Just to throw in my two cents ... I own both the 2007 and 2008 versions and the 2008 one got to be so annoying I have gone backwards and have been playing the 2007 game the last several weeks and enjoying it immensely. The main things that really bothered me about the new game are extreme shot-to-goal ratios (2008 has way too many shots compared to 2007, although the same scorelines) and the fact that it is way too easy to get fired in the 2008 version (completely unrealistic expectations - 2007 seemed a lot more reasonable). There are a lot of other issues, but those are the two that really bothered me and caused me to literally dig out my 2007 CD and start playing that game again.
I believe the update with the January transfers will be out at some point in February (once the transfer period ends). Not sure if it will be toward the beginning or the end of the month though. You might be able to find out more information here: http://community.sigames.com/eve/forums I know that http://www.sortitoutsi.net/ is a great place to find downloads of all types. Not sure if you checked there yet or not. I personally have not downloaded any myself so I unfortunately have no specific recommendations for you, but I know that that website is recommended on a regular basis.
I am getting too greedy when it comes to wonderkids...just notice: Leandro Basterrechea Maximiliano Oliva Damian Ismodes Saddick Adams Nicolas Millan Ransford Osei Charles Andres-Doudin Tommy Hoiland Gabriel Torje Fellype Gabriel Fábio Coentrão Frederic Duplus Omar Benzerga Diego Buonanotte Marek Suchy Diogo Rosado Miguel Angel Fraga Wijnaldum Rafael Forster Pablo Herrera Antunes Cristobal Jorquera And i'm still thinking in adding Distel Zola and Oscar (the gk) to my squad...
HI I'm the HR for the US/Canada in the popular FM/WSM series. I'm trying to find active players who follow their local team actively and can help with data for those teams. I'm pretty well set for MLS (though additional help is always welcome), but am in real need of help for the USL D2 and about half of the D1 teams. Ideally you're a season ticket holder and have a good knowledge of the team's entire roster, but a regualr attendee at these levels would probably work. It's helpful if you know the game too, but if we had someone who does not play, their knowledge of the players and clubs could still be very valuable - especially in the USL2. Please send me a PM or email me on aljarov(at)hotmail(dot)com if you'd like to help out. Dedicated team researchers who turn everything in on time are given a free copy of the game. I'm also intersted in finding people who are interested in testing the MLS code in the game. With MLS changing so much so often the more eyes on the code the better. Again, just drop me a line. Cheers Al
Check this link: http://cmfrenzy.com/football_manage...the_greatest_teenagers_in_world_football.html ...and take a look at my last post in this thread. check each and one of them through the editor so that u can have a general idea about their potential. I don't suggest Maximiliano and Leandro cus they've been sucking after 3 seasons on loan...unlike Adrien Silva and José Semedo that I just added to the squad. and here's a free-transfer shortlist: http://cmfrenzy.com/football_manager_2008/fm_2008_players/cmfrenzy_s_free_transfers_shortlist.html
I've just heard far too many bad things about this year's version of WWSM/FM for me to purchase it. Seems like it has been going downhill ever since 2006's version.
the 8.02 patch fixes a lot of bugs and updates a lot of transfers up until very recently. there are still some draft issues though.
I actually like the latest version the best of any thus far. I play mostly in the major Euro leagues, so I don't know how MLS bugs affect the game. One thing I don't like is that Spanish clubs seem to have match revenue too low for their stature. I was playing Barcelona and when they would sell out the stadium every match in a month, the income from the gate would only be around $1 million. Season tickets were only $30 million. It made it very hard to have a competitive team. It seems like a bug.
Haven't played it yet. How is it, are the graphics good, 'cuz it's time EA started modernizing their graphics!
i got a nice skin to make the game easier on the eye. its called "steklo_left_black" look out for it..
I completely agree. I have just stopped playing the new game and only play 07. When 09 comes out, I am definitely going to wait a while to see what people have to say before I waste my money on another FM game.
Did y'all try starting a new game with the 8.0.2 patch ? My game (on the 8.0.2) seems pretty much bug free and the game engine pretty close to that of FM07. It certainly is more enjoyable now.
I haven't but I am still annoyed that it took this long to get the game engine right when it was perfectly fine in the 2007 version. And from what I have heard, the 2007 game engine is still more realistic in terms of flow of game and final scores, even if 8.0.2 is greatly improved on the unpatched and earlier-patched 2008 version. Also, it really annoys me that the international sites are all screwed up - for example the French national team plays a ton of games at some made-up stadium, OL Land at Decines-Charpieu, and a ton of games are listed incorrectly as neutral when they are in fact taking place inside one of the countries playing. Now if you only play FM with club teams, then this won't matter to you, but it annoys me. And the screwed-up expectations of the board are annoying too.
The only major bug I've found is that for the euros, the teams that play in it are the ones that didn't qualify. I think Cyprus won in mine! This is probably fixed in the patches, which I have yet to install, however.
That means that it was illegally obtained. Also, if you legally started a game with the demo and continued it with the full game, that accidentally happened in that scenario as well. It was a way that SI Games could ensure that people who stole copies would get a "special treat." Now I don't want to accuse you of anything because I don't know the specifics behind how you got your game, but that was SI's thinking behind it.
LOL maybe. Seriously, I don't believe that issue should come up (Cyprus winning Euro) since you bought it from Amazon, so I'm not sure what to tell you. Maybe go to the forums at SI Games here http://community.sigames.com/eve and see if you can find help there.
Eh its not that bad of a problem. As long as the World Cup and other tournaments are okay. If it keeps doing this stuff, though, I take your suggestion. Thanks.