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8.01 patch - a general thread on the theory of patches
Before I make my point I want to state that all my FM08 posts have been positive, check my history, and I have no issue with patches or of games needing patches post production. Also I have only patched for 2 days so I am still testing a bit, however.....
...I am finding that now my game is patched my tactics (carefully built around wwfans excellent posts for 07, and effective in both 07 + 08 games) are not as effective in the Post patch game. OK, I need to tweak them, but I would expect a patch to correct bugs, enhance the match engine appearance etc, it is disappointing if the whole tactic sets created are now considerably less effective. Yes the closing down bug (which I never really worried about anyway)needed correcting according to the majority but overall my attack has become toothless - and I never did win by big margins, just ground out close wins.
I still think the game is the most promising FM release yet and I will persevere but I now long for wwfan's 1st Post patch FM08 Tactical guide (as the FM07 now doesnt quite transfer).
11-29-2007, 02:16 PM
8.01 patch - a general thread on the theory of patches Post #2
Why don't you just develop your own tactics based around the players in your team, the opposition you are playing, and whether you are at home or away
So many people seem to look for a 1 tactic fits all.
Most of the fun and sense of achievement in the FM series comes down to developing your own success with your own tactics and finding your own players and wonderkids
I'd really recommend you use the FM08 tactics section in the manual plus Mark Vaughans hints for FM2007 around tactics.
8.01 patch - a general thread on the theory of patches 
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