the toon Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Other then play of course:D What different traditions and routines you all have, what rituals you go through before various situation ect...? It'd hard to imagine that someone would/could just sit by the computer for 3-4 hours at a time just staring at the screen, comletely consentrating at the game and doing nothing else. So what else do you get up to while managing your team? One obvious thing that instantly spurs to mind is music, i reckon that that's one thing that most of us do during the game is to listen to music, i do that always, and only stop it during matches, to give my comlete attention to the match in hand. Then there's the beverage too, most of us again i reckon are always drinking something too, for me it's always either coffee or tea, a beer maby if i know that i'm about to end the game, havent been so keen to try the game drunk, nothing good would come out of it:o during off-seasons, when no games, i tend to do lot of the 'work' (contracts, organising training & friendlys, player transfers ect...) during the same game-day, then i'd be busy doing whatever it is i do when i'm home, cook, clean, watch telly, surf the net, do the mandatory maintanance to my long-distance relationship... Then when ever have a change i check any updates i have and skip forward again. I also have distant memories of when i was in scool i sometimes made my homework while playing cm97/98 or cm01/02, the latter was btw a bloody brilliant version imo how i miss it:) There's not much more i can come up with really, i guess there's no all that much you can do while sitting by the computer, except... Also for those who have this game on a laptop, what are the most interesting places you've played fm ever at? the next time i'm having a long flight i might take my laptop with me onboard and use the long boring flight doing something ''productive''. Anyways, give us the dirty details of what ever it is you get up to while managing. Just keep in mind that the information you give here might be gathered and used by SI-games, for whatever purpose that suites they're needs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I keep meaning to ask people what their desktop looks like when they're playing. It's interesting to know what everyones set up is like. I tend to have Football Manager open on the left-hand side of the screen in a window, winamp and IRC/Instant Messenger apps on the right. Browser window open on second monitor. I tend to watch TV shows whilst playing as opposed to just music, and spend a lot of time doing general surfing/chatting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i\'m not moaning! Its s Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Whenever I play a game I have to have my mouse cursor placed over the 'pause' key. My god I have OCD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Whenever I play a game I have to have my mouse cursor placed over the 'pause' key. My god I have OCD. Weirdo! What's the point in having to have it there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i\'m not moaning! Its s Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Lol I dont know! Tell my brain that! I think it is superstition, I think if i move it something bad will happen! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 You aren't alone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the toon Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 I keep meaning to ask people what their desktop looks like when they're playing. It's interesting to know what everyones set up is like.I tend to have Football Manager open on the left-hand side of the screen in a window, winamp and IRC/Instant Messenger apps on the right. Browser window open on second monitor. QUOTE] well, i for one have to have the game on full screen when i play, i dunno why when i'm actually playing i need to completely focus, then other things, including the music are just backround. when i stop consentrating i usually notice that i've progressed over halfway though an david bowie album without even hearing a song, and my cup is empty, without having any memory of even drinking it (though it was full before i had to do something in the game). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i\'m not moaning! Its s Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 You aren't alone LMAO fantastic! I thought I was alone in my little crazy world but it appears not. Thanks for that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the toon Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 LMAO fantastic! I thought I was alone in my little crazy world but it appears not. Thanks for that! Actually, i just remember that back in the old day of cm i had when reading the commentation during matches one (or both cant remember) of my hands fisted, lol i'm not joking, and when someone was watching or close by i felt i couldn't do it as it would seem too daft, so whenever someone else was in the room i felt really uncomfortable playing a match, because i'm my head i wasn't able to keep my usual 'match-stance', in other words having my fist in front of me. It sound incredible and incredibly stupid i know but it's true:o Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i\'m not moaning! Its s Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Actually, i just remember that back in the old day of cm i had when reading the commentation during matches one (or both cant remember) of my hands fisted, lol i'm not joking, and when someone was watching or close by i felt i couldn't do it as it would seem too daft, so whenever someone else was in the room i felt really uncomfortable playing a match, because i'm my head i wasn't able to keep my usual 'match-stance', in other words having my fist in front of me. It sound incredible and incredibly stupid i know but it's true:o Thats crazy man. But i understand you totally ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckers4 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I tend to just have FM opened when playing. the tv will be on in the background and i will have to occasionally answer a question from the wife. i to rescrict this to one word answers as most of my vocal chords have been used telling my wingers to track back and defend. The beverage when playing varies from a beer at the weekends to a coffee in the week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i\'m not moaning! Its s Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I tend to just have FM opened when playing. the tv will be on in the background and i will have to occasionally answer a question from the wife. i to rescrict this to one word answers as most of my vocal chords have been used telling my wingers to track back and defend.The beverage when playing varies from a beer at the weekends to a coffee in the week. My gf says i have a delayed reaction to whatever she says. She asks something and i respond about 30 seconds later by saying, 'what?'. Bythat time she cant be ar*ed repeating herself and i dont have to talk to her, what a great relationship i have - i love FM and it loves me lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfpunk Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I always have FM up in windowed mode, top right of the screen, with MSN open, Firefox with sigames forums, bbc sport page etc. open. I always have the TV on in the background with either sky sports news/soccer AM/live match on. I get food/drinks etc. and always eat infront of the monitor. I only really ever leave my chair when I have to have a meal with my girlfriend or going to the toilet. Oh and OP I have played the game drunk once or twice and always regretted it the next day, so you're right - never play whilst drunk. It should be a law Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedclough Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I play in full screen but have solitaire open and I'll have a game when international or league cup fixtures are being generated. I like it hen the UEFA cup is on 5 tv, I'll watch it whilst playing. Has anyone ever browsed a left handed website whilst on FM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backpackant Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Depends on many things. If I'm working from home, I'll have my work laptop going along with FM09 on my personal laptop beside it. If I need to concentrate on a work thing I'll let FM lapse a bit. Beverage of choice = tea/coffee. Day off, during the day, I'll invariably have the telly on. If not a football match I'll be catching up with my Sky+ stuff from in the week and drink tea. Or watch a film too. On occasion, I've started to lose form, which I put down to lack of concentration - you know, just using my previous tactic without looking at the scout report/weather/size of pitch etc - in which case I'll stop playing. On an evening it has to be a film and some red wine. Never beer - it's not good for the concentration. I know this looks like I play FM all the time, but really I don't. This is just when I DO play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I assume everyone eats jaffa cakes whilst playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfpunk Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Mmmmm jaffa cakes. Think I'll head to the shop after this next match Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevicus Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 LMAO fantastic! I thought I was alone in my little crazy world but it appears not. Thanks for that! I reckon loads of people do this, i myself hover over my teams tactics button! Not for supersticious reasons, just so i get the tactics up straight away if i need to make a huge "game changing" decision, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenArsenal Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 The game is just one of the things I do when I'm at my computer. I also have several websites open. Forums (including here), Internet radio, MSN, even Wikipedia. I tend to have the Wiki page of the team I am currently managing open as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicko99 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 i knit while i play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro007 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I usually watch TV but I do also tend to play Tiger Woods on the PS3 whilst I am playing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfpunk Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Multi tasking? I thought men were incapable of doing this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmfarey Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Sky Sports News or play on the Xbox Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oo RIDER oO Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Music Xbox360 MSN and FM that;s the Setup right there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Aja Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I play the game in full screen mode. Can't have any distractions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trux Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 For me its always FM windowed, These Forums and Talk Sport streaming on the net Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pthfcning Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 While the game is processing during pre-season or after a match, I find myself either using my dumb-bells, or playing darts. I alsop doodle a lot. I'll look at the piece of paper after a couple ofhours and it's got the most random stuff written or drawn on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanchflower1 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I surf the net while playing!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atonement Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 i watch films that probably deserve to be watched in full screen the final scene in death in venice is some what diminished by me sulking over a late hartlepool equaliser on the other side of the screen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pthfcning Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 How do you have FM on one side of the screen, and another programme on the other? (split-screen) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atonement Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 How do you have FM on one side of the screen, and another programme on the other? (split-screen) windowed mode Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisIran Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Watching the news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowbs Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I used to have to sacrifice watching footy when playing Fm as the wife wouldnt moan if I let her have the sky + remote, but 2 weeks ago I finally figured out I can watch sky sports online. Now she is slightly happier thinking she has one over me as I am not watching SS, little does she know...... Unlucky wifey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandemonium Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Multi tasking? I thought men were incapable of doing this? That is just a diversion/myth to allow us to ditch gf responsibilities while making them to feel good about being so good at it. Don't ruin it for us! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe The Tiger Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Cup of tea Football Magazine FM Forum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandemonium Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I always ave it on full screen because i thing im losing notches on the sliders if its windowed. And my cursor is always on the "Live" button so I can quickly cancel the replay if they score on me. Im in denial Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
small Mac Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 My laptop is not so powerful so i can't run any other programs without it becoming really slow. Tend to have either TV or radio on in the background though, just to keep some attachment to the real world! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacman Jones Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I have nothing on at all, I like to be focused on the task in hand. However, when my laptop starts making loud noises as its working too much, save, close and then watching pornography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcox7 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 i link mine to my 30" tv and watch the games as if it were real Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_allan Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 For me its always FM windowed, These Forums and Talk Sport streaming on the net ditto trux,bounce between the three Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somerandomguy Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I have the browser open, iTunes and IM. Also TV on with subtitles in case I want to watch something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlawrence00 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I have FM in windowed mode and generally something like itunes/or tv on. I often have BBC iplayer open as well... Matchdays (IRL) will generally be on the tv whilst playing (Unless the missus is home, of course!)... I do have to admit, I struggle to multi-task when playing FM though, having tv/music on is purely for 'background' noise, i never really pay much attention to them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshmay07 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 TV/Music, Can Of Beer/Coke, Msn Messenger, Si Forums, Facebook, E-Bay and My Email Always the best way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the toon Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 all these talks about ''ipods'', ''itunes'' and ''podcasts'' and ''what if's'' and ''why not's'', jeez i'm only 23 but have i really fallen that much behind from the latest edge on this front? I consider myself of being high-tech when i'm using a 1GB mp3 on my way to work:confused: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-evo Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I usually watch TV but I do also tend to play Tiger Woods on the PS3 whilst I am playing You know Tiger Woods? I surf the net and come on thses forums Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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