retired_merri13

I use predefined tactics, online and offline. I do tweak around in it, but it's just a few clicks from the original one.

retired_tye1234

4 basic tactic built around the exact same formation and I will tend to use at least 2 of the tactics in every game. I think I can name them without giving too much away. Normal, Get one Back, Relax, All out attack.

A bit disappointing that I used the exact same 4 tactics from The Conference
South all the way to the Champions League.

Oh nearly forgot I do have another preset tactic which involves a very attacking formation hoping for last minute comeback but invariably sees the boys drop another goal behind

creative36

I've got one fairly standard tactic I use, with small player instruction changes depending on who's playing.

There's also another tactic I've tried situationally, roughly titled 'That's upside down, right?'

retired_babygirlgiggles

When a version of FM comes out I make a tactic (most likely a miserable one). That gets tweaked in the first season most likely atleast once. Then I somehow tend to stick with it and only make an occasional change in the years after.

retired_B_RAN

I've made a breakthrough with my current saved game. I use mostly the same team and player instructions, but I have four distinct formations saved and ready to use during a game. Sometimes I stick to one formation for an entire game, but I will changes formations drastically if the team needs a huge boost or is struggling in the game and desperately needs to address a problem.

I've found that this works wonders and has helped us climb back into matches or easily seal victories where otherwise the results might be different. Thankfully, I have unbelievable versatility on my squad and have used training to add even greater positional maneuvering. It has definitely opened my eyes and given me hope for future saved games.

retired_dvrsecuritylab

I use 3 self-made tactics - one for home, one for away and one for 'nothing's working - panic'... I don't like to use default tactics because if/when they don't work I feel like it's the game's fault, whereas if I use my own, the resulting form, good or bad, is entirely down to my own genius/stupidity. I also tend to tweak them every new season to avoid stagnation and to adjust to any strengths/weaknesses in my squad. I never switch tactics during a game, just making little tweaks to respond to the situation as necessary.

retired_sandra

Mike Bassett inspires my tactic of choice.

retired_sandra

Addendum:

However, in the Zealot game, tactics more adventurous than Keegan's Newcastle bought in over 230 goals in a single Division One season, combined for and against including the playoffs.

retired_nekh_20

2 predefined tactics for me with a bit of tweaking.

retired_frogs

When I join a club, I'll pretty much identify the best eleven players and create a tactic that'll get all eleven on the park at once. Then I'll just stick with said tactic regardless of injuries/situation etc. and look to sign players that fit within that tactic. I don't think I changed my tactic after season one in the twelve seasons I spent at Barrow.

I've always had the intention of creating some situation-based tactics and really having a tinker, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Read: I'm too lazy.