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[RELEASED] Champions League Skin FM 2014 ===UPDATE 1.1===
The “Champions League skin” is back, updated to version 1.1 a "must have" for all of you who are using the first release of the skin.
MINOR UPDATE on version 1.1:
- "instant result" button added (as requested by many), in right top corner of screen
- updated options in player profile screen, now more options to view in pull down
- added flags in titlebar and team titlebar
- additional new player profile panel (as a separate download), as alternative to the standard profile panel in version 1.1
Credit for the player profile panels goes again to Bergkamp from FM Korea
Screens & download links:
Instant result button:
Original player profile with additional dropdown options:
Alternative player profile:
DOWNLOAD LINKS:
Minor update to 1.1 (need version 1.1 installed, these are ONLY additional/updated files):
http://depositfiles.com/files/hlyuv5qdf
Alternative player profile panel:
http://depositfiles.com/files/at4ui4rdn
The 1.1 update includes:
- slow performance issues resolved
- more 180x180 player faces in screens
- an opacity/background selector
- in-game editor button added
- darker match scoreboard (it should look darker now, so better visibility of buttons and text)
- commentary bar standard in game that replaces the footer
- panels optimized for low(er) resolutions included in separate download
- many graphical updates to enhance the FM experience
- bug fixes and other adjustments, based on your feedback
When installed, detailed installation guide below, make sure you completely DELETE the old skin if you have the previous
version of the Champions League skin installed.
Don't overwrite the old skin as files that remain in the skin folder will cause problems with this updated version.
The opacity/background selector which you will find in the the top left corner of your screen allows you to easily
change the backgrounds and change the opacity (as the name says ;-))
It is now very easy to customize how transparent the backgrounds will be and switch between backgrounds.
If you want to use your own favorite background(s), just copy them to ".....\cl2014\graphics\backgrounds and replace the existing ones.
(they are named 1....6.pgn so rename your pic and after reloading the skin yours should be available)
Click on the "20%" text and you will see the opacity change between 20,40,60 and 80.
There is a file named "overlay.png" in the backgrounds folder.
This file makes the background look less bright, if you want you can delete it and your backgrounds will now look much lighter/brighter.
If you like to get the original footer back from the previous release: replace "footer.xml" in the panels folder of the skin with the original file,
now named "footer.xml.alt". After that rename the "alt" file to "footer.xml" and reload the skin again.
This "real footer" appearance changes with the colour of the header and it adds something different to the skin.
However, this element will remove the "commentary bar" from the match screen.
This is a matter of preference, some users feel the commentary bar is annoying and takes away from a "real match experience",
others like to have it in there, so here it is!
The lower resolution panels are included as a separate download.
ATTENTION: completely DELETE the existing "panels" folder before extracting the new files into a new "panels" folder, otherwise it won't work properly.
After unpacking the 7z file, as always, reload the skin with caching option "un-ticked" and the logos, player pictures, kits and other enlarged
portions of the screens should now look smaller, so better, on lower resolutions.
This has not been tested extensively, so there could still be some issues with lower resolution PC's.
The screen was created to work on high(er) resolutions, so even when some graphics have been adjusted to look better on lower resolutions,
it will be impossible to have the same amount of information on your screens as is the case with the high resolutions.
Previous notes and recognition:
The versions for FM 2011 and FM 2012 were mostly based on the classic Steklo X1 skin for FM 2011 made by Tom Dixon.
The original header is still used in this version, but it looks very different now in FM 2014.
I added custom graphics as well as the “FMF's Extended Information Panels” which I got to work this skin again.
Adjustment of many standard panels were made, which resulted in bigger player pictures, mostly 180x180 size, bigger pitch in tactics screens and logo's.
MASSIVE recognition goes to "Bergkamp" from FMKorea.net. His creative work with panels is amazing and almost every skin that is released uses panels created by him.
In this skin I also implemented some graphis effects and panels from "Flut" for which I want to give recognition, especially the "ticket" in the match preview screen caught my eye and I think it makes the skin look even better.
This is a dark skin, optimized for high(er) resolutions, my computer has a resolution of 1920x1080.
*****Please don't redistribute without my permission, either in original form or in a "tweaked" or "enhanced" version******
Installation instructions:
Extract the 7z file in x:\users\(your name)\My documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2014\skins\
If you don't have a "skins" folder you need to create one.
When you extract the 7z file it will automatically create a cl2014" folder, which contains the skin.
Make sure you un-tick "use skin cache" and reload the skin.
Alternatively you can restart the game with "skin cache" un-ticked.
This way not only the skin but also the included alternative graphics will be loaded correctly.
Notes:
If you like to use a different background, copy your favorite background picture to the folder:
".......\skins\cl2014\graphics\backgrounds".
Rename the picture to "1......6.jpg" and reload the skin.
Un-tick "skin cache" etc. as always while doing this.
Some people don't like the Jose Mourinho picture on the "intro screen", you either "love" or "hate" the guy......
If you want to replace it, I have added a file in the folder ".......\skins\cl2014\graphics\main menu" called "manager.png.alt"
You can delete the "manager.png" if you don't like Mourinho and either delete it or replace it with the alternative picture.
Any feedback on errors or bugs is greatly appreciated and I will try to follow up on that as much as I can.
DOWNLOAD LINK SKIN (1.1 version):
http://depositfiles.com/files/bd3m9u4tm
DOWNLOAD LINK PANELS (for lower resolutions):
http://depositfiles.com/files/sd3l7ksb0
The “Champions League skin” is back, updated to version 1.1 a "must have" for all of you who are using the first release of the skin.
MINOR UPDATE on version 1.1:
- "instant result" button added (as requested by many), in right top corner of screen
- updated options in player profile screen, now more options to view in pull down
- added flags in titlebar and team titlebar
- additional new player profile panel (as a separate download), as alternative to the standard profile panel in version 1.1
Credit for the player profile panels goes again to Bergkamp from FM Korea
Screens & download links:
Instant result button:
Original player profile with additional dropdown options:
Alternative player profile:
DOWNLOAD LINKS:
Minor update to 1.1 (need version 1.1 installed, these are ONLY additional/updated files):
http://depositfiles.com/files/hlyuv5qdf
Alternative player profile panel:
http://depositfiles.com/files/at4ui4rdn
The 1.1 update includes:
- slow performance issues resolved
- more 180x180 player faces in screens
- an opacity/background selector
- in-game editor button added
- darker match scoreboard (it should look darker now, so better visibility of buttons and text)
- commentary bar standard in game that replaces the footer
- panels optimized for low(er) resolutions included in separate download
- many graphical updates to enhance the FM experience
- bug fixes and other adjustments, based on your feedback
When installed, detailed installation guide below, make sure you completely DELETE the old skin if you have the previous
version of the Champions League skin installed.
Don't overwrite the old skin as files that remain in the skin folder will cause problems with this updated version.
The opacity/background selector which you will find in the the top left corner of your screen allows you to easily
change the backgrounds and change the opacity (as the name says ;-))
It is now very easy to customize how transparent the backgrounds will be and switch between backgrounds.
If you want to use your own favorite background(s), just copy them to ".....\cl2014\graphics\backgrounds and replace the existing ones.
(they are named 1....6.pgn so rename your pic and after reloading the skin yours should be available)
Click on the "20%" text and you will see the opacity change between 20,40,60 and 80.
There is a file named "overlay.png" in the backgrounds folder.
This file makes the background look less bright, if you want you can delete it and your backgrounds will now look much lighter/brighter.
If you like to get the original footer back from the previous release: replace "footer.xml" in the panels folder of the skin with the original file,
now named "footer.xml.alt". After that rename the "alt" file to "footer.xml" and reload the skin again.
This "real footer" appearance changes with the colour of the header and it adds something different to the skin.
However, this element will remove the "commentary bar" from the match screen.
This is a matter of preference, some users feel the commentary bar is annoying and takes away from a "real match experience",
others like to have it in there, so here it is!
The lower resolution panels are included as a separate download.
ATTENTION: completely DELETE the existing "panels" folder before extracting the new files into a new "panels" folder, otherwise it won't work properly.
After unpacking the 7z file, as always, reload the skin with caching option "un-ticked" and the logos, player pictures, kits and other enlarged
portions of the screens should now look smaller, so better, on lower resolutions.
This has not been tested extensively, so there could still be some issues with lower resolution PC's.
The screen was created to work on high(er) resolutions, so even when some graphics have been adjusted to look better on lower resolutions,
it will be impossible to have the same amount of information on your screens as is the case with the high resolutions.
Previous notes and recognition:
The versions for FM 2011 and FM 2012 were mostly based on the classic Steklo X1 skin for FM 2011 made by Tom Dixon.
The original header is still used in this version, but it looks very different now in FM 2014.
I added custom graphics as well as the “FMF's Extended Information Panels” which I got to work this skin again.
Adjustment of many standard panels were made, which resulted in bigger player pictures, mostly 180x180 size, bigger pitch in tactics screens and logo's.
MASSIVE recognition goes to "Bergkamp" from FMKorea.net. His creative work with panels is amazing and almost every skin that is released uses panels created by him.
In this skin I also implemented some graphis effects and panels from "Flut" for which I want to give recognition, especially the "ticket" in the match preview screen caught my eye and I think it makes the skin look even better.
This is a dark skin, optimized for high(er) resolutions, my computer has a resolution of 1920x1080.
*****Please don't redistribute without my permission, either in original form or in a "tweaked" or "enhanced" version******
Installation instructions:
Extract the 7z file in x:\users\(your name)\My documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2014\skins\
If you don't have a "skins" folder you need to create one.
When you extract the 7z file it will automatically create a cl2014" folder, which contains the skin.
Make sure you un-tick "use skin cache" and reload the skin.
Alternatively you can restart the game with "skin cache" un-ticked.
This way not only the skin but also the included alternative graphics will be loaded correctly.
Notes:
If you like to use a different background, copy your favorite background picture to the folder:
".......\skins\cl2014\graphics\backgrounds".
Rename the picture to "1......6.jpg" and reload the skin.
Un-tick "skin cache" etc. as always while doing this.
Some people don't like the Jose Mourinho picture on the "intro screen", you either "love" or "hate" the guy......
If you want to replace it, I have added a file in the folder ".......\skins\cl2014\graphics\main menu" called "manager.png.alt"
You can delete the "manager.png" if you don't like Mourinho and either delete it or replace it with the alternative picture.
Any feedback on errors or bugs is greatly appreciated and I will try to follow up on that as much as I can.
DOWNLOAD LINK SKIN (1.1 version):
http://depositfiles.com/files/bd3m9u4tm
DOWNLOAD LINK PANELS (for lower resolutions):
http://depositfiles.com/files/sd3l7ksb0
- Date Created
- 17 Nov 2013 13:08:15
- Date Updated
- 27 Nov 2013 04:37:01
- Last Comment
- 04 Oct 2014 11:23:26
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joey sheadz
Rolandas
tesla7
Other than that, the skin is awesome
a31632
So I had to choose between a nicer looking header or background logos .....
Now I think you know which option I preferred LOL
Thanks for the compliment, worked hard on it, so glad it's been appreciated
a31632
The logos that you see are "ESS logos" originally made by Tom Dixon.
There are various versions (2 main versions now) and I prefer these over the newest ones.
You should be able to find them online.
Tom also created a template for Photoshop so you can create your own ESS logo from any existing one.
That is what I did with the Italian ones, I made them myself.
can_o9
like this:
and extra thing is you need to add the speaker bar on the bottom of the match screen page.
a31632
Sorry to say but there are NOT too many mistakes.
The first mistake you made is by not reading the release notes ;-)
As I mentioned my skin has been optimized for higher resolutions.
The screenshot you made is from the "match in between highlights panel".
I mentioned in the release notes that I added a "small" version of this panel in the "panels" folder of the skin to resolve this exact issue that could come up if someone uses a low(er) resultion.
Same with the "speaker bar" at the bottom, you are referring to the commentary bar and that I mentioned as well , I replaced it with the footer.
You can read this under "ATTENTION" in the release notes........... if you prefer to have the commentary bar, which you indicate , delete "footer.xml" from the panels folder; rename "footer.xml.alt" to "footer.xml" and reload the skin and you will have the bar instead of the footer.
The player pictures are at 180x180 which is desired by most people.
Both issues you mentioned are addressed in my release notes and a result of working with a lower resolution.
I guess release notes are like manuals.....LOL
They only get read when something is not working properly......;-)
Let me know if this clarifies things
Cheers
joecpfc
Superseagull69
I am using a resolution of 1600 x 900 & even after following your instructions & changing the panels to the smaller ones The left hand side panels in the match highlights screen still go off the side.
Changing the panel so the commentary displays is also pointless as this gets hidden behind the game time slider.
Some of the main screens do not display correctly either.
The Player profile screens do not show any of the information below the attributes. Some of the other screens team info screen etc. also have bits missing from the bottom.
I appreciate its only the 1st release & it really is great work & if it wasn't for these issues I would be using it but until the lower resolution issues are resolved I will be uninstalling it.
On a side note i also noticed that after loading up this skin my game speed slowed right down too. Never had that problem with the skins on FM13
a31632
Double check to see if the files are showing directly in the skins\cl2014 folder. The file cl2014.xml should be there.
If you have all files in skins\cl2014\cl2014 or when cl2014.xml is for some reason not in the indicated folder, the game won't be able to access the skin.
This sometimes happens if already a skins\cl2014 folder has been created, if you extract the files than to this folder , it will create another subfolder.
Hope this clarifies it ;-)
a31632
I'm working on the speed issue currently, and I'm looking at making some adjustments for lower resolutions as well.
Appreciate your feedback and hope that within the next week or two I will be able to release an update that addresses these issues .
Nkunku
Jek Diogo
a31632
Should be somewhere next week out, want to add some things to the skin and fix some bugs people noticed.
Stay tuned!
zoebyr
joecpfc
a31632
For resolution problems I will release a separate version.
Some screens I can adjust by making the boxes, faces and logos smaller, for other screens I will have to find a more suitable panel to work with for example 1440x900.
Wasn't intending to create another one, but want to help out....
Will all be done in a week I think, will let you know
Sgaine O'One
One thing is missing, the button for the real time editor.
Do you plan to do it?
a31632
Will be out in a week
Thanks for your feedback, appreciate it.
joecpfc
JM150
is there any way I can change the font of the player names/position/value? as you can see I've been messing about with the fonts in the menus but I just can't seem to find a way to change the page I've posted. I've changed all the fonts in the "fonts" folder so I expect the answer could lie in the panels perhaps?
love the way this font has been designed, certainly the best I've seen so far
a31632
To be honest I have never messed around with the fonts.
I'm pretty sure the fonts are controlled by the file in the settings folder of the skin, in this case "cl2014 settings.xml"
It starts with identifying all fonts, sizes etc.
Hope this will help ;-)
tesla7
I have to select the attribute tab to see the attribute stats get colorised.
Any help on this issue
a31632
I fixed it, will be included in the update of the skin.
a31632
Did you try clearing the cache and reloaded the skin?
I tried but couldn't replicate this, so not sure what is causing this.
barman1983
a31632
a31632
barman1983
Cheers!!
Fabianstoffelen