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Confessions Of A Save ScummerMar 1, 2015 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunThe current game is not saved. Do you want to save the game before you load another game? No. … The Football Manager Documentary Is Self-DescriptiveSep 15, 2014 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunFootball Manager is an odd cultural duckling. Its nerdy, number-heavy presentation holds it back from the ooh-it’s-like-a-film mainstream acceptance of Call of Duty, et al. Meanwhile, its being about football stops it from being embraced with the same open arms as, say, EVE Online, despite it inspiring similar levels of passionate brain-crazy among its far larger audience. Its far less talked about than its vast success would suggest it should be. This news seems a good thing, then. An Alternative Reality: The Football Manager Documentary is a Football Manager documentary being released in select cinemas in the UK come October 7th. … Scouts Honored: Football Manager Data Being Used By ProsAug 11, 2014 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunOldboy is a pretty great film. No spoilers, but I like the scene in which the main character, after years of private practice, first confronts a group of street toughs. “Can 10 years’ worth of imaginary training… be put to use?” Apparently it can. Hopeful players of Football Manager have been wondering for a long time whether their expertise would convert to the real world, and as reported by The Guardian, it seems at least their scouting data would. FM’s famously vast and detailed database is now going to be included as part of Prozone Recruiter, a software tool that many real clubs use to help with finding players to buy. … Football Manager 2014 Update 14.3.1 ReleasedApr 9, 2014 - Community AnnouncementsAs you may have already seen, the PlayStation Vita version of Football Manager is due for release on the 11th April. Due to the cross-platform play available in Football Manager Classic mode, we’ve taken this opportunity to release an update for FM14 to enable this functionality. We’ve also included a few other fixes which include, but are not limited to the changelist posted below. To update you will need to close the game down and re-launch for it to update. If this does not work for you or you feel it has not updated you will need to restart Steam. Upon launching the game you will see the updated version number of 14.3.1 in the bottom right hand corner of the Start Screen. If your version still hasn’t updated we suggest again restarting Steam and if that still doesn’t work, try verifying your game cache as explained here in our FAQ - http://www.footballmanager.com/faq/?game=38&id=221 So managers, get back into your sheepskins and lead your teams to glory. Failing that, a sneaky one-nil win away might just keep the chairman off your back for a couple more games… Football Manager 2014 - 14.3.1 Update Change List ======================================= GENERAL - Enabled PS Vita Cross-Save functionality STABILITY - Fixed rare crash when adding player to transfer target/development list - Fixed rare crash on continue - Fixed examples of pre-14.3.0 saves failing due to French discipline rule change EDITOR - Fixed edited teams being extracted into wrong division - Fixed edited names not saving correctly TRANSFERS - Fixed rare cases of future transfer join dates reverting to year 1900 - Improved player interest AI after declaring interestTeam Talk: Football Manager 2014 Mid-Season ChatMar 19, 2014 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunRPS used to be a bunch of foot-to-ball fearties, but times change, and Adam and Graham are on a mission to make sure there’s no one left at the site who doesn’t understand the offside trap. Adam wrote the WIT. Graham made us into regens. They compared notes. Now the pair have gathered again to discuss their thoughts after a further six months of intensive training. How does the match engine hold up? Has the new tactics system ever felt limiting? How has the mid-season update changed play? All this and more awaits below. … It Does Mata: Football Manager Updates Database, Tweaks AIMar 4, 2014 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunOne of the world’s most popular RPGs just added Gibraltar for free! Wow, a whole new landmass to explore. I wonder if it’ll be set during the War of Spanish Succession, allowing keen commanders to invade and cede the territory to the British Empire in perpetuity. Oh wait it’s the Gibraltarian football league added as part of Football Manager‘s mid-season update… Even better! The patch also contains a “potential fix for odd throw ins”, and a hundred other small tweaks, improvements, and thousands of database updates. … Football Manager 2014 - Update 14.3.0 Winter Transfer Update OUT NOW!Feb 28, 2014 - Community AnnouncementsOn behalf of everyone at Sports Interactive I’m proud to announce the release of the Winter Transfer Data Update, 14.3.0. When starting a new game you will now be given an option to start with one of two databases, the default database (14.0) or the Winter Update (14.3). Included are all the latest transfers and updated squads, so for example, if you want to see if you can best Moyes with Mata at Manchester United, now is your chance! The data is compatible with new saves only on both full Football Manager and Football Manager Classic. Also included within the update are a number of other changes and fixes to the game and the match engine which are save game compatible. So if you're in no rush to use the latest data you're fine to continue on with your current save. A link to a changelist showing the majority of these changes is listed below. To update you will need to close the game down and re-launch for it to update. If this does not work for you or you feel it has not updated you will need to restart Steam. Upon launching the game you will see the updated version number of 14.3 in the bottom right hand corner of the Start Screen. If your version still hasn’t updated we suggest again restarting Steam and if that still doesn’t work, try verifying your game cache as explained here in our FAQ - http://www.footballmanager.com/faq/?game=38&id=221 Please remember as with all data updates, short-term loans are not included, and some late transfers/managerial changes or those conducted after February 1st 2014 may not be included. The changelist includes but is not limited to the changes found here - http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/386142-Football-Manager-2014-Update-14.3.0-Winter-Transfer-Update-RELEASED?p=9462928&viewfull=1#post9462928 Football Manager 2014 - Update 14.2.0 - Out nowDec 18, 2013 - Community AnnouncementsHello ho ho. We've unwrapped an update for Football Manager 2014 just in time for Christmas. The changes are fully save game compatible so you can continue your saved games. Any problems or feedback please head over to our forums where the team will be on hand to help. Merry managing. FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014 – UPDATE 14.2.0 CHANGE LIST ====================================== Including, but not limited to: STABILITY - Fixed rare crash when continuing game - Fixed another rare crash when continuing edited save game - Fixed crash testing rules in Advanced Editor - Fixed crash when searching invalid latitude value in Editor MATCH v1439 - Fixed rare occurrence of stats incorrectly showing 255 - Reduced instances of direct free kicks aimed too close to crossbar inflating woodwork stats - Fixed instances of throw ins taken just on pitch - Tweaked urgency of engagement of ball player in own half depending on defensive player's tactical settings - Improved general logic of when to attempt a tackle - Tweaked aim direction of sliding tackles - Reduced wild challenges slightly - Fixed keeper accelerating out of area after fielding ball - Fixed player ratings not updated quickly enough in some circumstances - Some tweaks to player ratings including weighting on headers, interceptions and tackles - Fixed poor detection of save quality - Reduced first time keeper clearances under little pressure when he has short distribution PI - Fixed strange ball movement after some instances of players pushing opponents while going to ariel ball - Fixed non marking of short corner option player - Reduced poor attempts to win corner off opponent - Reduced poor cross attempts that had little chance of completion - Reduced pointless shot attempts slightly - Fixed quick free kick direction facing - Fixed blocked crosses being set as completed crosses in stats - Fixed short corners being set as crosses in stats - Fixed players going through bench - Fixed subs running on pitch after friendly win - Improved keeper kick out from hands contact point - Fixed issues with depth and width values after human tactical changes - Fixed player standing at wrong end of pitch when following "stand in front of keeper at free kick" instruction - Fixed bad goal kicks when the keeper kicks the ball out for an injury - Refined counter attack trigger point depending on team mentality setting - Improved player decision making during counter attack phase of play - Some general tweaks to on ball decision AI - Increased chance of player misjudging ball path slightly - Made it harder for player to kill pace on fast moving ball especially at speed - Improved ball velocity on some crosses - Fixed ball contact point issue when putting ball out of play for an injury - Added cross less often PI - Fixed some issues with kick off AI - Fixed some issues defending corners - Fixed some keeper positioning and facing issues, including coming out inviting easy lobs - Some tweaks to pass AI - Tweaked d-line position slig...Why I Love The Hot Prospects Of Football Manager 2014Dec 17, 2013 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunFootball Manager 2014 - Update 14.1.4Nov 27, 2013 - Community AnnouncementsHello gaffers, We've released Football Manager 2014 update v14.1.4. It's fully save-game compatible and the change list can be seen below. The Football Manager 2014 demo has also been updated to v14.1.4. If you have any problems, please post at community.sigames.com where our team will be on hand to help. Happy managing! 14.1.4 Changelist Stability & Performance - Fixed rare crash/freeze during processing - Fixed rare crash when using edited data - Fixed rare crash in backroom advice - Fixed rare freeze when processing Competitions - Prevented teams from entering both Champion & EURO Cups - Allowed overage players to feature in Swedish Reserve league* (You will need to start a new game for this fix to be in your game) Confidence - Fixed user being sacked for not dropping a player they already sold Progression - Adjusted Free Kick attribute progression Transfers & Contracts - Lower league players now more willing to negotiate contract renewals Editor - Prevented IGE use in network game - Fixed free agents being unable to transfer in IGE - User can now activate Italian Serie D Match Engine v1433 - Some important improvements to the engagement of the ball player with reduced slide tackle count - Fixed under hit near post corners that caused too many easy chances - Fixed the worst examples of wild off target shots and passes - Reduced long shots - Fixed bug causing some deflections/blocks to be potentially missed - Reduced directional change on regular player collision avoidance - Fixed metrification bug causing full back to run to centre of pitch when overlapping - Fixed bug where keeper storms out too fast when narrowing angle and risks overshooting target point - Increased fouls at lower levels - Pushed d-lines ups a bit when ball not in attacking third - Fixed some headers being directed higher than intended - Fixed keepers not reaching some obvious balls above their head - Fixed some instances of players not closing down ball player including at short corner - Fixed some instances of players not making no-brainer tackle attempt - Tweaked default cross aim point slightly - Some further tweaks to kick/header inaccuracy - Improved player blocking of shots and crosses - Fixed some minor bugs in ball deflection code - Some general improvements to engagement of ball player - Reduced instances of tackles leading to corners - Some more tackles made in danger situations - Improved detection of clear cut chances when player behind defence - Slightly more opportunistic shots taken especially when chasing a goal - Small tweaks to some shot velocities - Minor tweak to pass AI reducing any risky short ones under no pressure - Full backs come a bit deeper to offer keeper pass in 4 man defences when long kicks not instructed - Reduced instances of keeper handballs outside area - Fixed red cards being displayed for these handballs outside area - Stopped players running through nets - Fix for some issues with high d-lines not positioning correctly - Fix for some ...Extra Time: Football Manager Interview Part 2Nov 26, 2013 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunAs we enter the second part of a marathon conversation with Sports Interactive’s Miles Jacobson, I begin by checking that the half time oranges have done the trick. Once we’re both warmed up and ready to go, talk turns to Football Manager’s place in the wider world of games and Miles’ background in the world of music. When we’re not discussing Jesus Jones and Blur, we’re pondering whether comparing Football Manager to open world games is instructive. Part one is here. (more…) Football Manager 2013 Pirated 10 Million Times, Says DevsNov 14, 2013 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunWe always approach piracy figures with a healthy skepticism, but this is interesting. Sports Interactive says that Football Manager 2013, the previous iteration of the game, was pirated 10.1 million times. The report they’ve just sent out goes on to break down those figures by country, and estimates the likely lost revenue as a result of illegal downloads. The best part is that Sports Interactive and Sega are being totally reasonable about it. Speaking at the London Games Conference as reported by MCV, FM producer Miles Jacobsen said that it’s “ridiculous” to equate these numbers with lost sales. (more…) Football Manager 2014 - Update 14.1.3Nov 1, 2013 - Community AnnouncementsHello Managers, A small FM14 update has just been released and is now available to download - it is fully save game compatible. Please report any issues to our team on the forums at http://bit.ly/SIforum. We hope you continue to enjoy the game! 14.1.3 Changelist Match v1427 - Improved player rating system - Improved use of subs in FMC match plans Performance - Fixed lag/crash in the Steam Workshop with lots of custom graphics installed - Fixed crash launching game when user has removed public documents folder - Fixed match viewer graphical corruption on some non-English language Linux systems Transfers - Tuned AI opening offers & negotiations In-Game Editor - Fixed text bleeds in some non-English currencies - Fixed club finance values resetting in some non-English currencies Standalone Editor - Fixed player data tabs when editing multiple players Data - Fixed some incorrectly set Norwegian wages - Fixed some international records not displaying Misc - Stopped Paul Robinson being bitten by his pet dogNow Available on Steam - Football Manager 2014Oct 30, 2013 - Product ReleaseFootball Manager 2014 is Now Available on Steam! Play it whenever, wherever, however! Play on Linux for the first time, plus the inclusion of ‘cloud-save’ technology which means that managers can now pursue a single career from any computer, anywhere in the world. FM14 also includes integration with Steam Workshop making it easy for managers to create and share customised FM content such as photo/logo packs, new and custom competitions and tailor-made challenges using the new Challenge Editor. New features include the improved Match Engine, tactical overhaul, more realistic transfers and contracts, more sophisticated board interaction, improved interaction with players, staff and media, news system, enhanced user interface, and Football Manager Classic has evolved. The RPS Verdict: Football Manager 2014Oct 30, 2013 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunAdam already told you Wot He Thunk about Football Manager 2014, but foot-to-ball is a team sport. For the second half, he’s drafted fellow ball fancier Graham onto the pitch to discuss Sports Interactive’s latest old-guy-in-a-warm-coat simulator. Spoilers: it ends a draw. Football puns out the way? Read on for the John Barnes rap, the ethics of pigeons, and the Speedball management mod for which we all hunger. Graham: Finally a place where we can talk about football without being judged by the others. Adam: They will be judging us from afar. (more…) Wot I Think: Football Manager 2014Oct 28, 2013 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunFootball never stops. At this very moment, as you’re reading these words, people are playing football all over the world and every kick of the ball massively matters to someone. Presumably. Perhaps the football is happening too far away for you to see though, or perhaps you’d like to have more control over the actions of the men playing with the football. If that is the case, be thankful that Football Manager 2014 is out this week because it is the best game about managing a football team. Here’s wot I think. (more…) Play the Beta Now - Football Manager 2014Oct 16, 2013 - AnnouncementPre-Purchase Football Manager 2014 and Play the Beta Now! For any fan who has ever dreamed of making the big decisions, both on and off the field, Football Manager 2014 brings improved Match Engine, Tactical overhaul, and tons more updates! Foot Like A 3D Engine: Football Manager 2014Oct 14, 2013 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunHave there ever been two foot-to-ball posts on RPS during a single twenty four hour period? I’d go back and search through the archives but I can hear Kenneth Baubles, the ill-fated librarian, dragging his pegleg around back there. Best not to disturb him. Whatever the case, we’re almost back-to-back with balls today. First it was Graham’s turn to give FIFA a good kicking, although he was wearing fluffy slippers at the time so ended up delivering a gentle foot caress. Now I’m stepping up to the spot and staring at Football Manager 2014′s new 3D match engine as it throws shapes between the goalposts in an effort to confuse me. Below, you can see the revamped engine’s first public appearance. (more…) Tune Into Football Manager 2014′s Classic ModeOct 8, 2013 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunI am busy lazy man, so I don’t always have the time to simulate the life of another person and take on that person’s job and be good at it. I’m basically the person that Football Manager 2014′s classic mode is aimed at: it streamlines the manager’s duties, focusing on tactics and transfers, and not bothering about the consistency of the gravy on the pies or making sure that the wind swirling around the stadium moves in a clockwise direction. Things are going to be a bit more involved in 2014, but it’ll still be a swiftly steered season of soccer, and the video states that it’s possible to enjoy a full season of the game in one evening. How? It has a wizard! (more…) FM 2014 Is Out Oct 31st At 12:01amSep 16, 2013 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunSee that? I just went for it and told you the release date of Football Manager 2014. No teases. No ‘after the jump’ or ‘on the other side of the ha-ha’. I didn’t even encrypt the data and ask you to hack it. No, it’s above. Why did I do that? It’s because I respect your time, that’s why. Actually, I respect ‘the time’, so when Sega announced the very minute that the game was being released, I was in heaven. If only everyone ran to such specific schedules and nothing ever went wrong, I’d be incredibly happy. There is other information below, so head beneath the bulwark to find out about the beta, the demo, and Steam integration. (more…)
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