2005, 02:45 PM	#434
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	Last I checked it was uploading to Sega ....

11-07-2005, 02:49 PM	#436
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Gamestop.com still has the game listed as prerelease 11/07/05.

11-07-2005, 03:09 PM	#437
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	So, um, what do you guys think about setting up an MP game? That would convince me to upgrade to FM 2006.

11-07-2005, 03:54 PM	#440
Katon College Benchwarmer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Providence, RI	I already have a copy (parents brought a CD over from the UK), and I'd be interested in an MP game. Now that I'm in a time zone where that's actually possible.

11-07-2005, 04:09 PM	#441
BigDPW College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC	Ugggggggggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... The suspense is killing me... I always say I won't let a game do this to me but some of them always do... I certainly hope this gets done soon... I was all set-up with my new PC last Tuesday but I can't see how much faster it will run FM until I have it... And I don't want to get another FM05 career started to get attached to in the mean time... I am LOVING the demo but can't get a feel for speed since it is only a quickstart...

11-07-2005, 05:50 PM	#444
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	I'm up for a net game too, but I work squirrelly hours. (Got called into work.. ugh!) __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

11-07-2005, 06:21 PM	#445
MikeVick7 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ron, Mexico	This, from Graeme about 10 mins ago. "Still waiting to hear back." At least he's still there. __________________ Hattrick - Seattle Reign (224367)

11-07-2005, 06:25 PM	#446
path12 Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	This is killing me. At least I'm on the west coast, so I've still got rest of work, gym and dinner to wait. But man, it's killing me.

11-07-2005, 06:28 PM	#447
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	The west coast work day is almost over now. I'm not terribly encouraged. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

11-07-2005, 06:58 PM	#448
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I would play a MP game, like Coffee said as long as it is slower. So, who is going to host the game on their server? __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

11-07-2005, 07:30 PM	#450
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Well, before I agree to hosting this...how the hell does multiplayer on FM work? edit: Nevermind, just read the damn manual. And if anyone is available to test to make sure people can connect to my machine, I'd be up for it. I've got a pretty blazing computer, so we can do Large DB's (Huge is just insane) with a chunk of leagues. Last edited by Coffee Warlord : 11-07-2005 at 07:33 PM.

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