dafuge Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 The Aim To take a small club who were previously unplayable in an unedited game from the Blue Square N/S to Premier League and Champions League glory. The Rules Load a game with the English leagues only, with the Blue Square N/S selected. The attribute masking, real players and transfer boxes ticked and the add key staff box 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, his work has been done. 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 Blue Square 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 also appear in this list which also 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 (reputations will be added once available). Ryman League Premier Division Bognor Regis 1250 Bury Town 1600 Canvey Island 1450 Carshalton 1650 Concord Rangers 1150 Cray 1200 East Thurrock 1300 Enfield 1200 Hampton & Richmond 1650 Harrow 1400 Hastings Utd 1350 Hendon 1400 Kingstonian 1500 Leiston 1150 Lewes 1500 Lowestoft 1750 Margate 1500 Met Police 1150 Thurrock 1500 Wealdstone 1650 Whitehawk 1600 Wingate & Finchley 1550 Evo-Stik Southern Premier Division Arlesey 1200 Banbury 1450 Barwell 1350 Bashley 1350 Bedford 1500 Bedworth 1100 Bideford 1100 Cambridge City 1600 Chesham 1450 Chippenham 1450 Frome 1100 Gosport 1200 Hemel Hempstead 1300 Hitchin 1500 Kettering 1950 Leamington 1400 Redditch 1650 St Albans 1750 St Neots 1500 Stourbridge 1250 Totton 1150 Weymouth 1600 Evo-Stik Northern Premier Division AFC Fylde 1600 Ashton Utd 1450 Blyth 1700 Buxton 1450 Chorley 1800 Eastwood 1300 FC United 1900 Frickley 1200 Grantham 1350 Hednesford 1800 Ilkeston 1400 Kendal 1500 Marine 1650 Matlock 1500 Nantwich 1400 North Ferriby 1600 Rushall 1300 Stafford 1750 Stocksbridge 1150 Whitby 1250 Witton 1350 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, this is particularly important with the new changes to the editor. Should SI release a data update, this would be allowed but any other data updates are not. It is advised that people should update using the latest patches as they are released, which should be easy with Steam. 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 FM13 folder in your documents Upload the image to an image hosting website such as Photobucket 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. dafuge's FM13 challenge Steam group - join here if you wish to chat via Steam. Enjoy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I've been looking forward to this Let the reloading begin! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcunitedfan Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Is anyone going to start this straight away in the Beta version of the game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Is anyone going to start this straight away in the Beta version of the game? I will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Is anyone going to start this straight away in the Beta version of the game? I will be, although I probably won't get started until tomorrow night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcunitedfan Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I'm already holidaying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I already holidaying Me too, just going to get into the shower and then settle in for the night shift of FM. Who are you hoping to get? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccircle Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Does it matter which version of the game you play with - regular or classic? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcunitedfan Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Whitehawk, just because I love the name and they'll be a big challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I was reloading earlier and they came up a few times. I had to start again as I forgot to add the regional players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Does it matter which version of the game you play with - regular or classic? I'd not even considered that. Is it possible to meet all of the rules using FMC? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccircle Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I'd not even considered that. Is it possible to meet all of the rules using FMC? Will soon let you know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer82 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Whitehawk, just because I love the name and they'll be a big challenge. Sounds like an awesome team already! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Here we go. I'm at reset day, not sure who I want so lets see who comes up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccircle Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 With Classic you can select the leagues down to Blue Square N/S Haven't seen anything that lets you amend attribute masking, having real players (although it is by default) and allow you to tick both transfer boxes and add key staff box. You can though opt to start with Sunday League rep. It's your challenge though so presume you can make the call if it is allowed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 With it being new, I'm not really sure how to treat it. Should there be a second thread for FMC games or keep it all in here, even if the two games are different? I don't think we've ever had FMH games in here, should it be treated the same as those? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Hasnt classic got the unlockables like extra transfer funds etc? or is that just challenge? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Hasnt classic got the unlockables like extra transfer funds etc? or is that just challenge? They do feature in FMC, but I'm not sure if they are optional or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccircle Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I say go for it. You can holiday a season in something like 5 minutes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 So far I've done about 15-20 reloads and seen Whitehawk alot. I think they will be a very popular team this season. I'm still looking for other teams. Got a Chippenham save as a back up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcunitedfan Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Took me 12 saves to have them pop up once! :\ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcunitedfan Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 DAMN IT!! The game crashed before I had a chance to save it with Whitehawk up... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Dont worry I'm sure you will get them again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcunitedfan Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Five more reloads, and there they are again http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af113/wheatorules/Whitehawk%20FM13/2012-10-18_00001.jpg Ta da! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Just got St.Neots and Bashley but dont really like the look of either of those. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quavis Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Glad to see this is back again this year. Also very excited to see that dafuge may be back doing it this year I haven't been able to keep up with your story thread this past year and I'm looking forward to it all being in one place. Mighty Chippenham will be returning this year, though I likely won't start until after the day 1 patch. By then a few of you may have completed the challenge . I haven't yet decided whether to add in geographical restrictions yet. It makes it so much more realistic, but is really time consuming to set up. As far as FMC, I don't know enough about it to know whether it will be even. Obviously unlockables would have to be forbidden, but I really haven't looked into what else is different. As far as additional players from continents, which option should be used? It looks like there are many more options than last years version. Are we adding only internationals or players from top clubs? Looks like ~ 10 of the people from last years steam group have already made the jump to FM 2013. I'm looking forward to seeing the detailed updates start flowing in! Don't make me have to beg for them (It wont be pretty!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer82 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Five more reloads, and there they are again http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af113/wheatorules/Whitehawk FM13/2012-10-18_00001.jpg Ta da! Have you got a save with them on that you can upload? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsar Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Just finished Holiday, about to start looking for a team. Kinda want to go for Chippenham as have played them for the last few versions of the game, but ill guess I see who comes up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 As far as additional players from continents, which option should be used? It looks like there are many more options than last years version. Are we adding only internationals or players from top clubs? I've tried to leave it a bit more open this year to allow people to bump up their databases. As long as people are using it to make the challenge harder and not easier then it is up to you. What I don't want to see though are teams full of exotic foreigners in the BSS/N Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I've just got AFC Fylde and I'm really tempted to play as those. may give it a bit longer reloading but there my top choice so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcunitedfan Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Have you got a save with them on that you can upload? Yes. I'll upload it somewhere (not sure where). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 I've done my holiday season, but I've no time for the fun of reloading. I'll save that for tomorrow night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadfncat Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 New manager of St Neots! Now its time to go to work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 The team I wanted from the beginning have just appeared. Introducing the new manager of Banbury United. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccircle Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Profile North Ferriby - Classic mode - obviously, if Classic Mode doesn't get approved for the challenge then I will restart with the regular game mode - it's just new and I fancied trying it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcunitedfan Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 OK, this save has Carshalton, Weymouth, Whitehawk, and FC United (handy for me if I decide Whitehawk are dull) promoted. http://www.4shared.com/get/vzAGUdVw/Whitehawk.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankie Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Profile North Ferriby - Classic mode - obviously, if Classic Mode doesn't get approved for the challenge then I will restart with the regular game mode - it's just new and I fancied trying it It may be a good idea to post any noticable differences between FMC and Career mode to help dafuge determine if FMC is allowed here. Like board requests, scouting limitations and so on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Been a long time since i was active on the boards, but I thought I'd give the challenge a go. So may the fun begin with the mighty Whitehawk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsar Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 As reloads produce saves aare we going to start a post with ll available saves like usual? Also any news on rep status for those of us looking for the sub 1000 rep range? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcunitedfan Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 As reloads produce saves aare we going to start a post with ll available saves like usual?Also any news on rep status for those of us looking for the sub 1000 rep range? Don't you need the editor to check team reps? I doubt the editor won't be available until the full game is released. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcunitedfan Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 If anyone sees Cray or Rushall (preferably Rushall) pop up while they're reloading, could you do me a massive favour and send me the save? I'd really appreciate it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swinburn Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 And so it begins! 5am, FM downloading and in 12 minutes we'll be ready for the reloading. Should only take a few with Blyth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Here we go then, got the next 10 days off work - Lets see how far I can take Banbury United. (I presume its ok for me to have a thread in the careers section as well as do updates here?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Wow - Banbury United didnt go to plan. Had just played my 3rd league games and then I was sacked due to a board takeover. I didnt have a back up save so I'm back to reloading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Back for another year Downloading now. Unsure wether to start now or wait but likely will jump in and see how it goes. Now to decide which team to aim for in the next 15mins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swinburn Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 BLYTH SPARTANS A.F.C. New Manager Unveiled Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the unveiling of our new manager, Jordan Swinburn. Although a relatively young and unknown manager, Jordan has expressed his desire to take Blyth to the top of English and world football and everyone here at Croft Park shares and supports that desire. Initial Squad | Club Overview Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Right guys, back again for the FM13 Starting as Leamington Spa Had to play my first league game so played through the friendlies, signed some kids Won my first league game vs Guiseley 3-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 After the shambles at Banbury I'm jumping straight back in as the manager of Chippenham. Wish me luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I think I have narrowed who to try and be to the following. Cray Hemel Hempstead A.F.C. Totton Gosport Borough F.C. Frome Town F.C. Stocksbridge Park Steels F.C. Hastings United F.C. St Albans City F.C. Let the reloading begin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Good luck reloading. I've done about 2 hours of reloading and out of those teams only seen St. Albans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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