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#767229 SS' kits 23/24 WIP Thread New!
stevemc
Just checking if these SS Kits still still being released in larger update packs on this link below, or are we better off downloading singular packs to stay more current?
https://sortitoutsi.net/graphics/2/download
Just noticed the last updated upload for SS Kits 2024.03 was 2nd November, which was 6-7 weeks ago, just that other update packs (faces, logo's etc) tend to get updated every 4 weeks or so.
#758619 FM24 Real Name Fix File v4.0 [09/04/2024]
stevemc
Amazing work as always 😊
#757316 sortitoutsi.net Standard Kits Megapack for FM2024
stevemc
Presume this will be sorted in the next update, but for now just open the Config file and remove their lines of code.
I've spotted some old code clashing with 3F Denmark too.
#755148 sortitoutsi.net Standard Kits Megapack for FM2024
stevemc
Daft question, but does this file fill in the kits missing from the non-licensed leagues in FM24?
For example, you wouldn't include the Championship teams, or Scottish leagues, as they are licensed and their Kit comes with the base game.
#716639 Home thread for the FM24 Cut-Out Megapack - 2024.07 OUT NOW [15/04/2024]
stevemc
I think this might be Luke Chadwick's (ex-Manchester United player) face on Alex Mitchell (Portsmouth scout)…
https://worldfootballsummit.com/how-ex-manchester-united-midfielder-luke-chadwick-is-putting-the-fun-back-in-football/
#713028 💡 Metallic Logos Request Thread
stevemc
You've probably already spotted, but thought it was worth mentioning (just in case!) - the English youth leagues/cups have been restructured for 22/23 onwards so the logo's will need re-coding in:
#713024 FM2023 Licensing and Real Name Fix File v5.0 for FM23.5 [released on 09/05/2023]
stevemc
Ahh brilliant news thanks for the update, yeah I should have mentioned a few weeks ago as I spotted them when I've created background packs and noticed that I needed to re-create/re-code as the names & Metallic Logos Pack didn't match up anymore. I think the FA have restructured some of the youth competitions in England from 22/23 👍
#713017 FM2023 Licensing and Real Name Fix File v5.0 for FM23.5 [released on 09/05/2023]
stevemc
Sorry if this is the wrong thread, but are these English youth leagues/cups incorrectly named?
I thought it would be U21 Premier League International Cup not U21 Premier Division International Cup etc
#676231 Adboard Patch removed from site
stevemc
I've just tested and custom Adboards still work for me, nothing has changed, I know people are reporting getting all black adboards but surely that is down to them not being installed correctly? There's been no official game update/patch via Steam yet, if they don't work after the January update then they'll have added something in to nerf them completely.
When all this Bidstack stuff started a few years ago, I just used to turn the WiFi access off on my MacBook and put Steam in offline mode when playing FM and that used to stop the targeted ads appearing around the pitch, not sure if it still works but used to.
My final idea for future FM's if these don't work are to use the editor to remove all video ads from competitions/stadiums (it's just a tick box) and just have them all set to static, then just make my own static ads.
#673082 Adboard Patch removed from site
stevemc
Just to raise another point on this, what’s the difference between this and big FM YouTube accounts having their own in game advertising boards from personal sponsors plastered across multiple videos that have thousands of views. Surely that’s a big exposure/licensing problem too then with the loss of views Sega partnered brands would receive - if they make them entirely uneditable then it would be the same for those guys, presumably? You’d like to think they’ve had the same treatment from SI, so it’s fair…
Also, I thought the SI and Bidstack partnership contract was until FM22, so this might hint at it being extended into FM23 and beyond If they’re trying to clamp down?
#672962 Adboard Patch removed from site
stevemc
Same mate, never bin anything 😀
#672922 Adboard Patch removed from site
stevemc
What a shame this has been taken down, it was one of the best immersion add-ons for FM.
Without this, there is no immersion or distinction between competitions on match-day, no difference between a PL game or a CL final, just the same money-making ads on every game that have no relation to real life competitions - it becomes boring, monotonous and reduces longevity of playing - only way they get around this is bagging licenses for the competitions, which they won't - so the only one that suffers is the player.
I have a feeling that there is more to come too, can you imagine a FM vanilla game straight out the box with no logo's, kit's, backgrounds, real-name-fix, players faces etc? I wouldn't even buy the game, I'd stick with the last editable edition of FM, or return to old Champ Man games.
Not being funny, but I have ZERO interest playing as Man UFC in the Champions Cup against Zebra whilst playing £38 for the privilege of not being able to edit the game how I want. License it, or leave it all editable.
#668985 My very first skin from scratch
stevemc
There from here if you are interested:
https://community.sigames.com/forums/topic/558798-fm22-backgrounds-by-stevemc/
#658625 FM2022 Licensing and Real Name Fix File v4.1 for FM22.4.1 [released on 04/04/2022] - final version
stevemc
Download it, extract using The Unarchiver or Keka and put the files in these locations:
/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 2022/data/database/2210
/Library/Application Support/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 2022/editor data
#655156 Ireland - SSE Airtricity League Premier Division 3D'2021 New! (03/06/21)
stevemc
in FM22, these kits don't appear in 3D, they are recording into the 2D kit slot on the club profile screen.
#617079 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
stevemc
Ahh thanks, nice one mate, I'll update now, thank you!
#617077 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
stevemc
No club ads XML.
So the competitions show.
#617072 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
stevemc
Only seen it with Lazio and Manchester United so far.
Just reverts back to these 5 adboards, and not the competition:
#617070 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
stevemc
#616524 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
stevemc
That's worked perfectly, thanks for your help!
#616516 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
stevemc
Competition ads, like EPL, FA Cup, CL etc...
As an example, you don't have any video ads in Man Utd's first part of code though do you?
#616506 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
stevemc
So now I've got:
And:
But I'm still getting the generic video ads showing around this pitch (rather than PL, CL, FA Cup etc). Strange, I've looked at the way you've done Manchester United's and it looks correct.
#616500 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
stevemc
Like this?
#616487 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
stevemc
I've followed your guide on how to code it, I've got them in, but the video adboards stop recording the video adboards in for the competition (it just puts the generic video ads in), any ideas?
https://i.postimg.cc/44Y2SMQy/Screenshot-2021-01-31-at-19-53-26.png
Here's my code (I've linked to you 4 static Spurs ads):
No worries if not, just thought I'd ask.
#616462 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
stevemc
I tried that too but, I've completely uninstalled FM21 then reinstalled it, and it looks likes it's working - must have been something buggy with the game going on - I'll be playing all night tonight so I'll see if any issues crop up - thanks for your time today though and offering help!
#616448 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
stevemc
Yeah this opening part is different in the XML's - In FM20 the code starts at 101 with the static ads, but in FM21 the code starts at 105 but with the video ads):
FM20:
FM21:
#616437 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
stevemc
I've just tried a brand new vanilla save, no add ons whatsoever except this, and it's still the same problem unfortunately (so it can't be a clash with other files). Must be something within the 2x FM21 xml files.
The XML from V1.4 in here works perfectly: https://sortitoutsi.net/content/51987/fm20-adboard-patch-coming-soon
The code at the beginning of your FM20 xml and FM21 xml are slightly different, don't know if it's anything to do with that.
#616425 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
stevemc
No modifications. Every competition in England plus Super Cup so far...
It's like there is something in both XML files that is just looping the same 5 generic video adboards, or overriding.
I'm on a Mac, and not sure if anyone else has experienced this either? Can only presume it's clashing with another add on, maybe?
#616417 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
stevemc
So,
• FM20 adboards worked in FM21.
• I downloaded V21.1 and added to the current FM20 aboards - didn't work
• I then downloaded the full FM21 1.19Gb file and started from scratch - didn't work
To test it, as soon as I swap the FM21 fm.xml out and add the FM20 fm.xml back in, it works and plays the video ads intended for that competition.
Basically, with the FM21 XML file (club and no-club), it's plays the same 5 generic video ads (emirates, Adidas, bet365, yokohama, enter) over and over again and not playing them by competition. Static ads record in just fine.
#616408 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
stevemc
The FM20 aboard patch worked perfectly.
If I use this FM21 aboard patch, with the FM20 XML file, it works.
It's as soon as I drop in the new FM21 XML file, it just plays the default video ads.
Can't figure out for the life of me what's wrong?
For now, I've gone back to the FM20 files.