Merry Xmas Steam Achievement

**The Rebel MC** · 24-12-2011 15:04

Just had an email about that Merry Xmas steam achievement - something about it being a game in its own right or something - you have to play the game either today, tomorrow or Boxing Day - no idea what it's gonna be but SI state in the email that they'll be posting cryptic clues from this afternoon onwards - intriguing!

Anyone else get the email - any ideas what this is all about then - the bit that gets me is when they say it's a 'game in its right' - got me baffled!

P.S. If there have already been threads about this can the mods just close this - couldn't see any on the board (although I didn't search that much tbf).

**Agent Tiro** · 24-12-2011 15:12

I'm still waiting on the twitter updates for the first clue. But should be interesting trying to figure it out

**IWWROCKS** · 24-12-2011 15:12

The obvious one would be to get to december 25th in game between 24th and 26th real life. They've had little things like this in the past like in a previous one if you reached April 1st in game on April 1st real life, you got a message from the board saying you get £500mil transfer budget increase or something. This turns out to be an april fools!

I dont think it'll be that, but I am interested to know. Shame I wont be by my computer until 27th

**Agent Tiro** · 24-12-2011 15:15

Apparently its not that easy IWWROCKS. Having just gone through the Christmas period in game today I've not unlocked it. Plus I've seen tweets from miles saying that its not just playing the game on christmas

**MrPompey** · 24-12-2011 15:16

I think you'd need to play through Dec 25th on 25th Dec

**IWWROCKS** · 24-12-2011 15:21

Think the e-mail said you could unlock the acheivement today till monday though.

**MrPompey** · 24-12-2011 15:24

playing a match on xmas day on fm xmas day would be a good one

Anyone seen anything yet?

**Agent Tiro** · 24-12-2011 15:29

We're having a few tech issues with the #FM12Xmas achievement. If they aren't fixed by 8pm UK time, we'll run it as a competition instead.

Thats miles' latest tweet

**MrPompey** · 24-12-2011 15:30

LOL - Thanks Tiro. Clearly the code changes haven't been available for steam download today so no point trying currently

**scotty206** · 24-12-2011 15:33

Maybe you just need one of your players to score a "cracker" ?

**scotty206** · 24-12-2011 15:35

Originally Posted by MrPompey

playing a match on xmas day on fm xmas day would be a good one

Anyone seen anything yet?

This would indicate a bug surely?

**MrPompey** · 24-12-2011 15:40

Originally Posted by scotty206

This would indicate a bug surely?

True!

Any variations?

**MrPompey** · 24-12-2011 15:41

Originally Posted by scotty206

Maybe you just need one of your players to score a "cracker" ?

or Players xmas party and pull a cracker !

**scotty206** · 24-12-2011 15:41

Signing a player or staff member whose name includes Santa?

**MrPompey** · 24-12-2011 15:44

asking for a weather report and getting the reply "its rain dear"?

**scotty206** · 24-12-2011 15:45

Originally Posted by MrPompey

asking for a weather report and getting the reply "its rain dear"?

Good one

**yCymro** · 24-12-2011 16:18

milessi Miles Jacobson
by SI_games
OK - with huge thanks to the people of Steam & SI for getting it sorted, the achievement should be working in the next hour or so.

and

milessi Miles Jacobson
by SI_games
Once it's fully confirmed as working, the clues on how to get it will begin... #FM12Xmas

Cannot wait.

**MrPompey** · 24-12-2011 16:22

well played yCymro

**sheeshy** · 24-12-2011 17:12

The clues are all on the Twitter hashtag #FM12Xmas

**MrPompey** · 24-12-2011 17:13

its started i believe

**BayernMB** · 24-12-2011 17:18

perhaps a christmas tree tactics...

**sheeshy** · 24-12-2011 17:23

2 people have it already!

**Fabio MVP** · 24-12-2011 17:25

My guess would be playing the Boxing Day match in game on Monday IRL.

**scotty206** · 24-12-2011 17:32

Miles Jacobson
@milessi Miles Jacobson
You need to think Xmas, and do something Christmassy. But it’s something that’s there all year.

**SCIAG** · 24-12-2011 17:37

Go to a player's profile and click on his tree?

Give a player the present of a new contract?

Resign?

**Fabio MVP** · 24-12-2011 17:38

Yeah, it's resign. Just tried and it worked.

**lee_uk** · 24-12-2011 17:39

Originally Posted by Fabio MVP

Yeah, it's resign. Just tried and it worked.

dont buy this at all :P

**Fabio MVP** · 24-12-2011 17:40

pfffft partybreaker!

**MrPompey** · 24-12-2011 17:40

Originally Posted by Fabio MVP

Yeah, it's resign. Just tried and it worked.

LOL - I dont think anyone here is that stupid, then again....

**Fabio MVP** · 24-12-2011 17:41

Originally Posted by MrPompey

LOL - I dont think anyone here is that stupid, then again....

...then again, we've seem some cases over the years.

**BayernMB** · 24-12-2011 17:42

I actually tried...didn't work tough

**ArsenalFan7** · 24-12-2011 17:43

Originally Posted by SCIAG

Give a player the present of a new contract?

I reckon it's this but offer it on the 25th of December.

I just need to quickly get to December in my game now!!

**Fabio MVP** · 24-12-2011 17:43

Originally Posted by BayernMB

I actually tried...didn't work tough

Here's hoping you saved your game before you tried it!

**BayernMB** · 24-12-2011 17:49

Originally Posted by Fabio MVP

Here's hoping you saved your game before you tried it!

Of course...you think I'm THAT stupid

?

**sheeshy** · 24-12-2011 17:53

Got it by pure accident!

**Fabio MVP** · 24-12-2011 17:54

Originally Posted by BayernMB

Of course...you think I'm THAT stupid

?

Nah mate.

**scott MUFC** · 24-12-2011 17:55

no no, you find a database that has FC satna claus, then sign rudolf

**Miles Jacobson** · 24-12-2011 18:00

Please don't give the answer away and spoil the fun for others to try and find it via the clues. Thanks.

**Spudgun** · 24-12-2011 18:42

I got it and my post that was deleted I would like to point out was done well before the achievement was activated .... Genius lol.

**Moonshine** · 24-12-2011 18:51

I have it! Woo!

**★ OPZ ★** · 24-12-2011 18:53

Ho Ho Ho I can

**Creamer** · 24-12-2011 18:57

As long as it's not visit a certain location, because my board say it's too far to travel

**The Welsh Lad** · 24-12-2011 19:11

I'm truly stumped

**kccircle** · 24-12-2011 19:14

Cant the clues be posted here too?

EDIT - found it by chance

**Wiitastic** · 24-12-2011 19:15

What if Andy CARROLL scores a goal on a match you play today ? or Roy CARROLL wins Man Of Match ?

**scotty206** · 24-12-2011 19:21

Originally Posted by Wiitastic

What if Andy CARROLL scores a goal on a match you play today ? or Roy CARROLL wins Man Of Match ?

There's more of a chance that you'll see Santa tonight tbh

**GuitarMan** · 24-12-2011 19:22

I Got it, Im not giving it away, but you will kick yourself when you work it out. follow SI Games Twitter feed for clues

**JamieJUllmer** · 24-12-2011 19:40

will someone please help me

im useless at this

**Wiitastic** · 24-12-2011 19:42

yeah, not going to bother myself unless someone tells me what has to be done.

**JamieJUllmer** · 24-12-2011 19:52

Woo I got it thanks for the help

**Almondo** · 24-12-2011 19:52

Got it. it's quite easy when you think about it.

**JamieJUllmer** · 24-12-2011 19:55

You Have to *BEEP* with *BEEP* :Plol

**Wiitastic** · 24-12-2011 20:01

Just to let people know that arranging friendlies preseason will help your club get ready for the season proper

Did anyone happen to see Santa Clause come down their chimney ?

**Luton Town** · 24-12-2011 20:02

could someone tell me how to do it by sending me a private message

**SCIAG** · 24-12-2011 20:03

What on Earth do the Moomins have to do with it? Aside from the theme tune I remember very little of the show.

**GuitarMan** · 24-12-2011 20:08

Your clue is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moomin in the text there SCIAG

**Wiitastic** · 24-12-2011 20:09

Originally Posted by Luton Town

could someone tell me how to do it by sending me a private message

Sent you a PM

**MrPompey** · 24-12-2011 20:09

id be surprised if you need one now lol

**Almondo** · 24-12-2011 20:10

Originally Posted by SCIAG

What on Earth do the Moomins have to do with it? Aside from the theme tune I remember very little of the show.

Was wondering that myself.

**Lotem** · 24-12-2011 20:11

Can someone post all the clues here?
I'm having trouble finding them all.

**coreytst** · 24-12-2011 20:19

I don't even know how to find the clues, do not use twitter, someone please help me out and point me in the right direction.

**zoaghouweel** · 24-12-2011 20:19

i'm not getting it either. So, if someone would like to PM me, i would be gratefull.

**cwxstorm** · 24-12-2011 20:23

Same here, i cant even see the clues, PM me if possible

**RKM** · 24-12-2011 20:32

I searched for a while but can't seem to find it, So, if someone would like to PM me, i would be gratefull.

**GuitarMan** · 24-12-2011 20:33

The Clues are being dripfed out, these are the two so far from http://twitter.com/SI_games

One clue was:
The Moomins are big fans of both Xmas and football #FM12Xmas

You need to think Xmas, and do something Christmassy. But it’s something that’s there all year. #FM12Xmas

**Tubey84** · 24-12-2011 20:45

I erm... I'm completely baffled.

**scotty206** · 24-12-2011 20:46

Would it not be easier to put it into spoiler tags in this thread for those that don't want to work it out?

**themodelcitizen** · 24-12-2011 20:52

Play using the Wimbledon Christmas Tree formation?

**GuitarMan** · 24-12-2011 20:53

There will be more clues eeked out over the time you can get the achievement, be patient

**Tubey84** · 24-12-2011 20:56

Originally Posted by GuitarMan

Your clue is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moomin in the text there SCIAG

Well, I now know everything about the Moomins after reading that, but haven't got any further down the road with this achievement.

Good puzzle though

**Needlenose** · 24-12-2011 20:58

Doesn't seem to work if you are playing as a National team

**The Welsh Lad** · 24-12-2011 21:03

3rd Clue guys:

When I was younger & he used to pop round, Father Christmas was always nice to me

From Miles' Twitter

**Al_Pacino** · 24-12-2011 21:08

Somebody PM me the solution as I'm not able to play the game over the festive period

**GuitarMan** · 24-12-2011 21:11

If you cant play the game over the festive period, you will not be able to get the achievement anyway, as miles posted its only available over the next few days,

**nick1408** · 24-12-2011 21:12

Since i'm not going to get to play during the three days it is available can someone pm me what you do? Cheers

**Al_Pacino** · 24-12-2011 21:14

Originally Posted by GuitarMan

If you cant play the game over the festive period, you will not be able to get the achievement anyway, as miles posted its only available over the next few days,

That's irrelevant. I don't mind not getting the achievement, I just want to know HOW to get it as (now I've read this damned thread) it's irritating me to within an inch of my life

**Lambie\'s Lovechild** · 24-12-2011 21:20

Someone drop me a PM. I will be playing on and off over the next few days , but have 11 month old twins who limit FM time considerably

**gedro2** · 24-12-2011 21:36

I dont have twitter and the clues make no sense to me can some-one pm me with the answer please

**jimbowmanuk** · 24-12-2011 21:39

someone PM me with what to do as I cant work it out either cheers

**Diego_Werderdona** · 24-12-2011 21:41

Would also appreciate a PM

**ellie05** · 24-12-2011 21:44

could i get a pm? i haven't a clue, thanks guys

**Diego_Werderdona** · 24-12-2011 21:46

ooh, got it. No PM needed anymore.

**ellie05** · 24-12-2011 21:48

how? pm me ?

**cgonzalez** · 24-12-2011 21:53

PM please someone...

**Kier** · 24-12-2011 22:04

Its really bugging me...anyone able to PM it to me?

**ellie05** · 24-12-2011 22:05

Originally Posted by Kier

Its really bugging me...anyone able to PM it to me?

join the club, i dont know what it could be

**ajtoon** · 24-12-2011 22:05

i'll have a pm aswell please not sure if can get on game but might sneak 5 minutes to get this

**wardog** · 24-12-2011 22:06

wat the deuce

**lee_uk** · 24-12-2011 22:08

sent a few PM's

**jmf1488** · 24-12-2011 22:13

Originally Posted by lee_uk

sent a few PM's

Send me one mate.

**ellie05** · 24-12-2011 22:13

Originally Posted by lee_uk

sent a few PM's

thanks mate,

**JamboJapp** · 24-12-2011 22:18

can someone pm me please

**The Rebel MC** · 24-12-2011 22:23

Can someone PM me an idea as well please - I've got no clue here - just tried a couple of things for what I thought it could be but I'm nowhere near I think. Even roped the missus in and she's stumped. Maybe trying too hard.

Please someone put me out of my misery (by the PM of course) otherwise it will do my head in! SI...you've beaten me!

**phantom9in** · 24-12-2011 22:28

PM please also, have no idea what the clues mean

**The Rebel MC** · 24-12-2011 22:29

Think I know what it is - have tried to get it activated if I'm on the right track - but I keep gettinga 'knock-back' - it's why I'm at a loss - any help much appreciated now!

Grrrrrrr

**huggormen** · 24-12-2011 22:32

I would really like a pm with the answer to this one. Please please PLEASE??

**SCIAG** · 24-12-2011 22:47

A friendly PM might tell you the answer but really it isn't in how you finnish, it's how you get there.

**ellie05** · 24-12-2011 22:55

Originally Posted by SCIAG

A friendly PM might tell you the answer but really it isn't in how you finnish, it's how you get there.

haha love this

**scotty206** · 24-12-2011 22:58

Originally Posted by SCIAG

A friendly PM might tell you the answer but really it isn't in how you finnish, it's how you get there.

Very subtle

**IvayLo** · 24-12-2011 22:59

PM me please. Thanks in advance

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