Official Forum FAQ - The Answers to all of Your Questions!

[DiscoStu94]

There's no need tbh, just a few minor changes, like when newgen's are produced.

[arsenal_2111]

Yeah, I'll do that when it comes out. And there will probably be a lot more answers added, new features etc.

[Purefun]

As long as it stays comprehensive mate. When it gets to long nobody will read further.

[Matthew Le God]

Is it too early to post my Southampton FM09 guide? Or should I wait until the release of the demo?

[DiscoStu94]

I'd wait if I were you. You don't know how players will be rated and the demo isn't due for another 5-6 days, so your thread will probably disappear.

[Matthew Le God]

I'd wait if I were you. You don't know how players will be rated and the demo isn't due for another 5-6 days, so your thread will probably disappear.

I know exactly how the Southampton players are rated

[DiscoStu94]

Oh you're the researcher aren't you! Well you don't know how potential targets are rated (or do you?).

[Matthew Le God]

I do, but my guide is more about Southampton and doesn't include potential targets.

[DiscoStu94]

I see. Then wait a few more days (the demo release announcement is on Monday) then release it imo.

And how did you become a researcher, out of interest?

[Matthew Le God]

Be vocal and constructive on the FM data forums and apply for the job when the team you support and watch regulary needs a new researcher.

[DiscoStu94]

Thanks. I don't want to be one, I don't see any teams that regularly, so I'd just mess up the data.

[arsenal_2111]

Same as me, I'd probably be really biased too!

But please don't post the new thread yet, there's no point making it before the demo comes out because no-one could post it. What I suggest is writing it up on Word, so you can post it as soon as the demo comes out.

[Matthew Le God]

I have it written already and have a test version made on the FM researcher forum. If any other researchers want the code for it let me know and they can adapt it for their own teams.

[DiscoStu94]

Any -9's for Southampton on this version?

[Matthew Le God]

Any -9's for Southampton on this version?

Yes there is

[DiscoStu94]

Thanks, I don;t want to ask who, I'm guessing Lallana will be there though.

[arsenal_2111]

Yeah, perhaps Andrew Surman too.

[arsenal_2111]

Adding in N now.

Edit: Added.

[DiscoStu94]

Adding in N now.

Edit: Added.

Er, what does that mean?

[arsenal_2111]

What, N?

Well, I wanted it at the top of the questions. And I didn't know what the roman numeral was for 0. So I Googled it. And there isn't anything.

It said that Nil is normally used, or 'N', which is obviously the start letter. So I put that.

[dexta200]

As the Demo is out maybe change N to full game release and mention where demo is available.

[arsenal_2111]

I'll do that now, thanks for pointing it out.

EDIT: Done, thanks:)

[dexta200]

nice one mate

[SteJones]

I'm trying to play the demo but a message keeps coming on my screen say virtual memory is too low? What does this mean? Can someone please help.

[dexta200]

might need to delete some stuff off your system, empty your recycly bin and try again.

[Purefun]

http://www.community.sigames.com/forumdisplay.php?f=24 General questions forum

or and probably the best place

http://www.community.sigames.com/forumdisplay.php?f=107 Bugs forum

Hope this helps.

[SteJones]

http://www.community.sigames.com/forumdisplay.php?f=24 General questions forum

or and probably the best place

http://www.community.sigames.com/forumdisplay.php?f=107 Bugs forum

Hope this helps.

Purefun,

Thanks for your help. I wasn't sure were to post this issue.

[arsenal_2111]

SteJones

In future, feel free to PM me and ask if you're not sure. I'm sure many other people would be fine with this, too:)

[Purefun]

Or people could still ask it in here mate. The title says : The answer to all your questions.

[arsenal_2111]

True! Yeah, thats a good point actually. This is now the forum FAQAFAQT.

Frequently asked questions and for asking questions too.

[jod123]

I'm trying to play the demo but a message keeps coming on my screen say virtual memory is too low? What does this mean? Can someone please help.

You on XP?

If so you can change your virtual memory by doing the following:

1. Right click on My Computer and choose properties.
   
2. Click on the advanced tab.
   
3. In the performance section click on settings.
   
4. In the window that appears click on the advanced tab.
   
5. The last section there is virtual memory and click the change button in it.
   
6. Then you can change it in the initial and and maximum size.
   

Hope that helps.

[Pixeeman]

I may be stupid but how do I make substitutions in the game ?

I was playing a friendly and I went to the tactics menu and I cant seem to make a substitution.

Any help will be grateful !!

[Lisandro Lopez]

I may be stupid but how do I make substitutions in the game ?

I was playing a friendly and I went to the tactics menu and I cant seem to make a substitution.

Any help will be grateful !!

Hi,

All you need to do is to hold the player you wish to sub drag him over the player you wish to replace him with and it will make the substitution.

[Pixeeman]

I've tried that and I cant seem to drag a player from one to another, it doens't even hold the first player !!

[Lisandro Lopez]

I've tried that and I cant seem to drag a player from one to another, it doens't even hold the first player !!

Hmmm, this isn't really the place to ask however, you need to ask in the General Discussion section tbf

Try over in there mate.

[Pixeeman]

Will do thanks.

[danny_boi]

Hi guys,

I am a little confused about when offering to buy a player over monthly installments and hoping someone to solve it for me.

for example 1: if my remaining transfer budget is 5million and i offer a 1m upfrotn fee and 6million over 12months , will i be abnle to purchase the player as tecnically i can afford the 1Mill upfront??

2: also related to e.g 1 if i did offer 5mill in installments would i see the 5 million go straight away from my transfer budget or would if be taken away month by month??

3: lastly if i sold a player with instalments would i see the cash come in month by month?? and would it go in my transfer budghet or the team finances??

all replys are very much appreciated ,

Dan

[dexta200]

24months only a quarter of the amount comes out straight away. and yes the cash goes in and out month by month i think well it does to your bank balance anyways.

[arsenal_2111]

Hi guys,

I am a little confused about when offering to buy a player over monthly installments and hoping someone to solve it for me.

for example 1: if my remaining transfer budget is 5million and i offer a 1m upfrotn fee and 6million over 12months , will i be abnle to purchase the player as tecnically i can afford the 1Mill upfront??

2: also related to e.g 1 if i did offer 5mill in installments would i see the 5 million go straight away from my transfer budget or would if be taken away month by month??

3: lastly if i sold a player with instalments would i see the cash come in month by month?? and would it go in my transfer budghet or the team finances??

all replys are very much appreciated ,

Dan

1. If you did that, you would pay £1mil upfront plus half of the £6mil. So you would pay £4mil upfront. So yes, you would be able to buy the player.

2. No, it would be taken month by month for however many months you set it.

3. Half of the money would go straight into your account, the other half over the time specified.

[danny_boi]

thanks guys

[Shameus81]

Where can i check a players Ca and PA?

[arsenal_2111]

Firstly, most players have set PA's. This means they are the same in everyones games. To see these, you can use the data editor that comes with the game. You can see more about this below.

V. What is the Official Data Editor?

The Official Editor is, obviously, an official program that comes with the Boxed game. It is accessible from the start menu. If the icon for the Data Editor cannot be seen, right click on the Football Manager icon, and there should be an option to 'Run Data Editor'. Click on this, and it should open. Load a database, and edit things such as player's PA and CA, stadiums, make new clubs, make new players, change clubs history and edit competition names. This program can be used to make new databases which will be able to be used for new games. It is most commonly used to check and/or edit PA and to make player transfers.

Some players have negative PA's. This means there is a range of PA's that that person could have. Here is the list:

III. What is a players Current Ability and/or Potential Ability how can it change?

Every single player on Football Manager has a Current Ability, also known as CA. This is a number ranging from 1-200, 1 being a very low ability, 200 being the highest. A players current ability changes throughout the game, depending on training, game time, and injuries. A player's current ability can also naturally go up, as a player gets older.

A players Current Ability CAN change throughout the game.

Every player also has a Potential Ability, commenly known as PA. Player Ability is a number that players are assigned to before the save game starts, and a players potential ability is the same on everyones game. This number also ranges from 1-200. A potential ability of 1 means the player is more than likely to be awful, a potential ability of 200 has the potential to be one of the worlds best. Although most players have set potential abilities, some players have varying potential abilities. These potential abilities are negative potentials. At the start of a new game players with negative potentials are assigned potentials, ranging from one number to another. The different negative abilities and what they mean are shown below:

-10 = PA 170-200

-9 = 150-180

-8 = 130-160

-7 = 110-140

-6 = 90-120

-5 = 70-100

-4 = 50-80

-3 = 30-60

-2 = 10-40

-1 = 0-20

A players Potential Ability CAN NOT change throughout the game.

To see what PA those players have in your particular game, you will have to use a in-game scout. See below for more:

VII. What is an In-Game Scout?

An in-game scout is again an unofficial program, but doesnt allow you to edit your save games. It allows you to see more information about players, such as their Sale Value, Current Ability, and Potential Ability. This program can not only allow you to see real players in more detail, but Newgens too [see Below]. Popular in-game scouts are GenieScout and MiniScout.

That should pretty much cover it, is there anything you don't understand?

Basicly you can see most players PA's from the Official Data Editor, but for some players with negative PA's you will have to use a in game editor.

[Shameus81]

For some reason i can't find the data editor, where is it?

I have my game running through stream

[Lisandro Lopez]

Shameus81

C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\football manager 2009\tools\data editor

[TigerTime]

I've got a question, how many posts do you need too have posted to change your status(the thing under your username)?

[Lisandro Lopez]

I've got a question, how many posts do you need too have posted to change your status(the thing under your username)?

What has that got to do with FM09? Or the GPTG section?

1000, then 2500, then 5000 something along those lines.

[TigerTime]

What has that got to do with FM09? Or the GPTG section?

1000, then 2500, then 5000 something along those lines.

Sorry had no idea where too post this question! :confused:

[arsenal_2111]

What has that got to do with FM09? Or the GPTG section?

1000, then 2500, then 5000 something along those lines.

Mine changed to 3rd team(whatever that is) at 6000.

The amount of time im on here ATM im surprised Im not first team yet:D

[TigerTime]

Mine changed to 3rd team(whatever that is) at 6000.

The amount of time im on here ATM im surprised Im not first team yet:D

I go on this forum loads and i'm still a amatuer (although for a period of 6 months i couldn't find this forum so i couldn't post on it)! Need to start posting more.

[DiscoStu94]

I've got a question, how many posts do you need too have posted to change your status(the thing under your username)?

1000 - Amateur

2000 - Semi Pro

4000 - Youth Team

6000 - Third Team

I don't know the rest, sorry.