Manager Mode Questions and Answers

[EA_MarcelKuhn]

Originally Posted by Dan1247

i think its more instead of calling it ivy lane you could rename it villa park or something like that

...Dan! You can assign and rename any generic stadium that's in the game. I already make use of it by giving my teams Sturm Graz and VfB Stuttgart the appropriate stadium sizes and names for the Mananger Mode :-).

[cooler08]

Originally Posted by EA_MarcelKuhn

...Dan! You can assign and rename any generic stadium that's in the game. I already make use of it by giving my teams Sturm Graz and VfB Stuttgart the appropriate stadium sizes and names for the Mananger Mode :-).

That sounds great. by any chance we will also be able to rename unlicenced Tournament names?

[Sc0rp1o]

Originally Posted by EA_MarcelKuhn

...Dan! You can assign and rename any generic stadium that's in the game. I already make use of it by giving my teams Sturm Graz and VfB Stuttgart the appropriate stadium sizes and names for the Mananger Mode :-).

So it's only for generic stadiums?

And how about when you begin Manager Mode and during the season you see for example Leeds playing in a stadium that isn't appropriate. Can you then change their stadium and will that be effective in your save game of Manager Mode? Or do we have to start all over again...

[EA_MarcelKuhn]

Originally Posted by cooler08

That sounds great. by any chance we will also be able to rename unlicenced Tournament names?

...mate, you won't be able to do that in 10. But I think it's a great idea, that could be part of the MM intro flow, I'll try to remember it for the coming FIFA's ;-).

The stadium renaming for 10 is a test to see how much people actually use this type of feature. I personally think that customization is super-huge, especially for Manager Mode as a single player mode.

[cooler08]

Originally Posted by EA_MarcelKuhn

...mate, you won't be able to do that in 10. But I think it's a great idea, that could be part of the MM intro flow, I'll try to remember it for the coming FIFA's ;-).

The stadium renaming for 10 is a test to see how much people actually use this type of feature. I personally think that customization is super-huge, especially for Manager Mode as a single player mode.

That's a shame. thanks for keeping it in mind. I think it would be a very good option for Fifa 11.
I will certainly be using the stadium renaming feature btw.

Ive made some suggestions here regarding European competitions, if you could implement some in the future i think the ECC/EFA could be given a big boost.

[EA_MarcelKuhn]

Originally Posted by Sc0rp1o

So it's only for generic stadiums?

And how about when you begin Manager Mode and during the season you see for example Leeds playing in a stadium that isn't appropriate. Can you then change their stadium and will that be effective in your save game of Manager Mode? Or do we have to start all over again...

...it's only got Generic stadiums, licensed stadiums already have the correct name ;-). Plus the people that license the stadiums and it's name to us would not be happy if we shuffle them around too much.

As for renaming the generic stadiums, there's a feature that let's you rename and assign the stadiums for all teams (that have generic ones assigned) even before entering Manager Mode. If you take some time and do all the changes there, they will carry over into the Manager Mode.

[Sc0rp1o]

Thx for the info Marcel, it's such a relief being able to talk to the makers of this game! After being caged all those years by Konami in the distant past, it's a god sent!

[WILDSTER180774]

excellent inclusion Marcel

[Sc0rp1o]

Also I'd like to ask how things are going with the injuries? You said that long term injuries were present in Fifa09 but rarely came to effect. I personally (and most of the ppl here) haven't had ANY long term injury in 09. Will this now be rectified?

[EA_MarcelKuhn]

Originally Posted by Sc0rp1o

Also I'd like to ask how things are going with the injuries? You said that long term injuries were present in Fifa09 but rarely came to effect. I personally (and most of the ppl here) haven't had ANY long term injury in 09. Will this now be rectified?

...after you've mentioned this we looked it up in the code. In FIFA 09 there should have been injuries (i.e. broken leg with healing complications) that last for a max. of 60 weeks (15 months). But they were never triggered due to a specific email never being sent = this is a bug.

We're looking into fixing this for 10, keep in mind that it still will occur very rarely as we don't want to cripple the users or CPU teams.

[green_gibbon]

Originally Posted by EA_MarcelKuhn

...Dan! You can assign and rename any generic stadium that's in the game. I already make use of it by giving my teams Sturm Graz and VfB Stuttgart the appropriate stadium sizes and names for the Mananger Mode :-).

So if, for example, you renamed Ivy Lane "Villa Park", would every match you then play in that ground say it's in Villa Park, even when you are playing away and the home team use the same generic ground?

[Sc0rp1o]

Originally Posted by EA_MarcelKuhn

...after you've mentioned this we looked it up in the code. In FIFA 09 there should have been injuries (i.e. broken leg with healing complications) that last for a max. of 60 weeks (15 months). But they were never triggered due to a specific email never being sent = this is a bug.

We're looking into fixing this for 10, keep in mind that it still will occur very rarely as we don't want to cripple the users or CPU teams.

And thanks again for this information, I'm glad you've found the problem and are trying to fix it!

You actually made my day, knowing that my question will give the world a more realistic experience playing the beloved Manager Mode...

[Sc0rp1o]

Allthough scratch that last remark as everyone will hate me when their favorite player is out for a whole season...

lol

[Sc0rp1o]

Here I am again with a question Marcel, hope you don't mind.

Do we still have to wait till after the next game untill we know what transfers were positive or negative? Or can we negotiate during a mid-week without games needed to be played?

[thanvar]

Originally Posted by hAbIbIbEbI

They confirmed the Russian(maybe just for current gen), the Argentinian and the Greek league...awesome!

Manager Mode has had many issues addressed. Building a team to 5 stars will be much harder. The experience points system has been improved, pre-season friendlies are now organised by your assistant manager, a HUB screen has replaced the message system, you can now edit kit numbers, the staff upgrades have been tweaked, you can get updates from other teams around the world (Total Football Experience), the player growth is revamped, the atmosphere is different with rival teams. All of these features were confirmed by Marcel Kuhn (Manager Mode Producer).

What does this mean?? you take a look at the other league tables??

any confirmation on that, or is it just another banter?

P.S. Marcel why haven't you answered any of my questions on my earlier big post? Some have never been asked before...

[cooler08]

Originally Posted by green_gibbon

So if, for example, you renamed Ivy Lane "Villa Park", would every match you then play in that ground say it's in Villa Park, even when you are playing away and the home team use the same generic ground?

I was thinking exactly the same thing myself. It would be mad if that was the case as it would take away the whole point of having the feature.

Im pretty sure that when you rename it, i.e. "Square ground" to "Riverside". it will only be called "Riverside" when Middlesbrough play.

[Fodder007]

Originally Posted by EA_MarcelKuhn

...time flies, welcome in the year 2011, let's chat about FIFA12 ;-)...

lol, excellent!

[Fodder007]

Hi Marcel, I posted this a couple of pages back, any chance of some answers? Cheers.

Originally Posted by ODST Fodder

Hey Marcel, cheers for answering many of the questions on here?

It looks like you are integrating more management simulation in to this game ala Football Manager, it would be great to find a middle ground between the two and I'm really looking forward to what you come up with. I've played Football Manager for many years past and always tried to play in the most realistic way possible, start with rubbish team and work up etc. This time with Fifa it sounds like I will be able to use a similar strategy which is brilliant.

Firstly, can you give any more information on how ones career as a manager could pan out? e.g. job offers, board relations, team talks and media interaction, anything like that.

Also, see the link in my sig to my fifa LLM thread, any bits of info on how fifa could fit in with the LLM ethos would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

[blaccatdadon]

Originally Posted by Sc0rp1o

Here I am again with a question Marcel, hope you don't mind.

Do we still have to wait till after the next game untill we know what transfers were positive or negative? Or can we negotiate during a mid-week without games needed to be played?

Good question, the game shouldn't always jump to the next match date... it should be day to day unless you would like to jump to the next match if you have no transfers pending.

[EA_MarcelKuhn]

Originally Posted by cooler08

I was thinking exactly the same thing myself. It would be mad if that was the case as it would take away the whole point of having the feature.

Im pretty sure that when you rename it, i.e. "Square ground" to "Riverside". it will only be called "Riverside" when Middlesbrough play.

...you are correct. The renaming of the Generic grounds will be based on the teams, your example is perfect, only if Boro play at home they will play in "Riverside" - all other teams that use "Square Ground" will still play in "Square Ground".

[green_gibbon]

Originally Posted by EA_MarcelKuhn

...you are correct. The renaming of the Generic grounds will be based on the teams, your example is perfect, only if Boro play at home they will play in "Riverside" - all other teams that use "Square Ground" will still play in "Square Ground".

Good to know. Thanks for the clarification. Sorry to pepper you with questions, but will you be able to rename all the teams' grounds, or just the one you are managing.
Again, thanks for the answers.

[EA_MarcelKuhn]

Originally Posted by green_gibbon

Good to know. Thanks for the clarification. Sorry to pepper you with questions, but will you be able to rename all the teams' grounds, or just the one you are managing.
Again, thanks for the answers.

...'nuff said ;-).

[CowRonaldo]

Originally Posted by EA_MarcelKuhn

...you are correct. The renaming of the Generic grounds will be based on the teams, your example is perfect, only if Boro play at home they will play in "Riverside" - all other teams that use "Square Ground" will still play in "Square Ground".

Good way to implement the feature.

[blaccatdadon]

Originally Posted by EA_MarcelKuhn

...you are correct. The renaming of the Generic grounds will be based on the teams, your example is perfect, only if Boro play at home they will play in "Riverside" - all other teams that use "Square Ground" will still play in "Square Ground".

nice, was going to diss the feature but that sounds cool

Sorry if this question has been asked already

Regarding transfers, have guys removed the limited on the amount of bids can be placed for players. "Negotiation Remaining" I think that's what its called.

Also would we be allowed to declined a transfer after the club has accepted our offer. Lets say I changed my mind and I no longer want the player.

Thank you

[EA_MarcelKuhn]

Originally Posted by thanvar

any confirmation on that, or is it just another banter?

P.S. Marcel why haven't you answered any of my questions on my earlier big post? Some have never been asked before...

...and trying to answer as many as possible. But the bigger ones often fall to the back of the cue...sorry. Can you please repost your top questions?

As far as I can tell, the quote you've added is not from a post I've made, but almost everything in there is correct.

To answer your question, in FIFA 10 you won't be able to see other leagues tables & stats, but during the transfer season we've added several features related to the activity in other leagues. First two new sim screens, one on which you can see some of the players that are being placed on the transfer list world-wide and a second one that informs you about the players that have actually been transferred.

But my favourite new features related to transfers are the transfer rumors and the other club's interest in players. On the HUB you'll see that there will be rumors about players transferring to top clubs, i.e. today while playing with Sturm Graz in the Austrian league I had a rumor about Donovan going to Stuttgart, which was pretty cool. The other club's interest gets important when you're trying to bid for a player. When you are on the negotiation page you will be able to see if other clubs are trying to sign this player as well and before handing in your offer you should check what they are offereing him ;-).