dafuge Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 The Aim To take a small club who were previously unplayable in an unedited game from the Skrill N/S to Premier League and Champions League glory. The Rules Load a game with the English leagues only, with the Skrill N/S selected. All of the boxed should be left unticked. It should look like this. Just like previous years, the players for the newly playable clubs need to be added which can be done using a custom database. The players from the three feeder league have to be added, which looks like this. If people wish to add extra players, any players from continents may be loaded, but not from individual countries. This is hopefully to provide a challenging game later on, without making the lower leagues too easy with too many cheap talented players available. 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 25th June, this shouldn't take too long, perhaps about an hour. Saving on 24th 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, allowing him to sail off into the sunset. 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. When adding a new manager, choose one of the new clubs promoted to the Skrill North or South to manage. A quick way to check the new teams is to find the 'England Overview' team, then the 'season summary'. Just above the FA Cup summary you should find a list of six new teams. They should appear in this list which 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. Ryman Football League Premier Division AFC Hornchurch 1700 Billericay 1700 Bognor Regis 1500 Bury Town 1750 Canvey Island 1600 Carshalton 1500 Cray 1300 Dulwich Hamlet 1350 East Thurrock 1400 Enfield Town 1200 Grays 1450 Hampton & Richmond 1650 Harrow 1300 Hendon 1450 Kingstonian N/A Leiston 1250 Lewes 1550 Lowestoft 1750 Maidstone 1500 Margate 1550 Met Police 1350 Thamesmead 1400 Wealdstone 1700 Wingate & Finchley 1250 Calor Gas League Southern Premier Division Arlesey 1200 Banbury 1450 Bashley 1350 Bedford 1500 Bideford 1100 Biggleswade Town 1150 Burnham 1150 Cambridge City 1600 Chesham 1450 Chippenham 1450 Corby 1800 Frome 1100 Hemel Hempstead 1300 Hinckley 1600 Hitchin 1500 Hungerford 1000 Poole Town 1050 Redditch 1650 St. Albans 1750 St. Neots 1500 Stourbridge 1250 Totton 1150 Truro 1500 Weymouth 1600 Evo-Stik League Northern Premier Division AFC Fylde 1750 Ashton Utd 1550 Barwell 1400 Blyth 1550 Buxton 1600 Chorley 1700 Droylsden 1500 FC United 1900 Frickley 1450 Grantham 1450 Ilkeston 1500 King's Lynn 1550 Marine 1650 Matlock 1500 Nantwich 1550 Rushall 1650 Skelmersdale 1450 Stafford 1500 Stamford 1400 Stocksbridge 1400 Trafford 1350 Whitby 1550 Witton 1650 Worksop 1600 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. Assigning parent clubs and loaning players is completely up to the player, although it should be noted that on occasions a parent club can lend players which will make the first season or two slightly less of a challenge. It is completely up to you how you play this one, but everyone knows real men don't use parent club loans. Personally, I like to assign a parent club for financial benefits but never take any players on loan from them. 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, as long as you have them at the club on trial so you can get a coach report on him. If an agent offers you a player, you can sign him without scouting him. No external utilities such as scouting programs should be used and the database should be unedited (with the exception of cosmetic changes which cannot be discussed here). Should SI release a data update, this would be allowed but any other data updates are not. Just as always, no extra leagues can be loaded, this includes extra leagues being added during a game. Use of save game editors is strictly banned, whatever the reason. Rules for this Thread Player naming is allowed. General discussion on tactics is allowed, although people should not refer to downloaded tactics. They are not banned, but I would expect the majority of people to avoid them. When you join the challenge, could you post a screenshot of your manager's profile on the 25th June. 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. How to Post a Screenshot While in FM, press Alt and F9 A picture will be saved to a screenshots folder, in the FM14 folder in your documents Upload the image to an image hosting website such as Imageshack Post the direct Url to the image here. How to Add Links At the top of the forum, go to 'Settings' then 'General Settings' (on the left). At the bottom, select 'enhanced interface' and save the changes. This will give you access to the extra posting tools that make it easier to post links. Once you've done this, highlight the word you wish to turn into a link, then use the link button (looks like a little globe) to paste in the direct Url to your screenshot. Enjoy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Good luck everybody, I've been reloading for over 2 hours now looking for Poole Town, I do have Dulwich Hamlet as a back up save. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMtillidie Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Can't wait for this challenge, good luck everyone! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Dwarf Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Simming now, I'll post up my holiday man save once I'm done. Shouldn't be too long. EDIT: http://www.sendspace.com/file/uudagl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjericho Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I usually choose the club with the coolest name. I'm hesitating between Dulwich Hamlet/Met Police/Hemel Hempstead/King's Lynn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsar Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Holiday manager is currently running Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Dwarf Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I've taken up the challenge of managing Cambridge City in the Skrill North. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 After 3 hours of reloading for Poole Town I have given up and gone for my second choice. Introducing the new manager of Dulwich Hamlet. Profile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispypaul Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 My local team - good choice! I will be starting this also with Dulwich on the 31st. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 My local team - good choice! I will be starting this also with Dulwich on the 31st. They came up once for me once in approx 3 and a half hours of reloading. Maybe i was really unlucky or they may be quite low rep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispypaul Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 They came up once for me once in approx 3 and a half hours of reloading. Maybe i was really unlucky or they may be quite low rep. I expect the low rep - they have only just been promoted to the Isthmian Premier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ncfc_king Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Have Ilkeston or Matlock made a showing in anyones save? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Have Ilkeston or Matlock made a showing in anyones save? I didnt see either of them in 3 and a half hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsar Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Need Chippenham, play them in this challenge every year. A log hard reload session needed I think! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swansearocks Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I'll be trying this for the first time this year. About to load up a new game and send my man on holiday! Once I see the new teams, I'll be choosing on either closest team to where I live, or best kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadfncat Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hyp pulled out of my other challenge so I am back for dafuge for another season. Ill be loading as a small nationality and doing the big club small nation challenge once I have completed dafuge However, I have just started work for the day and wont be home for hours. CURSES! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 To settle in with the beta of FM14 I'm going to give this a go for the first time. I won't be going for a particular team preference but I would perhaps like to take Bury Town or Lowestoft, should one of them show up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swinburn Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hyp pulled out of my other challenge so I am back for dafuge for another season. Ill be loading as a small nationality and doing the big club small nation challenge once I have completed dafuge However, I have just started work for the day and wont be home for hours. CURSES! Oh you. After my girlfriend decided to buy me FM14 (I know, I'm a lucky ****er), I thought it would be nice to let her choose a bunch of teams and I use one of those. After a surprisingly small amount of reloads, I got the one she wanted most... Whitby Town. I'll have the first post up soon. In the mean time... Dafuge Steam Group It still lives, still has chat and usually peaks in usage for the first six months. Come join it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swinburn Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Whitby Town New Manager Unveiled Whitby Town are delighted to announce the unveiling of our new manager, Jordan Swinburn. Club Overview | Club Information | Squad Let the games begin! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruh Roh Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 LOYAL MARINE F.C. SEASON TICKET HOLDERS Our manager Phil Brazier managed to get this club promoted into the Skrill (whatever that is) North against all odds. We thank Phil for his commitment and professionalism during one of our finest years at Rossett Park. Today we are replacing him with a man from Buenos Aires named Pedro Sawicki. You can't do anything about this. I own the football club. I laugh at your attempts at protest. Chairman of the Board, Paul Leary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadfncat Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 LOYAL MARINE F.C. SEASON TICKET HOLDERSOur manager Phil Brazier managed to get this club promoted into the Skrill (whatever that is) North against all odds. We thank Phil for his commitment and professionalism during one of our finest years at Rossett Park. Today we are replacing him with a man from Buenos Aires named Pedro Sawicki. You can't do anything about this. I own the football club. I laugh at your attempts at protest. Chairman of the Board, Paul Leary Lol Nice one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swinburn Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 LOYAL MARINE F.C. SEASON TICKET HOLDERSOur manager Phil Brazier managed to get this club promoted into the Skrill (whatever that is) North against all odds. We thank Phil for his commitment and professionalism during one of our finest years at Rossett Park. Today we are replacing him with a man from Buenos Aires named Pedro Sawicki. You can't do anything about this. I own the football club. I laugh at your attempts at protest. Chairman of the Board, Paul Leary Best start post I've ever seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNameIsJohn Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Does anyone have kits for the three feeder leagues? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer82 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Good luck to all those having a go this year. This is the one challenge I think I've never taken a serious crack at, maybe this year will be different.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadfncat Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Have Ilkeston or Matlock made a showing in anyones save? Had Ilkeston twice now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shearclass1892 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hi guys,Gonna be starting up over the next few days after work. Hopefully will be more successful than my last couple of attempts.May the FM Gods smile upon me!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
london boy Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Kingstonian are missing from the Ryman League Premier Division Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yerug Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Corby Town F.C Nobody knows why, but Craig Moody has been chosen to give Corby Town a chance on history. This doesnt bode well at all! Club Overview | Club Information | Squad edit; had to copy your template Swidburn, i dont know how to do forum magic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Stamford is my target likely low rep so could be a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispypaul Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Kingstonian are missing from the Ryman League Premier Division Yeah, this has been logged already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadfncat Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Grays Athletic Grays have announced the signing of unknown Bruneian manager, Mitch Lomax. It is rumoured he was signed for his fantastic hair. Profile | Club Info | Facilities Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Good luck deadfncat, High Flying Dwarf, Hypanimz, Swinburn, Ruh Roh and yerug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri916 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 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. Hmm... We have a Bruneian on the boards eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 The virtually unknown footie club of Buxton is proud to present a random Dane as their new manager. The job application was accepted, as no one else had applied. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 The virtually unknown footie club of Buxton is proud to present a random Dane as their new manager. The job application was accepted, as no one else had applied. Good luck. after a few hours no sign of Stamford or anyone I would expect to be quite low rep. Few more then will just have to pick one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Loading it up now! Edit: Grantham Town has announced that an unknown Norwegian has been appointed manager. The manager, only known as XaW, is reportedly excited to give management a shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Just played my first friendly and won 4-0 against Met Police, I am now subject of a board takeover already!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yerug Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Loading it up now!Edit: Grantham Town has announced that an unknown Norwegian has been appointed manager. The manager, only known as XaW, is reportedly excited to give management a shot. Another norwegian! Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Another norwegian! Good luck! Damn Norwegians, they're everywhere! Good luck yourself Just played my first friendly and won 6-0 against Hinckley. Granted, they are non-league, but it seems like my tactics worked out pretty well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swinburn Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 13 games into the season with Whitby and we're a somewhat mediocre 16th in the league. In the cups however, we're into the FA Cup First Round where we'll face Crewe in an away replay after a 2-2 home draw. Just beat Hinckley 3-1 in the FA Trophy 3rd Quali Round too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezisaram Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am going to join, but certainly going to be Ilkeston Town, as they are the closest team to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 New manager of Rushall Olympic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Dwarf Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 This is going to be a good year... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsar Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 New Chippenham Manager! here we go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I'm only 10 games into my season but I've got to say I'm really enjoying this so far. Seems alot better than FM13 was at the same stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champfan10 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Think it would be rude not to try this again this year! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Well it's taken five games to get my first win and what a win it was! Last minute to make is 5-4, after being 4-2 up! First fist pump of FM14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Just reached the 1st round proper of the FA Cup, I was taken to replays against Burnham in the 2nd Qual. round and then Staines took me to a replay in the 4th Qual. Round where we managed to sneak by 4-3. The reward for making the 1st round is a away tie against Dagenham and Redbridge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzar Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 New Bury Town Manager Let's see how long this lasts. That's Bury in Suffolk, btw, not a second team from the one in Lancashire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champfan10 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Decided once I actually get to next season, I'm not going to do any reloading just to add to the fun. Only 2 weeks to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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