Alright Boyz, here we go! The FM16 Thread

[Comey]

FM16 is now 25% off, per Steam Sale. Only for the next day and a half, though.

[Shepp]

Green Man Gaming also has a voucher that will give you an additional 20% off from the Steam Sale Price, which makes it 30 dollars.

[Comey]

Originally Posted by Shepp

Green Man Gaming also has a voucher that will give you an additional 20% off from the Steam Sale Price, which makes it 30 dollars.

Sold. Er, bought.

[korme]

Wow, had the holiday sale price up, added to the cart and in that span of time it went back to 49.99. Too bad, was looking forward to it

[Mota]

First season with my created team almost done. I think there's 4 games left. I'm 2 points into the playoff position, so I need to keep the pace up or else there's 2-3 teams that can easily catch up to me.

My next two games are against the #5 team so 1 spot below me, and then the #1 team the week after. My top MC who has come out of nowhere and has been SHINING (average of 8.3 the past 5 games) is injured with a twisted ankle and is out for 6 weeks. That may have done me in, the backup isn't nearly as good, and my last two games have been a loss and a draw.

I picked up a couple new players at the final deadline. One of them has been great, and the other has been terrible. Unfortunately the great one is the loan player and he's just here for a few months.

This is why I love this game! Feels just like real life.

[Barkeep49]

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

And this plan goes up in smoke since it doesn't appear to be on special anywhere and I'm too cheap to spend $50 on computer games anymore.

This story had a happy endning as my cheapshark alert triggered and I'm now in December of 2015 in my FM career. I'm glad I skipped last years version since the new features seem minimal from that version but it's still something I greatly enjoy.

[IlliniCub]

I've subscribed to SIRFOZZIES American Premier League 1.0 mod in the workshop but I can't figure out how to get it to download in game? Any ideas?

[whomario]

Originally Posted by IlliniCub

I've subscribed to SIRFOZZIES American Premier League 1.0 mod in the workshop but I can't figure out how to get it to download in game? Any ideas?

What exactly is the issue ? If it is not showing in the editor data files when selecting them, check in the data folder (C:\Users\Username\Documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2016\editor data). Have you restarted both Steam and FM after subscribing ?

[IlliniCub]

Do I have to download the editor or is there something I need to do in game to install it? I've went to the downloads section but it doesn't appear? I honestly just started the game and don't know much about using mods. I have restarted steam and the game.

[whomario]

When you start a new career, you choose “custom“ for Editor data files. Then in the next screen on the top left “choose Editor data files“ .

Scroll down the page in my Link for Screenshots showing this process (and you might consider installing that league pack as well if you want, those would go to the folder i named in my last post). Writing in my tablet, if nescessary more Details tomorrow or someone else steps in.

http://www.passion4fm.com/football-m...k-by-claassen/

no idea how and if this works in the fm classic/Touch mode.

[Godzilla Blitz]

I just picked this up on the Steam sale. I played some versions a few years ago, but wow, have things changed! There are so many more features, and the level of detail is a bit overwhelming.

I've started with Boston United, in the Vanarama North. Any suggestions on things to focus on when getting started? I'm not interested in turning the details off yet or playing the touch version; I figure I'll learn things as I go along, but I just spent 30 minutes poking around and realized I have no idea what to do.

Are there things that people usually let the assistant manager handle?

[korme]

I let my assistants handle a lot of things, particularly training and scouting assignments

[Godzilla Blitz]

Originally Posted by korme

I let my assistants handle a lot of things, particularly training and scouting assignments

I'll do likewise then, thanks!

[Barkeep49]

If you're concerned about regaining your sealegs you might want to take over a bigger club for a season or two since you'll have more staff and that staff will be more capable when you're outsourcing work.

But like korme I let my staff do a lot of work, particularly training and youth level stuff (including loans). At some point I'll probably look for a good training file set and implement that, but that's not my priority (getting Swindon promoted to the Championship is).

[whomario]

What do you mean by "training file set" ? Those havent been around for ages, unless we mean different things

Training has become soooo easy, its a real good way to shape your team with little effort. Just leave the general team training on balanced and then set your players all to the role you envision them in in your preferred playstyle/tactic. Then with your really promising players you can think a step ahead (as in: Do i want my FB to be a FB or do i maybe want him to be better offensively ? In the latter, just set his schedule to wing back). Individual training now also automatically retrains a players position. So if you give a AMR a CAM schedule (no matter if as attacking midfielder, trequartista or whatever), he´ll automatically train the position as well.

If you set the schedules via each players "development - training" tab, you can immediately see his current suitability when choosing a schedule and also the attributes this schedule emphasizes.

[Godzilla Blitz]

I think the last version I played quite a bit of might have been six or more years ago, so it's been a while.

In previous versions of the game it seemed pretty easy to find good youth talent to shore up a lower level team, but I'm having a heck of a time finding that in this version. Also, all the players I currently have want quite a bit more than what I'm paying them to extend their contracts.

I feel like I'll have an empty team in a year. This could be interesting.

[Mota]

I just finished my first season. The good news is that I've upgraded my staff from top to bottom. I finished in 5th and made the Playoff finals but lost. That probably isn't a bad thing, as i have a full season to develop more young players that are able to step up more. This season, in addition to the 3 guys who are in their prime and producing the majority of my chances, I have guys with upside in most other positions that will hopefully be the next generation of heroes.

In FM14 and FM15 you were pretty much given amazing talent for free in the beginning, the staff recommendations were amazing. Now I am scouting all season for good pickups and the majority of what my scouts are finding is inferior to what I already have (at the lowest level team). It seems a lot more realistic in my mind though.

[Godzilla Blitz]

Originally Posted by Mota

In FM14 and FM15 you were pretty much given amazing talent for free in the beginning, the staff recommendations were amazing. Now I am scouting all season for good pickups and the majority of what my scouts are finding is inferior to what I already have (at the lowest level team). It seems a lot more realistic in my mind though.

Good to hear I'm not alone in this. I'd agree it's more realistic.

My current defenders stink so I'm hopeful I can find some bodies to replace them. And that they'll work for 5 pounds/week, which is all I can afford.

[Coffee Warlord]

Noticed this was on sale on Steam again, and saw a surprising amount of negative steam reviews. Even here, usually the FM threads are, well, much beefier. Game's been out for several months now, and barely a 2 page thread? Jeez.

Did people just not buy this one? Or is/was the quality slipping?

[Katon]

I looked at the list of updates from FM15, looked at a good ongoing FM15 save, and decided to take the year off.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I've got a great save going on FM15. Prefer to get every other year if I can hold off. The updates this year didn't make me feel like I was missing much.

[Coffee Warlord]

Whereas I haven't bought a version since 14. Debating.

[whomario]

One thing: this has traditionally been a 3-patch game with the 3rd in february actually being decisive. That being said i think its been the best patch-2 version of the game in a while ... If the game is harder (and i think it is, especially with the balancing of winger play), i am not surprised at negative steam comments ...

So if you skipped 15, buy it now, wait a week for patch 3 and then go.

[Bisbo]

I think FM 16 is a much better game than 14 or 15. Much more immersive in terms of dealing with players, managers and the press; very well balanced and the interface is much improved. In years past, I would play a season or two and get a little bored. Not so with this version - a definite buy, IMO.

[Balldog]

I bought 16 but haven't really played it yet. I am buying every other year...hopefully in the next week or 2 I will get into it

[PilotMan]

Originally Posted by Balldog

I bought 16 but haven't really played it yet. I am buying every other year...hopefully in the next week or 2 I will get into it

I'm also on the every other year deal, and just picked this up today. I'm excited to get going with it, but it's going to have a hard time getting playtime between Rocket League and World of Warships.

[AlexB]

Picked up FM Touch in the sale, mainly because it was 1/4 of the price FM used to be, only played two matches so far so too early to tell definititively, and I'm playing as Berwick Rangers, Scottish lower tier, and with two 2 star CDs, but the defending is absolutely horrible. I mean "let's run away from the ball even thought it's on the edge of our own penalty box" horrible.

From what I can see the game is a bit more streamlined than 15, but not significantly different otherwise.

[fortheglory]

why does FM get bashed so hard by so many year after year, whereas other similar games such as OOTP rake in top notch reviews? I am not saying OOTP is a better game...just the contrary...so I don't understand it.

[MikeVic]

I figured since this is the most recent FM thread, I can post my question here.

I bought FM 2015 for my android phone a while ago ,and yesterday got a new phone. I can't seem to find 2015 on the Play store anymore, only 2016. Am I doing something wrong?

[sovereignstar v2]

I'm not an Android expert by any means, but doesn't every app you've ever bought/installed show up in your apps? There is a screen called all apps and another that is installed apps. It should show up in the all one.

[sovereignstar v2]

My phone

[MikeVic]

Nice thanks!

[Balldog]

Wish there was a way to start with 2016 MLS season

I was pumped to get going but can't move the date. Back to the drawing board...I think I'm just going to jump into Everton or Newcastle

[AlexB]

Half a season in now, and with some 3.5/4 star defenders it's better. Still some questionable positionng and movement, but nothing outside the realms of reality for Scottish level 4.

Apart from one clip, where my tough tackling left back got a bit carried away and slide tackled my centre half when he was coming out of our own box with the ball .

[whomario]

Originally Posted by Balldog

Wish there was a way to start with 2016 MLS season

I was pumped to get going but can't move the date. Back to the drawing board...I think I'm just going to jump into Everton or Newcastle

give it a couple weeks, i would be shocked if there wouldn´t be some editor file that enabled this by then

[EagleFan]

Has anyone had an issue starting the game? I have this issue every time I start the game. The screen goes blank, I get the spinning circle like something is loading, then my power button starts to flash like my laptop is going into hibernation. That is it, just the spinning circle and a flashing power button. If I close the laptop so it goes completely into hibernation and then open it and log back in I have the tab for the game. If I click on the tab the game is in mid start up (one of the initial splash screens) and will continue to load to the opening screen.

This happens every time I start the game. Doesn't happen with any other game, just FM 16.

[MrBug708]

I've had issues with it as well. I have to control alt delete twice to the desktop to get it going

[bhlloy]

I don't know why I keep buying this year after year. The defense is way off again and players who should be easily good enough for the level they are playing at just make boneheaded decision after boneheaded decision.

It shouldn't be hard to put in a defensive tactic and get my players to actually mark and my full backs not to leave 30 yards on the wing every freaking time. Putting this on the shelf for a bit, very frustrating

[PilotMan]

Originally Posted by EagleFan

Has anyone had an issue starting the game? I have this issue every time I start the game. The screen goes blank, I get the spinning circle like something is loading, then my power button starts to flash like my laptop is going into hibernation. That is it, just the spinning circle and a flashing power button. If I close the laptop so it goes completely into hibernation and then open it and log back in I have the tab for the game. If I click on the tab the game is in mid start up (one of the initial splash screens) and will continue to load to the opening screen.

This happens every time I start the game. Doesn't happen with any other game, just FM 16.

Yes

Originally Posted by MrBug708

I've had issues with it as well. I have to control alt delete twice to the desktop to get it going

This is what I have to do too.

[SirFozzie]

FM 16 winter update patch is out:

OOTBALL MANAGER 16.3 - WINTER TRANSFER WINDOW UPDATE
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DATABASE
- Updated 'Winter Transfer Window' database included

STABILITY & PERFORMANCE
- Fixed crash on Linux when using multiple monitors
- Fixed rare crash during processing
- Fixed rare crash with Dutch league play-off match
- Fixed rare crash with Belgian European Play-off match

MATCH ENGINE
- Stop keepers punching the ball when making a save from a penalty
- Prevent a player from taking a throw in from behind the goal line
- Give more time at the end of the match when a team wins a competition
- Fixed missing commentary for competition win at the end of a shootout
- Fixed throw in issue which caused dead time

USER INTERFACE
- Fixed 'Potential' and 'Ability' filters showing incorrect players on Scouting page
- Fixed use of Match Analysis time bar during a match
- Fixed code showing in calendar when using Greek language
- Fixed rare issue where no conversation options presented when interacting with homesick player
- Fixed rare warning popup when interacting with player
- Fixed player faces sometimes appearing blue on Competition Stats panels after a match

COMPETITIONS & RULEGROUPS
- Fixed issue where user was not asked to name their Copa Sudamericana squad
- Fixed issues with removing players from the Disabled List in MLS
- Fixed incorrect generation of Under 19 teams in MLS
- Fixed rare instances of User not being able to participate in the MLS Superdraft
- Improved AI squad building and Designated Player signing in MLS
- Fixed issue where Yellow Cards in Brazillian leagues were incorrectly counted towards Brazilian Cup suspensions

TRANSFERS & CONTRACTS
- Fixed issue where some nations would start qualifying campaigns without a manager in place
- Fixed instance of sacked manager remaining in role
- Fixed instances of players not being removed from the transfer list after the player has requested to be removed
- Fixed instance of staff rejecting transfer offers for user's player despite not being instructed to do so
- Improved manager hirings in leagues that have been activated via the editor
- Improved the retention of goalkeepers by the AI throughout different squads
- Improved AI transfer & contract negotiations
- Fixed issue where Individual training for players returning from loan could be forgotten

TRAINING
- Improving effectiveness of Positional Training
- Fix for Allow Rest Before/After Match re-selecting itself
- Fix for Position/Role field returning blank

BOARD
- Improved long term board confidence to update club expectations
- Fixed issue where multiple ëBoard return feeder club verdictí news items were generated into the users inbox

STANDALONE EDITOR
- Fixed various crashes on specific Editor files
- Fixed specific instances of competitions not scheduling correctly in edit files
- Improved several error messages to be more helpful

IN GAME EDITOR
- Fixed issue with background kit not updating quickly enough to show the change when edited

NETWORK
- Fixed match score divergence between PC & Mac
- Fixed Must Respond timer issues
- Fixed Break Request issues

TOUCH MODE
- Fixed rare example of save game failing to load
- Fixed rare crash accessing in-match Tactics screen
- Fixed rare crash with Dutch league play-off match
- Fixed rare crash with Belgian European Play-off match
- Fixed rare crash with Italian Serie C playoff match
- Fixed Belgian Pro League fixtures not being scheduled in second season
- Fixed user being able to take control of Reserve teams
- Prevented job adverts for coaches and physios for national teams
- Removed age restrictions from Swiss Reserve Teams
- Ensured Austrian Premier Divisions enter into Reserve Competitions

VERSUS MODE
- Fixed issue where imported teams use incorrect badge

CREATE A CLUB
- Fixed reserve and youth teams not using the correct create a club kit colouurs
- Fixed issue where a created player could be cup tied indefinitely.

UNLOCKABLES
- Fixed issue where Design a Son could be applied when cancelling

LEADERBOARDS
- Fixed issue where Create a Club team names would be used instead of the userís club that earned the score

STEAM CONTROLLER
- Improvements to Steam controller functionality

[Balldog]

Just checked and damn was hoping to be able to start with 2016 MLS season but no luck

[Critch]

Hopefully not the last patch, noticed a couple of new bugs already. Couple of screens that dont sort properly anymore, manager icon zipping randomly about the screen.

Also still get regular "outshoot the opponents 19-1 but lost 0-1" games, but I guess that's the way this version rolls.

[Marmel]

FM Touch is on sale for $15 on steam. Worth it? I did enjoy the classic mode in past versions and skipped the entire game this year.

[AlexB]

I would say so. Frustrating as hell at times, but you'll get your money's worth for that price. I only play FMT as the team talks and press conferences in the full game appeal to me as much as self immolation, and FMT flows along well enough.

[Easy Mac]

Full FM is on sale for $25 this weekend.

[Izulde]

So I bit, but I'm having trouble with downloading mods. I'm subscribed to them on Steam Workshop, but they're not showing up in the game.

[kingfc22]

Is there a mod to get the CONCACAF Champions League into the game?

[SlyBelle1]

I also took the plunge on buying the game...just curious, does anybody know a site where you can download full logos, kits, and photo packs? Sortitoutsi.net I know has them, but their FREE download service is very slow so that you'll buy their premium service....it would take days to download everything if the premium service is not bought. I looked in steam workshop and couldn't find any of those type of graphics, especially in one pack.

Thanks!

[whomario]

Originally Posted by kingfc22

Is there a mod to get the CONCACAF Champions League into the game?

Its definitely in by default. Might be that it starts only in season 2 due to the whacked out MLS start date before the "real" start date.

[sovereignstar v2]

Originally Posted by SlyBelle1

I also took the plunge on buying the game...just curious, does anybody know a site where you can download full logos, kits, and photo packs? Sortitoutsi.net I know has them, but their FREE download service is very slow so that you'll buy their premium service....it would take days to download everything if the premium service is not bought. I looked in steam workshop and couldn't find any of those type of graphics, especially in one pack.

Thanks!

I donated some money quite awhile ago and I seem to be grandfathered as I've been enjoying 5 MB/s download speeds for a long time now.