FM 2012 bitches!

[Zlatan]

Lol, why can this game never come out of the box without at least one major bug? I've played C/FM for almost 10 years now and every version I played had at least one.

 

[ShiftyPowers]

It may have been a freak accident instead of a glitch. I've seen real life goalkeepers lose their concentration that way... PSV's Isaksson did it last year. He's very clumsy.

Actually ShiftyPowers, I'm also looking to have an all-German team with all those talents (or at least a very high percentage). I already created a shortlist. I definitely want Ter Stegen to replace Weidenfeller eventually, and I'm also looking at Reus who's a realistic target right now. Some of the others may be out of my league now, like Muller (and I'm not sure about Schurrle), but that may be a different matter in a few years.

Do you have some recommendations for German talents at smaller teams? Ones that are perhaps unknown to me because they haven't made their debut for the national team yet, but are starting to make their mark in Bundesliga.

Honestly, with the exception of the big obvious talents, I do a pretty bad job of following the non-Bayern part of the Bundesliga. Ilkay Gundogan starts with you at Dortmund and he's considered a really good prospect (been getting some callups recently, although I'm not sure if he's been capped... probably since they wouldn't want to risk him switching to Turkey). This year's Fritz Walter medals went to ter Stegen (U-19), Julian Draxler at Schalke (U-18), and Emre Can, a 17 year old in the Bayern system (U-17). I'd imagine all of them. For perspective, Gotze took the U-18 medal last year and I guess he was ineligible this season for U-19?

EDIT: You do have a good start though with Schmelzer, Hummels, Bender (oh, another suggestion would be the other Bender), Gotze, and Grosskreutz (although I'm not Grosskreutz's biggest fan). The hardest part is going to be finding a striker as Germany seems to not be producing them. Peniel Mlapa might be your best bet if I had to take a stab in the dark, but I don't really know.

 

[Daz]

I don't think I can fully commit to this game. Unless I play River plate from Argentina and bring them back to the first division, or wait till "God" releases SG 2012.

I'm not sure i'm comfortable with the term "God"

In all seriousness, i know 2011 never happened, but maybe this year after patches are all out etc. i might have a look at having another go. Or if someone else is up for it i'll give my support.

 

[Filipower]

Does that make me Jesus?

 

[Daz]

If that makes you my bitch, then yes.

 

[Filipower]

Only if you call me Sugar.

 

[ShiftyPowers]

1860 were promoted! I'm thrilled for the return of the Derby!

 

[Back Door Skip]

So I was kinda looking around for a... ahem, free version of the game, but doesn't seem like that's the case yet. I might have to purchase it sometime in the near future.


I'm in a bit of a rut with gaming. I'm kinda tired of Manager Mode in FIFA. Although the online features seem really fun, I still haven't bothered to play it. And 2K's attempt at frustrating the **** out of the My Player fans is working, because I haven't touched the game in over a week...


Anywho, this would be my first stab at a pure simulation game, so naturally I'll be a complete noob. Instead of making a new thread, I'll just post it here. Any of you guys have tips you can share for an FM noob?

Any advice, tips, help would be very much appreciated.

 

[Pizarro14]

2012 is looking promising already! !! haha

 

[ShiftyPowers]

I'd actually recommend starting a new thread Skip, just for your newb questions. I know I would be more willing to check that thread and help out with any answers and I'm sure others are the same. If you post in here it might get overlooked.

First game they always recommend taking a big club, and even better if you support the club, so probably take over Barca to try out the game.

 

[Alex]

I'm finally playing this now (didn't play the demo).

The interface is frustrating the hell out of me.

It seems much harder to do basic things than previous additions. It's all there, it's almost like they've made it harder on purpose.

 

[Juventino]

Honestly, with the exception of the big obvious talents, I do a pretty bad job of following the non-Bayern part of the Bundesliga. Ilkay Gundogan starts with you at Dortmund and he's considered a really good prospect (been getting some callups recently, although I'm not sure if he's been capped... probably since they wouldn't want to risk him switching to Turkey). This year's Fritz Walter medals went to ter Stegen (U-19), Julian Draxler at Schalke (U-18), and Emre Can, a 17 year old in the Bayern system (U-17). I'd imagine all of them. For perspective, Gotze took the U-18 medal last year and I guess he was ineligible this season for U-19?

EDIT: You do have a good start though with Schmelzer, Hummels, Bender (oh, another suggestion would be the other Bender), Gotze, and Grosskreutz (although I'm not Grosskreutz's biggest fan). The hardest part is going to be finding a striker as Germany seems to not be producing them. Peniel Mlapa might be your best bet if I had to take a stab in the dark, but I don't really know.

Cool, especially Draxler looks really good. His best attribute is probably his either footedness (eh?), great quality to have as a CM/AM. I think I know him in real life aswell because he made his debut vs. Inter last year in the Champions League.

But yes, the core of the team is pretty much set for years to come. I think I'll look abroad for a striker... Barrios is really good, but I've never managed Jovetic before, and I'd love to have him. A creative, technical striker. (and he scored an amazing goal vs. Juventus last night.) I hope I can sign him and Reus next summer (2012).

 

[ShiftyPowers]

Draxler is famous because I think his game against Inter was so late that it violated Germany's child labor laws. Shalke's president responded that it's not like they have an army of 14 year olds working all night.

I actually was just looking at Jovetic myself, looks to improve a bit in the first season too.

Agree with you Alex about things being harder to find. Still haven't figured out how to train PPMs in this version.

 

[TheHurtBunnyLoo]

Im not yet to get 2012 will be doing so soon tho great games!

 

[Mandieta6]

Physically got the game, installed in a moment, but now I'll probably have to wait for a day or so just for the update, since it's going at 30kb/s. Was seriously considering not getting it since I barely touched the demo, but there's just too many things I want to do with it.

 

[Filipower]

People are saying SI paid some of the hacking teams to hold out on the crack!

 

[ShiftyPowers]

That's brilliant. Is it really still not out?

 

[Mandieta6]

**** this ****, now I have to download the Editor seperately, and it takes another 1-2 hours. Hate this ****.

 

[Cosmo]

Played demo, was satisfied and then bought original. Enjoying playing right now and laughing at people who are waiting crack, I don't think it's gonna be cracked this year. Took Bayern but really weird that Usami is missing. And if FM could get FIFA license, then it would be perfect game.

 

[nor-rbk]

Bah, I got the game, but I don't dare to install it yet. I have exams coming up soon and don't want to fail because of a computer game. Going to be some tough weeks...