Clarifying when features get Reviewed by SI

[Neil Brock]

Just to clarify to users how the feature request process works.

Because the development of Football Manager works in cycles, ideas for future versions have to be decided well in advance. This means that even now we have a database filled with features earmarked for any potential future versions of the game.

However, just because we've got ideas earmarked for doesn't mean we can't potentially make room for new better ideas! This is where you all come in.

Now unfortunately due to the way our cycle works, we can really only go through ideas a few times a year. We recently made a large change in how we log feature request ideas internally, which means they're entered in such a way that makes them much clearer and easier to discuss internally. Due to this new process for the feature logging system and the time it took to create said system (yes it was like a feature meeting to discuss how to log features!), there was only one major sweep of these forums which was conducted in December 2016 (to make sure the ideas were considered for Football Manager 2018).

That means later on this year we'll be due a large sweep of all the suggested ideas which could potentially be included in future versions of FM. So please don't be discouraged if you post a feature and don't get a response. Once they have been reviewed they will be replied and locked with a 'Reviewed so locked' message.

Some of your ideas will have already been discussed previously. Others are already in line to be in future versions. Some may be used to pad out or improve pre-existing ideas. And some may be so good we'll slap ourselves on the forehead and ask "Why didn't WE think of that?" And some, lets face it, may be something you'd love and everyone else would hate!  

We really REALLY appreciate every person who has taken the time to suggest any kind of feature. Our game really wouldn't be anywhere near as good as it is now if it wasn't for people like you. 

[Neil Brock]

Just to say just before January 2018 we conducted another fairly major sweep. Now we'll be looking to try and conduct more regular sweeps over the next few months, but we've already got a fair idea of how future versions of the game will look to shape up.

Again we appreciate everyone who's posted and please don't lose hope if your feature idea hasn't been replied to yet. 

And just to say, unfortunately we're not in a position to give updates on any features logged in here prior to the release of a future version. 

Thanks. 

[Neil Brock]

We have been conducting sweeps throughout the year and will look to do a big push to get remaining features reviewed by the end of December. Once an issue has been marked as 'reviewed' we'll move it into the Reviewed sub-forum.

Thanks.