PHILIP JONES
10 years ago
7 years ago
5
HELP!!! I downloaded the beta version through steam and could not locate any of the files like I normally do with ease, so I could swap some stuff from fm2015 to 2016 (like faces pack and logos) after a massive search I wanged these files in a directory I was unsure of and done all the tick boxes in the game to show the logos and faces and it seemed to all work so then i thought ok now to download the latest kit packs and add more faces in the faces update pack, So I then removed the 2014/15 old kits from the directory that I put in with all the other logo stuff from 2015? Then after restarting the game I then get this "odd version updates choice"and it says every time I try and start a NEW CARRER GAME It asks me which version database? [string#1 - Version,eg.7.0.1]update OR Default........Neither work! When I click on either is says "COULDN'T LOAD THE DATABASE" and the game don't work, I have all updates unticked that's in the same box even tried going in game settings and unticking the id box and other boxes above it like the reload skin an all that and still nothing! AND to top off my complete buffoonery I HAVE COMPLETELY LOST WHERE I PUT MY ORIGINAL FOLDERS OUT THE FM2015 GAMETO TRY AND RECTIFIE IT THAT WAY U KNOW TO UNDO WHAT I DID, IM ALSO PRIETTY SURE THIS IS THE CAUSE!!! AS IT WORKED BEFORE I DECIDED TO UPDATE ANY FACE PACKS ETC.....and the WEIRDEST THING IS!!!!! I cant seem to find the game like normal i.e. C/mypc/documents/sports interactive/fm2016/graphics....etc. the only files to do with fm2016 are program files/86 steam/steamapps/common/fm2016? and they are the wrong files and I been through all of them and none of these files I put in the game are mistakenly put in there as I thought they must be? it must be where I put them? But no there not? I have been trying since the beta version came out to at least find the document/sportinteractive/graphics etc. or the directory where al the files are? its like the game is not on my pc at all? I have tried deleting ad reinstalling the game but still says the same thing! and still no sign of the game? Only steam and access it through the steam apps etc. and there the wrong files? an all that! PLEASE PLESAE SOMEONE HELP IM NORMALY OK ON THIS SORT OF THING AS I HAVE BEEN PLAYING FM FOR MANY YEARS AN REGULARLY USE TO ADDING GRAPHICS ETC!!! ABSOLUTELY ****** OFF!!!!
mons
17 years ago
8 minutes ago
85,500
First of all, some proper punctuation would do wonders to help us understand whatever it is you're trying to say. I've had to read that four times before I made any sense out of it, and I'm not sure I completely did tbh.

It does seem like you've made an installation f**-up somewhere, but if you don't know where you put your old and/or new graphics folders, I'm not sure how anybody can help you tbh When installing custom files, for FM and any other game, do take the time to properly read the installation instructions and follow them closely. Most custom file creators, here and elsewhere, tend to offer installation support to whoever asks for it - and it's best to ask a "silly" question and get the expected answer, than trying to muddle through and possibly ruining things, as you appear to have done.

Try verifying the integrity of your game cache - it should recreate any files or folders necessary to load the game which you may have mistakenly deleted or moved. The steps to do so are quoted below.


Load Steam
From the Library section, right-click on the game and select Properties from the menu.
Select the Local files tab and click the Verify integrity of game cache... button.
Steam will verify the game's files - this process may take several minutes.
Once the process is completed, the Check Window will automatically exit.
Tyrion Lannister
11 years ago
4 years ago
1,536
Banned
Careful Mons, he is a Pug dog after all! it must be tricky using the keyboard with his paws!
hazza74
13 years ago
6 days ago
6
Premium
First of all, some proper punctuation would do wonders to help us understand whatever it is you're trying to say. I've had to read that four times before I made any sense out of it, and I'm not sure I completely did tbh.



Disgraceful behaviour from someone of your class.

I read and understood it first time so there was no need to criticize somebody for their grammar, maybe this person has a slight problem in that area.
bmg033
10 years ago
4 months ago
2,268
Disgraceful behaviour from someone of your class.

I read and understood it first time so there was no need to criticize somebody for their grammar, maybe this person has a slight problem in that area.

I don't see what he said that was wrong. Its not difficult to split a wall of text into paragraphs is it? Also the several lines with caps lock on is quite annoying.
PHILIP JONES
10 years ago
7 years ago
5
Why is it? What a rude forum with rude people....I didn't think I would be turfed out the "forum gang" because of my punctuation as you put it!!" I have written on many forums for years and never been so insulted by a bunch of sad grammar police trolls. The woman in the first post if it is a woman was very rude and just wanted to throw her authority on a newbie or so she thinks, when she could understand what I was saying just being arrogant and sarcastic! Well thanks for the help anyway it did not work so I will try another forum with FREDNLIER PEOPLE ON IT, And if you find the fact that I did not use paragraph's AND CAPITALS really annoying then it don't take much to annoy you does it? Gee wiz get life you sad individual, and no my pug did not write it don't see what that has to do with what I was asking?

I think bottom line (there you got you paragraph happy now?) is that you didn't really know what the solution is and I think she's the type that likes to think she's the "cleverest on the forum" and loves the attention she gets when she's the first one to solve a problem. Well not this time eh
mons
17 years ago
8 minutes ago
85,500
Christ almighty, that's a bit of an over-reaction from all concerned

It was only a relatively mild criticism of the OP's posting style. And I did offer a possible solution and/or way forward alongside it, which is more than anybody here has done.

The OP did not really provide a lot of information as to why things were not working as intended, but his/her post was instead a stream of consciousness expression of frustration and anger. Ergo, it's not really easy nor simple, for me and anybody else, to identify and provide a solution to his issue. Explaining clearly and concisely the steps you undertook and the issues that you are suffering would naturally help anybody to provide a solution, but let's be realistic, if you don't know what you've done and do not know how to clearly explain your problem, then it's extremely hard for even the most well-meaning individual to assist you. It's like going to a doctor and saying "I'm not feeling to well today, doc" - and expecting him to instantly diagnose you.

I like to say, help me to help you. Have a look at my post history; I really don't mind helping out users who have lost their way and are looking for guidance, in fact I like to think that I actively go out of my way to help out. With all the good will in the world, neither I can I read your mind nor can I access your system and find the problem without the necessary info being provided.

And, OP, if you've really "never been so insulted" in your life, then I suspect you have lived a very sheltered existence indeed

The comment by Tyrion Lannister about your pug profile picture was clearly and obviously meant as tongue-in-cheek. I know humour doesn't translate well in written form as it does in verbal form, but surely it's quite evident.

P.S. I'm a he, not a she, at least the last time I checked
PHILIP JONES
10 years ago
7 years ago
5
No you was being sarcastic and un helpful at first then you offered me a solution which did not work so there was no reason for you to say all that at the beginning just a hello and a solution would of been enough really don't you agree? Even other poster on here said you was out of line and a bit uncalled for so don't go giving the all "over reaction crap" If someone comes up to you at work lets say someone random and asks you a question if you don't understand them you don't insult the way they speak or anything else do you? So why do it on a forum? Pointless, not clever, and well boring. As for never being insulted no your right I don't and I don't know where you live or come from but I certainly never get insulted because of my punctuation, grammar, or anything else can't think the last time anyone said anything to be a cocky cock head to me really? Only on this site which as I was only asking for help is not bothering me I just find people like you funny, you hide behind keyboards and hover in forums waiting to troll and jump on someone new to cyber bully as they call it to make you feel better than you do inside your tiny existence if you find this to much of a "over reaction" or strong then tough, seems to me you have lived the sheltered life...so pleased carry on........better still no its boring now I'm bored of you....
Cymro
17 years ago
5 days ago
6,379
TomDixon77
17 years ago
1 year ago
911
Mons wasn't being sarcastic, or rude, but I may well be, as I'm old, cranky, and my shoulder's giving me gyp.

Now, let's make your first post a bit more readable (seriously, just chucking stuff out like a stream of conciousness doesn't help you get what you want, just break things up a bit. Oh, and massive blocks of all caps doesn't help either)

HELP!!! I downloaded the beta version through steam and could not locate any of the files like I normally do with ease, so I could swap some stuff from fm2015 to 2016 (like faces pack and logos).

After a massive search I wanged these files in a directory I was unsure of and done all the tick boxes in the game to show the logos and faces and it seemed to all work, so then i thought ok now to download the latest kit packs and add more faces in the faces update pack, so I then removed the 2014/15 old kits from the directory that I put in with all the other logo stuff from 2015

Then after restarting the game I then get this "odd version updates choice"and it says every time I try and start a NEW CAREER GAME It asks me which version database? [string#1 - Version,eg.7.0.1]update OR Default........Neither work! When I click on either is says "COULDN'T LOAD THE DATABASE" and the game don't work.

I have all updates unticked that's in the same box even tried going in game settings and unticking the id box and other boxes above it like the reload skin an all that and still nothing! AND to top off my complete buffoonery I have completely lost where I put my original folders out the FM2015 game to try and rectify it that way you know, to undo what I did. I'm also pretty sure this is the cause, as it worked before I decided to update any face packs etc.

And the weirdest thing is, I cant seem to find the game like normal i.e. C/mypc/documents/sports interactive/fm2016/graphics....etc. The only files to do with fm2016 are program files/86 steam/steamapps/common/fm2016? And they are the wrong files and I been through all of them and none of these files I put in the game are mistakenly put in there as I thought they must be.

I have been trying since the beta version came out to at least find the documents/sportinteractive/graphics etc. or the directory where al the files are? its like the game is not on my pc at all? I have tried deleting ad reinstalling the game but still says the same thing! and still no sign of the game? Only steam and access it through the steam apps etc. and there the wrong files? an all that!
TomDixon77
17 years ago
1 year ago
911
Now, it sounds like something has gone seriously wrong here, so let's go through a few basics:

1. Never (ever!) put any custom graphics, or other mods, into the game install folder (the one under your steam folder). The only slight exception to this is the folders you need to remove for the real names fix.
2. Don't try to use data updates or skins from previous versions of FM, as they're very likely to not work, and may cause issues
3. For some reason, SI have hidden the user data folder in the base game preferences screen (you have to change it via steam, instructions are here, but you can still see it in the FM Touch preferences screen). I assume this is what's causing some of your problems.

First of all, uninstall the game, and delete the FM16 folder in steam/steamapps/common. This should give you a totally fresh install, from which you can attempt to add your graphics again.
Secondly, once installed, follow the instructions in the link from earler, and choose a folder that's very easy to locate (call it FM16 Stuff, or something) and place it in the root of your C: drive (so you get C:\FM Stuff), thenstart FM up, this will generate the folder structures needed.

If you're planning to transfer a lot of images from FM15 over, and you want to use the steam workshop once the full game is out, I'd recommend creating a 'my graphics' folder, for all your pre-existing faces and logos, where the graphics folder is located. This will stop the workshop having to scan through everything. which causes a massive slowdown.

Copy your faces, logos and stadium pics over, then reload the skin in FM (untick the skin cache checkbox). You should have everything you need.
Shedender
17 years ago
1 month ago
13,751
No you was being sarcastic and un helpful at first then you offered me a solution which did not work so there was no reason for you to say all that at the beginning just a hello and a solution would of been enough really don't you agree? Even other poster on here said you was out of line and a bit uncalled for so don't go giving the all "over reaction crap" If someone comes up to you at work lets say someone random and asks you a question if you don't understand them you don't insult the way they speak or anything else do you? So why do it on a forum? Pointless, not clever, and well boring. As for never being insulted no your right I don't and I don't know where you live or come from but I certainly never get insulted because of my punctuation, grammar, or anything else can't think the last time anyone said anything to be a cocky cock head to me really? Only on this site which as I was only asking for help is not bothering me I just find people like you funny, you hide behind keyboards and hover in forums waiting to troll and jump on someone new to cyber bully as they call it to make you feel better than you do inside your tiny existence if you find this to much of a "over reaction" or strong then tough, seems to me you have lived the sheltered life...so pleased carry on........better still no its boring now I'm bored of you....

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TomDixon77
17 years ago
1 year ago
911
No you was being sarcastic and un helpful at first then you offered me a solution which did not work so there was no reason for you to say all that at the beginning just a hello and a solution would of been enough really don't you agree? Even other poster on here said you was out of line and a bit uncalled for so don't go giving the all "over reaction crap" If someone comes up to you at work lets say someone random and asks you a question if you don't understand them you don't insult the way they speak or anything else do you? So why do it on a forum? Pointless, not clever, and well boring. As for never being insulted no your right I don't and I don't know where you live or come from but I certainly never get insulted because of my punctuation, grammar, or anything else can't think the last time anyone said anything to be a cocky cock head to me really? Only on this site which as I was only asking for help is not bothering me I just find people like you funny, you hide behind keyboards and hover in forums waiting to troll and jump on someone new to cyber bully as they call it to make you feel better than you do inside your tiny existence if you find this to much of a "over reaction" or strong then tough, seems to me you have lived the sheltered life...so pleased carry on........better still no its boring now I'm bored of you....


Mind you, now I've read this, bloody hell you're over sensitive. Mons didn't insult the way you speak, he merely pointed out that if you made your post a bit easier to read, you are much more likely to get an answer. And I refuse to believe that if you've posted like that, anywhere on the internet, for any length of time, that no-one would have mentioned it.
flogside
16 years ago
1 year ago
3
Wow. Id hate to be the person to actually have to give you a real criticism mate......

I think what Mons was saying was just try and make it easier for someone to give you advice and help with what you need. Your post wasnt very easy to read and was a bit of a mess.

And for the person who called Mons comment "disgraceful behaviour"..........a mild comment on someone's post on a football manager site is not disgraceful behaviour im afraid.

Ive always found Mons to be very helpful over at Si Forums with people's issues anyway.
bmg033
10 years ago
4 months ago
2,268
PHILIP JONES, you said in one of your posts "it don't take much to annoy you does it?" when you're the one overreacting because of a little bit of criticism on an internet forum. Just calm down mate, nobody is deliberately trying to piss you off.
Tyrion Lannister
11 years ago
4 years ago
1,536
Banned
I think we are approaching Godwin's Law here...
kingrobbo
14 years ago
4 hours ago
11,292
wow just wow

I find the staff here very helpful and friendly

and I don't see anything wrong with asking to make a post more readable, got to say I saw the post a few days ago but when I took a cursory look and saw one big paragraph with intermittent capitalized words.... I thought it was just a rant

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