dafuge Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 The Aim To take a small club who were previously unplayable in the game from the Blue Square N/S to Premier League and Champions League glory. The Rules Load a game with the English leagues only, with the Blue Square N/S selected, a large database (or smaller if preferred) and the attribute masking and the transfer boxes ticked. No additional players from any nation should be loaded. It should look like this. The extra levels of detail that you can change while in the game are up to you, as they shouldn't make a difference. Add yourself as an unemployed manager, the details are not important at all. I like to call mine 'Holiday Man'. Go on holiday until 19th June, this shouldn't take that long, perhaps about an hour. Saving on 18th June may give you a better choice of teams by reloading the game then going on holiday for one day, I would strongly recommend trying this. Retire your 'Holiday Man' manager, it's always a sad moment, a bit like when the farmer says 'that'll do pig, that'll do' at the end of Babe. Add a new manager, the options are up to you but 'past experience' must be set to the lowest possible which is 'Sunday league footballer'. I understand that choosing different nationalities may have an effect later on, but I trust people will be sensible with this. I would expect people to use their own true nationalities. Take over one of the new clubs promoted to the Blue Square North or South, they should appear in this list which also shows the reputation of the possible clubs. The reputation should act as a difficulty level, the lower the reputation, the harder your game should be. Everybody knows that real men manage a club with a reputation less than 1000 Isthmian Premier AFC Hornchurch 900 AFC Wimbledon 1350 Ashford Town (Middx) 650 Billericay Town 1100 Boreham Wood 950 Carshalton Athletic 900 Chelmsford City 1250 East Thurrock United 600 Folkestone Invicta 700 Harlow Town 600 Harrow Borough 750 Hastings United 600 Hendon 900 Heybridge Swifts 850 Horsham 800 Leyton 700 Maidstone United 800 Margate 1100 Ramsgate 850 Staines Town 800 Tonbridge Angels 850 Wealdstone 700 Northern Premier Ashton United 750 Buxton 850 Eastwood Town 850 Fleetwood Town 1000 Frickley Athletic 850 Gateshead 1200 Guiseley 1200 Hednesford Town 1300 Ilkeston Town 1050 Kendal Town 900 Leek Town 900 Lincoln United 850 Marine 1250 Matlock Town 1150 North Ferriby United 950 Ossett Town 900 Prescot Cables 1000 Stamford 1000 Whitby Town 1100 Witton Albion 1250 Worksop Town 1200 Southern Premier Banbury United 800 Bashley 600 Bedford Town 1000 Brackley Town 400 Bromsgrove Rovers 700 Cheshunt 600 Chippenham Town 900 Cirencester Town 750 Clevedon Town 750 Corby Town 650 Gloucester City 800 Halesowen Town 900 Hemel Hempstead Town 800 Hitchin Town 1000 King's Lynn 1100 Mangotsfield United 850 Merthyr Tydfil 1100 Rugby Town 600 Swindon Supermarine 450 Team Bath 552 Tiverton Town 1000 Yate Town 650 It is now up to you to manage this club all the way to the Premier League title and UEFA Champions League crown. You may not move clubs unless you are sacked. If you get sacked, you can either take over a newly promoted club that satisfies the original criteria (check the club's league history), or just start again. Any form of international management is not allowed, until you have completed the challenge. There are no restrictions on assigning feeder/parent clubs. To sign a player, you must be able to scout them, this doesn't mean you have to, just he must be accessible to your scouts. If you have a foreign player on a free transfer who is willing to come on trial, you do not need to be able to scout them. No external utilities such as FMScout should be used and the database should be unedited. Should SI release a data update, this would be allowed. It is advised that people should update using the latest patches as they are released. Rules for this Thread Player naming is allowed. (This is a warning for those of you who do not wish to see this) Discussion on tactics is allowed. (This is another warning for those of you who do not wish to see this) Screenshots for anything are encouraged. When you join the challenge, could you post a screenshot of your manager's profile on the 19th June Like this . Progress of your club should be documented using this thread, we want to hear the story of your club all the way through. Please keep us updated, even if you are doing really badly. At the end of every season, could everyone post some kind of season review, including at least a screenshot of a league table and the clubs transfer page. If you give this a title in bold it makes it a bit easier to pick out. The Website Thanks to Allan our webmaster, we have our very own website: http://www.dafugeschallenge.com/ When taking part in the challenge you can register with the site which tracks your progress throughout the challenge. If you do not sign up to the website, your name will not appear on the list which I will regularly post in this thread. How to Post a Screenshot <UL TYPE=SQUARE> <LI> While in FM, press the 'Prt Sc' button (usually next to F12 on your keyboard). <LI> Open an image editing program such as Paint and paste the image <LI> Save the file as a JPEG <LI> Upload the image to an image hosting website such as Photobucket or Imageshack <LI> Post the direct Url to the image here. Best of luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshisapoolie Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Dibs on the first post Havent got the damn thing yet but I'll get straight into this when I do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundo Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 That's super dafuge. Any news when the website will be up and running? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aston_martin Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 wp Dafuge, here's to another year of this great challenge. Will start as soon as I get the game, MON the Halesowen. Good luck to everyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidbowie Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Good luck to everyone, I'll probably have this as my third game (after Man U and probably an A-League/Australian). to dafuge and allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnwba86 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 As i said yesterday, i began this challenge with Halesowen and thankfully it seems i guessed the correct set-up. Here's my Profile. After a torrid pre-season struggling to find a tactic of any use whatsoever, the first 3 league games weren't as bad as expected. A home defeat and two away draws sees us 16th after 3 games. Got 3 West Brom players on loan including Stuart Nicholson who is far too good at this level. Can't play too much tonight but thought i should register my start. PS. I have scouts apply first time round to my advert. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhamrob Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 havent got the game yet, but i will be AFC wimbledon, to get them back to were they deserve!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenaltops Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I'll give this a go when i get round to buying 08 as i'm skint atm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxslow Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Count me in. Thank you dafuge for all the work you put into this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesf18 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Will be having a stab at this again, when my gain eventually arrives! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Definitely going to give this a go, and am holidaying at the moment. Never done this challenge before, but have been reading bits of lasts year thread with interest. This should be fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoham Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Screenshot of your profile should probably say 19th June, not 20th Going to holiday and see if Hastings United can be promoted, if not not I'll wait and see if they can if there's a data update with the patch. If they gain promotion in anyones save any chance you could upload it please? If they do it'll be very rare as their reputation is so low. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Well done to dafuge and Allan for making this possible. Will get my game up once I get my copy sometime next week. Good luck to all. (If anyone happens to have a team promoted with a low reputation which will be rare then I'm sure it would be appreciated if they could upload the save game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhamrob Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 week off next week, fm all the way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Meet, (at least until the patch comes out), the new manager of Chippenham. Unfortunately, my position is a little precarious from the off due to my Chairman's status. Some things never change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Retire your 'Holiday Man' manager, it's always a sad moment, a bit like when the farmer says 'that'll do pig, that'll do' at the end of Babe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Thank god its up. I hadnt played the game yet waiting for this. Im on holiday now.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnwba86 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Originally posted by Jimbokav1971:Meet, (at least until the patch comes out), the new manager of Chippenham. Unfortunately, my position is a little precarious from the off due to my Chairman's status. Some things never change. How come you have knowledge of France, are you half french? Good luck by the way. My chairman is in the same mindset as yours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Originally posted by Jimbokav1971:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Retire your 'Holiday Man' manager, it's always a sad moment, a bit like when the farmer says 'that'll do pig, that'll do' at the end of Babe. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> That's what I thought, lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermas2 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Holidaying the game at the moment - will prob be up and running either later this evening or Saturday (too busy tomorrow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 How come you have knowledge of France, are you half french? Good luck by the way. My chairman is in the same mindset as yours. Do I have knowledge of France ? So I do....... No idea. Nationalities are N.Irish and Irish, (I have a choice of England, Ireland, Scotland, & N.Ireland). Honestly have no idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyd81 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 i'm in, holidaying now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotg Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Will be interested to see how people get on, especially if anyone takes over Buxton. I'll be in the San Marino thread (assuming Ter ever starts it .. ), and if I complete/get bored of that one, I'll be back in Slovenia for Gundo's challenge. Good luck all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Gooner Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 LOL, I am a real man I will take control of an under 1000er.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseemonsters Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Good luck to all! I'm holidaying now while I cook my dinner. I think I'm just a little bit too excited about starting this challenge... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankoller Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I've loaded about 20 games now, trying to get a team I want. it's always the same 6 damn market towns. i'll report back once I get Swindon Supermarine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Gooner Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Brackley Town 400 ...that would be sweet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccircle Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Here we go. Decided that after umpteen reloads North Ferriby will not get promoted so I will take on the challenge of Worksop Town http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q244/kccircle/ManagerProfile.jpg[/img]]Manager Profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccircle Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Originally posted by kccircle:Here we go. Decided that after umpteen reloads North Ferriby will not get promoted so I will take on the challenge of Worksop Town Manager Profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Originally posted by Gundo:That's super dafuge. Any news when the website will be up and running? Im working on the site / Testing and hopefully launching tonight (but dont hold me to that). I was gonna be on time if release was tomorrow, D'oh! Anyway I still need testers, anyone willing to help right now send me an email at allan@dafugeschallenge.com Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I wonder who will be the first to post their first end of season update? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundo Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Anyone seen Ashton Utd promoted yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbster Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Allan, you should have mail. Is the saving on the 18th June and then reloading and going forward a day the best way to get a new selection of teams? Ie, is it better and more reliable and holidaying over and over again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccircle Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Originally posted by Gundo:Anyone seen Ashton Utd promoted yet? I didn't on about 35 reloads. Only sub 1000 teams I saw were Hendon (once), Halesowen (twice) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankie Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I'll certainly join in when I get a copy of the game on Saturday. I wonder if anyone would be lucky enough to get Brackley Town to pop up in the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaberdeenn Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Is the saving on the 18th June and then reloading and going forward a day the best way to get a new selection of teams? Ie, is it better and more reliable and holidaying over and over again? Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundo Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Originally posted by kccircle:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Gundo: Anyone seen Ashton Utd promoted yet? I didn't on about 35 reloads. Only sub 1000 teams I saw were Hendon (once), Halesowen (twice) </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Damn it! It's not looking good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManU@oldtrafford Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I'll go on holiday now post my screenie latter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walcott\'s Wonderkids Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 After 6 reloads and not a single team with rep below 1000 appearing, I decided to cut my losses and start with Bedford Town (rep 1,000). What can I say, I so so close to being a real man! Manager Profile In fairness, they don't have any staff or players at the beginning so should still be a challenge. Like it how the initial board expectations can vary from survive relegation to winning the league - how much do you back yourself 1st season?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I wont be anywhere near close to it this year, stupid job and lack of a copy of the game... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccircle Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Like it how the initial board expectations can vary from survive relegation to winning the league - how much do you back yourself 1st season?! Especially when you get the message you've sold 30 season tickets! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisla_krakow Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Day off tommorow, so hopefully FM will arrive then so I can get some good game time in, and possibly start this . If not then I'll aim to finish the FM07 version of the challenge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Originally posted by Gilbster:Allan, you should have mail. Is the saving on the 18th June and then reloading and going forward a day the best way to get a new selection of teams? Ie, is it better and more reliable and holidaying over and over again? I have no mail. Its possible the DNS issues with the site are causing errors with dafugeschallenge.com email, try allanbrown [at] gmail.com Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManU@oldtrafford Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Originally posted by kccircle:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> Like it how the initial board expectations can vary from survive relegation to winning the league - how much do you back yourself 1st season?! Especially when you get the message you've sold 30 season tickets! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Ican't wait to start but got to go on holiday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankoller Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Boreham Wood. Yes! Only took about 45 reloads. Meet Jan Koller, clearly suprised at his new surroundings. It begins He's about to retire without going into coaching, so I thought it apt to take it into my own hands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I'm still crawling my way towards the first league game. I'm finding it VERY hard to fill the squad. I started off with 9 youth players, (1 of whom was a Danish GK), but none of them are capable of playing first team. The job centre helped me out in terms of numbers. I started off with no staff and I now have the following. Ass Man. First Team Coach. Player Coach. (AM/FC Tunisia). Coach. Player GK Coach. (GK). Fitness Coach. Player Youth Coach. (AMR Welsh). Physio. Scout 1. Scout 2. I've brought in 7 players on loan. How many are we allowed? I expected to only be able to sign 4 . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanknox Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Profile Just taken over Chelmsford city Cant find an assistant manager though :@ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 right then... this is the first time i've tried this. really excited for some reason!! ha ha. once i've my team i'll post a screenshot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoham Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Looks like it would be best if you were allowed to retain English players, as its not ideal or realistic having to sign a whole team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManU@oldtrafford Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Originally posted by Scoham:Looks like it would be best if you were allowed to retain English players, as its not ideal or realistic having to sign a whole team. I like sign a whole team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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