CaptainPlanet Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 If your question isn't answered below, please use the search function on the forum before posting a new thread. When is the next patch out? The patch is scheduled to be out by the end of February. I'm having technical problems running Football Manager 2009 Check the Known Issues and Solutions thread. This thread contains a lot of information about fixinf the most common types of error message you may encounter. I'm having an issue activating my copy of Football Manager 2009 There are specific threads regarding phone activation, online activation and a general Q&A session with Sega Is my PC good enough to run Football Manager 2009? The minimum system specs are: Mac System requirements: The game is currently only being supported on Intel Mac's only, and the minimum requirements are - OSX 10.5.5, Nvidia Geforce 7300 / ATI X1600 Radeon. 1GB RAM. PC System Requirements: OS - Windows Vista or XP Processor Speed - Vista - 2.0GHz, XP - 1.4GHz Memory - Vista - 1GB, XP - 512MB Videocard - 128MB Nvidia FX 5900 Ultra, ATI Radeon 9800, Intel 82915G/82910GL or greater. More RAM is recommended for a smoother gameplay and faster load. Do I have to use Steam to authenticate/install? No, Steam is just one method of authenticating the game and/or buying the game. You do not have to use it if you don't want to. I've installed though Steam, do I have to run the game through Steam each time I want to play? No you don't, you can create a shortcut to Football Manager 2009 without having to use Steam. Go to: C:\Program Files\Steam\Steamapps\Common\Football Manager 2009\ and right click the fm.exe file and choose "send to desktop (create shortcut)" Where is the database editor? If you installed or authenticated your game through Steam, you will find the editor at: C:\Program Files\Steam\Steamapps\Common\Football Manager 2009\Tools\ if you didn't use Steam at all it will be at: C:\Program Files\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2009\Tools\ I have found something that I think is a bug, what do I do? Search the forums to see if it has been raised before (try a couple of different terms to make sure), if not then post in the bugs forum with some evidence (screenshots, .pkm match files or saved game) you can find out information how to upload evidence to the FTP server here There is a lack of squad harmony, why is this and how do I solve it? There are suggestions and hints and tips in this thread I'm finding the game too hard! Check out the Tactics Forum for some helpful advice on where you might be going wrong Who should I buy? Check out the Good Players forum for some advice on recommend purchases I want to play the game online or over a network with my friends There is a section of the forums for online players I recommend this thread to understand the basics I have ideas on how to improve the game in the future Feel free to post constructive suggestions in the wishlist topic thread I want to have reasoned and constructive debates with other Football Manager fans You're in the right place! Is this cheating? You play the game how you want, everyone plays by different rules! When will my Stadium be expanded? It could be provided you have a decent amount of money in the bank. See here for our discussion including some thoughts from SI I have a player with a funny personality/I have a funny picture to share with everyone. The funny personalities are SI staff sneaked into the game and can be found by searching for faceinthegame. This works in FM08 as well. However we still like to laugh at them so post here How do I Post a Screenshot? * While in FM, press the 'Prt Sc' button (usually next to F12 on your keyboard). * Open an image editing program such as Paint and paste the image * Save the file as a JPEG * Upload the image to an image hosting website such as Photobucket * Post the direct Url to the image here. How do I transfer my saved game to another computer Useful thread here explaining what you need to transfer Struggling with Tactics? Tactical Theorems and Frameworks- a thread in which some of the best tacticians around explain how to create a successful tactic for your side. Everything is covered here, and there are 72 tactics available to download from the opening post. The Sheffield United Project- Cleon, managing, surprise surprise, Sheffield United, shows you how to set up a tactic, and then, more importantly, how to tweak it from match to match. He wins promotion from the Championship as Champions, and is top of the Premier League after 18 matches when the project ends. Tweaking tactics will be much easier with his help. Wolfsong's team talk guide was originally written for FM08, but it works just as well with the version either side of it. Particularly useful with half time team talks and inspiring individual players. Want a new challenge? Then try CSE- the Challenges, Sign Ups and Experiments forum. Here are some of the better known challenges: dafuge's challenge: Holiday for a season, and take over one of the clubs promoted into the Blue Square North/South. Get as far as you can- the Ultimate Aim is the World Club Championship and Premier League title! Gundo's challenge: Exactly the same as dafuge's challenge, except for one detail- you take over a side promoted into the lowest league of a small European nation. This is even harder, as players are more likely to come to England than to Serbia... 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CaptainPlanet Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 To be honest I just created it and added it to my favourites so I can hotlink people when answering their questions, I'll add more topics for discussions on certain subjects though, that's a good idea and would reduce a lot of the clutter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper99 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Good idea, would be good if this thread was stickied. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 You need the "Is this cheating?" question. and the "When am I getting a new stadium?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Added "Is this cheating" as it really does get asked a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Good man, This is a really good idea wp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper99 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Another couple of things that might be worth adding that often get asked are: Instructions on how to upload a screenshot. Same for a pkm. I'm sure I'll think of plenty more Also, you might want to add a 'When is the patch out' section with a line saying that nothing has yet been announced. If that then changes then you could add a link to any info released by SI. Not relevant at the moment but it will be once the transfer window closes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashOverride Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 You need the "Is this cheating?" question. and the "When am I getting a new stadium?" Did you read my post tom? Screen shot and Patch FAQ added but I dont know how to upload a pkm myself so I'll leave that to CP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Did you read my post tom? I did after I posted mine lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Screenshot and PKM uploads were already included in the "how do I upload evidence" question. It's contained in the link where it tells you how to upload saved games. HuwFlet I've added a couple of yours to the main post rather than the FAQs going across multiple posts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Yeah, this is a very good idea. Hopefully people will read it now before posting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Yeah, this is a very good idea. Hopefully people will read it now before posting. I bet you a tenner that people don't read this and just post in the actual forum, then the posts will get moved into here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashOverride Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Yup! But at least we have tried. I have removed my post now CP. Your right it makes sense to have one post with them all on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Nearly Amateur now Huw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Nearly Amateur now Huw. You mean nearly part-timer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 You mean nearly part-timer. God what's with me this week? It's these exams, you see, glad they're over today so I'll be back to normal tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Ok, don't ruin my nice helpful FAQ thread with drivel posts! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Ok, don't ruin my nice helpful FAQ thread with drivel posts! Sir yes Sir! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4457 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Probably add something for people looking for third-party save game editors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Ok, don't ruin my nice helpful FAQ thread with drivel posts! Yeah, you're right. I'm sorry. Going back to what I said further up, in the editors hideaway faq there is one for "where is the editor" and there are still several new threads created in there on that topic. So I bet there will still be posts about things in here but it is still great for you to have done it. Also maybe add something about people enquiring about skins/facepacks etc and direct them to the skinning hideout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-evo Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Good idea mate and good to see it stickied. I still don't think it will put an end to the threads but fingers crossed it will be noticed by the majority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Good idea mate and good to see it stickied. I still don't think it will put an end to the threads but fingers crossed it will be noticed by the majority. I've said that and since then people have been asking questions. Naturally I've directed them here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Rudd Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Might be a good idea to add the question about the German national team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosso14 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 c an i have fm09 activated on a pc but play it on a difrent laptop/pc.without deactivating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 c an i have fm09 activated on a pc but play it on a difrent laptop/pc.without deactivating. Yeah, you can install on up to 5 computers at the same time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ched Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Don't know if you want to add anything from here: http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php?t=34621 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOriginalJez Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 There's a few here specifically relating to the patch download (written for 9.1 but still relevant for 9.2) - the one that gets asked here a lot is the digital signature error so that could be worth adding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Also, a lot of people are asking about the patch for the Data Editor so I think that should be included aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosso14 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Yeah, you can install on up to 5 computers at the same time. sorry for bein annoyin but ive installed fm09 on my laptop through steam and its activated on a difrent pc through d same steam account.but when it was done installing the soft anchor online activation screen comes up and i enter keycode but error -51 comes up.what going wrong and what can i do to fix this.? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmufcwafc Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 sorry for bein annoyin but ive installed fm09 on my laptop through steam and its activated on a difrent pc through d same steam account.but when it was done installing the soft anchor online activation screen comes up and i enter keycode but error -51 comes up.what going wrong and what can i do to fix this.? Look here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashead235 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 when i go on data editor it wont start up and just comes up with a message saying unable to load the recources, couldnt find the data folder. anyone know whats wrong? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftg87 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Also, a lot of people are asking about the patch for the Data Editor so I think that should be included aswell. Is that not included in 9.2.0? Thought it was :confused: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Is that not included in 9.2.0? Thought it was :confused: Don't think so as they are two seperate downloads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4457 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 9.2 did include an editor update. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 9.2 did include an editor update. Oh right, I stand corrected. Cheers 4457. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOriginalJez Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 9.2 patch patches the editor as well as the main game- 9.1 however doesn't is my understanding. You only need the editor patch if you have 9.1.0 or 9.0.0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 when i go on data editor it wont start up and just comes up with a message saying unable to load the recources, couldnt find the data folder.anyone know whats wrong? Where are you loading the data editor from? If you are using a shortcut, is it located on your desktop? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIAG Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Do you think it would be worthwhile having a "helpful links" thread that would be more specific than this one? Instead of answering questions or sending someone to T&T, we could give them specific useful thread- for example, T,T&F, or the Sheffield United project, or the Lyon thread in GPTG, or the dafuge challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmufcwafc Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Do you think it would be worthwhile having a "helpful links" thread that would be more specific than this one? Instead of answering questions or sending someone to T&T, we could give them specific useful thread- for example, T,T&F, or the Sheffield United project, or the Lyon thread in GPTG, or the dafuge challenge. Yes, thats a very good idea in my opinion. Would make life a lot easier for both new posters & regulars on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmufcwafc Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 SCIAG Just to let you know, I'm more than willing to go ahead & make a helpful links thread, that is if you don't want to make one. So by all means, make one yourself if you want Of course, I won't start on it unless the idea has been approved. So does anyone else have any opinions on this please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 SCIAGJust to let you know, I'm more than willing to go ahead & make a helpful links thread, that is if you don't want to make one. So by all means, make one yourself if you want Of course, I won't start on it unless the idea has been approved. So does anyone else have any opinions on this please? I like the idea, but I don't think there's much point as we have this thread now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmufcwafc Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I like the idea, but I don't think there's much point as we have this thread now. Yeah I suppose, maybe instead a few important links could be added to this thread & have the thread re-named to 'FAQs & Important Links' or somthing similar, just to avoid clutter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHAVFC Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Yeah I suppose, maybe instead a few important links could be added to this thread & have the thread re-named to 'FAQs & Important Links' or somthing similar, just to avoid clutter? Yeah that's a better idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Added question about squad harmony as we seem to be getting loads of those at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomis07 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Added question about squad harmony as we seem to be getting loads of those at the moment. good, i'm massively sick of those threads. In fairness to the op's though the search function is awful, i've tried to use it a couple of times today and get the biggest load of crap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 If you use the "titles only" option in the search it tends to give a lot better results than just typing something into the drop down. searching titles in GQ for "harmony" returns about 20 threads in the past couple of weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomis07 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Transferring a saved game and how to uninstall properly should be added. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIAG Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Right, I'm going to post a simplified version of what I was thinking of- either it can be merged with the OP of this thread, or I can start one seperately, which I think would be better as it's a different concept. Tactical Theorems and Frameworks- a thread in which some of the best tacticians around explain how to create a successful tactic for your side. Everything is covered here, and there are 72 tactics avalible to download from the opening post. The Sheffield United Project- Cleon, managing, surprise surprise, Sheffield United, shows you how to set up a tactic, and then, more importantly, how to tweak it from match to match. She wins promotion from the Championship as Champions, and is top of the Premier League after 18 matches when the project ends. Tweaking tactics will be much easier with her help. Wolfsong's team talk guide was originally written for FM08, but it works just as well with the version either side of it. Particuarly useful with half time team talks and inspiring indiviual players. Want a challenge? Then try CSE- the Challenges, Sign Ups and Experiments forum. Here are some of the better known challenges: dafuge's challenge: Holiday for a season, and take over one of the clubs promoted into the Blue Square North/South. Get as far as you can- the Ultimate Aim is the World Club Championship and Premier League title! Gundo's challenge: Exactly the same as dafuge's challenge, except for one detail- you take over a side promoted into the lowest league of a small European nation. This is even harder, as players are more likely to come to England than to Serbia... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Another thing that could be added is the "unable to load resources" error when using the editor. There have been many people with this problem and it is caused by incorrectly creating a shortcut to the editor by actually moving the editor.exe file rather than just creating a shortcut to it. So maybe you could post how to create a shortcut correctly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asvasco Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Hi not sure if I'm anywhere near the right place. But how do i install face packs etc on mac os? Theirs a million posts on the net for windows but not for mac (in engish anyway!) help please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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