Maccer40 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 As everyone knows you can choose your age, Some people like to play themselves at as a 40year old for example . I always choose the earliest age ( 32 i think ) If you get to the age of about 80 +. What happens .. do you get forced to retire or do you keep playing til you get bored ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 You don't die you don't retire you can manager until your 500 if you like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccer40 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 bit un-realistic for a great game, would prefer it if like it came up with a message saying 'The board regret to announce that they have decided to let go so n so , as they feel a fresher and younger manager could lead the club forward' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazza Pee Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Then what you get the sack from a team you spent years building and the whole save was pointless? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sandman Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 it's actually better to be older it increases the chances of a "son" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomis07 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 27 is the youngest you can start at IIRC, if you go younger than that it automatically sets your age as 30. If I got to the age of 80 or so I would just retire and add a new manager at the same club, would be irritated at giving up my reputation etc, but it would just feel better than pretending to be 100 and dancing on the sidelines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccer40 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 add a new manager with a the same last name and a different first name .. call him your son Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neji Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 bit un-realistic for a great game, would prefer it if like it came up with a message saying'The board regret to announce that they have decided to let go so n so , as they feel a fresher and younger manager could lead the club forward' Fun > Realism. If you want realism, you retire when you get to 80. If you're not that bothered and still enjoying your game, then carry on. Thats all. Forced retirement is a horrible idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duck my sick Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 "bit un-realistic for a great game" One could say that you managing the club is also unrealistic, no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GillsMan Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 bit un-realistic for a great game, would prefer it if like it came up with a message saying'The board regret to announce that they have decided to let go so n so , as they feel a fresher and younger manager could lead the club forward' Christ I don't. I remember playing a fantastic career game in Champ Manager 96/97 where I started off with Brentford and managed Cambridge, Arsenal, Norwich and so on. It was a brilliant game, probably the most fun I've had on an FM/CM title. Eventually Gillingham were re-promoted into the football league so I took over them when they had no players. I basically did really really well winning promotions and, after a few years got them into Division One (now the Championship). I won promotion and I remember I had a young right winger I was looking forward to playing in the Premiership and I thought my striker would bang in a few goals, I was really excited and signed a couple of players to boost my squad. Then came the message of doom. "The year is now 2025 (or whatever it was), you have been managing for 30 years and it is now time to retire". I was absolutely gutted. So please, never ever bring this option in again. Never! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidchelt Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I started at about 65 to see what would happen, 25 years later I'm still at the same club. Unfortunately it doesn't work anymore, it's on my screwed hard drive.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperk1 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 To be honest, I started with a twenty five year old manager in one of my previous saves on FM 07 (which sadly went the way of the dodo). Now - I tend to go for a manager in the early to mid-thirties. Seems a little more sensible - and realistic (despite most of the Euro 2008 managers being in their sixties or seventies). ^_^ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 27 is the youngest you can start at IIRC, if you go younger than that it automatically sets your age as 30. If I got to the age of 80 or so I would just retire and add a new manager at the same club, would be irritated at giving up my reputation etc, but it would just feel better than pretending to be 100 and dancing on the sidelines. 25 is the youngest you can start at. I always start at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick... Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 add a new manager with a the same last name and a different first name .. call him your son I do this! Actually, I use the same first name as well (because it's my name) but stick a Jr. on the end. I've recently started with a grandson... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridrihsbergs Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Always start of with a DOB of 30 July 1966 just for some nostalgia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 However old you are, you'll still be younger than Sir Robby Bobson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssestig Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 However old you are, you'll still be younger than Sir Robby Bobson lol, harsh but probably true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 it's actually better to be older it increases the chances of a "son" Maybe that's why I've never had one, I always start as my real age (28) but I've never had a son in the game, despite playing quite a few long term games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schotsmannetje Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Lol, when I looked at the title of this thread I thought it was a topic about the real age of the people that play it and come to this forum, and I was very curious to see who actually is the oldest in here. Disappointing that it is not what this is about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nots Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Lol, when I looked at the title of this thread I thought it was a topic about the real age of the people that play it and come to this forum, and I was very curious to see who actually is the oldest in here. Disappointing that it is not what this is about we can make it that if you want you start and tell us your age first Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Brill Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 This could be a bit of fun, I'll start then, I'm 23! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinger061 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 There is a thread regarding the ages of everyone playing. Wellat least there was somewhere before the forum changeover. Try searching I'm sure it's around somewhere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schotsmannetje Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 haha okay thnx. and for your info I'm 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventresto Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 i just got a son after my first season , That's just lucky really ain't it. I come off a 37-year save and BAM, you've got a son. I just genie'd him aswell, potential of 174, this could be interesting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esteban_J88 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 i usually start about 35 or so, pretending i've went straight from die-hard club captain into a manager role, like Southgate but much better, or Keane, but sadly not as good as him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 i just got a son after my first season ,That's just lucky really ain't it. I come off a 37-year save and BAM, you've got a son. I just genie'd him aswell, potential of 174, this could be interesting Typical! Some of us try for years to get a son and you get one without even trying! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_W Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 You can get a son?! No way! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
County Kenny Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 i usually start about 35 or so, pretending i've went straight from die-hard club captain into a manager role, like Southgate but much better, or Keane, but sadly not as good as him. That's how I like to imagine I'm starting out, I go into the advanced options and set 'professional footballer', pick the club I spent most of my time at as the favourite and then usually go and manage another struggling lower league club (as if I'd spent my last season or two at a lower level and then joined the coaching staff). I normally take my own birthday and add 10 years to it, which makes me the same age as Jim Gannon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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