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#616487 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
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31 Jan 2021 19:59:13
Hi rabcp, I'm currently on with a Spurs save so wouldn't mind the upper-static-ads being the Spurs banners (like you've done for Manchester United, Chelsea etc) with the competition video adboards around the pitch.

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):

<!-- Tottenham Hotspur ads -->
<record id="3937" path="pictures/ads/europe/england/clubs/tottenham/tottenham"/>
<record id="3938" path="pictures/ads/europe/england/clubs/tottenham/dare"/>
<record id="3939" path="pictures/ads/europe/england/clubs/tottenham/spurs"/>
<record id="3940" path="pictures/ads/europe/england/clubs/tottenham/glory"/>


<!-- Tottenham Hotspur, rabcp ads -->
<list id="728">
<integer value="3937"/>
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No worries if not, just thought I'd ask.
#616462 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
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31 Jan 2021 17:49:31
By rabcp On 31 January 2021 - 17:34 PM UTC
Try pasting that part of the FM20 code into the FM21 xml and see if that helps


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
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31 Jan 2021 17:13:53
By rabcp On 31 January 2021 - 17:05 PM UTC
I’ll take a look at the xml files this evening, this may be the issue as there should be no differences in the early part of the code.


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:
<!-- the default ads that will be used in licensed leagues, as we are not allowed to use dynamic ads in those -->
<record id="101" path="pictures/ads/default/warchild"/>
<record id="102" path="pictures/ads/default/kickitout"/>
<record id="104" path="pictures/ads/default/gamesaid"/>
<record id="105" path="pictures/ads/default/sigames"/>
<record id="106" path="pictures/ads/default/fm twitter"/>
<record id="107" path="pictures/ads/default/sega"/>
<record id="108" path="pictures/ads/default/fm facebook"/>
<record id="109" path="pictures/ads/default/fmm"/>
<record id="110" path="pictures/ads/default/fmt"/>
<record id="111" path="pictures/ads/default/watm"/>
<record id="112" path="pictures/ads/default/movember"/>
<record id="113" path="video_ads/generic/emirates" animated="true"/>
<record id="114" path="video_ads/generic/adidas" animated="true"/>
<record id="115" path="video_ads/generic/bet365" animated="true"/>
<record id="116" path="video_ads/generic/yokohama" animated="true"/>
<record id="117" path="video_ads/generic/enter" animated="true"/>

<!-- Prevent Bidstack Ads -->
<record id="20000" path="video_ads/generic/blank" animated="true"/>



FM21:

<!-- the default ads that will be used in licensed leagues, as we are not allowed to use dynamic ads in those -->
<record id="105" path="video_ads/generic/emirates" animated="true"/>
<record id="106" path="video_ads/generic/adidas" animated="true"/>
<record id="107" path="video_ads/generic/bet365" animated="true"/>
<record id="108" path="video_ads/generic/yokohama" animated="true"/>
<record id="109" path="video_ads/generic/enter" animated="true"/>
<record id="110" path="pictures/ads/default/warchild"/>
<record id="111" path="pictures/ads/default/kickitout"/>
<record id="112" path="pictures/ads/default/gamesaid"/>
<record id="113" path="pictures/ads/default/sigames"/>
<record id="114" path="pictures/ads/default/fm twitter"/>
<record id="115" path="pictures/ads/default/sega"/>
<record id="116" path="pictures/ads/default/fm facebook"/>
<record id="117" path="pictures/ads/default/fmm"/>
<record id="118" path="pictures/ads/default/fmt"/>
<record id="119" path="pictures/ads/default/watm"/>
<record id="120" path="pictures/ads/default/movember"/>
#616437 Adboard Patch FAQ & Technical Support Thread
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31 Jan 2021 16:47:50
By rabcp On 31 January 2021 - 16:27 PM UTC
It’s not an issue I have ever heard off, it sounds like the game is failing to find the video files so it is just playing the generic video files on loop. However, if that was the case you would experience the same when using the FM20 xml file.

What other addons are you using? Also are you using any new data files? It might be that competition ID’s have somehow changed


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
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31 Jan 2021 16:18:30
By rabcp On 31 January 2021 - 16:11 PM UTC
Have you modified the xml file any way? Can you also give me a list of competitions in which you are experience this issue?


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
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31 Jan 2021 15:58:52
By rabcp On 31 January 2021 - 15:50 PM UTC
What do you mean by “overlay these files”?


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
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31 Jan 2021 15:30:25
I'm using a Mac, tried to overlay these files, and also downloaded the full pack from scratch and can't get it to work - it just plays these default video ads no matter what the competition (on both club and non-club XML files).

<record id="105" path="video_ads/generic/emirates" animated="true"/>
<record id="106" path="video_ads/generic/adidas" animated="true"/>
<record id="107" path="video_ads/generic/bet365" animated="true"/>
<record id="108" path="video_ads/generic/yokohama" animated="true"/>
<record id="109" path="video_ads/generic/enter" animated="true"/>


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.
#581079 Home thread for the FM26 Cut-Out Megapack - 2026.06 OUT NOW [10/05/2026]
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08 Dec 2020 14:39:49
Apologies if this has been asked already but in 13.02 will any of the Ajax staff be included/fixed to match the Real Name Fix?
#521494 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!
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By rabcp | On 08 March 2020 - 16:26 PM UTC
It’s a bug within the game, this use to only happen with super cup finals in previous versions, but in FM20 the match engine treats all matches at a neutral venue as a home/away game.

There where numerous requests to include banners in the no clubs ads xml so that flags would still be shown in Champions Leagues games etc. The only solution would be a 3rd xml file giving us, clubs ads, no club ads and fan/ultra banners only...

I’ll report the issue as a bug on the SI forums later on and provide a link so others can also flag the issue


I've just played an FA Cup semi final at Wembley and it shown the FA Cup boards, so that worked fine. Must just be finals?
#521068 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!
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I think we've mentioned the before, but when using the No Club Ads, when you play in a final, it shows the static adboards of whoever is classed as the home team, as the example below, it think Man United are the home team. Is there any way to avoid this and get it to record the competition static ads instead of the club?

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/hfIE8SQXbXRxxtDDSCC6sOvpbvkaETSFxBLNGF5s.jpg
#521049 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!
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By Jeff | On 08 March 2020 - 09:35 AM UTC
try this one i thinks its the one you want

https://www.mediafire.com/file/gi3zfijn5s8tpkw/prem.rar/file

also use this media player to try it on

https://www.mediafire.com/file/xu263rwrvp0rt30/MediaPlayerLite-0540_1324542858.exe/file


Top man, thank you
#520957 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!
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07 Mar 2020 22:12:34
Random question, but I can't find it anywhere, would someone mind attaching the EPL video ad (the one with the bright coloured Premier League logo's that rotate)?

I thought I had it backed up on my computer but I can't find it.
#516888 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!
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By Rowan | On 16 January 2020 - 13:36 PM UTC
Sweet! Thanks, I hadn't heard about that.


I opened a thread on SI about it so they've looked into it and fixed it for the next patch

https://community.sigames.com/topic/506194-issue-with-cast-on-video-advertising-boards-ball-apple-macbook-pro-catalina/
#512309 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!
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Brilliant work as always mate, genuinely one of the best add ons to the FM game
#505422 FM19 Adboard Patch - EPL Update Part 2 Out Now!
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By rabcp | On 01 December 2019 - 19:14 PM UTC
No idea mate I’m pretty clueless when it comes to macs in all honesty, hope you get it sorted though


Cheers, I've opened a thread on SI about it, I've removed all add ons and it's still doing it (so it's nothing to do with this pack). Going to completely wipe the game and reinstall and see what happens.

EDIT: If anyone else has this problem, I've recorded it here;

https://community.sigames.com/topic/506194-issue-with-cast-on-advertising-boards-ball-apple-macbook-pro-catalina/
#505391 FM19 Adboard Patch - EPL Update Part 2 Out Now!
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By rabcp | On 01 December 2019 - 15:30 PM UTC
Looks like a hardware issue trying installing the latest driver for your graphics card, failing that’s try renaming the ‘HD’ folder in which the video ads are kept ‘SD’


I've tried the SD - HD thing, no avail, it's a brand new MacBook Pro, the best they make, how do I re-install a driver on that?

I think it's a clash with another file somewhere, I'm just doing some tests now.
#505356 FM19 Adboard Patch - EPL Update Part 2 Out Now!
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I have this weird issue, on and off, can't figure out why it's doing it, it's not every game either and say it happens in one game then I quit and reload, it might not happen on the reload.

The video ads have a different colour cast on them (this looks like its picking up a green through them - EPL green maybe?);

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/FZ0s25ZzHMj7e1gXqMyn3jpqCG5Vnc0QyHGmQ5Uw.jpg

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/i71vY1Eg8mddPisf29bW2ylKxWPAtBi57xZr0E1L.jpg

EDIT: not sure if this is another file elsewhere conflicting with this pack?
#502555 Dark Is Actually Dark FM20 Skin
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By Tommy Hughes | On 19 November 2019 - 22:18 PM UTC
Hi! Is this the issue you're talking about?

https://community.sigames.com/topic/503221-fm20-urgent-changes-to-client-object-browser-and-add-manager/


No I've tried that, there is still a cast over the 3D match engine - when trying to use background pictures on the menus.

This is the problem here; https://community.sigames.com/topic/503652-base-skin-with-background-pack-support-no-cast-on-3d-match-engine/

EDIT: Looks like it may have been solved? https://community.sigames.com/topic/503755-fm20skin-base-skin-with-backgrounds-support/
#502492 Dark Is Actually Dark FM20 Skin
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By moonbeam | On 19 November 2019 - 22:02 PM UTC
@stevemc
Okay I've just used your W.I.P. base skin to enable custom backgrounds (found on SI's official forums), and now everything is much better for me. Finally I can see the board room, the dressing room, the manager in the start menu, the manager in the "add manager" page... although everything with that dark overlay that bothers also the 3D match engine. (Link with pic of example). A big step forward for me. Now I'll wait for the final solution, to get rid of this overlay.


This is where I'm stuck now too...
#502466 Dark Is Actually Dark FM20 Skin
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Anyone else not able to use this with the match engine? Just getting a black screen
#500612 João Cancelo
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Brilliant, I initially thought his face was missing but after checking, realised it was the Config. Nice one mate
#500602 João Cancelo
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Actually, it appears that 55041623 is missing from the config file so João Cancelo isn't recording into the game (not sure if you are aware).
#499476 FM19 Adboard Patch - EPL Update Part 2 Out Now!
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I've got these working on the FM2020 Beta too, on a MacBook.
#460988 FM19 Adboard Patch - EPL Update Part 2 Out Now!
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Are there anymore plans for more club banners for the Premier League for the No Club Ads xml, like Liverpool, Man City etc? The ones for United look brilliant.
#460814 FM19 Adboard Patch - EPL Update Part 2 Out Now!
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By rabcp | On 30 December 2018 - 14:28 PM UTC
I know in previous versions of FM neutral ads would show for most cup finals with the charity shield and similar 'super cup' competitions begin the exception, as for some reason FM never regarded them as being a neutral march, I'm not sure if this has changed in FM19, it is possible to switch between the clubs and no clubs xml without exiting FM which would guarantee cup specific adboards in a final.


Switching between the two wouldn't work though now would it, because NO CLUBS has club banners included with competition ads now, and CLUBS is obviously club only specific ads? I'm talking only static banners by the way.
#460432 FM19 Adboard Patch - EPL Update Part 2 Out Now!
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Superb work, the Champions League ads are a work of art

Only things I've noticed are;

• The "Sky Sports" adboard for the Premier League, which appears first in sequence, is a little too long.
• When it's a neutral venue, like a cup final, it records in the "home" teams static ads. - Is it even possible to record just competition static ads (within this XML) to neutral venues instead?
#456967 The FM18 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now
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By rabcp | On 03 December 2018 - 10:58 AM UTC
This already happens with this patch, or do you mean with different competitions such as the Champions and Europa League?


Yeah so the upper stands are club specific (for example, manutd.com, MUFC badge, adidas etc) then on the lower video boards that are around the pitch are competition specific, so in the CL it displays only CL, FA Cup displays only FA Cup etc
#456760 The FM18 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now
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Is there a way of combining the two XML files so the static upper tier aboards are club specific, but then the video adboards closest to the pitch are competition specific?
#455705 The FM18 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now
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By RyanNuFc | On 22 November 2018 - 17:37 PM UTC
Thanks for the above, I've got both static and video adboards working now

I'm having a minor issue with the video adboards in that these are constantly stuck on the 'SkySports' adboard throughout PL games and then the first Europa League one during EL games. The adboards are working and the various animations happening (e.g. the Skysports one changes to say 'best place for PL football) but they never switch to the other video adboards in the folder such as BT, Premier League logo, Vitality etc.. or in the EL case the Amstel, fair play ones etc..

Anyone had anything similar? I'm not sure if it is an issue with how long the video adboards are set to display? I've even tried this through extended highlights and it'll still stay on the same adboard.


Read a few pages back, there's a fix for this sticking on the first aboard - some fella posted a file to download.
#454692 The FM18 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now
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By Rivanov | On 18 November 2018 - 20:21 PM UTC
So you use the No Club fm.xml file?


Yes.

XML:

‎⁨Macintosh HD⁩ ▸ ⁨Users⁩ ▸ ⁨name ▸ ⁨Documents⁩ ▸ ⁨Sports Interactive⁩ ▸ ⁨Football Manager 2019⁩ ▸ ⁨ads⁩ ▸ ⁨fm.xml

VIDEO ADS:

‎⁨Macintosh HD⁩ ▸ ⁨Users⁩ ▸ ⁨name ▸ ⁨Library⁩ ▸ ⁨Application Support⁩ ▸ ⁨Steam⁩ ▸ ⁨steamapps⁩ ▸ ⁨common⁩ ▸ ⁨Football Manager 2019⁩ ▸ ⁨data⁩ ▸ ⁨simatchviewer_uncompressed⁩ ▸ ⁨videos⁩ ▸ ⁨sd⁩ ▸ ⁨video_ads⁩

‎⁨Macintosh HD⁩ ▸ ⁨Users⁩ ▸ ⁨name ▸ ⁨Library⁩ ▸ ⁨Application Support⁩ ▸ ⁨Steam⁩ ▸ ⁨steamapps⁩ ▸ ⁨common⁩ ▸ ⁨Football Manager 2019⁩ ▸ ⁨data⁩ ▸ ⁨simatchviewer_uncompressed⁩ ▸ ⁨videos⁩ ▸ ⁨hd⁩ ▸ ⁨video_ads⁩

‎⁨Macintosh HD⁩ ▸ ⁨Users⁩ ▸ ⁨name ▸ ⁨Library⁩ ▸ ⁨Application Support⁩ ▸ ⁨Steam⁩ ▸ ⁨steamapps⁩ ▸ ⁨common⁩ ▸ ⁨Football Manager 2019⁩ ▸ ⁨data⁩ ▸ ⁨simatchviewer_uncompressed⁩ ▸ ⁨font⁩


STATIC ADS:

‎⁨Macintosh HD⁩ ▸ ⁨Users⁩ ▸ ⁨name ▸ ⁨Documents⁩ ▸ ⁨Sports Interactive⁩ ▸ ⁨Football Manager 2019⁩ ▸ ⁨graphics⁩ ▸ ⁨pictures⁩ ▸ ⁨ads⁩