Vida

I'm playing with 8.0.1 and can't seem to get into the game. The only game where I've continued past about 4 months was with United, but found that a bit too easy. However I've tried a vast array of different clubs, ranging from Droylesden to Aston Villa, and find I'm now cr*p at the game.

For me odd little bugs in the game are not a major issue, however on this occasion it's simply getting results that are losing the game's appeal!

In previous games I've usually been able to find a system that works to some degree. I appreciate that it should be tough to create a winning formula, but it's been a lot different with 08, be it my own faults or the game's.

So what do you guys think? Do your tactics need a 8/10 games before you start getting consistency, or like me are you finding it hard work? The tactics and training forum is my new home

(Note: Before I get flamed, this is NOT a rant at the game, more to highlight my tactical pitfalls on the game and hope that I'm not the only one!)

SWaRFeGa

I'm loving it.
12 years in. Had many clubs at many levels - from Workington to Sevilla.
Finally had enough money to buy a player in my eleventh season.
Enjoying building up my reputation from nothing. Finally made it to the Premiership after managing in the Blue Sq North, Blue Sq, Championship, Serie B and La Liga.
Tactics are a big part of my game, I tinker before every match - tempo, passing style, etc. Even during the game I'll change things around 4 or 5 times.
Created my own training regime for each player position, also works well.

GillsMan

I'm really enjoying it. Having just the right amount of success in my Gillingham side. Although, in fairness, it's probably a little too much success, but then I've brought in some decent players (e.g. Aaron Brown from Reading reserves for £22K).

Haven't been this addicted in ages.

JAStewart

I've found the game, in general, to be a lot more difficult than previous editions.

Jibsa

My biggest problem is how a young midfield player had the ability to play delicous balls over the top or down the channels in pre season friendlies against quality opposition.

I've just released him at the end of his contract in Jnauary cos with the same tactic, same position and same two strikers offering he didnt pass the ball and was hopeless.

DVD anyone?

McTavish

Same here, but that's a good thing.

FM is both a game and a simulation. It aims to be as realistic a portrayal of football management as possible while still remaining fun to play, which is harder to balance than it might sound.

For example, bringing Wokington to the Premiership in successive seasons isn't a realistic goal in the real world. Even something like winning the title with, say, Bolton within 10 seasons wouldn't be possible. But in order to make the game fun things like this have to be achievable because ending season after season with mid-table mediocrity wouldn't keep us coming back for more, despite being realistic.

I think they've balanced it nicely in this edition anyway, it is harder than previously but it still seems possible to achieve more or less anything with any club. It just might take a bit more effort and a bit more time, which in the end is more than a bit more rewarding.

GAVIN42

found this, as the first poster said, very hard to find consistency

hardest game so far for definite...

having said that am currently a cool 3rd in the Championship with Charlton in the first season so hopefully i can close out and gain promotion!!

Chappie.dm

By far the hardest game so far (which is a good thing) - second season in after getting Charlton promoted Man Utd sacked Fergie and offered me the job!

Can't believe it.

Just been beaten by Arsenal though which has not pleased the fans or the Americans...

GAVIN42

oh - well if the same happens to me as did to Chappie i will be well pleased

Unfortunately atm i have slipped to 4th : (

davela93

i started life with leeds (-15 points!) and my first game i lost 7-0 to hartlepool! i was about to give up right that moment but i persisted and only just missed out on playoffs.
second season now and i am in top three although it is early days. i do find it hard to get some consistency also but i think that will change with practice and i know what works or not!