Troglodyte Posted December 29, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 29, 2012 (edited) I just had mine as automatic so I wasn't expecting to walk into another premiership job but hey ho, as I say I'm looking forward to being a Sunday league footballer in charge of Mansfield in the Blue square conference or whatever its called these days that's when I normally start enjoying the game Mansfield are my local team, and the last career I played (which was on FM11) was with them. Eventually won the Champions League, but I can't remember what year it was. Initially, I lost in three Conference play-off finals in a row, which pissed me off! Was worth the glory in the end, though. Edited December 29, 2012 by Troglodyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted December 29, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 29, 2012 I've taken control at Walsall. I like a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Mansfield are my local team, and the last career I played (which was on FM11) was with them. Eventually won the Champions League, but I can't remember what year it was. Initially, I lost in three Conference play-off finals in a row, which pissed me off! Was worth the glory in the end, though. Mansfield are my second team, I adopted them years ago cuz it helped me keep tabs on the lower leagues but I always play them on FM...never do any good with them though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Hardly played this, when lucky enough to be on laptop it runs in the background. It's just not got the pull for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Classic mode is much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Haven't had a go on classic mode yet probably have a bash on it today, can help but think though if you say you won the champions league with forest green then the purists will say it doesn't count because you done it on classic mode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I always go for Classic, want the full experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I thought classic mode was the streamlined version of the game??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebarnett2004 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Over half way through my first season as Crewe, 8 points off the Playoffs and 6 points off the relegation zone after 35 games. I'd imagine i'm safe this season! Hopefully kick on next year! Look at players who's contracts have expired and loan deals. You can get some great players and then once promoted sell them on. When I was in league 2 with Grimsby , Crewe were right behind me and then won the league on the last game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebarnett2004 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I always start with a team in the blue square leagues. My best yet is taking Solihull moors up to the championship and also Kidderminster to the prem. then I was **** lol. It's a better game with the lower sides rather than managing man city, villa etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I agree totally. Games with Villa never really grab me and I can't bring myself to manage another team in the Premiership. I always start a new version of FM as Plymouth Argyle, which is my second team. It has been relatively workable in the past but they are rather shit these days, barely hanging on to League 2 status by the skin of their teeth. I have only played a few weeks of the season in FM13 thus far but already I have been screwed over by the match engine three times by goals in the last minute of regular time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I usually tend to agree about playing with the better teams but I am really enjoying my game as Newcastle boss and cant stop playing it. Also after taking a look at the classic mode I have decided I cant do it, as much as I complain about how in depth the game is I feel like I am missing out if I dont attend the press conferences etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebarnett2004 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I agree totally. Games with Villa never really grab me and I can't bring myself to manage another team in the Premiership. I always start a new version of FM as Plymouth Argyle, which is my second team. It has been relatively workable in the past but they are rather shit these days, barely hanging on to League 2 status by the skin of their teeth. I have only played a few weeks of the season in FM13 thus far but already I have been screwed over by the match engine three times by goals in the last minute of regular time. Usually when taking over a small team you need to totally change the team (there's a reason to why they are shit) have a look at getting players on loan and free transfers. Not telling you how to manage you're own team mate, just saying what works for me. Then when you get promoted, sell the players that you have bought in on a free, 100% profit. And then do the same again the season after. I'm Grimsby at the moment and have done this. Started in the BSP and now in the championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I like to play either as a decent sized club in the championship (especially with a good youth set up, I much prefer developing players to buying them) or as a big club which I can completely dismantle and start afresh by promoting their best youth players and nicking ones from other teams. It is completely awful for a season but then things pick up. I can't, try as I might, do the lower league manager business. I get so **** frustrated when they can't pass a bloody ball or make shit decisions. It is easier now to play decent football at a lower level than it used to be, but really any team with some pace up front will walk the lower leagues. Also, I can't stand the modern tactics creator and all the 'shout' nonsense. I prefer the old slider system, and usually the football and results are much better as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebarnett2004 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I like to play either as a decent sized club in the championship (especially with a good youth set up, I much prefer developing players to buying them) or as a big club which I can completely dismantle and start afresh by promoting their best youth players and nicking ones from other teams. It is completely awful for a season but then things pick up. I can't, try as I might, do the lower league manager business. I get so **** frustrated when they can't pass a bloody ball or make shit decisions. It is easier now to play decent football at a lower level than it used to be, but really any team with some pace up front will walk the lower leagues. Also, I can't stand the modern tactics creator and all the 'shout' nonsense. I prefer the old slider system, and usually the football and results are much better as a result. If you have an iPhone it's worth getting the app as its the older system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussEKatt Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Where is the editor ??? FFS My Villa team are wearing white sox ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rino8 Posted December 31, 2012 Visiting Supporter Share Posted December 31, 2012 Close to folding with this game finally, is it much better/any different than 12? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Usually when taking over a small team you need to totally change the team (there's a reason to why they are shit) have a look at getting players on loan and free transfers. Not telling you how to manage you're own team mate, just saying what works for me. Then when you get promoted, sell the players that you have bought in on a free, 100% profit. And then do the same again the season after. I'm Grimsby at the moment and have done this. Started in the BSP and now in the championship That's essentially what I am doing. I usually load my teams with uncontracted French players. The first 12 months is difficult though because of wage budget restrictions and squad blending. Finding loaning players difficult in this edition because reserve players from Premier League teams won't have a bar of joining us. The other issue is staff. When I joined we had 3 first team coaches and four youth team staff, even though the youth facilities are crap. You have to sack your youth team staff for the board to allow you to hire new blokes with half a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebarnett2004 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 That's essentially what I am doing. I usually load my teams with uncontracted French players. The first 12 months is difficult though because of wage budget restrictions and squad blending. Finding loaning players difficult in this edition because reserve players from Premier League teams won't have a bar of joining us. The other issue is staff. When I joined we had 3 first team coaches and four youth team staff, even though the youth facilities are crap. You have to sack your youth team staff for the board to allow you to hire new blokes with half a clue. if you're in the BSP mate then look at loaning players from league 1&2 , their wage is low and also they are brilliant in the BSP. then when you get promoted look at loaning players from the league above. works for me also ship out a load of shit so then you can keep your wake budgit down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebarnett2004 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 i downloaded the new one (2013) on my iphone last night and started off with grimsby again (BSP). 19 games played and im 5th with a game in hand and 4 points from top. The fitness of the players seem to go down more than the 2012 version. Anyone know how to prevent this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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