retired_elpata

Lots of people keep asking me to learn them how to play FM (tactical side) and wonder why I'm successful. Honestly I have no idea why, other than I study the match engine and spent many hours over the years figuring out what setting does what and learning what happens when you choose a different setting. As there are already topics covering most things I thought id try something a bit different.

So here goes;

First of all go to this link and download a saved game I have created.

Download Link Click Here

This is a current game I am playing and it was last saved on the 16th of November. I am top of Championship with Sheffield United after 16 games. Winning 14 of them and drawing 2. I've scored 32 goals and conceeded just 2 so far.

The formation I am using is Click here

You have probably seen a few people using this in recent weeks and there is good reason for it. It's probably the best shape for FM at the minute as its creates lots of space and is very solid too. I won't list any of the instructions I am using as the tactic is available in the saved game, and that is the exact same as I am currently using too.

So the task is complete the season and tinker with the tactic as much as you want. The squad is gelling nice, morale is good and you've not conceeded in the league for 11 games

Everything is set up perfect for people to have a real crack at this. The training is set up, its not the worlds best but its good enough for now.

Keep me posted on how it goes

retired_elpata

I think there might also be a bonus tactic saved too

retired_elpata

I'm interested to see what results people get for the next game. I didn't change anything for this game and won 2-3 so my clean sheets have gone out of the window now. Ahh well time to rebuild

retired_cutie_flowers88

cant see ur bonus tactic cleon

retired_elpata

Is it not? Ahh well nvm

retired_cutie_flowers88

cmon what is it :p

retired_happydawg

Cleon: One of the reasons why I struggle with making a decent tactic, is that I do not have many hours in a week, never mind over the years, to find out what does what.

If I play the game only, properly and with trying to adjust tactics as I go along, a season usually take me around five weeks to complete. My work commitments and family always interupt. I am just settling doen to play the game now. The telephone has just rang and work calls. So another day goes by and I've not got near the game.

That is why, now, I am thinking, for me at least it may be better to await the new patch and also the latest tactics from either Diaby or wwfan, if they produce anything. I hope so.

I will also have a go at your latest effort. Kind regards to you and those who still suffer the likes of myself, in trying to assist.

retired_elpata

You don't need hours though to make a decent tactic. All you need is to find the right balance for your side and have them play to their strengths. But yeah I see your point about limited time



Actually you'd be surprised to know I change hardly anything during a game if at all. Infact the game I've uploaded I've not changed anything in a match unless a player was injured. No tweaking or anything. Sometimes you need just a little faith instead and allow the players to get used to playing a set way rather than tweak in a game constantly.

But whats to say what they create will work for you? You'll probably still have to change it to suit you anyways, so your back at square one

Or disregard what you've ever read on here and try your own thoughts and solutions. You seem a wise man, just go with your own instincts

Don't worry we've all been there at some point and understand what you're going through.

retired_thedizzyangel

I might give this formation a shot whilst I wait for this new patch, I'm a bit bored of waiting for it at the minute and am just messing about on FM.

retired_cutie_flowers88

H T mate went 2 0 up bristol pulled back just going to start second half