This file is intended for version 14.3.0 of FM14, and will need to be re-applied if/when patches/updates are released to ensure full compatibility. This is due to the fact that some files which are removed when installing this file are re-installed when patches come out.

The sortitoutsi real names fix changes the instances of fake names in Football Manager 14 to the proper, real life names for awards, cities, stadiums and competitions, in cases where the actual name is not licensed. It will also fix the fact that the German National team doesn't call up real players. These are fully save-game compatible.

There is also a club name changes file, which changes the names of clubs in a way which ensures that any nicknames entered in the default database are retained. This file includes the proper names for Italian and French clubs to circumvent licensing restrictions. It also adds real-life media and journalists, with 23 media files added to encompass all major footballing nations and continents. It also includes a small file to correct some incorrect national kit colours and ones whose kits were not displaying. Finally, it includes a small file which corrects the 3-Letter competition names to correspond with any changes made in the lnc files. For all these files to work, however, you will need to start a new game.

Magrippinho very helpfully created a YouTube video on how this file should be installed. Some of the contents are different - but the procedure is identical, although of course you use the equivalent folder for FM14.

Or, you can follow the below instructions to install this file:

Step 1: Go to

PC
 Program Files \ Steam \ SteamApps \ common \ football manager 2014 \ data \ db \ 1430 
Mac
USERNAME \ Library \ Application Support \ Steam \ SteamApps \ Common \ Football Manager 2014 \ Data \ db \ 1430
Linux
/home/user/.local/share/Steam/SteamApps/common/Football Manager 2014/data/db/1430/

Please note that the Local folder is hidden. Press (ctrl + h)
For Mac Lion users, the Library folder will be hidden. Use this link to find out how to show it.

Step 2: Delete the dbc, edt and lnc folders from the folder above

Step 3: Copy the dbc, edt and lnc folder from this download into the folder mentioned in step 1.

Step 4: Go to:

Documents \ Sports Interactive \ Football Manager 2014
Step 5: Open the folder named "editor data" contained therein. If it does not exist, then create it.

Step 6: Keeping the folder in step 5 open, go back to the file you downloaded and open the folder named "editor data files".

Step 7: Copy everything from the folder in step 6 into the folder mentioned in step 5.



To check if the file is working, go to the Champions Cup and EURO Vase, and they should be renamed to Champions League and Europa League respectively. If you are in the middle of a save-game, German national teams will be populated in the next instance that players are called up, and not instantly.
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mons
17 years ago
11 minutes ago
85,494
Thanks for that - I wasn't aware of it
ovidiu10
17 years ago
2 days ago
13,132
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I've modified the entries mentioned above, but retained the ones with other UIDs in case they are retained in the db as extinct competitions. This would mean they are displayed in the histories and honours of clubs and retaining them will mean consistency in competition names throughout the country


Thanks. Last two entries should be. I made a mistake in previous post.

"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 57064460 "Liga V" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 57064460 "Liga V" ""
mons
17 years ago
11 minutes ago
85,494
mm2641768
9 years ago
9 years ago
2
i can not find this path!!!
i do not have steam folder.
what can i do???
mons
17 years ago
11 minutes ago
85,494
i can not find this path!!!
i do not have steam folder.
what can i do???

Then you don't have an original version of the file then, do you?
kamkaran
9 years ago
9 years ago
5
Hi there!
this post is great!
And I personally appreciate your work!!!
well done!!
mm2641768
9 years ago
9 years ago
2
where can i download the original version???
mons
17 years ago
11 minutes ago
85,494
Which version would that be? I think they're still available for download on my sendspace account, but I'd have to know which one you want.
AdamCW2k5
16 years ago
1 year ago
20
Hope you are getting the 24th October beta access so you can update this as soon as you can
mons
17 years ago
11 minutes ago
85,494
I certainly hope to have a beta version of the file out on release date
WeezerKid
12 years ago
1 year ago
55
Will this work on the new FM15 Beta?
WeezerKid
12 years ago
1 year ago
55
Can I get this for FM15 Please
mons
17 years ago
11 minutes ago
85,494
The fm15 version of this file is already released elsewhere on this site. I can't link as I'm on my phone but check my post history to find it...
Darius Samadian
9 years ago
9 years ago
2
When I do all the stuff and then start the game up again, the French leagues and competitions no longer exist. I am unable to go onto ligue 1 or choose france as one of my playable nations
SRCA
11 years ago
3 years ago
21
I cant find where to go? Do i look inside of steam? or is it on documents? thanks guys
Davke1904
10 years ago
1 week ago
185
after al the updates i did for fm15 , i cannot put the french league with playable divisions!
it gives a red !!

anyone how to fix this?

thx up front
bartolomeofc
14 years ago
1 month ago
6
Guys... what if I don't have the "common" folder in SteamApps ???
tiberius337
9 years ago
3 years ago
6
Got Problem when i start Game all works fine. But when i save my Game and load it again. Clubnames changed? Why isnt it workin after savegame?
edwin13
9 years ago
9 years ago
1
Hi Guy,

I followed the steps but it didnt work, the names are still wrong.
kfnielsen
17 years ago
17 hours ago
2,629
Premium
When I do all the stuff and then start the game up again, the French leagues and competitions no longer exist. I am unable to go onto ligue 1 or choose france as one of my playable nations

Got the same issue
Can't pick france teams
get this message

Found 0 teams in all CFA
kfnielsen
17 years ago
17 hours ago
2,629
Premium
after al the updates i did for fm15 , i cannot put the french league with playable divisions!
it gives a red !!

anyone how to fix this?

thx up front

This is for FM 14 only
RAMKHALAWON HRISHIKESH
9 years ago
5 years ago
1
hi,how can i fix fake player names?
mons
17 years ago
11 minutes ago
85,494
By buying an original copy of the game.
Shark_AFC
9 years ago
5 years ago
1
hi i just do the way you just say but it still has a "fake name".I dont have a steam folder but i copy paste on the Program files:c /db . but i realise i dont have 1430 file but instead i have a 1400 file. help me
mons
17 years ago
11 minutes ago
85,494
Buy an original version of the game.
Raju
8 years ago
8 years ago
1
It says archive is either in unknown format, or damaged. Place help
Evil-Muffin7
16 years ago
9 hours ago
987
It says archive is either in unknown format, or damaged. Place help


This only happens if the file hasn't downloaded completely try a different browser and or use a download manager addon for FF or Chrome or maybe another browser you may use.
malangkiss
8 years ago
8 years ago
3
exited to play fm2014 but fake name put me down...
all install correctly but still the fake name is there...
the only difference when i install the real name fix is i just dont have a steam folder. it direct from program file to football manager 2014 but after that evrthing is the same..
Need a help from PRO
malangkiss
8 years ago
8 years ago
3
hi i just do the way you just say but it still has a "fake name".I dont have a steam folder but i copy paste on the Program files:c /db . but i realise i dont have 1430 file but instead i have a 1400 file. help me

i had a same problem too...
mons
17 years ago
11 minutes ago
85,494
Buy an original version of the game

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