Update - 24.2

Enhanced colour updates to all balls.

Additional balls added

 

Update - 24.1

Winter balls updated for applicable leagues.

Cup competitions with a league then knockout phase may not work due to the coding. I have added the ones that I could think of e.g. Champions League, Europa League, World Cup etc.

If there are any issues, anything missing, requests etc. let me know.

 

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Over 80+ 3D Match Balls for FM24.

The ball will change depending on what competition you are playing in.

 

How to Install

Extract the ‘balls’ zip file. 

Then move the ‘balls’ folder to Documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2024\graphics\pictures - (create any folders if you don't have them)

It is important that the ‘config’ file is in the ‘balls’ folder.

 

If anyone has any requests or feedback on the balls, let me know.

 

I have not tested every ball just so you are aware.

 

Credit to Bartdude as I used his previous ‘3D Balls Match Pack’ as inspiration to create these.

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kfnielsen
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By bartdude 04 November 2023 - 18:44 PM UTC 

There's a couple of balls that I'm not keen on. The EPL is too blocky, it doesn't make for a good rolling ball. The FA Cup ball does not present well at all. I've redone both, Summer and Winter. Take your pick.

 

thanks bart

Whats the right line for the winterball?

<record from="england premier league winter" to="graphics/pictures/balls/11/default"/>?

JakDevlin
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By bartdude 04 November 2023 - 18:44 PM UTC 

There's a couple of balls that I'm not keen on. The EPL is too blocky, it doesn't make for a good rolling ball. The FA Cup ball does not present well at all. I've redone both, Summer and Winter. Take your pick.

 

thanks mate, I'll check them out in game.

 

what do you do to make the colours like that on the balls if you don't mind me asking?

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By kfnielsen 04 November 2023 - 19:40 PM UTC 

thanks bart

Whats the right line for the winterball?

<record from="england premier league winter" to="graphics/pictures/balls/11/default"/>?

 

<record from="england premier league winter" to="graphics/pictures/balls/11/winter"/>?

kfnielsen
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By JakDevlin 04 November 2023 - 20:01 PM UTC 

<record from="england premier league winter" to="graphics/pictures/balls/11/winter"/>?

 

Thanks mate 

couldn't remember it

JakDevlin
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By kfnielsen 04 November 2023 - 20:03 PM UTC 

Thanks mate 

couldn't remember it

 

just make sure your ball file is named england premier league winter

kfnielsen
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By JakDevlin 04 November 2023 - 20:04 PM UTC 

just make sure your ball file is named england premier league winter

 

yup I did 😉

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By bartdude 04 November 2023 - 18:44 PM UTC 

There's a couple of balls that I'm not keen on. The EPL is too blocky, it doesn't make for a good rolling ball. The FA Cup ball does not present well at all. I've redone both, Summer and Winter. Take your pick.

 

The main man has spoken 

bartdude
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By JakDevlin 04 November 2023 - 19:59 PM UTC 

thanks mate, I'll check them out in game.

 

what do you do to make the colours like that on the balls if you don't mind me asking?

Firstly I try to find an image with even shading, then adjust colouring that's suitable for a decent showing within the limitations of FM. As we've seen with some recent random postings, some think any ball graphic makes for a good showing. It's partly the reason why I “retired”, due to the time required for a half decent presentation in the game. However, I'm ok with requests within my limits of English leagues, domestic cup competitions, European cup competitions and International competitions, providing a decent ball image is available. I use paint.net for making and editing, shading, colouration etc, it works well and it's free but like any good open source or free software, like flutskin, it's only fair to donate.

 

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By JakDevlin 04 November 2023 - 20:04 PM UTC 

just make sure your ball file is named england premier league winter

Yes I should have mentioned that but I'm still currently using the original config file.

 

Tomasz Tomasz
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You can make the ball of Polish PKO Ekstraklasa 23/24 and eWinner 1 liga

 

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By Tomasz Tomasz 05 November 2023 - 12:17 PM UTC 

You can make the ball of Polish PKO Ekstraklasa 23/24 and eWinner 1 liga

It's a language thing I'm guessing buddy. You said similar regarding the audio commentary. It's “Can you”, which makes it a question and a request. “You can” is a statement. Yes, most balls can be made but make it a question and end it with “please”, so it doesn't sound like a demand.

 

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By bartdude 05 November 2023 - 16:56 PM UTC 

It's a language thing I'm guessing buddy. You said similar regarding the audio commentary. It's “Can you”, which makes it a question and a request. “You can” is a statement. Yes, most balls can be made but make it a question and end it with “please”, so it doesn't sound like a demand.

 

Yeah, surely just a language thing. Don't know about Polish, but I've studied some Japanese for fun and the only thing changing a sentence into a question is the mere addition of “-ka” at the end. 🙂

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kosic
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New ball for Czech Fortuna Liga 23/24
hariz zakwan
5 years ago
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We need texture like this

chonske
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hello can any do the AFC Champions League ball

hariz zakwan
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By hariz zakwan 08 November 2023 - 05:57 AM UTC 

We need texture like this

 

for example adidas al-rihla & UCL texture

Fire86Tiger
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Is this still being worked on? Any current issues?

bartdude
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By hariz zakwan 21 November 2023 - 07:45 AM UTC 

for example adidas al-rihla & UCL texture

The ball format in FM22 and prior was “.dds”. If you're using FM23 or FM24, the ball format is “.png”. 

 

juanchisanz15
10 years ago
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How can I make the generic ball my default ball in all matches?

I love the way this specific type of  ball design rotate

Thanks

 

Cassio1401
2 years ago
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Beautiful work guys, details such as 3d balls, at least for me, makes a difference on the immersion. Thanks !!!

JUST RANDOM MAN13
2 years ago
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Good job, guys

Anyway, could you made 2023/24 Indonesian one & two league official ball.

andresm_91
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Hello, could someone make the ball for the Uruguayan League? PUMA Orbita AUF. Thank you so much!

 

redmisty
13 years ago
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Thanks so much! How do we add a ball to another league that's not included in your folder? I'm keen to add one for South Africa. Do I need to add something to the config file? Appreciate any help!

JakDevlin
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Sorry guys, not been active on these. I'll update some of the requests later on.

 

@redmisty do you have a copy of the ball and the names of the leagues or ID numbers?

redmisty
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By JakDevlin 15 December 2023 - 10:36 AM UTC 

Sorry guys, not been active on these. I'll update some of the requests later on.

 

@redmisty do you have a copy of the ball and the names of the leagues or ID numbers?

 

yes - here is the ball attached. The league is DSTV (ie South African premier league) and the ID number is 131234. Many thanks in advance! 

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By redmisty 15 December 2023 - 10:54 AM UTC 

yes - here is the ball attached. The league is DSTV (ie South African premier league) and the ID number is 131234. Many thanks in advance! 

 

I dont think that is the right ball. they seem to be using a green and yellow version of the new puma orbita.

 

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBJu6v0XcAE8Euh?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

 

If you can find it anywhere that would be great

redmisty
13 years ago
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Ah ok- so, I just want to assign a different 3d ball that isn't the vanilla FM one. Is that possible, via the config file? I can't get it to work. 

redmisty
13 years ago
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Never mind - I fixed it! It requires in config the exact title of league (in this case, “DSTV Premiership”).

safc_1879
6 years ago
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Are you able to change 2d balls? 

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