Footygamer
17 years ago
1 day ago
75,247
So what's all of your first impressions? For me it's much the same, haven't noticed too much difference after a couple of pre-season matches beyond some easier navigation with quick links in the news feed.

The "live" transfer system seems very gimmicky, it really doesn't seem to make any difference and you still have to wait a few days before being able to get around the contract table with the actual player.
moonwalker699
14 years ago
4 days ago
28
My first impressions are..........HIGH expectations when the final version will be released. The game is a great successor to Football Manager 2013!
Jason
17 years ago
1 month ago
4,635
Processing is so much quicker than in FM 13, a FM 13 holidayed season would normally take a few hours for me, now it takes less than 40minutes.
Cam3012
13 years ago
3 weeks ago
42
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Yeah it definitely loads a lot faster for me. There's a few other things that make navigation easier as well but nothing too major.
Borealis
10 years ago
10 years ago
4
I havent played FM since 2011 so the tactic/training stuff seem to be somewhat of a nut to crack for me.. I am impressed It's a cool challenge!
R_Warner
15 years ago
1 year ago
58
I like the addition that everything is on your news page, you no longer have to click into things to negotiate say a contract which for me who is lazy that is wonderful
Diomond
17 years ago
8 years ago
5
The tactics seem a bit dumbed down
paulmoore.
16 years ago
8 years ago
33
Hate the new tactics system where you have to use shouts
terrypmarshall
14 years ago
2 months ago
134
Its not a necessity to use shouts, just makes it easier than click click click then your at shouts, backup backup backup now your back where you need to be.
CraigDRFC
10 years ago
1 week ago
3
Just like Borealis ha said further up, this is my first update in the FM series since FM2011 so I am obviously seeing a lot of changes from top to bottom which are taking me quite a while to get used to. Because of this it currently feels like quite a slog getting into, and through, the basic aspects of the game.

Trying to put this aside I 'think' I'm enjoying it!!! Not totally convinced I like the layout of some of the screens as it seems a bit 'blocky' to me and could have been presented a bit smoother surely?? Am hoping there will be some cool packs and skins out there in a few weeks time which will help enhance the presentation piece.
KEZ_7
17 years ago
20 hours ago
1,875
Seems a lot quicker which I'm very pleased about. Getting a bit frustrated with the instant transfer thing as it appears clubs accept an offer then turn it down a day later? Particularly confusing with loans.

Overall I'm enjoying it, little things like talking to loaning clubs about playing your players more/in different positions etc seem great
Tommo.
12 years ago
1 year ago
2,272
I like the fact now when making a quick sub you can choose there player role also
ImProbablyGonnaExplode
17 years ago
2 months ago
13
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The attention to detail is pathetic, utterly pathetic

Much of the game has been made better, but it is so so sloppy it is insulting. None of it will be fixed by release because of the hostile way SI treat anyone making a bug report without uploading a save.
ImProbablyGonnaExplode
17 years ago
2 months ago
13
Premium
Overall I'm enjoying it, little things like talking to loaning clubs about playing your players more/in different positions etc seem great

Seems great, but are there any implications? Does that manager refuse to loan to you in future?
If so, great

If not, typical SI pathetic fake feature
KEZ_7
17 years ago
20 hours ago
1,875
Seems great, but are there any implications? Does that manager refuse to loan to you in future?
If so, great

If not, typical SI pathetic fake feature

Yeah I had Klopp tell me he wouldn't be looking to do business with me in the future

You can return the favour also
ImProbablyGonnaExplode
17 years ago
2 months ago
13
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Fair enough

I havent been getting manager departure news items despite being subscribed to it

Also does the auto recommendation to change subscriptions come between seasons? I missed it
NiceLad
17 years ago
1 day ago
18,611
ImProbablyGonnaExplode
17 years ago
2 months ago
13
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FM13 people always complained the AI would swing in hundreds of crosses to unmarked people at the back post and there was no way to make your defenders stop it (even though ME doesn't know if AI or human)


In FM14 I have someone managed to become the FM13 AI, 4 or 5 times per game I cross it through a crowded box to my unmarked guy stood at the back of the 6 yard box. 19 times out of 20 he stubs it to the keeper at 2mph.......
ImProbablyGonnaExplode
17 years ago
2 months ago
13
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Also, In the Scottish championship I have

Kakuta, Wickham, Johnstone, Alnwick, Ameobi, Obita, Holzhauser, Kasami, Streete, Duffy, Robinson, Hancox, Tavernier, Aneke, Grimmer, Bowery and Feruz all in my team without paying a penny of their wages.

In the Scottish championship!!!! What utter nonsense, and I'm not Rangers btw
Goochie124
12 years ago
4 months ago
5
Really not liking the new tactics system, what was wrong with the old way where you chose your passing style etc then if you wanted to change it in game with a shout then could?

Really struggling in the league half way through, put together a run of wins away at Everton, Man City and Arsenal without changing anything major, then go back to losing against Norwich and Palace etc.
robmoore_396 2
17 years ago
1 week ago
142
Liking the 'buy now' feature for future transfers.

And loan-back clauses for purchasing youngsters.

Nice, smooth, polished game all round, really - just improves every year. Well done, SI.
Croy
13 years ago
4 months ago
207
Seems more buggy then the FM13 beta...

I can't seem to wrap my head around the loaning system. I am unable to loan to my club one player... they keep refusing me (club? player?) and no matter of the offers I make they keep refusing me

Another annoyance is the panels during match keep reseting their positions each time I navigate away from pitch or at half time... I use them for info during game and having to drag them off over and over again is a real pain.

All in all is just a beta, hope they sort out at least the most annoying bugs soon. Otherwise it's a decent update with some nice added feaures.
cajee
11 years ago
9 years ago
6
hey croy, i have a copy of that mask in your picture.

a friend bought it for me randomly

can i ask what is it from?

--

On another note! Loving the new fm14. Do very much like the new feel to negotiating transfers although it does seem abit easy to buy some players.

Got Kovacic from Inter in 2015 for just 12 mil
and looking around is quite easy to buy players for said value

new loan system is nice. And I enjoy the new director cam

In 3rd season as southampton
Croy
13 years ago
4 months ago
207
@cajee from British TV series Dr. Who, it's a Cyberman

and yeah, i finally wrapped my head around the loan system, all that live system with transfers.. all in all I'm loving FM14, all I need now is for SI to fix the panels during a match and to bring the dark skin and I'll be happy
Kalou
17 years ago
2 weeks ago
17
Sure it's been said already but holy shit, defenders on this game are like gods, only played 2 league matches so far but already central defenders average 8 already and they have been motm against be for the last 2 matches! players are still too scared to tackle and I still can't believe I can't tell my teams NOT to cross the ball, maybe for FM2037 we will be able to say don't cross the god damn ball!

ME is still dodgy and isn't as fluid as FM2012, still feels like they are taking baby steps even when they have a year to work on it which begs the question, what is the guy responsible for the ME doing between versions? personally I don't think he's up to the task based on 2013 and early 2014.
Crane
14 years ago
3 weeks ago
2,432
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The ME is far, far superior to FM12 (basing that off FM13, I don't have 14).
Kalou
17 years ago
2 weeks ago
17
The ME is far, far superior to FM12 (basing that off FM13, I don't have 14).


It's all about opinions but to me 2013 was the worst and I know I've read an absolute crap ton of people saying the ME in 2013 was horrendous even after the patches.

Regardless, defenders are completely broken when they are getting motm in pretty much every single match, there's definitely a lot to fix and the progress from 2013 to 2014 isn't that great considering they've had a year or something.
MortenBJ
15 years ago
3 days ago
9
Is anyone else having problems since downlaoding the updated 14.0.3 patch?
Since then I cant play any games without it crashing. First thought it was down to signing staff, but now SI have admitted its a "general" issue which they have a fix for but not told when they will release it.

Any one else had this issue since the update? Be it a saved game or new game it just does not want to work for me!
pedrobotha
14 years ago
2 years ago
3
Still the same ridiculous AI in matches! Too many matches lost in the last 30 seconds after dominating matches. When I am drawing or losing a match by the odd goal I never get a goal in the last 30 seconds - period. Every year this type of annoying result appears more often. Not realistic in my book ....
Nani17
16 years ago
1 day ago
412
Finding it hard to sell players for decent prices. Macheda was sold for £1m (valued around £2m), Anderson for £8.5m (valued around £12m) and nobody wants Young for £5m (valued around £12m). Only one I've got for more money was Buttner.

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