[[FM24][SKIN] WTCS Gold v1.3.1 Released 08/04/2024]

Hi, first of all thanks to anybody that put the work for this skin, it's really the only one I find usable since it changes only what's needed from the original skin

I have a question, can I somehow increase the size of the box as shown in the picture?

I am currently using a 85% zoom out in FM

Thanks in advance for the replies

[Football Manager 2021 Official Feedback Thread]

Hi all, came back to play FM after some months, is it just me or now there are less central-through passes and central forwards score less?

[Still too easy?]

On 07/12/2020 at 20:30, Marc Vaughan said:

Can I just check what you're indicating here? - you played less than an entire season and decided it was too easy? .... surely that is akin to Ancelotti having stopped this season with Everton top of the league because it was obviously a foregone conclusion?

Yes.

Can you please give some statistical proof of teams that in the beginning of the season were not predicted to fight for the title, that just got a new manager, that in February/March have lost a few games maximum, that finished top of the table in the CL/Europa League group, that have the best attack and defense in the league, that won 75% of the games against stronger and same level rivals, that, apart from the mentality, didn't adapt at all their formation to the opponents? all this in recent years and in a top tier league, thanks.

I might be really "unlucky".

- I'm not saying this is impossible to happen, just shouldn't be that easy -

Everton is sitting 5th in the table, lost already 4 games and it's December.

Don't get me wrong, I like the game, a lot, I want it to improve.

[[England] (Official) League Specific Issues]

2nd year in the PL, 4 matches in row at home 

Version 21.1.3-1492907

if would be helpful to upload my save please let me know

[Quickfire Questions and Answers Thread (Tactic and Training Questions Only)]

In a 433 DM, the mezzala seems to "steal" space to the inverted winger of his side, is it true?

[[England] (Official) League Specific Issues]

I got this fixture on my first year with Tottenham

[Still too easy?]

25 minutes ago, FMunderachiever said:

My results are absolutely brilliant. Ive won the German, English and Chilean leagues already.

Now what?

Thank you for your contribute.

[Still too easy?]

2 minutes ago, FMunderachiever said:

I know. The point of the thread is the game is too easy. What do you want to happen now?

Are you serious? I already answered you, try to read slowly and pay attention

Look I'll copy and paste it for you here:

By starting a new thread I expected to see a comparison between which results I am getting and which you guys are getting, see if there's something linked to this, in a constructive manner, which, by seeing most of the posts didn't happen.

[Still too easy?]

I already told you the point of this topic mate, I didn't mean to offend any "underachiever" or say I'm brilliant in the game

[Still too easy?]

2 hours ago, IrrelevantLion said:

Isn’t it obvious by this point? People like to brag on these forums because there are a lot of good players who post here. 

I don't know what problems you have in real life but I'd think twice before adapting such a judgmental attitude, it's just an advice.

There's nothing about showing off in this topic, to me doesn't make sense at all to show off in a game where you can save-scum all the way.

[Still too easy?]

9 hours ago, FMunderachiever said:

Could end up being a weekly thing this.

New thread. Week beginning 30.11.2020:Game STILL too easy

Make the game harder for yourself if its too easy. Dont manage Chelsea, manage Hornchurch instead.

But realise this:

1) You are playing a COMPUTER GAME. If you found managing real life Chelsea too easy, id call you the special one.

2) If the computer game reflected real life, it would be pointless playing as 99% of teams who never win anything. If youre judging success purely on bashing everyone

3) If the game was as hard as real life, no one would be bothered to play the game.

 

By starting new threads all the time saying the game is too easy.......what will this achieve? some sort of megadeath impossible patch designed just for you?

Alright let's start from the beginning

1) Thanks for pointing out I'm playing a computer game, didn't notice. There's a balance to keep between fantasy simulation and real life, we both know that a game never can be as real life, but it's what this game is pursuing, isn't it?  I am not asking a 100% real life simulation, I just found that I got sequences of winning games pretty easily, COMPARED to reality every game has it's difficulty, no matter which team you are, you always will have some struggle, little or big (depending on which team are you), but still a struggle, and at some point, especially if a manager is at his first year in a club (it's more likely to happen), the winning streak will be broken.

2) That's your opinion, playing is not all about winning, is about having fun.

3) It's the same thing you said in the second point.

By starting a new thread I expected to see a comparison between which results I am getting and which you guys are getting, see if there's something linked to this, in a constructive manner, which, by seeing most of the posts didn't happen.

[[Italy] Data Issues]

Just a minor recommendation, Calhanoglu in FMs natural position is LW, he was used in that position before Pioli arrived, when he arrived he started playing him in his natural position (CAM, same position he was used in when he was at Leverkusen) and his performances drastically changed, right now he's playing in this position, only when Brahim Dìaz starts he moves to the left wing.

I want also say that I agree about Juventus formation, really affects them and Ronaldo negatively in the game.

[Football Manager 2021 Official Feedback Thread]

1 hour ago, themadsheep2001 said:

It's also not anywhere near as clear cut as people make out either. The United researcher did a very detailed and enlightening post on it. 

Where can I find this post?

[Should i carry on with my save - Youth Intake Problems]

Are this kind of issues recurrent every year? I usually buy the game between january and march, only this year I started with the beta and right now enough things seem to be messy.

I'm considering to stop playing (because really, doesn't make sense to me) for a couple months until a big patch.

[Still too easy?]

1 hour ago, Etebaer said:

I play FM20 with better "AI Managers Mod" and "Realistic Injuries Mod" - i think the realistic injuries mod does more for the challenge than any other mod - should probably work for FM21 i guess...

Last year I played with the Realistic Injury rates and was pretty cool, for sure more challenging, didn't try to play it on this FM because I'm not sure it will work

[Still too easy?]

5 minutes ago, IrrelevantLion said:

Here we go again  too easy as Chelsea haha 

Here we go again, another one that focuses on a single thing

[Still too easy?]

10 minutes ago, freddieos said:

I'm getting the same results as you, although full game a bit better than the beta.

I got 116 points in the championship with Watford (new record) first season, then finished 5th in the Prem year after. Gave up after that and moved to Leipzig where I'm taking Dortmund and Bayern to school three years in a row.  Only place I struggle (and where it's realistic) it's in the latter stages of the UCL. Getting knocked out in the quarterfinals typically. 

My quick fix is that away teams need to start playing better.

Have you noticed the newgen bug yet?

It's pretty insane to finish 5th after promotion...

I didn't get that far to see the bug yet, I delete my saves soon when I don't see any challenge continuing.

[Still too easy?]

1 hour ago, Johnny Ace said:

I don't find it easy

Can you post up your tactic? A) Because I'm curious & B) yes, I'll test it out 

I can tell you my tactic with Brentford, the other saves are deleted

I use a more offensive 433:

Positive

shorter passing, play out of defense, low crosses, work ball into box

distribute to center back, distribute quickly, counter-press

much higher defensive line, much higher line of engagement, more urgent, prevent short GK distribution, 

A little bit more defensive 433, mostly for away games:

Balanced

Pass into space, play out of defence, higher tempo, narrow

take short kicks, distribute to center backs, counter, counter-press

higher defensive line, extremely urgent, use tighter marking

23 minutes ago, iAlwaysWin said:

How many games you won doesnt really put things into to context to label the game to 'Easy' how many trophies did you win with said teams, did you win all cups and leagues with ease? did you win champions league multiple times with ease? a bit more information please other than ' i won alot of games with such and such team'

I developed the bad habit to give up in this FM when I see no challenge, I deleted both Chelsea and Milan saves when I was first just after middle season.

But that's  not the point, I'm comparing to last year's FM, things were harder some way.

38 minutes ago, kevhamster said:

Obviously how easy or hard it is depends on your team. Brentford are one of the best sides in the Championship.  See how you find it once you've won promotion.

I'm managing Coventry, one of the hot tips for relegation with the vast majority of players apparently being League One standard and no real play in the budget to do much about it.  It's been a struggle so far! Did at least manage a 4-4 draw in my last game against Reading so that's something! 

Well, I'll try and go on with this save, hopefully I will get some struggle going forward

[Still too easy?]

Does anybody still (after the beta) finds the game too easy?

I gave up a save with Chelsea and Milan because of this reason, in both together I lost a few games at most. You may say can happen, they're big teams, yes but every team struggles at some point in the season, which did not happen to me, I always dominate 95% of the games, xG always higher and the opponent doesn't get really dangerous, can happen some times with other big teams but the weaker ones get annihilated all the time leaving no room for surprises. Not getting a struggle, a real challenge, even with these big clubs, kills my mood to play.

I'm playing now with Brentford, same story, top of the league in December,13 wins, 2 draws and 1 lost, +4 on the second, will be more as the time passes.

I'm noticing the % of the completed passes are way high on average, I get between 92-95% most of the time, but I'm Brentford, not Guardiola's Barcelona.