SI Staff Miles Jacobson Posted November 12, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted November 12, 2008 There have been mentions now of the FM Club in the blogs and podcasts, so with Football Manager 2009 and Football Manager Handheld 2009 both out on Friday for most countries, it's about time we revealed what is it... For those who buy Football Manager 2009 or Football Manager Handheld 2009, if you look at the back cover of the manual, you'll find a unique key code and a link to an exclusive area of the FM website. If you go to that website, type in your unique key code, and register your details, you automatically become a member of the FM Club. By becoming a member, you will be entered into a prize draw each month for the next 11 months (at least) to win a host of prizes that will be offered. The first of these will be a signed shirt from a World Cup winners, provided by our friends at Subside Sports. As well as prize draws, there will be special offers for those who are members at different points of the year, ranging from money off vouchers from some of our partners, through to special offers from Sports Interactive and SEGA, so it's worth checking back on the website every now and again to see what benefits you get as a member. The community have played such a big role in making the Football Manager series a huge success, through their support and also their ideas and feedback, and this is our way of saying "thank you". We hope you enjoy being part of the FM club. The only bad thing from my perspective is that I'm not allowed to enter the prize draws ....... You can join the FMCLub now here www.footballmanager.com/fmclub using the code on the back of your manual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_G_32201 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 seems great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thnigelfc Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 cool count me in.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bodde Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I like the sound of this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIRA - NK Jedinstvo Bihac Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 what about steam users? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers08 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Nice one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Make it like the Stone Cutters in the Simpsons! I'm sure you lot have the power... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avforing Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 From a marketing perspective, a great way to connect to the community and make some money along the way (through partners). But, what about those who buy from Steam, they will not have a manual? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssestig Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 i'll enter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suttface Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Good stuff SI, ignore the predictable (and boring) unwelcome comments. Will look forward to using the FM Club member facilities. Hope there's a sauna... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris21 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Sounds good Miles, I shall be signing up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIRA - NK Jedinstvo Bihac Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 no FM CLub for steam customers..... :( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerjnick Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Excellent stuff!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerjnick Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 no FM CLub for steam customers..... :( Why not????????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerjnick Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 You still get a key no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I'll be signing up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorracle Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Brilliant idea!! Great stuff again from Miles and the team!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DivineOne Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Why not????????? Don't believe everything people say . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_G_32201 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 i dont think SI would leave STEAM customers out. im sure you can join too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucho Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Sounds really cool. Thanks Miles! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Miles Jacobson Posted November 12, 2008 Author SI Staff Share Posted November 12, 2008 From a marketing perspective, a great way to connect to the community and make some money along the way (through partners). But, what about those who buy from Steam, they will not have a manual? As for the first point, no money will change hands, so no money making scheme for us. As for your second point, I've just asked that question, and will get back to you when I have an answer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg0r Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 sounds spamtastic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthgatesRedWhiteArmy Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Seems like a good idea, will give it a shot when i get my game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmurfDude Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I see no harm in signing up, even though I've never won any prize draws in my life Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerjnick Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Can we get cool members cards? So I can put in my wallet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_G_32201 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 haha classic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GillsMan Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 This is good news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taras_Shevchenko Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 SI + the customers = a great game. This is why I bought 2 copies! Now I've got the double of chances to win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden28 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Marvelous! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMLS Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Spam-filled elitism at its' best! Nah, good work - anything to further promote the game whilst bringing the users closer together has got to be good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thempesth Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 well miles, i just hope that those who bought from steam could get an account(cd key) to become members...cause many that have played the game since the beginning and that could consider that they can be given a place in the fm club, maybe this year they have bought from steam...and it will be a difference that will be discussed too much...steam users(buyers) being angry cause they can not join the club...as for myself(bought from steam fm), i would like to be part of that club cause there have been to many years since i started to play the game and i would like to be part of it with that account(cd key) not for the prizes, cause my yearly prize is the game;) but just to be part of the great community that exists here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-evo Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Like this, will sign up but the only thing I ever won from a prize draw was a bottle of bubbly from a charity raffle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintchip Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I often read the opening of a thread by a member of SI and just wander how the forum members can pick holes out of it. Got to be honest, couldn't see these responses coming. People mentioning the benefits to SI etc? It's got nothing to do with us the financial side of it! Ungrateful little.... Mind you, I'm an old fashioned one and like to run down the shops with my money and get a game in my hand, so I won't have a problem with Steam. Thanks Miles and the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergkamp.10. Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 sounds good great idea! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_man Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Sounds good but im going to have to a party pooper because i cant help but think they released the game was poop and made this to keep us sweet not arguin though, so acually this is a waste of a post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintchip Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Sounds good but im going to have to a party pooper because i cant help but think they released the game was poop and made this to keep us sweet not arguin though, so acually this is a waste of a post SI know the only way to keep us sweet, is giving us the patch that will make this the best game of the series so far. Miles and the team know full well that this announcement won't sweeten up those who come here purely to mona, and then enjoy the game secretly. You know who you be! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spleen! Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Sounds good, thanks Miles and co Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuryBlade Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 cheers miles- sounds good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theking1 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 In the membership pack will there be a patch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavin99 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Seems like a great idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunarrrrrrr Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 sweeeeeeeet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
baker.simon Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Like this, will sign up but the only thing I ever won from a prize draw was a bottle of bubbly from a charity raffle Thats a bottle of bubble from a charity raffle more than me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Woo! I have a feeling I'm going to win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMX Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Heheh, nice move THIS is the kind of stuff that I believe companies have to do to fight piracy, and not useless DRM methods that will be cracked a week or two after the release. The key is offering online content that only legit users can have access to. To be honest, I was really wondering what the FM Club could be, and making my own guesses. And I was hoping it to be more of an online "hall of fame" or something like that, where we different "managers" could actually share and compare our achievements, history, etc. in some way (obviously this would be difficult due to some people using "scouts" and others not doing so, but... I thought it would still be cool ) Anyway, great work SI!! Another good reason (as if we needed more) to buy this great (post-patch) game! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadijk van Kaarhandel Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Do we get a badge like what you got from the Dennis the Menace club when you were a lad and you could join it out of the Beano and the badge you got sent was of Gnasher and it was like all furry and stuff and it had boggly eyes that moved and stuff when you shook it or when you wore it and jumped and that cos if you did it'd be well wicked but if you didn't i'd be like whatever but would like it really so can you let me know if we do cos that'd be well wicked as well if you could tell us thx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinho22 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I like....very much!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMX Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Do we get a badge like what you got from the Dennis the Menace club when you were a lad and you could join it out of the Beano and the badge you got sent was of Gnasher and it was like all furry and stuff and it had boggly eyes that moved and stuff when you shook it or when you wore it and jumped and that cos if you did it'd be well wicked but if you didn't i'd be like whatever but would like it really so can you let me know if we do cos that'd be well wicked as well if you could tell us thx god . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abs_UK Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I never win any prize at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizta05 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 good looking out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebirds4life Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 It's free so why not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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