jimbo22 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 the steam download is fast, but the problem is i cant (at least i cant find a way to) launch the demo without starting the steam first. i juz deleted it and waiting for the BT Why not play using steam for a day or so till the madness dies down then you can download the other one no probs. Thats what i'm doing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanstuff Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Are they? That's ridiculous if true It won't be true. Some people don't bother with a reality-check before they open their mouth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuincyOwusu-Abeyie Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 well 3D doesnt work on my laptop and the demo overall is going quite slow and the ME is stuttery...hmm but i do like the game and the rest of the game works perfectley quite annoying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings69 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 It doesn't have the option "assistant manager take control on friendlies"!Where are those manager options? Manager->{Team_Name}->Team Settings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPGooner Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I'm struggling for an AMR already! Pat Rice is telling me that we should buy Darijo Srna as he is alot better than Walcott. Shut up Pat! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fung Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Just want to ask everyone who find the 3D animation weird, wt's the spec for ur display card? I have got the same problem like everyone of u and I want to make sure that it's not because of my display card Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo22 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 A question i'd like to ask (although it will probably be swamped and disappear) is can the 3D kit images in the club info screen be replaced? They look horrendous IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayArr Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 So far I'm having the same reaction I have to every FM demo I play - "it doesn't feel right just yet". It doesn't help that Everton are incredibly difficult to start as (I've lost all three of my friendlies so far, somehow), and I'm sure that's colouring my views on the game, but the demo's not exactly making me want to go and pre-order the game right now, especially with FML coming in a few days time. I've already had enough of the 3D view, after 3 matches, and I don't see myself going back to it any time soon - the somewhat lacklustre representation of the match isn't really worth the length of time it takes for the engine to ready the 3D pitch so I've gone back to the 2D view. As well as this, I'm having trouble trying to keep track of the match itself, the assistant's feedback and the player's ratings all at the same time. Also, has the 'Go On Holiday' function changed, or is it just not in the demo? I use to skip games that I don't want to play, but when I click the holiday button, I just go to the 'Game Status' screen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fung Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Why not play using steam for a day or so till the madness dies down then you can download the other one no probs. Thats what i'm doing. actually i hv tried it, and then i exit halfway through the 3d match. And actually i hv started BT at the same time i start steam so it's going to be finished vy soon:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam_Man Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 The animations in 3D are very poor to be honest. Everything the players do feels weird and unnatural especially the way they shoot. Not trying to be too negative but this is what football games used to look and feel like 15+ years ago Kind of disappointed considering SI waited so long to introduce the 3D engine because they wanted to do it right. I think its superb and I think its your overly high expectations thats letting you down. It was never going to be pro - evolution but a 3D representation of the FM match engine. I think what they have done with it is excellent and being a staunch anti-3D player Im delighted with what they have done. Definitely adds to the game and improves it, and thats ok in my book... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xFeaReDxSHaDoWx Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Who to play upfront: Berba,Tez or Shrek? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tridek2 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Oh, well. It's a game, it's for kids, not for 26-year olds Wrongest statement I've read today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
canvey!! Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Also, has the 'Go On Holiday' function changed, or is it just not in the demo? I use to skip games that I don't want to play, but when I click the holiday button, I just go to the 'Game Status' screen. Go on Holiday has never been enabled in the demo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexWizard Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Right it's crashed for the 3rd time, once again after pressing continue after a match to go back to fans reaction etc. I'm off to bed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAFC-ADAM Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 thnaks very much canvey, im sorry if i wasted your time. at this tym of nite i really cant be bothered to look thru especially wid these download speeds !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon14 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 seems great but some players stats are almost the same hope performance is better such as walcott! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Wolf_Within Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I'm enjoying playing this but like everyone has said it doesn't look like they've updated the stats from 2008, they haven't also included Zele Ismail into Wolves youth team even though the papers are tipping him to be a wonderkid plus with the rumors Chelsea and Man City having a bid of £2.5M turned down you'd think that would get him into the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xFeaReDxSHaDoWx Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Nemanja Vidic Main Man for Manchester United? I Could think of 5 players in front of him in my opinion... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayArr Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Go on Holiday has never been enabled in the demo. Ahh, thanks. My assistant can take control of my friendlies then. Hell, he can take control of all my matches if possible, apparently the players don't respect me enough to play well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakers Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 oh dear. I've been playing for about 5 minutes and the UI has completely stopped responding. Everything else is running fine but I can't do anything in game. Not a good start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDani Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Don't get the title of this thread wrong please, because I actually like this year's release despite some disappointments and I still plan to buy it and spend many weeks and months of my spare time on it But I feel my opinion should be told. Maybe you have a different view and you'd like to share it? x) Most players' first touches look like the ball is either magnetic or is glued to the players' feet. Just an hour ago I had been playing FM08 and it didn't feel that way at all in the old 2D. As I haven't yet tried any 2D games in FM09 I don't know if that happens there too. x) Player interaction animations (mostly fouls) look very amateurish. It's happened a few times in every match that the tackled player was about 2-3 meters away from the offender and instead of tripping over him, it looks like he falls by himself before he even reaches him (which ultimately looks like he's being kicked in the head). x) Breaks between live coverage look anything but clean. There's the start of a scene that makes me think my computer is desperately catching up on the animations - which is not the case of course because max 15% cpu load and a nVidia 8800gts must be more than fast enough - and then there's the random (?) camera movement between scenes. x) Sometimes players look like they're drifting in one direction while they're shown running + facing in another one. The thing is that I went into FM09 with no high expectations regarding the new 3D matches because I had already seen an early gameplay video somewhere and knew what the basic limits are. I have no problem with the lack of a zoom level or with the player detail and less animated moves than Fifa/PES doesn't matter either. What bothers me is that 3D matches feel like an early beta that need plenty of work to look believeable and I fear it won't be solved with the upcoming 2 patches. In many other ways the game has improved like expected. A few new features, a more thoughtful arrangement of information and I hope the removal of many issues we've experienced in FM08. Baring any unforseen bugs it should make the game at least as much fun as the previous one. 3D is a single feature I don't like and because 2D is still available that doesn't bother me much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy_v1 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 has anyone noticed how good simon vukevic (SP) is for sporting lisbon? it appears he is this years luis jiminez! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucio25 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 for about a few minutes of playing - only four words. it's absolutely fantastic! great skin changes, my likely blue is everywhere, press conference - what a big improvement. one small problem - double characters, when we write sth, but like you wrote, that'll be repaired. big, big thanks Miles, and all SI! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xFeaReDxSHaDoWx Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Nemanja Vidic Main Man for Manchester United? I Could think of 5 players in front of him in my opinion... Just got a broken Leg . . . . . . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riot-11 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I didnt see them all of cours but I see for example Sergio Busquets who has a first team place in real life and in fm 2009 his stats are poor. But i really like the game. Cant wait for the full game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trugunner Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 It is amazing! The 3D isn't something I'll use for the entire season, but its really impressive. I'm running on 2gigs and it works great. Cannot wait for my 4 gig to come in mail!!! Otherwise, assistant feedback is amazing (in game). Need to keep playing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Dave Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Crash crash crash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
canvey!! Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 The assistant feedback looks like it will be very useful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
presumingpete Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 kind of annoyed it doesnt go 'SEGA' like the sonic the hedgehog mega drive games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayArr Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 One of my scouts is in Mexico. He hasn't been able to find any players, but he did tell me that "The Mexico national team plays it's matches at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City - a stadium with a capacity of 104000". It's like he's just sent me a postcard - "No players, but here's a picture of me in front of the national stadium!" Get back to work, Fawthrop you lazy swine! I'm not paying you to go on holiday! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakers Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 7 minutes in and its frozen up again. Apparently FM09 doesn't like Aero for some reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakswan Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 It's not terrible errr think FIFA 1999 and it's about there maybe FIFA 2000. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roloffc Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Was a bit disappointed with the 3d if I'm honest. I think I was expecting a bit much - I appreciate it must be very difficult to create. I'm playing my second friendly now and enjoying it a lot more. I've accepted it for what it is and it's not at all bad really. On another note, what did I read about the entire coding for the transfer system being changed? It seems the same to me... Nice skin and generally very good so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashp Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 First impressions: The 3D engine is awesome, what a different experience! Second impressions: Everytime I type I get 2-4 characters for each one I press. If you change the game to windowed, then press alt-enter the screen vanishes, and you have to kill the process. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xFeaReDxSHaDoWx Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Nemanja Vidic Main Man for Manchester United? I Could think of 5 players in front of him in my opinion... One of my scouts is in Mexico. He hasn't been able to find any players, but he did tell me that "The Mexico national team plays it's matches at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City - a stadium with a capacity of 104000".It's like he's just sent me a postcard - "No players, but here's a picture of me in front of the national stadium!" Get back to work, Fawthrop you lazy swine! I'm not paying you to go on holiday! I Lolled Really Loud Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigglydiggly Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I'm downloading the vanilla and hoping like hell my graphics card will work for 3D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xFeaReDxSHaDoWx Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I just found the widgets and i have to say they totally help with my half time team talk, was going to give them all flowers and chocolates but looks like they are in for a hairdryer treatment, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Clarke Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 For those who don't like the 3D, give it a few games, sit back and watch. Trust me, you'll love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakers Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Oh dear SI, this is **** poor. It's frozen up again with aero turned off. Do you ever test your games before the public gets their hands on them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigglydiggly Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 How do I find my graphics card attributes on Windows XP? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie MUFC Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 One of my scouts is in Mexico. He hasn't been able to find any players, but he did tell me that "The Mexico national team plays it's matches at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City - a stadium with a capacity of 104000".It's like he's just sent me a postcard - "No players, but here's a picture of me in front of the national stadium!" Get back to work, Fawthrop you lazy swine! I'm not paying you to go on holiday! Haha! Complete with novelty sombrero hat and a pinata under his arm? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xFeaReDxSHaDoWx Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Oh dear SI, this is **** poor. It's frozen up again with aero turned off. Do you ever test your games before the public gets their hands on them? Most people can play it, it is only a few that cannot, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roloffc Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 You're right about that. First game I thought was rubbish but it's pretty good now! It also looks a lot better for some reason if you exit TV mode and have it in classic view (with the 3d still on). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink51 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 3d match engine is a nice extra, but I will be playing with the greatly improved '2D Classic', with some 3D fun for special goals etc.... UI is very nice, great job on that! Playing with Man City to get used to things and enjoy spending some money (and scoring some goals), before messing around with my beloved Leicester. Watching Man City in 3d against teams in white is VERY hard to distinguish. One clown in black, 20 players in a very light top and 2 wannabe outfielders in loud colors with gloves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fung Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 For those who don't like the 3D, give it a few games, sit back and watch. Trust me, you'll love it. Ok, i will give it a go, hope i will love it:( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhand Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 3d is meh, my players often stand still and looking stupid for 3 secs before they pass the ball. Seconded. Could (should?) have done more with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayArr Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Weird - when I type in-game, letters keep getting doubled-up. Case in point - I was asked in a press conference if the team was ready, so I typed "They really aren't", but it came out as "Thhey rreally aren'tt". My hands aren't that shaky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunarstrain Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 The only thing the 3d is useful is seing whether the player heads or shoot the ball in near the goal positions. Other than that, the animations are too insufficient for a game of 2009. Even "The Manager" of Amiga 500 had better animations. Also the match engine is producing some awkward positions, such as the left back holding the ball on his feet for ages without any pressure from the opposition, even if there is close down option selected to max. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smudge Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Used steam for demo and only took 5 mins to download. Still will probs buy the disc when i get the main game. Have to say so far best thing for me is the press conferences. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas78 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Regarding the 3D, let me just say this: it is not something I'll try regularly, it is still VERY rough from the matches I've been playing so far, but it has an AWESOME potential (there are already VERY nice touches here and there). ------- Just like, through the years, we saw the 2D engine getting better and better (it is really fantastic now, in my opinion), the same I'm sure will happen with the new 3D view. Infact, I can't already wait to try out the 2010 or even 2011 version for that matter. Just keep raising the bar, SI folks. You will do it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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