bartdude - Comments

Firstly, ALWAYS back up original files before updating to third party files. Failing that, “Verify integrity of game files” via Steam. That will replace all original game files.

For sure it's a blessing that we have the FM community with the likes of Daz, whose attempt to “polish the turd” is admirable. It's a question of how far can we, or allowed to go, in the pursuit of making a console game into an immersive experience. Flut has all but given up hope of creating any more of his amazing skins and so far, the 3d kit makers don't seem to be showing any interest in creating English or nations leagues kits. I also agree the 3d match engine is no way a “game changer”. Si have had 2 years to create a new generation football management simulation but instead have pandered to the console generation with all style and no substance, cohesion or immersion. It seems most things these days have been dumbed down to the lowest common denominator.

Update 3 has been launched on the Steam beta track. More bugs killed but for me at least the 3d match play is still a mess. They're saying the 60fps refresh issue has been resolved but if I run it at 60fps or Automatic my GPU runs at 99% with the card fans whizzing away. Setting the refresh rate via the Nvidia Control Panel to 59fps and the GPU usage drops to a 30% average but with some stuttering and screen tearing. For me the situations were eased by setting the Nvidia image scaling to 100% but not cured. This was an issue in FM24 for a while also until they sorted it. As a finished article, it seems FM26 is still very much a work in progress, despite Si having 2 years to get it right. As of now, we paid £40+ to be beta testers ! What have been your experiences ?

Nice addition but game crashes after tonight's update.

He's right for pointing this out, FM26 doesn't always recognise different folders. If the suffix reads the same for 2d and 3d kits, wherever placed, they won't display correctly. It's also not consistent, for example, I changed my my 3d kits from team_1,team_2 and team_3 to team1, team2 and team3, which is the opposite to what he originally claimed and now both 2d and 3d kits show correctly. We need a breakdown to show the configs required for kits, logos and faces to display consistently, cos it's a mess so far.

I certainly share your thoughts, comments and opinions of FM26, good buddy. What on earth were their thought processes when building FM26 ! They've bitten the hand that feeds them by not listening to the wealth of feedback on numerous forums. Clearly, the chances of elite skin builders, like yourself would find it a massive challenge to make radical changes and you view it as a bridge too far. We have so much to thank you for with your amazing skins in previous editions of FM, yet fully understand why you're not hopeful of continuing the legacy and iteration of FM skins. However, I'm staying with FM24 for now, so at least I can enjoy the beauty of your work. Stay safe and well my friend and again, thank you for your wonderful work over the years.

FM26 is SO disappointing. It's taken 2 years to get it done and they've ended up bowing down to the lowest common denominator. FM was never designed as a console game, yet that's exactly what they've turned it into. The UI is a mess, there's no continuity, too much screen switching, so no flow and no option to watch entire league highlights, something that is crucial to my match day experience. The 3D match engine is nothing special either. FM24 with the FM Tweak match engine + audio commentary makes for a much more immersive experience. Si have truly screwed up and produced something that has ultimately alienated the very core and loyal FM family, going back generations. I'm gutted they missed a golden opportunity to advance something we previously loved. Major revisions are needed but until if or when that happens, I'm staying with FM24. I'm eager to read feedback from others.

Yes it is. Make sure you downloaded the png version and double check your config file.

Fair enough buddy and thanks again for another awesome kit but I'm keeping it as the third kit until the club confirms otherwise.

The club have not defined away and third kits, they're simply called Eagle White and Eagle Gold. It's your choice until an official statement is released.

Which competition do you want to modify ?

Oh I see. Firstly you agree with another comment that I was wrong to highlight the NO REQUESTS directive, now you want my help ? The inc folder can be found at “Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 2024\data\database\db\2430”. Open the 2430 folder and click on the inc folder, then open the relevant LNC file with notepad or notepad ++ and search for the name you wish to edit. Save any changes and you're done. Any changes made will show on saved games. For example, after a sponsor change, I recently altered the Vanarama Leagues to “Enterprise National League” in the “Competitions and other fixes” file, along with downloading the updated competition logo from one the latest logo packs, on this site.

Yep, you need Elland Road to be your fortress. I'm happy with the Conference draw. Good signing of Yéremy Pino from Villareal today. We need the creativity, the ball skills and the unexpected that Eze gave us. 

That's why I kept well out of the way of the Man U bashing, I could sense Darrell's pain.  

Which part of NO REQUESTS did you not understand ?  There is a request thread, this one isn't it. Creators get fed up with any requests, pressure or demands.

Cheers buddy and good luck to The Whites, back in the big time.

NO predominately black kit is “amazing”, to me. Each to their own, I guess.

The laziness and lack of common sense from some is staggering.

If he's in the database, you can transfer him using the IGE.

No, they're not

Yes, use notepad or better still download Notepad++. Then open the inc file and edit any team, cup or tournament names. Save and you're done. It will show in saved games. 

Well said buddy. I have to hold back more times than I care to mention, after warnings on Si and a comment ban on fmscout Lol.

Looking good, my friend !

The inspiration of all good skinners. Good to see you back, buddy.

The file should read  ‘simatch.fmf’ when installed, nothing else. If you actually wrote it exactly as I said, you will get an error. I was simply saying how the file should look when correctly installed. Whatever, it's working now.

Have you renamed the file to “simatch.fmf” ? You need to or the file won't be recognised.

New UEFA Champions League match ball. Change ball name to that which matches the config file in the ball pack you are using.

Nothing missing in config file for me.

Improved (alternative) EPL Summer and Winter match balls. Simply rename the balls to match the config file entry in whatever ball pack you are using.

Try Michael Murray over at sports-interactive.com