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inSo... anyone interested in putting together an FBG EPL FM league?I'll play Newcastle BTW.
inSo... anyone interested in putting together an FBG EPL FM league?I'll play Newcastle BTW.
In, even though I don't get very in-depth with my training yet.I'm guessing Liverpool is accounted for.inSo... anyone interested in putting together an FBG EPL FM league?I'll play Newcastle BTW.
I'll take someone else as long as you send me MeirelesIn, even though I don't get very in-depth with my training yet.I'm guessing Liverpool is accounted for.inSo... anyone interested in putting together an FBG EPL FM league?I'll play Newcastle BTW.
I'll take someone else as long as you send me MeirelesIn, even though I don't get very in-depth with my training yet.I'm guessing Liverpool is accounted for.inSo... anyone interested in putting together an FBG EPL FM league?I'll play Newcastle BTW.
I'll work up my Liverpool story later on when I get home, but I had to say I found this funny, as I signed this guy as well. He's becoming a force in the midfield, and belted in one from 30 yards out for his first goal in my last match.Daniel Kofi Agyei, DM/M, £5
I would be in, but would want Liverpool as well. The only thing I can think of (this is the commish coming out of me) is to use a random number generator to determine a "draft" order, and then have people pick teams from there.I'll take someone else as long as you send me MeirelesIn, even though I don't get very in-depth with my training yet.I'm guessing Liverpool is accounted for. :XinSo... anyone interested in putting together an FBG EPL FM league?I'll play Newcastle BTW.
I like it. Probably the best way to do it.SmoovySmoov said:I would be in, but would want Liverpool as well. The only thing I can think of (this is the commish coming out of me) is to use a random number generator to determine a "draft" order, and then have people pick teams from there.
How about the people that want a team that no one else wants, gets that team. The rest have to draft? I don't think it's fair for the people that are intentionally taking "lower" more balanced teams to have to compete with the posers that want ManU, Liverpool, Chelsea, et al.I like it. Probably the best way to do it.SmoovySmoov said:I would be in, but would want Liverpool as well. The only thing I can think of (this is the commish coming out of me) is to use a random number generator to determine a "draft" order, and then have people pick teams from there.
Now I REALLY want Liverpool just so I can beat you and Everton....How about the people that want a team that no one else wants, gets that team. The rest have to draft? I don't think it's fair for the people that are intentionally taking "lower" teams to have to compete with the posers that want ManU, Liverpool, Chelsea, et al.I like it. Probably the best way to do it.SmoovySmoov said:I would be in, but would want Liverpool as well. The only thing I can think of (this is the commish coming out of me) is to use a random number generator to determine a "draft" order, and then have people pick teams from there.
OS Version? Hardware?You playing WSM or FM?Spartans Rule said:Can't get the game to work on my computer.
It's VERY stripped down.I might be persuaded to get in on this, but I can really only play at home on my old junky school laptop. I'm not even sure what version I have (I've bought two updates) This isn't FM online, right?AcerFC said:Is the iphone version like the PC version at all?
That's how real life is though. Everton doesn't have the resources of 'pool, but they can still whoop them the same.How about the people that want a team that no one else wants, gets that team. The rest have to draft? I don't think it's fair for the people that are intentionally taking "lower" more balanced teams to have to compete with the posers that want ManU, Liverpool, Chelsea, et al.I like it. Probably the best way to do it.SmoovySmoov said:I would be in, but would want Liverpool as well. The only thing I can think of (this is the commish coming out of me) is to use a random number generator to determine a "draft" order, and then have people pick teams from there.
Exactly. So if there are teams that multiple people want, they will draft, the rest get the teams they request.That's how real life is though. Everton doesn't have the resources of 'pool, but they can still whoop them the same.How about the people that want a team that no one else wants, gets that team. The rest have to draft? I don't think it's fair for the people that are intentionally taking "lower" more balanced teams to have to compete with the posers that want ManU, Liverpool, Chelsea, et al.I like it. Probably the best way to do it.SmoovySmoov said:I would be in, but would want Liverpool as well. The only thing I can think of (this is the commish coming out of me) is to use a random number generator to determine a "draft" order, and then have people pick teams from there.
No, this would be a regular FM "Network Game". Since I'm new to this, I'm reading up on how to do it. Ideally, the game would be saved and run "in the cloud" so to speak, and then everyone would log into that server to play. I'm not sure how things go for simultaneous game play though. It could be awesome, or it could really suck.It's VERY stripped down.I might be persuaded to get in on this, but I can really only play at home on my old junky school laptop. I'm not even sure what version I have (I've bought two updates) This isn't FM online, right?AcerFC said:Is the iphone version like the PC version at all?
FM. Using a netbook - I never play PC games and kinda forgot that this thing wouldn't be able to handle them.I meet all the processor/memory requirements, but not even close on the graphics. When I try to run the game (using Steam), it says it's starting but then nothing happens. Try to start it again and it says it's already running.Pretty sure I'm SOL.OS Version? Hardware?You playing WSM or FM?Spartans Rule said:Can't get the game to work on my computer.
Same here... I had to make sure all of my software was up to date, then it workedFM. Using a netbook - I never play PC games and kinda forgot that this thing wouldn't be able to handle them.I meet all the processor/memory requirements, but not even close on the graphics. When I try to run the game (using Steam), it says it's starting but then nothing happens. Try to start it again and it says it's already running.Pretty sure I'm SOL.OS Version? Hardware?You playing WSM or FM?Spartans Rule said:Can't get the game to work on my computer.
Hmmm. Maybe there's hope. What all did you update?Same here... I had to make sure all of my software was up to date, then it workedFM. Using a netbook - I never play PC games and kinda forgot that this thing wouldn't be able to handle them.I meet all the processor/memory requirements, but not even close on the graphics. When I try to run the game (using Steam), it says it's starting but then nothing happens. Try to start it again and it says it's already running.Pretty sure I'm SOL.OS Version? Hardware?You playing WSM or FM?Spartans Rule said:Can't get the game to work on my computer.
everything that needed updating since I wasn't sure what was causing it.Hmmm. Maybe there's hope. What all did you update?Same here... I had to make sure all of my software was up to date, then it workedFM. Using a netbook - I never play PC games and kinda forgot that this thing wouldn't be able to handle them.I meet all the processor/memory requirements, but not even close on the graphics. When I try to run the game (using Steam), it says it's starting but then nothing happens. Try to start it again and it says it's already running.Pretty sure I'm SOL.OS Version? Hardware?You playing WSM or FM?Spartans Rule said:Can't get the game to work on my computer.
I have no idea. I know that I play an ungodly amount of this game as it is, probably upwards of 20 hours per week. It takes me about 2-3 weeks to do a full season. So that's 60 hours for a season. If we were each to put in 5 hours per week, and the playing time was the same, it would be a 12 weeks for a full year in the game.How much time, realistically, would I need to put in during a given week to keep up and perhaps do reasonably well in this online league? Be honest.
Ok, here is what I've worked up to in my short time with the updated software:
Liverpool
£35mil starting transfer budget
IN
Alex Chamberlain, M/AM, £2.1
Daniel Kofi Agyei, DM/M, £5
Vaclav Kadlec, ST/AM, £2
Zeli ismail, ST, £2.2
Yaisien Abdallah, AM/M, £3.6
OUT
Dani Pacheco, loan
Gerado Bruna, loan
Milan Jovanovich, loan/sale
Jay Spearing, loan
Wisdom, loan
£21mil remaining transfer budget
Current formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI:
GK: Reina
DL: Agger
DCL: Skrtel
DCR: Carragher
DR: Johnson
CDM: Agyei
CM: Meireles
AML: Cole
AMR: Gerrard
ST: Suarez
ST: Carroll
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Bench:
Kelly
Aurelio
Maxi
Shelvey
Kuyt
Wilson
Irwin
Ngog
Kadlec
Lucas
Poulson
Competitions:
EURO Cup - Group stage, group G leader
League Cup - Fourth Round
Premier League - 8th 3-3-2
Leaders:
Goals: Suarez 8
Assists: Meireles 9
Home and away matters. As does the quality of the side. If you go into even an average EPL team's home stadium playing an attacking, pressing style you'll get killed on the counter. That's the way the game works. I'm a tactical idiot, but you should generally attack against greatly lesser teams or slightly lesser teams that you play at home. You can also probably afford to play more long/direct against them.Against good teams, you should play somewhat defensively. With short passing and slow tempo to keep possession. Make sure you've designated how you want to handle corners and who should take deadballs. That's worth like a goal every two to three games.An advice on getting some sort of consistency on the squad? Beat Chelsea 2-1...dominated Stoke 4-0..drew with Wolves(1-1) and lost 5-2 against Sunderland.I'm almost always winnings possession, even in losses(honestly not sure about the Sunderland game)I don't tinker with tactics too much from game to game. Against Stoke and Wolves I was set to 'Attacking'. Chelsea and Sunderland 'Control'.I'll hang up and listen.
OH COME ONI'm not going to tell you fools how I set my tactics if I'm about to jump into a league with y'all...
LOLScooby's on the the right track here. Home/Away and opposition playing style are the biggest factors in getting your team successful. Furthermore, success breed success as the players Morale is very important as well.Typically, I like to look at how other teams line up initially, and what type of system they run (counter, attack up the sides, attack through the middle) and figure out who the player I most fear on their team. Teams like Barça or Chelsea are a real bear because they have talent all over the pitch and can impose their will on the game.I like to play a counter-attacking style that blends the creativity by a small, quick ST with the backbone of a strong DM (or MC playing defensively) and a roaming AMC. Whether that's a 4-1-2-1-2 or a 4-2-3-1 or something else I leave to whether I have better attacking MF wingers or better DL/DR that can cross the ball.Better?OH COME ONI'm not going to tell you fools how I set my tactics if I'm about to jump into a league with y'all...
Oh you are sooooo going down now ThanksLOLScooby's on the the right track here. Home/Away and opposition playing style are the biggest factors in getting your team successful. Furthermore, success breed success as the players Morale is very important as well.Typically, I like to look at how other teams line up initially, and what type of system they run (counter, attack up the sides, attack through the middle) and figure out who the player I most fear on their team. Teams like Barça or Chelsea are a real bear because they have talent all over the pitch and can impose their will on the game.I like to play a counter-attacking style that blends the creativity by a small, quick ST with the backbone of a strong DM (or MC playing defensively) and a roaming AMC. Whether that's a 4-1-2-1-2 or a 4-2-3-1 or something else I leave to whether I have better attacking MF wingers or better DL/DR that can cross the ball.Better?OH COME ONI'm not going to tell you fools how I set my tactics if I'm about to jump into a league with y'all...
I think we're all in the same boat as far as the fbg league goes. That part seems to be new to most here.I think I would be in for an online FBG league. I just have no idea how it would work yet.Someone PM me with details if possible/time allows.Thanks!
gimmie aboot 20min and i'll be good to goI'm going to set up a test game to see how the system works. This won't be the real thing, but only a simulation to work out the connection kinks.Any volunteers?