AM23

Introduction Okay, so after strolling around the forum for some time now, I have finally decided to do a documented save of my own. Especially because during my last save, which was a build a nation in Indonesia, I already regretted not documenting it. That save was actually supposed to last for this whole FM cycle (and on it's way to do so, as I really enjoyed it), but sadly came to a screeching halt when I found a save-breaking problem in the database I was using, which would seriously affect the challenge in the long run. After having not touched the game for about a month, I am really keen on starting a new save again. I had a thought about trying the same thing again, but was not totally into the idea in the end, as I did not feel like starting all over. It is possible that I try it again next year though. Having had some time to think about what would be next for me then, I came to the conclusion I needed to try managing in Germany, as I have not actually done so before, even though I am very intrigued by German football. Wanting this to be a one club and long term save, I came to the simple conclusion of managing Bayern München in the 3. Liga (3rd tier). And because I really like German fan tradition, I wanted to manage a so-called 'traditionsverein' with a good fanbase. In the end, I narrowed my list down to 3 clubs: 1860 München, Dynamo Dresden and RW Essen. Those three are, not totally coincidentally, the clubs with the highest average attendance in the current league season. However, this is not the only reason I chose them. For 1860 München the reasons are probably clearest, as they have a very long history, and reside in the same city as 'Die Rekordmeister'. Dynamo Dresden is appealing for it's amazing fanbase, as well as them having been one of the best teams in East-Germany, which is still underrepresented in the Bundesliga. Finally, RW Essen are a club from the Ruhr area, close to the likes of Schalke and Dortmund, and has had some great successes in the past, but has not been close to the Bundesliga for a very long time. In the end, I chose not to go with 1860 München, as I have already seen some others on the forum manage them in the past. I also decided against Dynamo Dresden, mostly for the reason that I have another save idea for the future which would probably see me manage them eventually. So RW Essen it is. Not only for the reasons mentioned before, but also as there is still some more to build within the 3. Liga with this club. While the other 2 clubs have recently played in the 2. Bundesliga and are top teams in the 3. Liga at the moment, RW Essen have just been promoted after a 14 season spell in the amateur leagues. What to expect I do not yet know exactly what my style of writing will be. However, I do have the intention to show a little bit more then just the results. I am also planning on playing a little bit slower than I usually do, since I would like to do some micro-managing in this save, and am very keen on using the data center and available statistics to my advantage. This will probably result in monthly updates, with me giving my take on something I find interesting in the save every now and then. Next update will be an introduction to the club, after which I will dive into the save for what will hopefully be a good time!

Great Nations League performance! Hopefully you can carry this form on to the Euros.

Wow! I have to say I am really impressed with how much you've improved the Ekstraklasa so far. Also good to see that Warta and Rakow have kept performing in Europe after you left. Hopefully you can also give the national team a boost now.