ahy Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Just wondering is there now a way to use picture portrait for manager as before, instead of a 3D face... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpsia518 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 why not 3D ? Its looking good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpedpolecat Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 8 hours ago, kpsia518 said: why not 3D ? Its looking good. Lol to be fair, my 3d model looked absolutely awful! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahy Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 8 hours ago, warpedpolecat said: Lol to be fair, my 3d model looked absolutely awful! As warpedpolecat said, sometimes it doesn't look good. Moreover, It breaks visual consistency because all other players and managers' portraits are real photos. (I'm using face packs) Anyway, I'm really annoyed we can no longer use picture as portrait in FM2017. I'm not sure if it's just me... Not saying 3D is bad, but I don't think it's a good idea to just take a feature off when you're introducing new things. Should've given user a choice. Think about how Microsoft changed the start menu on Windows 8 and how people reacted to that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkaldfraNorden Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 If you turn on IDs next to manager's name, you can make config file for your pic, just as facepacks do. Make new folder in /graphics (eg. my picture), put the picture there and make config.xml file in the same folder as the pic. Open config.xml with notepad or notepad++ and paste this <record> <!-- resource manager options --> <!-- dont preload anything in this folder --> <boolean id="preload" value="false"/> <!-- turn off auto mapping --> <boolean id="amap" value="false"/> <!-- logo mappings --> <!-- the following XML maps pictures inside this folder into other positions in the resource system, which allows this folder to be dropped into any place in the graphics folder and still have the game pick up the graphics files from the correct places --> <list id="maps"> <!-- Auto generated by fmXML --> <record from="PICTURE NAME" to="graphics/pictures/person/GAME ID/portrait"/> </list> </record> Just change Picture name and GAME ID accordingly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUBI Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 1 minute ago, SkaldfraNorden said: If you turn on IDs next to manager's name, you can make config file for your pic, just as facepacks do. Make new folder in /graphics (eg. my picture), put the picture there and make config.xml file in the same folder as the pic. Open config.xml with notepad or notepad++ and paste this Just change Picture name and GAME ID accordingly Replacing the human manager picture with a custom xml file is not supported in FM 2017. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkaldfraNorden Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Just now, KUBI said: Replacing the human manager picture with a custom xml file is not supported in FM 2017. Bummer, it worked earlier. Oh, well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiskorpio Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 My 3D avatar looks really gaunt, I'd like to go back and change it but I can't find anything to do that without deleting my config files and starting over. How do we edit our manager's appearance after we've started a game? Is it possible? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McClane29 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I really wish FM17 would allow us to use a real picture instead of the 3D. The 3D worked OK, but why use something which looks like 25% of you, when you could just use an actual picture like previously. Hopefully we will get the option to use a picture again in the first patch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahy Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 1 hour ago, McClane29 said: I really wish FM17 would allow us to use a real picture instead of the 3D. The 3D worked OK, but why use something which looks like 25% of you, when you could just use an actual picture like previously. Hopefully we will get the option to use a picture again in the first patch. Absolutely. Why make something less perfect which was already perfect. I already raised an issue and hopefully they take it serious enough to add an option: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMeDy Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Another point of emphasis is your 3D avatar is synonymous with your career file, so if you want a new 3D avatar, you have to restart your game. What's worse, when you go through the procedures to change your face, you have to not only load in with all the nations again, but the stat distribution system defaults to what's recommended for your license and player experience, automatically changing your stats to inaccurate values. The license and player experience should not have "recommended" ticked by default. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 So does the manager avatar age over time? Will I go fat, bald and wrinkly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McClane29 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Clearly we have a substantial amount of negativity around the 3D-only manager. Would be nice to know whether SI are working on restoring the ability to upload a manager picture again... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roykela Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Already started my career save and it kinda sucks that i won't be able to have a 3D version of my ugly head in the game. Basically just because i didn't have a picture available at the time. Wish i could make an avatar after creating the save. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigiluigi Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 It really is such a bad feature, the social feed looks decent when you have facepacks and the managers appear in front of interview boards etc then your graphic one appears and ruins it all. Needs to be an option to use a picture like the old way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maviarab Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 It's wasted time and resources on stuff like this that annoys me about SI. Should have left it as it was and spent that time and money doing something far more important that is either A) needed or B) been requested for years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennytee Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 To be fair mine is the stuff of nightmares Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Race 9 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 3 hours ago, Maviarab said: It's wasted time and resources on stuff like this that annoys me about SI. Should have left it as it was and spent that time and money doing something far more important that is either A) needed or B) been requested for years. spot on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSubFM Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 2 hours ago, bennytee said: To be fair mine is the stuff of nightmares Typical friday night I'd say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khalev Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 10 hours ago, Maviarab said: It's wasted time and resources on stuff like this that annoys me about SI. Should have left it as it was and spent that time and money doing something far more important that is either A) needed or B) been requested for years. Totally agree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNT3R Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 7 hours ago, bennytee said: To be fair mine is the stuff of nightmares Want a balloon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardymouse Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Mine is too terrifying to make public. It's fair to say that, if you have long hair and a beard, the creator doesn't like it. bizarrely you can't even make a manager with a long beard or long hair. Seems like SI come from the military school of what hairstyles should look like! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigiluigi Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Surely this can get sorted for release so when folk start their real game they can choose a pic? Seems the majority on this forum arent happy with it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigiluigi Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Ive seen more people complaining about it on various threads than in support, = majority Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUBI Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Please do not go into arguments and do not claim to represent a majority. This is reserved for politicians. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardymouse Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 On 10/23/2016 at 10:03, dREIS said: C'mon folks don't be shy lets see those pics I had another go, definitely better than before, but still freaky... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McClane29 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 My 3D avatar came out surprisingly good and actually resembled myself to a degree. However, I just don't want a 3D me. I want the real one, like it has been for many past FM's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swell86 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 The 3D face would be great if the sideline manager was large enough to see the facial detail and that was the only place that we'd see the 3D image. It's not though, and I miss seeing my real picture along with all of the other real pictures that populate the game. As mentioned above, if you have facial hair your 3D image always comes out looking like you got hit by a bus. I like the game, but I don't like being stuck with a cartoonish manager image of myself. Please make this feature optional before the full release. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phd_angel Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 My avatar looks exactly like me - it's impressive. (I had to choose a very good frontal picture to model it) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m@rk Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 mine <---------------- looks a lot like me, took a few selfies to get it good enough to use though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussex Hammer Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Please SI lets have an option to use a real picture again. I am not a zombie!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelHeding Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Please see this post... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YolocastDirk Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 In the new Vitrex skin, it has the ' Added possibility to add your own manager pic back into the game' according to http://www.fmscout.com/a-vitrex-fm17-skin.html You're welcome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YolocastDirk Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 14 minutes ago, YolocastDirk said: In the new Vitrex skin, it has the ' Added possibility to add your own manager pic back into the game' according to http://www.fmscout.com/a-vitrex-fm17-skin.html You're welcome Still actually trying to figure out how to do it though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Andromeda skin also has the facility. You need to create your mugshot as a .png file 180x180 pixels. Go to the extra line that appears in Preferences to click on the box and add picture from your PC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YolocastDirk Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 8 hours ago, phnompenhandy said: Andromeda skin also has the facility. You need to create your mugshot as a .png file 180x180 pixels. Go to the extra line that appears in Preferences to click on the box and add picture from your PC. Ah right, it's in interface settings, and also, what is the Andromeda skin like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Valhalla.. Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Mine is pretty accurate aside from the hair (there isn't a suitable style close to my real hair). I like the 3D image feature, adds more realism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 6 hours ago, YolocastDirk said: Ah right, it's in interface settings, and also, what is the Andromeda skin like? I'd say there are a lot of high quality skins this year, but for me Andromeda is the best. I had switched to Vitrex due to a couple of irritating issues but they were addressed in the latest Black F incarnation and I can't honestly see any faults now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majick Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I didn't have a picture to hand, so used a Keira Knightley headshot instead. Adds another dimension to the game - my first interview I was asked about sexism in football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manyBuddhas Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 If SI is going to do it, they need to go all in. Make it like what is available with a AAA role-playing game where you can adjust things practically down to the skin pore. What they have now is what you would have seen in one of those games pre-2000. Needs a little elfin magic. I want to look like me, but better. Here's your new team doctor, don't let Mourinho fire her. (From Dragon Age: Origins) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuMahdi Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I've tried to do my own pic like I do normal facepack (using fmXML): from the left: Gary Walker (fitness coach), Josh Bohui (U-23 player), and me. Unfortunately only my profile doesn't work: I really wish FM17 would allow us to use a real picture instead of the 3D. Is there any chance to fix this problem with the newest patch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNT3R Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuMahdi Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 @HUNT3R - Absolutely brilliant! Thank you! I'm gonna post this content to my Polish website "Mój Football Manager" as soon as possible! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiuS Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 On 24.02.2017 at 08:34, HUNT3R said: can't understand why this feature has been removed on 17.3:( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD-RELIGION Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Was too good to be there... Only new, that I started a new carreer I realised that was removed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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