Bobby_Zamora Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Any chance of a pinned post with great careers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Try the FMCU HQ & Rules. I know there are some threads in there. Not sure how many 'older' threads are there though. If there aren't any, it would be a good idea imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I've actually had the idea in my head for months now, especially after remembering a thread I really wanted to put in it. There are still a few things I never really got around to deciding about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjericho Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Can't catch a break with a save this year... I think I'm going back to FM11 for a while. Don't have much time to explore tactical details (and I'm not really good at that either) so in my favourite version of the game I still have some good setups. Tbh the only thing that is worse in FM11 is the lack of "add to scouting pool" option - I have to select 20/30 players and assign these batches to each scout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynters Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Having some great fun with my Cyprus save at the moment. Into 2024/25 starting from the Third Division Our main highlight from this season so far, slightly disappointing as I went in gunning for the win but the comeback from 3-0 down was spectacular. Targeting the QFs after qualifying with a game in hand Only downside at the moment is the lack of quality opponents in the First Division bar APOEL, given the other teams don't have great players I think it hampers our youth development by a small margin. Anyone have tips on how to improve other sides? My only thoughts so far are buying players for overinflated prices so they can get better players in. But given the fact we leak money like a sieve I'm a bit reticent to do so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'll be away in France from tomorrow until Sunday afternoon. Hopefully other mods will pop in to approve posts and stuff but if not then at least you know why I'm not doing anything or getting back to you until the end of the week. I hope you all behave yourselves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Does TomTuck still post in here? One of the best for FMCU threads last couple years but don't see any threads from him this FM... either I'm blind or he's stopped playing, which would be a shame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I don't think we'll ever see him post again. There's a reason for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo7 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 tomtuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameuss Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I don't think we'll ever see him post again. There's a reason for it. Did he get banned or something? Or is it one of those "shall not be mentioned" things? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 TomTuck :lol: :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Jesus, what's that big mistery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I don't think we'll ever see him post again. There's a reason for it. Ohhhh spill e: I know he's still on the forum fwiw, saw one of his posts last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar2010 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Was Tom the guy in the Singles thread from a few months back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo7 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 He used to post over in OTF Singles Thread, and he kept harping on about how he's dating this 19 year old called Vicky, and how attractive she was, and this, that and the other. He also posted on Twitter about his love life too, and even included the odd photo or two of her after he'd had a few drinks. He never shut up about her, which was always the weird thing. After the initial "ah well played mate, you've done well there", what more can anyone say? How can someone be that besotted by someone that they need to keep tweeting photos of her and tweeting how much he misses her??? Anyway, long story short, it was found out that he was actually lying about this, as someone (somehow) managed to track down the actual girl, who was indeed called Vicky, and asked her if she had a boyfriend called Tom and she knew absolutely nothing about it. So Tom was confronted about the matter, and he just vanished - deleting his twitter account and stopping posting on these forums, never to be seen again. One of the greatest modern day mysteries, still leaves a few unanswered questions. - Did he even know this girl? - She was from the same area as him, maybe he know of her, and just fell in love and built up this imaginary scenario in his head the whole time, trying to convince himself that it's true? - Why did he not lie about the name and age? - What was he trying to prove to anyone? Moral of the story - people on the internet are strange, kids Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Basically what Gizmo said . Wasn't it OTF2 who found out that he was lying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Jesus Christ That is absolutely mental! But I swear he still posts on the forum? I'm sure I saw him post in the FF the other day... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo7 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Pretty sure you didn't... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Nope, last activity was on 14th January this year when the whole saga came to an end. He then deleted himself off Twitter. Hasn't even tried to defend himself or anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Ahhh yeah, it was an old post in a recently bumped thread, my bad. Still though, that is messed up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo7 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 It is indeed, haha! Anyway, get back on topic! deltablue goes away for one day and look what happens! :D How's everyone's FM saves going? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Almost finished my Hertha first season; haven't updated thread for a bit but I have all of the screenshots I need so will probably do all of it later tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Just about to leave Real Madrid after winning the Champions League 7 times in 10 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Trying my best to fight off the crisis caused by fixture congestion. All looks set for a two-way battle with Hammarby for the title. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I'm taking forever to finish my 2nd season with Austria Wien. Just haven't had much time to play the game lately, also occasionally entertained with other stuff when I do have time, but it's getting there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Have picked up 10 points in 4 away games (2 games were against top 4 teams) and 1 in 3 home games (two were against relegation strugglers). Early days in my second season just yet, though. I'm at Honved in Hugary, by the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Currently at Bristol Rovers. Not sure whether I'll stay for another season but it's good fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Just closed the gap on Bayern to 3 points with 5 games left... I don't think we will win it but to be this close this late in the season is ridiculous. We were predicted 15th 19 clean sheets in 29 games certainly helps. If only we could have avoided so many silly draws (0-0 draws, at that), we'd probably win the league tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maw74 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Just about to leave Real Madrid after winning the Champions League 7 times in 10 years. Only 7 times . Where to next? Germany? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Where to next? Germany? Indeed, I took the Bayern job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Trying to work up the effort to post two seasons worth of information Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Did you guys miss me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dllu Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Due to massive pressure at work I just don't have the time or energy to play FM right now. This just to let you know that I haven't given up on my career saves and will be getting back to them when I can. And I am still following threads on the forum, even if I don't post much myself at the moment... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlightlyAwkward Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 So, I've been lurking these boards for apparently quite a while now, posting every so often in seemingly random places. And I've just started a new career on FM16 so I thought about having a go at these career updates. I usually have quite a bit of fun playing and end up with some interesting career routes, which thanks to classen's updates can go to some rather odd places. I thought that surely someone must be interested. So, my question is: What sort of details do people like seeing? How much detail on the club situation do people like? I can play quite solidly for a while so updates on a single month probably won't happen. Should I focus on season summaries or are varied time period updates ok? I have looked at quite a few threads and seen what people do, but I was just wondering on advice on the matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason the Yank Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Did you guys miss me? You were gone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason the Yank Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Due to massive pressure at work I just don't have the time or energy to play FM right now. This just to let you know that I haven't given up on my career saves and will be getting back to them when I can. And I am still following threads on the forum, even if I don't post much myself at the moment... I'm still freaked out about my laptop. But I deleted FM and redownloaded it, and it holidayed through almost a full year without any trouble, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 So, I've been lurking these boards for apparently quite a while now, posting every so often in seemingly random places. And I've just started a new career on FM16 so I thought about having a go at these career updates. I usually have quite a bit of fun playing and end up with some interesting career routes, which thanks to classen's updates can go to some rather odd places. I thought that surely someone must be interested. So, my question is: What sort of details do people like seeing? How much detail on the club situation do people like? I can play quite solidly for a while so updates on a single month probably won't happen. Should I focus on season summaries or are varied time period updates ok? I have looked at quite a few threads and seen what people do, but I was just wondering on advice on the matter. I don't actually know so here are just my thoughts and what I figured. I figure most people won't want something too long, but need enough detail to be invested in it. It's a bit of a conundrum, because there's not too much point showing off a screenshot of your squad when they play in the Brazilian Third Division and no one will recognise any of them, but they still need to be able to invest in this team you have so you might have to present it differently. Pictures are nice, but it depends on if you can be arsed to screenshot and upload so many, and also for some people too many pics will take too long to load and be a bit messy anyway. I think layout is one of the most important things - people would rather read a mini-bible laid out in an easy-to-read way than a short wall of text. Maybe avoid meaningless info. You COULD write a description with every result you list, but do people really need to know how someone scored (unless it was a curler from the halfway line by Jaap Stam) or how much possession you had? A list of your results and a summary of your general performance might be more apt there, for example. In the end we're all doing this blind until someone gives specific feedback, which they usually won't, you'll be informed when people are reading it and they'll give praise or encouragement or comments on the game. Even if you did get constructive criticism, what that person likes might be what 10 people hate. I reckon the single most important thing is gimmick. I'm completely assuming, but I reckon not many will be interested in a standard save. Everyone's doing diaries with self-given restrictions or madcap aims like winning a trophy in every league or winning things with Insert Worst Team In Game that are different but can interest everyone. You could just play a normal game as your favourite team Southampton, but only a few people will also be Southampton supporters. But this is all if you're aiming for views, you might just want people to share in your story. FM is one of those games where everyone wants to tell everyone else their story that no one else cares about, so here you can actually share your story without making badly disguised threads or posts no one reads, because everyone here actually wants to read it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameuss Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 So, I've been lurking these boards for apparently quite a while now, posting every so often in seemingly random places. And I've just started a new career on FM16 so I thought about having a go at these career updates. I usually have quite a bit of fun playing and end up with some interesting career routes, which thanks to classen's updates can go to some rather odd places. I thought that surely someone must be interested. So, my question is: What sort of details do people like seeing? How much detail on the club situation do people like? I can play quite solidly for a while so updates on a single month probably won't happen. Should I focus on season summaries or are varied time period updates ok? I have looked at quite a few threads and seen what people do, but I was just wondering on advice on the matter. First, don't worry about what people want to see. If you start writing purely thinking about how to appeal to others, then you probably won't enjoy it much yourself. Instead, just write and update in the way you want to, and the way that you enjoy. Everyone has a different style, and for the most part people will be interested in what you say no matter how you say it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
withnail316 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 My advice is pretty simple - enjoy your save. The more you enjoy it, the more interest it will generate. As for how you write it, that's entirely up to you. Personally I like to see a few images to help draw me in, but then again I'm happy to read lots of text too in a strong thread, so lots of styles work. As for how regular you update, I'd suggest that depends on how fast you play. It takes me an age to play as season, so I update my thread on a monthly basis to keep it going, but if you fly through seasons in a couple of days you can perhaps update at the start, middle and end of a year. So whatever feels right. We all also like different types of threads. I tend to stay away from English threads unless I've followed a certain poster's previous efforts, while I also avoid those that start at massive clubs. Other people however will love English threads and threads at footballing giants, so there will always be an audience, no matter where you start. Best of luck, anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Personally for me I like to update the start of the season(pre-season), middle of season and then end of the season. That's because I can clear 2/3 months before I know about it and I just don't have the time to update every month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Since it's now been made public with an OTF thread (and a Miles tweet before that) I just thought I'd let you guys know (though some of you already do) that the legendary moderator Kriss passed away last night. I must admit that I never really got to know him personally (though he was one of the first people to welcome me after I became a mod) but he still made a bit of an impression on me and many others who have been on the forums for a while, to say nothing of the impact he made on those who did know him, and he kept on going until the very end. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 So, I've been lurking these boards for apparently quite a while now, posting every so often in seemingly random places. And I've just started a new career on FM16 so I thought about having a go at these career updates. I usually have quite a bit of fun playing and end up with some interesting career routes, which thanks to classen's updates can go to some rather odd places. I thought that surely someone must be interested. So, my question is: What sort of details do people like seeing? How much detail on the club situation do people like? I can play quite solidly for a while so updates on a single month probably won't happen. Should I focus on season summaries or are varied time period updates ok? I have looked at quite a few threads and seen what people do, but I was just wondering on advice on the matter. I've got a slightly different take on this. I don't think you should style your updates in a manner in order to gain readers/followers and instead I think you should post your updates in a style that suits not only you, but also your particular save. If people want certain pics or into, then they are usually not backwards in coming forward and there is nothing wrong with appeasing individual requests. What you really do t want however is the updates to become onerous or a chore. The more invested you are in a save and posting updates about it, then the more likely people are to read it and want to come back after an initial visit. I have done saves with quite basic updates and also done others with loads of detail, (which I probably my preference), but I go through different stages within a save that might significantly increase or decrease the detail. With regards to pics, I quite like to offer a choice to the reader. The more important pics Wii be inserted so that they are visible on the page,but other less vital pics might just be linked. This helps with loading times and with those who just wish to skim through threads to see what is going on. In terms of what I like as a reader, I like something, (a hook if you like), that will catch my eye and make me come back again. It could be the nature of the save or the nature I the updates. Anything at all that makes it stabd out. What I really like is an update thread with longevity and I like reading those who have a history of sticking with things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Oh my RIP Kriss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Oh my RIP Kriss ???????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo7 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 ???????? Read: Since it's now been made public with an OTF thread (and a Miles tweet before that) I just thought I'd let you guys know (though some of you already do) that the legendary moderator Kriss passed away last night. I must admit that I never really got to know him personally (though he was one of the first people to welcome me after I became a mod) but he still made a bit of an impression on me and many others who have been on the forums for a while, to say nothing of the impact he made on those who did know him, and he kept on going until the very end. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Which nations are now easy to get quick work permits for foreign players in Europe? Got the option of choosing a feeder club but not sure which nations are good for picking now. Any ideas? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikulec Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Belgium perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham Forest Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thought Belgium had changed but nope, I have a team from there. Thanks anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
withnail316 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Which nations are now easy to get quick work permits for foreign players in Europe? Got the option of choosing a feeder club but not sure which nations are good for picking now. Any ideas? I think Bulgaria is one of the quicker ones, if memory serves me right. Pretty sure that's roughly 1,000 days, rather than the 1800 days required in most European countries. Bosnia too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispypaul Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 What's the best imaging site to use to upload pictures? After months of trying to get into one I finally have a decent journeyman career going so will start a thread this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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