DP Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Now, this may be a controversial idea but surely I'm not alone when it comes to wanting more EYE CANDY in the game? The game is absolutely crying out for a bit of freshness in the graphics department to stop it feeling like a spreadsheet and to create more immersion. SI have paid attention to this in recent years and made a number of (albeit) small graphical improvements. However, more strides are needed. Sooooooo. Stadium view - A page where you can see what your home stadium actually looks like - similar to what used to be in Ultimate Soccer Manager but without the options to upgrade features as a manager doesn't do this. Perhaps it can be on the 'facilities' screen? An actual representation of what your stadium looks like so that you can see it expand and build up over time? I know this is PURELY aesthetic but I need more graphics in FM to stop it feeling like a spreadsheet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I quite like that idea actually, it would be pretty good for watching your stadium grow as it gets expanded over time. It would also be nice to see what your new stadium looks like when it is built. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GillsMan Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I'm all for graphical improvements, so personally wouldn't mind this. I remember Stan Petrov once mocked up some incredible screens for FM which presented information in a much more graphical format. I was a fan. As for the idea, like Dafuge, I like the idea of seeing your stadium grow over time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 I quite like that idea actually, it would be pretty good for watching your stadium grow as it gets expanded over time. It would also be nice to see what your new stadium looks like when it is built. Exactly. I'm sure SI must have it on the radar as they're already using stadium graphics in the match engine. This will let you see it in more detail - and it will be handy seeing it on the facilities page with the info on capacity etc. I know it's cosmetic but more is needed on the graphics front for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Obviously the inside view of the stadium is already there in the 3D match view, but is the outside of the stadium? It could almost just be a case of taking a picture from there if it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 The issue may be licensing. So a decision would have to be made whether to use generic stadiums. But this would still be better than nothing in my opinion. They could still have something that closely resembles Old Trafford, Wembley, Emirates for example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl b Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I've always suggested the 3D stadium option as in LMA managers of the past, it's not alot to ask for but i loved selecting which stands to use and wathcing the ground grow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indi75 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Would be nice if this was also part of the background on match days? A fisheyeview of the stadium. Would take a lot to model 6000 odd stadiums into the game tho? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedore Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 This game isnt meant to be a graphical simulator, and whilst there are other areas of the game that need developed, this should be low on the list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 This game isnt meant to be a graphical simulator, and whilst there are other areas of the game that need developed, this should be low on the list. No but it's meant to be fun and whilst it's just a bland spreadsheet this is ultimately holding it back in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damienroden Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I'm not sure about already established clubs but It would definately add to long term games, if you were to bring a smaller club up and you saw the stadium growing it would be really cool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xinxin Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I like the idea. I also support the opinion that some more eye candy would be nice. I would also like to have my own "trophy screen" where the trophies I've won will show up (like a graphical representation of the actual trophy) and maybe underneath an engraved platter with the years I've won it. Just another silly, non important graphical improvement, but as pointed out by the OP it might take the "spreadsheet" feel out of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I'm not sure about already established clubs but It would definately add to long term games, if you were to bring a smaller club up and you saw the stadium growing it would be really cool. I agree with that, as a manager of a small club who has gone through two stadium moves then it would be perfect for me. For someone else though, a fictitious image of Old Trafford would not be that appealing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I like the idea. I also support the opinion that some more eye candy would be nice. I would also like to have my own "trophy screen" where the trophies I've won will show up (like a graphical representation of the actual trophy) and maybe underneath an engraved platter with the years I've won it. Just another silly, non important graphical improvement, but as pointed out by the OP it might take the "spreadsheet" feel out of the game. I like that idea as well. Licensed competitions could have a proper trophy picture, unlicensed ones a generic picture. Obviously it would need to be skinnable so people could 'add their own trophies'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omnipherous Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Aren't most trophies given back the following year unless the team has won it a certain number of times? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Aren't most trophies given back the following year unless the team has won it a certain number of times? I think that the club keep the real trophy for the year but get a replica to keep. As you can see here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFC_4_ever Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 this is the most stupid idea i have ever heard, if you want this sort of rubbish go play fifa manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 this is the most stupid idea i have ever heard, if you want this sort of rubbish go play fifa manager Thanks for your thoughtful input It's not rubbish it's about immersion. Tell me, did you say the same thing when they added player pictures? Or club logo's? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFC_4_ever Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 no cause they add something to the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 no cause they add something to the game. Like what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFC_4_ever Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 a sense of realism, and i no that you will say that the stadium thing will as well, but all i can see is that it will be something that will be used once and then forgotten about, at least with the badges they are always viewable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 It will be always viewable when you go to the 'facilities' screen to see your capacity, facilities etc. Just actually shows what we're talking about and will obviously change as the stadium grows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PitchPosh Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I love this idea. Being a small club manager (West Brom) and taking them to the top of the Prem. with 2 stadium expansions completed, it would be nice to see the evolution of the stadium which, for me, is an indicator of how far my "small" club as come. This would bring a personal dimension to each club along with creating some new incentive for striving for a new stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoon1992 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I'm all for graphical improvements, so personally wouldn't mind this. I remember Stan Petrov once mocked up some incredible screens for FM which presented information in a much more graphical format. I was a fan. As for the idea, like Dafuge, I like the idea of seeing your stadium grow over time. Have you got a link to see stans work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omnipherous Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I think that the club keep the real trophy for the year but get a replica to keep. As you can see here. Is it made of plastic? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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