Match plan and instant results

[Cal585]

Just want to clarify I understand how these work as what I've managed to find online has been a little nebulous. Also hoping it will be useful for someone else trying to understand it.

Instant result: Assistant Manager will take complete control of your team, from team instructions to who plays and where.

Match plan (simulate): Your squad will line up with your team instructions in their assigned positions. Assistant Manager will change mentality and team shape based on match plan situation and manage subs within the predefined roles (including shifting people between positions).

Do not use match plan (simulate): Same as above but with your mentality and team shape?

Not sure about the last one...

[Lucas]

The last one uses your tactics and team selection for the duration of the match, with no changes. Except for injury subs of course.

[Cal585]

Oh ok so match plan simulation makes subs but no match plan simulation has no subs except for injuries?

Edited September 4, 2017 by Cal585

[Lucas]

It depends on the match plan, but yes subs are made when a match plan is selected.

[Cal585]

That's odd. I just simulated with no match plan on tablet and all 3 subs were made (around the 70th minute). Or am I misunderstanding you?

As it is, it would seem the 'no match plan' is the best way to go if you've got a more specialised tactic that requires specific team structures while specific match plans are good if your tactic is more flexible.

I'm trying to play a save during work lunch breaks which is why I'm looking at alternates to playing the match myself.

[Lucas]

1 minute ago, Cal585 said:

That's odd. I just simulated with no match plan on tablet and all 3 subs were made (around the 70th minute). Or am I misunderstanding you?

Will have to double check but that does sound like with the sub times its using the same sub instruction as it does for the default match plans. Apologies for any confusion there. 

2 minutes ago, Cal585 said:

As it is, it would seem the 'no match plan' is the best way to go if you've got a more specialised tactic that requires specific team structures while specific match plans are good if your tactic is more flexible.

You can create your own match plan scenarios.

I'd suggest taking a look at the defaults - you can do this by creating them as the template for a match plan in the create match plan wizard. You'll get an idea what these do and when. These might be a useful starting point for you to create your own if that interests you.

[BuryBlade]

Hi Lucas, as someone who plays solely on the iPad, I like the fact that I can simulate match on no match plan and the assistant uses the tactic and lineups I choose, AND will make substitutions during the game. I'd hate it if this was altered so that no match plan meant he wouldn't make subs as I don't see how that is of any benefit to the player. 

[Cal585]

On 05/09/2017 at 14:52, Lucas Weatherby said:

You can create your own match plan scenarios.

I'd suggest taking a look at the defaults - you can do this by creating them as the template for a match plan in the create match plan wizard. You'll get an idea what these do and when. These might be a useful starting point for you to create your own if that interests you.

I can only see the option to create Match Plans on the PC version, not the tablet? Which doesn't make much sense to me because it's when I'm playing on the tablet that I'm more inclined to sim games (whereas PC I'll control the games on key at least). Bug or limitation?

[Cal585]

On 06/09/2017 at 23:41, Cal585 said:

I can only see the option to create Match Plans on the PC version, not the tablet? Which doesn't make much sense to me because it's when I'm playing on the tablet that I'm more inclined to sim games (whereas PC I'll control the games on key at least). Bug or limitation?

Bump @Lucas Weatherby. Should creating a Match Plan be available on tablet?

Also, thanks very much for your help understanding it.

[Lucas]

No, sorry - getting my wires crossed with the PC version.

[Cal585]

8 hours ago, Lucas Weatherby said:

No, sorry - getting my wires crossed with the PC version.

Ah well, it's a shame as I normally have more time on the PC version and prefer to watch and control the game myself, even if only on limited highlights. Still, thanks for the response!

[potbellypigs]

I pretty much play all the games on instant result with no match plans, so my tactics stay as they are through the game. What I've liked this year (or at least I've found it this year), is the match highlights option. It's super quick compared to the drawn out highlights of the actual match. I'd just like the option to see the highlights before the score - I have to put my hand/arm over the screen, squint and click the highlights button so I don't know the score beforehand. Not knowing adds to the experience for me.

[ozmono]

When I use my custom match plan, no subs are made. I tried to change when my assistant is supposed to make subs and still no subs are being made when I use my custom match plan. This happens even on friendlies. When I use instant result with no match plan subs are made. I can provide saves and my match plan if needed.

[Jari Rantanen\'s Shorts]

Can anyone confirm if the result is hidden after simming a game in FM18?

personally would much prefer to watch the highlights without knowing the score to add tension and immersion - it is likely to make the difference between buy or leave tbh

[ozmono]

1 hour ago, Jari Rantanen\'s Shorts said:

Can anyone confirm if the result is hidden after simming a game in FM18?

personally would much prefer to watch the highlights without knowing the score to add tension and immersion - it is likely to make the difference between buy or leave tbh

First thing after instant results you get the match results. If you wanted to watch the highlights before getting the results you wouldn't use instant result but the regular option to play.

[Jari Rantanen\'s Shorts]

Thanks for clarifying.

[Olivia481]

I have this skin on my game.. how do I get the assistant manager to make subs? Thanks

[Lucas]

On 14/10/2019 at 13:19, Olivia481 said:

I have this skin on my game.. how do I get the assistant manager to make subs? Thanks

The feature is for FM Touch only. 

If you have a "skin" for FM then match plans work differently with FM (due to Tactical Briefings).