Paul Wallace - the manager, a man possessed (the interactive small-to-big club story)

[bermybhoy]

Any regular readers of the forum will know the name of Paul Wallace. A legendary striker: bagger of more goals than Romario; a man who had Pele nervously looking over his shoulder. But all good things come to an end, and the legend decided to move into management. In his career, he played like a man possessed. As it turned out though, he IS. By the great, the good and the uber-geeks who inhabit the sigames forum.

Paul Wallace is to set out on a managerial journey in the Blue Square North or South. The club is whichever are lucky enough to eb chosen by him. Wallace’s persona is driven by many different people. Thankfully, they depart after a year; but his torment doesn't end. They are replaced by another - who thinks they can make Wallace, and his fortunate chosen club, even better.

Their strategies change. Their opinions on players change. Their approaches to scouting, dealing with the press, heck, we could go on - everything changes. Every single year.

Right here, we’ll read all about it. Wallace WILL drag the club kicking and screaming up through the leagues. He will do it like Sinatra – his way. If he’s possessed by a LLM aficionado, he’ll do it that way, if he feels more liberal about the spirit of the game, he’ll do it that way. The only thing he will NOT do, unlike goalscorers who count every goal against u-16 girls teams as part of their record, is cheat. There will be no editors, no scouting utilities, and no corner bug utilization. Not for Wallace.

To be continued…

[aaberdeenn]

Quality opening post mate, top job so far.

[bermybhoy]

So thanks to those who made suggestions in the official ideas thread. I’ve turned this around quickly, so further tweaks are possible, if anyone feels particularly strongly.

In summary, the idea is that users of the forum will get a chance to manage the club, taking turns each, for a season at a time.

Here’s how it will work:
- Start in the BS North or South
- Fictional players will be used
- Each person has a week to 10 days to complete one season only. If they haven’t, they should at least find time to upload it for the next guy.
- The manager's name is Paul Wallace. The guy deserves it.
- Wallace’s personality changes the day after game update day (20 June annually, I think). Meaning, at that point, the person in the hot seat must upload it for the next person.
- If Wallace is sacked whoever is responsible has to own up to their inadequacy, we pick a new manager name and the next person takes over at that point, until the end of the NEXT season.
- Play as you see fit, but no cheating. LLM rules can be adopted, but are not required.
- If you take part, you must provide, as a minimum, a quarterly report on your progress. We don’t need to know what you had for breakfast each day but some story telling would be fantastic. Further detail on the game world is obviously allowed as you see fit. If you want advice on new signings etc then feel free to ask you adoring (or spiteful, depending how you get on) public
- I think we need a limit on pre-contract agreements, as this could really hinder the next guy. Thus, I suggest a limit of 3 bosman signings who you feel will be first team players, and a maximum spend of 25% of any transfer budget available. If you want more, it goes to the jury. Or more specifically, the next manager. Youth player pre contracts are pretty much unlimited unless they are significant to the wage budget – a bit of foresight is nice (this probably won’t be an issue til a few years in anyway, the start will be survival). This is pretty arbitrary, and open to debate.


Open to the jury:
- Do we want an existing or new club? Suggest a club, or a new team name. If the latter is more popular, the first person has to willing to edit it. NO other edits to be done.
- Who will start off? I would love to, but would take me ages to do it (I’ve spend quite enough time thinking about this). I’ll have a crack when I have more free time. Therefore I suggest you nominate another user. The most popular choice gets to go first, obviously assuming they agree to it. I will make a list of subsequent incarnations of the Paul Wallace name – as a starting point, they need to be nominated. If that doesn’t work out, it will be opened up to willing volunteers.

Apologies to anyone who gets nominated who isn’t interested…please make it clear and you’ll be excluded from the nominations. If you want to encourage regulars in other forums to take part, let them know.

So here’s what we need – quote and complete this bit:

Club (real or original name):
Manager nomination (forum user):

[NepentheZ]

Great idea bermybhoy

Glad Paul Wallace is having a big impact

I do think a new club would be ideal. Obviously, conforming to the reputation levels of any other BSN/BSS club.

As for who will start off, I think, should you want to, that it should be you, as this is your idea. From then on, there are a few seasoned veterans on here that I know of that would probably love a stab, (CoachFlu, Annihilator, Gundo, iacovone, Dafuge, Ghostwriter, Gaijin and Alurny) - and probably a few more from Dafuges Challenge thread. I would also, obviously have a stab at this, with pleasure.

Club Name : Challenges AFC / AFC Challenges | Grand Goals Utd | Forum Football Club | SIGames Athletic
Nickname : The Forumites

[pjtopor]

I think Millenium FC or Ten Ton FC would most apt.

[NepentheZ]

@ Ten Ton

I did think of Ton Ton FC. But didn't think anyone else would go for it.!

[elf_30]

I definitely want a shot down the road and as for the name of the club, how about SI Forum Greats or AFC SI Forum Managers Club or SI Elite.

Manager names is not important, Paul Wallace is the starting name(right?) and unless someone gets him fired, another name shouldnt be needed right?

One thing, I understand getting the more well know posters in the game early but one thought that might be of use, since it would be a shame to have the best poster/managers work the tema up just to have a less experienced manager take over and undo all the hard work, you might want to alternate, one forum legend and then maybe a newer poster and so forth.

Peace

[NepentheZ]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by elf_30:
I definitely want a shot down the road and as for the name of the club, how about SI Forum Greats or AFC SI Forum Managers Club or SI Elite.

Manager names is not important, Paul Wallace is the starting name(right?) and unless someone gets him fired, another name shouldnt be needed right?

One thing, I understand getting the more well know posters in the game early but one thought that might be of use, since it would be a shame to have the best poster/managers work the tema up just to have a less experienced manager take over and undo all the hard work, you might want to alternate, one forum legend and then maybe a newer poster and so forth.

Peace </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I don't think any "routine" should be set, personally. Just get a sign up list going, an ongoing list, and once your season is up, you can sin on again.

[bermybhoy]

Excellent. Keep any ideas coming. Nepenthez, I was going to propose yourself since I stole your player's name, but now you mention it I will try and start off...my issue is finding time but we'll see what I can do

Now I reckon the world can live without Vauxhall Motors or Solihull Moors in the BSN. Both lowest rep there, so won't be easy.

I am comfortable going into the editor and changing the name of the club, stadium and nicknames but when it comes to kits, badges and the like I really wouldn't know. If someone wanted to a) come up with something and b) email it to me with a step by step idiot proof guide to implementing it, that would be great Oh and a pic of the man himself...

[NepentheZ]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/NepentheZ/Picture1-2.png



Solihull Moors can go, IMO. The kits should be easy. You can change them in the editor. Just make them into something you like color wise, and then when / if people decide to create a new kit, they will explain to you how to insert it into the game when they are done. (Or, if they are taking part, they can do it themselves )

[NepentheZ]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/NepentheZ/Picture1-2.png[/IMG]]Paul Wallace Picture

(First time I've ever done it the wrong way round. )

[NepentheZ]

ACTUAL Paul Wallace Picture.

[Peacemaker7]

Kit creation is easy enough as NepentheZ say. Simply go into the editorm under kits & colours and you can 'create' any colour/design kit you like.

For the logo you'd need to get someone to design one - shouldn't be that hard just use a default one in a paint programme - create a config.xml file, (best to use an existing one and just edit it really) add a line:

&lt;record from="IDnumber" to="graphics/pictures/club/IDnumber/logo" /&gt;

Where Idnumber can be found on the top line of the editor page. The logos should go into folder you can name graphics in the Sports Interactive folder in mydocuments. It's all fairly easy really, good luck, this sounds an interesting idea

[Gundo]

Quality opening title, it will really grab peoples attention for those who know of the guy.

Look forward to seeing the logos/kits aswel.

[rlipscombe]

yeah, looks a good idea. definately a fitting tribute to the great man.....

[Robert_296]

Here's an idea. If there is too many people who want to play you could do two groups of managers and have one game with one group and another game with the other. Both with the same team and Paul Wallace as manager ofc.

[Gundo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Robert_296:
Here's an idea. If there is too many people who want to play you could do two groups of managers and have one game with one group and another game with the other. Both with the same team and Paul Wallace as manager ofc. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I like it. But instead of having Paul Wallace as manager of both, you could have Wallace for one group and Danny Roberts for the other.

[aaberdeenn]

Two legends go head to head.

[Robert_296]

Well it would depend on how many people join but I think there would be quite a lot and some people wouldn't get a go.

[NepentheZ]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Gundo:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Robert_296:
Here's an idea. If there is too many people who want to play you could do two groups of managers and have one game with one group and another game with the other. Both with the same team and Paul Wallace as manager ofc. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I like it. But instead of having Paul Wallace as manager of both, you could have Wallace for one group and Danny Roberts for the other. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Brilliant.

Definitely would save a lot of waiting time.!

I like it.

[bermybhoy]

Sounds like it's taking off

I better get on with it then. Any more team name/nickname suggestions and nominations for subsequent managers encouraged.

Sounds like this there could be a splinter thread (*spit* SPLITTERS!) but I assume Nepenthez will stay on this side of the fence, so you will be next up if you're happy with that.

Beyond that it's up for grabs...as I say I'd rather do it by nomination to avoid a thread full of 'can I go next' posts...we could do with building up a squad list of willing volunteers to ensure it moves on smoothly. Preference will ofcourse be given to those who've provided input already

[Gundo]

Just an idea, but why not set-up two identical clubs just have different names for each and then put one in the BSN and the other in the BSS. Paul Wallace could manage the Northern Monkeys team and Danny Roberts the Southern Softies team.

This is almost turning into battle of the challenges lol. What with Wallace representing Gundo's challenge and Roberts with dafuges.

There is your nicknames right there.

[Robert_296]

I keep on thinking you mean me instead on Danny Roberts

[NepentheZ]

Liking it Gundo

Would certainly add a "flavor" to the whole thing.

[Robert_296]

The only problem would be that all the best managers would be in the original Paul Wallace one.

[Gundo]

C'mon the Monkeys!

[bermybhoy]

Liking it as well Gundo.

Here's what I can do.
- Edit a team in each of BS North and South so they are identical.
- Start a game and save immediately.
- Upload it so the Southern Softie's first manager can get started.
- I can either add both managers to make sure there's no cheating on reputations or entrust the other person to add Roberts, makes little difference

That way, both clubs are in both games, although obviously the other is likely to quickly wither on the vine and be irrelevant after a few seasons.

I'll run it for say a season on holiday just to make check there's no major gliches or differences in standard. I should be able to do this this evening (unfortunately that means past midnight GMT).

Here's what we need then:
- The first manager of the Southern team - it was Robert296's idea, so first refusal to him
- The name etc and so on of the other team, and kit preferences, otherwise it's pink all the way for you lot
- Someone choose the Southern team to die, pref low rep.
- A pic of Roberts (if there's one)
- Erm (this is mildly embarrassing) instructions on how to upload a save game.

There we have it. Everyone happy?

[minisav]

Yeah sounds good.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">-Somenone choose the Southern team to die </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes. Kill the club!

[elf_30]

Sounds good, but you had better get a sign-up list for each team going, as you said, dont want a thread full of 'can I go next' postings. Only way to avoid that is to use a signup list. You might cnosider this the sign-up thread and do a seperate story thread as well. Less to read through and less congestions.

Are we going to be held to just one side or the other, or can you run one of the teams one seaoon and then do the other later on?

Peace

[Robert_296]

http://www.filefront.com/ sign up there. Then press add file and then browse. Select the save you want to upload and when it has finished uploading it will tell you the link to give me. I will do the first season for the Southern team if you want

[Robert_296]

Have a sign up list for everyone and then Bermybhoy and I take it in turns to pick managers for our teams

[NepentheZ]

Just one think, Barmy.

You don't want both clubs in the same database. (Right??)

you need 1 database with the BSS club, and a separate database with the BSN club, otherwise you will need 2 managers to work 1 game, and thats not likely.

[rlipscombe]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NepentheZ:
Just one think, Barmy.

You don't want both clubs in the same database. (Right??)

you need 1 database with the BSS club, and a separate database with the BSN club, otherwise you will need 2 managers to work 1 game, and thats not likely. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

correct - c'mon the Monkeys!!

[bermybhoy]

Nepz...the other manager can just be retired immediately, then there would be mild interest in how the other team gets on. As I say, just for a season or two, they won't make progress. Anyone else opposed to this? I like the idea of one database, just to check first that they're of similar standard and neither side is at an advantage.

Robert: Thanks & agreed. It would be fair to give the current person a say too, but it's our ball, we decide.

Elf: I think you need to pick sides. Wouldn't want anyone sabotaging the other Those who do well might well get another chance on the same side later on...we can see how it pans out.

I hope this idea isn't going to bring the indegrity of either side's efforts into question...it should be an honest effort on both sides.

[Robert_296]

What are we giving the person a say about? Sorry if I'm being stupid and haven't read my post properly.

[bermybhoy]

Final thought (then I better get back to work): it seems to make sense to start a new thread since this has turned into an ideas one (Mods permitting). I think it would be workable to have both in the same thread though.

Also I don't know 100% about the idea of using the sign up thread initially. I'd rather see names put forward by others still.

Robert: I meant have a say in who the next manager should be

[Robert_296]

Use the same thread for both teams imo as then we can easily compare them.

[elf_30]

This was put forward as a sign-up thread and you may lose interest if there is not some semblance of order when you chose who is to manage for a season or not. Just a thought.

[Robert_296]

I'm away until Saturday morning so if you want me to start on the South one you will have to wait till then.

[Gundo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Robert_296:
I'm away until Saturday morning so if you want me to start on the South one you will have to wait till then. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That'd give alittle time for gathering the list of users willing to do this.

It's only a few days away, so will Saturday be the Official start date for this then?

[Robert_296]

up to Bermybhoy tbh as it'shis challenge but that is the earliest I can play.

[Gundo]

Also add me to the list for the Monkeys potential managers, although I wouldn't mind being further down the list maybe 4th, 5th or 6th. What ever is easiest I'll go with the flow.

[Robert_296]

I don't think he has a list.

[dafuge]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bermybhoy:
- A pic of Roberts (if there's one)
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

This is all I have. His face is surrounded in mystery.

[dafuge]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bermybhoy:
Final thought (then I better get back to work): it seems to make sense to start a new thread since this has turned into an ideas one (Mods permitting). I think it would be workable to have both in the same thread though.
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm happy for people to use multiple threads to kick things off, just let me know when the first one is finished with so I can close it.

[NepentheZ]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dafuge:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bermybhoy:
- A pic of Roberts (if there's one)
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

This is all I have. His face is surrounded in mystery. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Facegen wasn't around in FM06

I do have a "D. Roberts" in my current save, with a facegen pic. We could use that?

[dafuge]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NepentheZ:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dafuge:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bermybhoy:
- A pic of Roberts (if there's one)
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

This is all I have. His face is surrounded in mystery. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Facegen wasn't around in FM06

I do have a "D. Roberts" in my current save, with a facegen pic. We could use that? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I had this, but I'm pretty sure Sir Danny Roberts didn't look like that

[bermybhoy]

No list as yet. My proposition of doing it on a nominations basis hasn't been too successful, so we will go on a volunteer basis.

Therefore, if you want to take part, please say for which team, and which position you want to be in, ie North or South; which season. Lets do up to 10 initially in each, therefore 20 people.

I would anticipate the position would need to be flexible to work around people's commitments. From there, I'll come up with a list. I hope this solution suits everyone.

If you're going to volunteer, I would say it's best if you have a track record in posting (writing ability) and/or in the game (shown through one of the challenges maybe). (And yes I'm aware I not one of the 'well kent faces' round here )

Therefore I think as it stands we have:

Northern Monkeys:
1. Bermybhoy
2. NepentheZ (although I suggested this)
5-ish Gundo

Southern Softies:
1. Robert296

[dafuge]

I'm off work for two weeks the week after next so I could play a season for the Southern Softies, perhaps stick me down for 2nd or 3rd.

[bermybhoy]

Regarding the set up, I've had another think on this. The main drawback I saw to the suggested approach is that player tipping between the two games would be possible...is it therefore best to have two seperate game worlds?

On that basis we are relying on Robert's willingness to edit a BSS side exactly the same way as I've done...that sound ok?

[elf_30]

How about a shot at the Softies, middlen to bottom would be best, say 6th or 7th

Peace

[Gundo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bermybhoy:
Regarding the set up, I've had another think on this. The main drawback I saw to the suggested approach is that player tipping between the two games would be possible...is it therefore best to have two seperate game worlds?

On that basis we are relying on Robert's willingness to edit a BSS side exactly the same way as I've done...that sound ok? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sounds good to me.

[bermybhoy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dafuge:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NepentheZ:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dafuge:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bermybhoy:
- A pic of Roberts (if there's one)
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

This is all I have. His face is surrounded in mystery. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Facegen wasn't around in FM06

I do have a "D. Roberts" in my current save, with a facegen pic. We could use that? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I had this, but I'm pretty sure Sir Danny Roberts didn't look like that </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It has occurred to me I really have no idea about this dude. Going to cause issues with making up a story. Linkage, 'bio' or a suggested story for him welcome.

[bermybhoy]

Northern Monkeys:
1. Bermybhoy
2. NepentheZ (reserved)
3.
4.
5. Gundo
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Southern Softies:
1. Robert296
2.
3. Dafuge
4.
5.
6.
7. elf_30
8.
9.
10.

Keep em coming.

[Robert_296]

I'm rubbish at editing so I would prefer someone else to do it. I am not at home btw just on the computer quickly in Plymouth.

[bermybhoy]

No worries.

Does anyone else fancy being the inaugural manager of the softies? 2 minute editing job...

If not we can always go back to the one team A few of the supporters of the concept haven't volunteered...any of you guys interested? I'm thinking aaberdeenn, pjtopor, minisav...

I've done the initial set up and got thing rollingI will hold off an initial post til thisis filled up a bit more

[aaberdeenn]

I wouldn't mind having a season in charge of either team, not particularly bothered which one.

Although I wouldn't be able to be do any editing I'm afraid. The editor doesn't run very efficiently on my low-end machine and I've no previous editing experience.

[Robert_296]

What would I have to do for the editing? Just change the name, stadium etc of one team in the BSS? If that's it I probably could.

[Gundo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bermybhoy:
No worries.

Does anyone else fancy being the inaugural manager of the softies? 2 minute editing job...

If not we can always go back to the one team A few of the supporters of the concept haven't volunteered...any of you guys interested? I'm thinking aaberdeenn, pjtopor, minisav...

I've done the initial set up and got thing rollingI will hold off an initial post til thisis filled up a bit more </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Can you not just edit them both then distribute them to the first two Users? That would also ensure a level playing field if you like, knowing that you have two exact teams.

[minisav]

Yeah stick me in there anywhere. I'll need instructing on the whole downloading and uploading milark but count me in

[Gundo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by minisav:
Yeah stick me in there anywhere. I'll need instructing on the whole downloading and uploading milark but count me in </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Are you a Northern Monkey or a Southern Softie?

[minisav]

Northern Monkey!

Noth-East of Scotland is my hometown and all my family in England are from up North so it makes sense really.

[aaberdeenn]

Thinking about that I'm a Northern Monkey so stick me in there at position 3.

[Robert_296]

see what you have caused Minisav

[bermybhoy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Gundo:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bermybhoy:
No worries.

Does anyone else fancy being the inaugural manager of the softies? 2 minute editing job...

If not we can always go back to the one team A few of the supporters of the concept haven't volunteered...any of you guys interested? I'm thinking aaberdeenn, pjtopor, minisav...

I've done the initial set up and got thing rollingI will hold off an initial post til thisis filled up a bit more </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Can you not just edit them both then distribute them to the first two Users? That would also ensure a level playing field if you like, knowing that you have two exact teams. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I can certainly do that but would urge someone to provide a team name and kit suggestions otherwise their official name is southern softies and they're wearing pink. I'm still thinking of a suitable nickname

The Northern team are already set up and officialy called One Ton, per a previous suggestion in honour of wallace.

aaberdeenn, put you in at 3, minisav 4. Cheers

[iacovone]

This is such a good idea guys, only just came across it. The legend of Paul Wallace continues

I'm a Southern Softie so stick me in where possible! Although I'm away on the 31st to the 5th

[aaberdeenn]

Cheers.

[minisav]

Sorry Robert! Just stating fact.

4th is all good. I'll try not destroy all of aaberdeenn's good work

I'll defo need to find out where to put stuff when downloading and stuff. (Or as I put it earlier "milark". I love that word! )

[aaberdeenn]

Seeing as I'm before you I guess I'll be the one helping you out.


For downloading, select 'save' on the download window and choose to save it to:

my documents/sports interactive/football manager 2008/games

That should save the file in the games section ready to load up when football manager is loaded. We'll come to uploading when the time comes.

[aaberdeenn]

I've never actually uploaded anything before but I do have a general idea of what to do so it'll be fine.

[minisav]

So it ain't that hard.

Good stuff. Bermy and Nep before us. Hopefully they do well so we don't have to

[bermybhoy]

Updated list:

Northern Monkeys:
1. Bermybhoy
2. NepentheZ (TO BE CONFIRMED)
3. aaberdeenn
4. minisav
5. Gundo
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Southern Softies:
1. Robert296
2.
3. Dafuge
4. iacovone
5.
6.
7. elf_30
8.
9.
10.

Never done the uploading malarky either but can stick the softies save up tonight for Robert to pick up when he's back from the countryside.

[rlipscombe]

i'll go in 6th on the Northern Monkeys......

[Robert_296]

Plymouth ain't the countryside. We need a different name to the Southern Softies ffs. Someone think of one. I'm not back till Saturday btw

[Gundo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Robert_296:
Plymouth ain't the countryside. We need a different name to the Southern Softies ffs. Someone think of one. I'm not back till Saturday btw </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Maybe the southern name could be some sort of connection to Danny Roberts? Similar to where One Ton came from with Paul Wallsce. Maybe dafuge could help us out here, nobody knows him better.

[Robert_296]

Mon Dafuge

[bermybhoy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Gundo:

Maybe the southern name could be some sort of connection to Danny Roberts? Similar to where One Ton came from with Paul Wallsce. Maybe dafuge could help us out here, nobody knows him better. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Doh. I meant Ten Ton obviously (glad no-one did the math).

Good shout - Dafuge could suggest something. And let me know where I could read about Roberts' achievements while he's at it if poss

[NepentheZ]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bermybhoy:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Gundo:

Maybe the southern name could be some sort of connection to Danny Roberts? Similar to where One Ton came from with Paul Wallsce. Maybe dafuge could help us out here, nobody knows him better. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Doh. I meant Ten Ton obviously (glad no-one did the math).

Good shout - Dafuge could suggest something. And let me know where I could read about Roberts' achievements while he's at it if poss </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The FM06 thread, (In which 3 people achieved the 1000 goal mark) has unfortunately been deleted. (Something to do with the changes soon to be made on the forums.)

[dafuge]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bermybhoy:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Gundo:

Maybe the southern name could be some sort of connection to Danny Roberts? Similar to where One Ton came from with Paul Wallsce. Maybe dafuge could help us out here, nobody knows him better. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Doh. I meant Ten Ton obviously (glad no-one did the math).

Good shout - Dafuge could suggest something. And let me know where I could read about Roberts' achievements while he's at it if poss </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It's difficult, as the thread I wrote the story in has been deleted. Unfortunately the records thread with all the facts and figures has also been deleted.

This will contain bits of the story, but the links are dead and most of it went in the other thread.

This screenshot shows his history in his prime, although he played for longer than that.

A very brief review of his career would be:

Born in Nottingham and came through the youth ranks at Forest.
Signed as a promising looking 17 year old for £15m by Braintree.
Scored over 1000 goals for the club, including 178 goals in 159 games for England.
Retired at the age of 38, scoring the winner in the CL final in his last game.
Became my assistant manager at Braintree.
Became caretaker manager, then manager at Braintree once I had retired in 2060.

[NepentheZ]

Hollywood would throw you out for that script.

[bermybhoy]

Cheers dafuge. I'll knock something together.

Ok so here we go - the Southern Softies starting point: Softies save game

With a lack of suggestions for names I had to use my own inspiration

[bermybhoy]

Robert 296 - let me know when you have the file and I will start the new thread. I have made a start on the game but don't want to kick off too soon. The only slight issue is that I'll be tied up much of Saturday (there's a wee game on ) and I need to move

But, it's written and just needs posted, so shouldn't take too long.

Small issue is the fact we don't have complete sign up yet, but hopefully that would be encouraged when the proper thread starts - hopefully keeping this one open until the spaces are full would be ok, Daf?

[Robert_296]

I'll have the save tomorrow morning.

[minisav]

Nice one. Just need to wait for the Northern Monkeys and then for the 3 people in front of me to finish.

Any word from Nep?

[Robert_296]

Mon getting more Softies but it doesn't actually matter as long as we have the same amount of people on each team as after everyone has had a go we would just go back to the start.

[NepentheZ]

What words do you need from me? Are both DB's created? Are we doing a seperate DB per game? I'm up for taking second spot on the Northern Monkeys

Just holla at me and I'll get to it.

[bermybhoy]

Yep both created and the Monkeys' season already underway. Hope you like a challenge

[Robert_296]

yeah can you do yours first so I can see what to write in the report thing. I have halfterm so it should e finished by about Wednesday.

[NepentheZ]

then just let me know when I'm due up bermy


And yea, I love a challenge

[Robert_296]

And he's back! downloading save noe can I start when I get it.

[Robert_296]

took less than a minute

[bermybhoy]

Ok, does anyone know - do we need the database to go with a saved game??

Robert - not goingg to be around today so if youo want I can give you the editing specs?

I have just experimented by moving the database I'm using on my side - as far as I can see, all if loses is the team name (could be wrong though). If anyone is more of an expert it would really help.

[bermybhoy]

Edit went like this - hope this makes sense:
Name: Legends FC
Nickname: Southern Softies
Stadium: Dafuge Challenge Park


Details: Morale 13
Rep 900

Stadium: Attendance 300
Min 150
Max 6000
Training 2
Youth 3

Stadium sub menu: Capacity 3000
Seating 500
Expansion 0
Used 0

City: Attraction 8

Finances: Balance 5000
Transfer budget 1
Match ticket price 9
season price 162

Tactical atts, staff, relationships, affiliates, records - blank

Game setup
Nations: England only
Database: large
Real players: no

[Robert_296]

I'll edit it all in a bit

[dafuge]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bermybhoy:

Small issue is the fact we don't have complete sign up yet, but hopefully that would be encouraged when the proper thread starts - hopefully keeping this one open until the spaces are full would be ok, Daf? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Not a problem

[Robert_296]

Nobodies online to play RSV2 so I'll do the editing now.

[bermybhoy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Robert_296:
I'll edit it all in a bit </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Is it going to be an issue each time you think?

Cheers dafuge

[Robert_296]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bermybhoy:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Robert_296:
I'll edit it all in a bit </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Is it going to be an issue each time you think?

Cheers dafuge </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

yes, if somebody tells me how to do it I can upload the database aswell as the save.

[Robert_296]

What about kits? and where are the ticket prices?

[Robert_296]

found the ticket prices. Just need to know kits.