retired_typhon27

Hey all,
I just downloaded the game last night and started tooling around with the game, just to see how it is. (Thanks to everyone who pointed me in the right direction!) I found myself getting confused and a little overwhelmed at times because I have never seen such an in depth game before. I LOVE IT. It's nothing like I've ever played before. It is truly fantastic. I wish there were more games like this...well at least a newer version of Eastside Hockey.
Anyhoo, I just wanted to see what tips you could give to a new player like me.
Is there anything, besides the basic initial download, that I should get? And how do I make it work. I know there are threads on all types of things, but still, the amount of things on this forum is overwhelming as well.
Are there any key attributes I should focus on to develop players?
When first starting a team, what do I need to do from season to season, and from the initial startup?
Or just any other suggestions you may have. Any help would be much appreciated.

P.S. I started with my Red Bull NY for now. I was going to start with them or Manchester United, but figured it might me a little more fun to build a team rather than start with an already great one.

deantibbetts

Well firstly, it might be an idea to get used to the game using a really good team e.g. Man Utd or Barcelona, because it can be a long hard and sometimes fruitless slog with a smaller team and become very frustrating.

Have you downloaded the patch? Here's a link in case you haven't 8.0.2 Link

And here's a link to a very helpful hints a tips guide, Click

retired_typhon27

Thanks for those 2 links! I'll have to download both of them when I get home later.

I was thinking about switching over to Man Utd tonight when I got home. I started to think that it would make more sense to start with a great team and work my way down.

The one problem I've had so far, I've only had a few games, is that I always seem to go up in the 1st half, hold on to it til about the 70th minute, then the other team comes back and ties it. I've been up 3-0, 2-0, and 3-1 and had the other team tie it in the final minutes. I guess I'll have to work on the in game stuff.

KryptonSean

At the end of a match, stop your full-backsjoining in on attacks if you're winning. Mentality should be at the far left, forward runs and run with ball the same. That make you concede less late goals.

retired_typhon27

I've started to win now! Thanks guys.

Another 2 questions as well.

1. Is there anyway to get a player transferred to your team fairly easily. I've been going after Lahm, highly over paying at times, and have only had success once. Lahm then turned down the contract offer.
What really gets the other team to bite onto an offer and what gets the player to stick with the team?

2. Is there any way to raise your transfer budget, during the season (besides winning things/transferring players)?

I read the guide that is mentioned above and that has already given me a few ideas to change my style of play, however I haven't gotten the patch yet. I'll need to do that later. The forums here weren't working for me last night, not sure why.

Thanks again guys. You're all very helpful

retired_bull

Ooh, someone new to Football Manager.
I'm interested to hear what you think about the game, because a lot of threads on this board question FM's impenetrable learning curve.

I would think Lahm didn't accept the contract because MLS has a poor reputation. Players want to play for the biggest teams, in the biggest competitions, and for the biggest managers.

retired_lbils

You will probably not be able to get many players playing in Germany, England, Spain or Italy to come to MLS, to be honest.

Try sending your scouts out and see who they find. I've never played in MLS, so I can't be any more specific.

retired_sudhindrar79

First thing I do when i start a new game is check out my staff especially my scouts.Try signing scouts with a high judgement on current ability and potential ability.Send them to Various regions around the World.I find Central America,South America and Eastern Europe good for a few bargains.

retired_typhon27

Whoops. Forgot to update that. I switched to Man Utd as suggested. So any suggestions knowing that?

Also, I'll tell you what I think after I'm done playing again

retired_AROSS

Don't forget to use the forum search.