2D Stadiums

Its 1920x1200. Yes its 100% a DDS file.

I think I sent the wrong file; try again with this one, it is sent directly to DDS.

I think I sent the wrong file; try again with this one, it is sent directly to DDS.

Just downloaded and still doesn't work unfortunately. Thanks for your help but seems its just not going to be.

That's strange. As a last resort, send me a screenshot of your file's location so I can check if there's a problem… otherwise, it's a real shame

No problem, just done that. Thanks again.

I also had the black background problem; it's a bug in the theme. I went into the preferences-→ reload skin, and now everything works correctly.

Reload the skin after starting a match? 

Yes, and after reloading your skin, watch the slow-motion replay of the goal; your stadium should appear.

Yes, and after reloading your skin, watch the slow-motion replay of the goal; your stadium should appear.

Still cant get it to work unfortunately. Could my display settings be affecting anything? I have my scale at 100%.

Me too. Maybe it's your theme? Switch back to the default theme and make sure you click "Reload Theme". That's how I fixed my black background problem; after that, I really don't have any other solutions.

Me too. Maybe it's your theme? Switch back to the default theme and make sure you click "Reload Theme". That's how I fixed my black background problem; after that, I really don't have any other solutions.

I've got it working, looks great. I just deleted all my skins and started again with the art folder 🙂

Anyone still (or again) on FM24 2D mode? With the new image model from ChatGTP it is pretty easy to generate nice stadium backgrounds.

I just tried it today for the first time and I am pretty happy. So maybe realistic stadiums now in 2D FM24? 😉 

 

This is my prompt, feel free to use/improve it:

German (original)

Erstelle einen FM24 Match Background für den Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund aus einer exakt senkrechten Top-down-Perspektive. Das Bild soll die gleichen Proportionen wie ein Football-Manager-24-Spielhintergrund haben: Das Spielfeld muss sehr groß sein und etwa 80 bis 85 Prozent der Bildfläche einnehmen. Der Rasen bleibt mittig, rechteckig, symmetrisch und klar ausgerichtet. Die Werbebanden bilden direkt den Rand um das Spielfeld. Die Tribünen beginnen erst außerhalb der Werbebanden und sind nur als schmaler äußerer Rand sichtbar, nicht als großer Stadionbereich. Keine UI-Elemente, kein Spielstand, keine Buttons, keine Spieler, keine Marker. Links hinter dem Tor befindet sich die Dortmunder Heimkurve mit gelb-schwarzen Fans, Fahnen und Schals. Alle anderen Tribünenbereiche zeigen sitzende Dortmund-Fans ohne Fahnen. Keine Auswärtsfans. Die Heimkurve darf sichtbar und lebendig sein, aber identisch groß und breit wie die gegenüberliegende Tribüne. Achte besonders darauf, dass die Tribünen nur bis knapp hinter die Werbebanden reichen und das Spielfeld klar dominiert. Das Stadion soll als Signal Iduna Park erkennbar sein, mit gelb-schwarzer Farbgebung, gelben Dachträgern und passenden BVB-/Signal-Iduna-Park-Elementen. Realistischer FM24-kompatibler Stil, scharfe Linien, sauberer Rasen, hohe Detailgenauigkeit, 16:9 Format.

 

English translation

Create an FM24 match background for Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund from a perfectly vertical top-down perspective. The image should have the same proportions as a Football Manager 24 match background: the pitch must be very large and take up around 80 to 85 percent of the image. The grass must remain centered, rectangular, symmetrical, and clearly aligned. The advertising boards should form the direct border around the pitch. The stands should begin only outside the advertising boards and should be visible only as a narrow outer edge, not as a large stadium area. No UI elements, no scoreboard, no buttons, no players, no markers. On the left side behind the goal, there should be the Dortmund home end with yellow-and-black fans, flags, and scarves. All other stand areas should show seated Dortmund fans without flags. No away fans. The home end should look visible and lively, but it must be identical in size and width to the opposite stand. Pay special attention that the stands extend only slightly beyond the advertising boards and that the pitch clearly dominates the image. The stadium should be recognizable as Signal Iduna Park, with yellow-and-black colors, yellow roof supports, and suitable BVB / Signal Iduna Park elements. Realistic FM24-compatible style, sharp lines, clean grass, high level of detail, 16:9 format.

My question is whether it would be possible to create a pack for each team without having to manually swap them out in the folder.

 

Also, could a default stadium be created for all matches? I think that alone would greatly improve the immersion for me.

 

Is there any way to automatically set a different stadium image for home games and away games? Or better yet, depending on who you're playing against?

I followed your prompt to create the stadiums using ChatGPT, and they turned out great. The photos were taken by manually adjusting the zoom for each field.

I wish we could assign a stadium to each team—then I could complete the entire Spanish league! I hope... someone figures out how to do it.