How many of you haters have actually managed a professional football team IRL? I'm guessing none.
You get my point. It's a simulator yes, and based on the environement of football management, but it is still a game. It should be enjoyable.
Yes of course, don't let the fact it's a game counter your silly arguement..
Just like all those budding dictators and generals controlling armies/countries in Total War.
Just like all those SAS, SEAL operatives running around shooting people in COD.
Just like all those indestructable italian plumbers who ride dinosaurs in Mario.
Just like all those Elves, Dwarfs, Orcs who die and respawn in World of Warcraft.
Just like all those Talking Foxes who can fly in Star Fox.
Just like all those bright yellow circles who run around eating pills in Pacman.. (well some ravers maybe!)
You get my point. It's a simulator yes, and based on the environement of football management, but it is still a game. It should be enjoyable.
I do find it baffling how few people around here seem to understand the concept of game design. I look forward to FM2037, where you'll be able to drink your manager of the month whiskey live in real time with your VR headset, but still won't be able to tell your midfielders to stop both running forwards together.
Will the number 10 work as I want it to by then?
So playing as Newcastle, first 2 seasons go well finishing 6th then 5th. Now in 3rd season, lingering in 8th/9th. Almost every game we go a goal up then in the second half my players just give up and we'll lose 2-1. So annoying!! I dont claim to be an expert on the game, but I feel I know a bit about it, but all of a sudden its all gone to **** and nothing I do to try and rectify it is working.
Then why don't treat it as a game? Don't go about it thinking and trying to act as if you were standing on the sideline, coaching your own team. Play the game as you would play Kirby or Donkey Kong. You're not having people play football, you're playing a game.The game is getting to the point that I may stop playing. Where is the enjoyment? SI it might be the most realistic football management game but come on it is only that a game. If I want my beloved team to be the all conquering team in Europe, then so be it! It is actually my game and I want to dream!