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View Poll Results: Do you really enjoy Football Manager?
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Yes. I always enjoy every game I play.
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No. I can't ever get into a game.
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I am not sure. I am a mixture of both.
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04/01/2010
#1
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Supports: Newcastle United <3
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Getting into Football Manager.
I have recently seen quite a few people saying that they struggle to get into Football Manager. I myself have had the same problem up until recently and I thought people may want some tips that I found useful. If you have found anything else that helps you, please feel free to comment. 
A huge part to Football Manager is tactics. Without good tactics, it is almost impossible to win lots of games, which can lead to frustration and ultimately, quitting the game. I recommend starting of with a simple 4-4-2 formation. If you need more help then go through the 'backroom advice' screen at the start of the game where the ideal formation will be recommended to you. If you want to try something else, look through the tactics page where you can find the right tactics for your team.
Secondly, don't just give up because you have lost a few games. Everyone goes through this and a good idea would be to stop and check your tactics and then tweak them slightly. The reason for this could be because other teams have worked your tactics out. Once you have done this, hopefully you should start winning games again you should start enjoying the game more.
Thirdly, my favourite part to the game is signing a big player. If you are getting bored of your game you need something to liven it up and make it more exciting. Signing someone with a huge reputation may be useful as you get their full potential now and not years later into the game. You should feel like you want to carry on as there is something to look forward to.
Finally, get other people involved! Start a story which you know you are going to stick to because now there is a reason to carry on the game.*** Making a good story means that in future, more and more people will want to follow as you have a good reputation. Because other people are following, you will want to aspire to do better and that means a more enjoyable game for you.
*** For the sake of the moderators and the administrators, please only start a story if you know that you are committed to updating it. Story bans are handed out to people who start more than 2 stories at once.
I hope some of this advice helps and feel free to ask questions.
Last edited by Chris; 11/06/2010 at 10:44 PM..
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04/01/2010
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Supports: Reading
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normally if im bored of FM then i just go onto the ps3 and then when i get inspired like reading 1-1 liverpoo then i will continue for a while
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OMFG READING 1-0 BURNLEY READING TO WIN FA CUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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04/01/2010
#6
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Supports: Arsenal/Rangers
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yeah same here mate
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L a u r e n t K o s c i e l n y The new force in Arsenal's back line
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04/01/2010
#7
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Supports: Birmingham City
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Nice thread Chris, Good advice aswell!
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Deadline day ftw!
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04/01/2010
#11
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Supports: Plymouth Argyle and Arsenal, also like Fiorentina (Jovetic is god!!)
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Good thread, maybe this should be stickied....
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Domnic Burlo-putting the wings into flight. Click the image above to read more!
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04/01/2010
#12
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Supports: Blyth Spartans
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brilliant mate, personaly i barely ever stuck to a game or played FM 09 due to bieng bored but this really help's I also find if you really get into the game, like seeing things from a fans way and really belief that it's real can (not in a freaky way) help you out alot.
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"Non-League, and were Proud Of It "
Last edited by Rollsie; 04/01/2010 at 05:06 PM..
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04/01/2010
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Supports: Arsenal
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I will go through s stage of no fm2010 and then when I notice a team not doing very well inrl or a talented youngster comes along, I go on 2 fm2010 and try and imrpove. But these days im generally intrested in fm2010
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04/01/2010
#14
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Supports: Arsenal, Barnet and Fiorentina
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I never get into a game.
Except one or two.
TIP! Start a story, keeps you involved
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(Insert something comical)
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04/01/2010
#19
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Supports: Brighton and Groningen
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i cant get into stories or games as my game always crashes, but its fixed now so i will be able to, if you lose who cares? my brother used to pretend that losses were wins, it actually works for him, not for me though
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Click the picture to follow my Boavista story
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04/01/2010
#22
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Supports: Manchester United & Bury
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I tend to go through stages of not being too into it, and then when I watch something like Match of the Day or the Football League Show, or even if I play a manager mode on Fifa I start to want to play it. Individual games are different though. Sometimes I can get really into a game, like my Leigh Genesis save on 09 and my Reading save on 09, and other times I get a few months in and lose interest.
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My Reading Story - A Second Effort:
1st Season: 6th Placed in Championship, Lost in Playoffs
2nd Season: 2nd Placed in Championship, Promoted
3rd Season: 4th Placed in Premier League! Hired by Ivory Coast.
4th Season: In Progress
Click Here For Latest Update
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04/01/2010
#24
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Supports: Brighton and Groningen
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i agree on the story audience take max for example, he has an amazing story so he gets an audience, i didnt get audiences on any, not that i care but i do lose some motivation
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Click the picture to follow my Boavista story
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29/01/2010
#25
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Supports: Celtic
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Football Manager is a fantastic game and highly adictive. However it does take work. But personally when I get it a muck about till the patches then start a game a stick to that game till the next one comes out the following year.
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Rest In Peace
Jason 1990 - 2007 Hammy 1988 - 2007 Cowboy 1989 - 2009 Gone But Never Forgotten Springburns Finest
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29/01/2010
#26
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Supports: Northampton Town FC & Manchester United
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i'm having major problems with this at the moment, really cant get into a game i must have started 5 saves today and just ended up quitting them, got a week off uni now and really want to get into a good save but have no idea who to play as or anything, i'm just sat here staring at the add manager screen and can't decide on a team that i actually want to manage. need some major help people :/
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Northampton Town FC - The Cobblers.
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29/01/2010
#27
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Supports: Man Utd & Palmeiras
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As these guys have said start a story, honestly it will keep you involved. My story is different to a normal story. I have aded humour and included things that don't happen in the game but may do in real life and boy has that kept me involved. I also enjoy reading other stories as they inspire me to change something or buy a player thats done well for them.
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Man Utd Fantasy Story
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29/01/2010
#29
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Supports: Northampton Town FC & Manchester United
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yeah i might do mate, but ive started a few stories in the past and not continued with most of them, the only one ive done properly was my Espanyol one, need to find a challenge that interests me that i can write about :/
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Northampton Town FC - The Cobblers.
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