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  • NoDakHusker
    Ice Cold
    • Mar 2009
    • 4348

    #346
    Re: Any FM-related questions? Ask them here

    Originally posted by JHedges2
    Nothing like taking your lunch break to play FM and get smashed by Sunderland.

    lol

    How much time do you guys put into tactics? I feel like I am easily overwhelmed by how in depth they are. Part of me says I'm trying to make things too complicated, and another part of me says I'm not going deep enough.

    I ensure my players are in appropriate roles/positions, but outside of that--I really don't do much by way of specific instructions...
    Here's a thread on the official SI forums that links to loads of tactic information:
    Tactic Building and Training Guides
    A number of those threads are a few years old, but they're all based on real football concepts and can apply to pretty much any version of FM. At the very least, read the first thread "Building a Tactic From the Beginning and Maintaining it Long Term," it's great for beginners and veterans alike.

    One good thing - there's really no right or wrong way to go about tactics. Obviously some things will have higher success rates than others, but you can be as simple or complex as you want. Just make sure your players work within the system. For example, a high pressing tactic will likely fail if you have players with low work rate and stamina.

    My advice: start simple. Don't get crazy with team or player instructions. They aren't necessary until you understand what you want to get out of your team. I could go on, but the thread I linked above should answer most of your questions or at least guide you in the right direction.
    Huskers | Chelsea FC | Minnesota United | Omaha

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    • gopher_guy
      The Kaptain
      • Jul 2011
      • 7389

      #347
      Re: Any FM-related questions? Ask them here

      What do you guys think about penalties this year?

      I feel like I miss a TON of penalties. I've been playing as Spurs, so I have plenty of players who are more than capable of taking penalties, but I feel like penalties are practically a coin flip. I have missed A LOT of them, more than normal, I think.
      University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
      Minnesota's Pride on Ice: 1974, 1976, 1979, 2002 & 2003 NCAA National Champions

      "The name on the front of the jersey is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back."
      -Herb Brooks

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      • bacchus
        Rookie
        • Oct 2015
        • 22

        #348
        Re: Any FM-related questions? Ask them here

        Hi there,

        I have FM mobile 2017. I saw that the other platforms have a pre-game editor available but I cannot see if the FM mobile version has one also, does anybody know the answer and if so where do I download it from. I downloaded the in-game-editor but it doesn't do what I want it to (i.e. swap teams in divisions before starting a new game).

        cheers

        pb

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        • gopher_guy
          The Kaptain
          • Jul 2011
          • 7389

          #349
          Re: Any FM-related questions? Ask them here

          Is there not a Wannachupbrew skin out yet? I know there was a beta one, but I haven't seen a full release one.

          I'm using Andromeda right now but it's not quiiiite right for my laptop. A few things that are sized kinda wonky.
          University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
          Minnesota's Pride on Ice: 1974, 1976, 1979, 2002 & 2003 NCAA National Champions

          "The name on the front of the jersey is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back."
          -Herb Brooks

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          • Zac
            World-Class Diver
            • Jan 2008
            • 4269

            #350
            Re: Any FM-related questions? Ask them here

            No he hasn't put one out yet. I don't know if he will at this point either. Give Virtex a shot. Its very similar.

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            • NoDakHusker
              Ice Cold
              • Mar 2009
              • 4348

              #351
              Re: Any FM-related questions? Ask them here

              I've tried a number of skins and I agree with ZO, Vitrex is the way to go.
              Huskers | Chelsea FC | Minnesota United | Omaha

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              • gopher_guy
                The Kaptain
                • Jul 2011
                • 7389

                #352
                Re: Any FM-related questions? Ask them here

                I think I tried Vitrex, and the resolution was off. Like it's made for a bigger resolution than my laptop can handle? Things were all out of whack.

                I don't know why it was so hard for me to find one that fits nicely, I have a laptop with a 15 inch monitor, and it's not super old, but most skins seem to have weird formatting errors that annoy me.
                University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
                Minnesota's Pride on Ice: 1974, 1976, 1979, 2002 & 2003 NCAA National Champions

                "The name on the front of the jersey is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back."
                -Herb Brooks

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                • Kobalt
                  All Star
                  • May 2010
                  • 9674

                  #353
                  Re: Any FM-related questions? Ask them here

                  Originally posted by gopher_guy
                  I think I tried Vitrex, and the resolution was off. Like it's made for a bigger resolution than my laptop can handle? Things were all out of whack.

                  I don't know why it was so hard for me to find one that fits nicely, I have a laptop with a 15 inch monitor, and it's not super old, but most skins seem to have weird formatting errors that annoy me.
                  Do you have it zoomed out to 95% or even 85%? Those usually help with laptops from my experience.

                  If not, try GZ skin, I had to use some Russian site to download the skin but it's pretty good if you can figure out how to register on it using google translator. Link click on reveal hidden contents and if you want try it out, click on 2.6 Gold, and try it out with 95%. The player's page is pretty awesome with this skin

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                  • Zac
                    World-Class Diver
                    • Jan 2008
                    • 4269

                    #354
                    Re: Any FM-related questions? Ask them here

                    Originally posted by gopher_guy
                    I think I tried Vitrex, and the resolution was off. Like it's made for a bigger resolution than my laptop can handle? Things were all out of whack.

                    I don't know why it was so hard for me to find one that fits nicely, I have a laptop with a 15 inch monitor, and it's not super old, but most skins seem to have weird formatting errors that annoy me.
                    Ya the early versions of the skin had that problem. But he has fixed it since. You should try the latest version and see how that works out for you.

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                    • gopher_guy
                      The Kaptain
                      • Jul 2011
                      • 7389

                      #355
                      Re: Any FM-related questions? Ask them here

                      Thanks to both of you! Downloaded the new Vitrex, and went to 85% zoom.

                      It looks really cool. The zoom out makes everything fit nicely, and the smaller fonts makes it look more sleek, I think!
                      University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
                      Minnesota's Pride on Ice: 1974, 1976, 1979, 2002 & 2003 NCAA National Champions

                      "The name on the front of the jersey is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back."
                      -Herb Brooks

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                      • gopher_guy
                        The Kaptain
                        • Jul 2011
                        • 7389

                        #356
                        Re: Any FM-related questions? Ask them here

                        Nooooooo.

                        It was perfect until I got into a match. The score display is all messed up.





                        Wonder if I can fix that somehow.


                        edit: Not a fix, but I did find the "Match Overview" window that you can have open over the match. Got that on so I can see the score (and the goal scorers!) I like the rest of the skin too much to abandon it because of that one glitch.
                        Last edited by gopher_guy; 02-03-2017, 09:54 PM.
                        University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
                        Minnesota's Pride on Ice: 1974, 1976, 1979, 2002 & 2003 NCAA National Champions

                        "The name on the front of the jersey is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back."
                        -Herb Brooks

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                        • KingKO92
                          Rookie
                          • Sep 2016
                          • 167

                          #357
                          Re: Any FM-related questions? Ask them here

                          Anyone have tips about player contracts?

                          Sent from my SM-S120VL using Operation Sports mobile app
                          A high schooler who enjoys realistic sports gaming.

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                          • gopher_guy
                            The Kaptain
                            • Jul 2011
                            • 7389

                            #358
                            Re: Any FM-related questions? Ask them here

                            Originally posted by KingKO92
                            Anyone have tips about player contracts?

                            Sent from my SM-S120VL using Operation Sports mobile app
                            Anything in particular you're struggling with?
                            University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
                            Minnesota's Pride on Ice: 1974, 1976, 1979, 2002 & 2003 NCAA National Champions

                            "The name on the front of the jersey is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back."
                            -Herb Brooks

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                            • Suntan Superman
                              ****
                              • Feb 2009
                              • 7135

                              #359
                              Re: Any FM-related questions? Ask them here

                              Personally, I try to make sure that all of my players have them.
                              Support Local Sports

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                              • KingKO92
                                Rookie
                                • Sep 2016
                                • 167

                                #360
                                Re: Any FM-related questions? Ask them here

                                Originally posted by gopher_guy
                                Anything in particular you're struggling with?
                                When I'm trying to sign a player, I never know how much I should give them, what clauses I should include, the signing fee (I do it as low as possible), and the agent fee (same).

                                Sent from my SM-S120VL using Operation Sports mobile app
                                A high schooler who enjoys realistic sports gaming.

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