warlock

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It's another tool to manage my players - boost morale or warn against complacency. Adds to the sense of realism and immersion. Your mileage may, of course, vary.

Same as always. But in the interests of positivity, I'm very happy with FM23 - love the ME, my defenders aren't broken, squad planner and scouting focus could do with some work but they're fine for the way I play the game, and I actually like press conferences and player interactions as a bit of a challenge. I have no doubt I'll clock up another 1,000-plus hours in this year's game.

Well played, and a great season. Are you planning on moving to FM23 or will you carry this one for a while? If the latter, I've also found the step up from VNL to L2 quite easy, and the next promotion to L1 not too difficult (life gets really hard in the Championship ). Current squad is probably good enough to survive after promotion, and just a couple of upgrades might see you pushing for another playoff/promotion season. Of course, if that longed-for takeover eventually happens things might get really sunny in Oldham!

You mean like the one over there on the right-hand side?

Who knows, without at least some detail of your tactics (this is the tactics discussion forum). Since you're newly-promoted to the PL you'd have to expect that your defenders are facing much better opponents. If you've recruited 'younger centrebacks' they're unlikely to be of PL quality just yet. And I seem to remember a major footballing expert saying all goals are the result of a defensive error. TL,DR - probably not a bug, just a reflection of reality.

Afraid so

Not really, I'm afraid... I've only lost one league game (to Newcastle early on) and just lost to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. Going better than I expected. Edit to add: This is the tactic i'm using, it's @Rashidi's Arsenal re-creation, running it exactly as per the original, including Shaw/Malacia as IWBs, but with AFs instead of F9s because we don't have anyone who's good at that role: Brought in Singo to replace AWB at RB; Barrenetxea to play AML (with Rashford moving to striker). The balanced mentality works great home and away, but I have gone to attacking when chasing a goal late on.

I'm not going to say it's your tactics but... it might be related to the choices you make in the tactics creator. I'm certainly not seeing what you're seeing - plenty of patient build-up, very few hoof-balls. Try 'balanced' mentality for starters.

Updating graphics drivers has always fixed it for me on the rare occasions I've had the problem.

Always good to be cautious, but I'd say you have a lot better than an outside shot - there's a way to go and you're just 3pts off 2nd and with a better GD. Just got to keep the good times rolling And that's a terrific turnaround from November. Just the one defeat in 12 leagues games (if I can count correctly!) is outstanding form. Keep it up

Maybe Steam doesn't count beta software in the relevant pages. In any case, it's a Steam issue - no-one here will be able to give you a definitive answer.

I've never managed Athletic but I wanted to say what a fantastic introduction to the club this is. Appreciate the effort

Indeed! Not sure I've seen that kind of slump from one month to another. I wish you well in turning it around, but hold to the fact that you're doing much better than expected.

Played about a dozen matches now - half pre-season friendlies, half competitive games. So far... This is the best version of the game ever... not perfect, but the best so far. Love the new UI colour scheme; in-match graphics look more like real football than ever; more and different ways to score; better variety in defensive plays. Haven't played long enough to see a difference in AI squad building, but have seen positive improvements in transfer dealings both in- and out-going. With regard to common complaints so far, I have seen a total of one penalty awarded in 12 games; one red card; and one goal conceded from a GK hoof that carried beyond my defensive line. Out of a first-team squad of 25 I have 8 players out with long-term injuries so I'm certainly not feeling that injuries have been toned down too far. The game is probably a little too easy right now, but I can't remember the last time the beta wasn't easy, only to become much more difficult on full release... be careful what you wish for! Colour me a very happy customer... thanks SI!

The last option on that screen (bottom right of the teams) is to "pick team later".

Graphic quality in preferences? I seem to play every game in a downpour so... ?

No. Since they're amateurs they have no contracts, so they can leave when they want.

Not your problem. Yet . Just take the money and run with it while it lasts. Decent start to the season... looks like Connor Simpson is getting it done!

Used to be that way, but I don't remember seeing it FM22 (and I've played a lot of seasons!). One of those things that changed this year?

And I'm always happy to see your posts . Not a lot going on in the FM bits of the forums, and I'm as guilty of that as the next manager. Mostly waiting for FM23 now, although I have a sporadic rebuild save with United. It's a bit easy, though - won the PL and Europa League in season 1 with a 'current transfers' database

Definitely looks possible. A busy summer but some good business, and plenty of talent added to the squad. Lots of potential, too. Good luck this season

Good to see you still going . I'm afraid my interest in FM22 finally drained away completely. Waiting on FM23 now.

Not necessarily, but I've found 13's for key attributes to produce some excellent fullbacks/wingbacks. I usually search on tackling, pace, crossing and anticipation - if you can find a young prospect with 12/13 for those attributes you can usually rely on them for years to come. In addition, I have often modified a tactic to allow a WB-def/sup, in which case I prioritise passing/vision over crossing and those players usually do well also.

You are very very cynical.