Football Manager 2015 - The Official Thread

[Frutos]

So, with the big day (7th of November) fast approaching, and with a video full of new features to be seen here:

http://www.fmscout.com/a-football-manager-2015-preview-videos.html

or in list form here:

http://www.fmscout.com/a-football-manager-2015-new-features.html

It's time to start the build-up for the latest iteration of possibly the most addictive game on the planet. What teams are we all looking forward to managing (beyond the obvious, of course) and which of the new features are we most looking forward to?

 

[WhingForPresident]

Got Staines Town to the Prem in 10 seasons on 14 but got bored after two seasons at midtable in the Prem. Unfinished business to be resumed when the beta version drops!

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Is it still impossibly hard?

 

[crodonilson]

What are the tablet versions of FM like?? Off on hols in a few weeks and woulldn't mind getting it for that.

 

[Brian Fantana]

What are the tablet versions of FM like?? Off on hols in a few weeks and woulldn't mind getting it for that.

Utter gash, in my experience.

 

[Ali_rrr]

What are the tablet versions of FM like?? Off on hols in a few weeks and woulldn't mind getting it for that.

I find them alright, whilst most people don't really like them. Much easier than on the computer and more basic, but I like that.

 

[Gullflyinghigh]

So, with the big day (7th of November) fast approaching, and with a video full of new features to be seen here:

http://www.fmscout.com/a-football-manager-2015-preview-videos.html

or in list form here:

http://www.fmscout.com/a-football-manager-2015-new-features.html

It's time to start the build-up for the latest iteration of possibly the most addictive game on the planet. What teams are we all looking forward to managing (beyond the obvious, of course) and which of the new features are we most looking forward to?

For me, the in-depth job interviews, coaching styles and financial updates are probably the more appealing things on that list (which probably says a lot about the mentality of FM players).

I'm hopeful that this year the functionality will exist to allow me, for no reason, repeatedly criticise a manager/club of my choosing in the press, just to screw with them. A better resigning process would be nice too, maybe give a reason why, have a press release after and so on...

As for who I'll start with, it'll probably be Macclesfield with my experience set as a Sunday league player. Marvellous.

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

FM15 all seems a bit "meh" so far for me, not really any newer features which jump out as being that great either. The layout looks a bit better and the interview system is a bit more realistic - but it looks as if it wont be that much different than FM14.

 

[Braggfan]

What are the tablet versions of FM like?? Off on hols in a few weeks and woulldn't mind getting it for that.

They're not a patch on the normal version, but they can be decent timewasters. I would have killed for a tablet with FM on it on recent 14 hour flight.

 

[seagully]

Anyone know when the BETA is released?

 

[Frutos]

Anyone know when the BETA is released?

24th of October I believe.

 

[WhingForPresident]

Anyone know when the BETA is released?

Two weeks before release, so Friday 24th I guess. Demo comes out the following week.

 

[WhingForPresident]

For me, the in-depth job interviews, coaching styles and financial updates are probably the more appealing things on that list (which probably says a lot about the mentality of FM players).

I'm hopeful that this year the functionality will exist to allow me, for no reason, repeatedly criticise a manager/club of my choosing in the press, just to screw with them. A better resigning process would be nice too, maybe give a reason why, have a press release after and so on...

As for who I'll start with, it'll probably be Macclesfield with my experience set as a Sunday league player. Marvellous.

Another hoping for this. I love getting into the head of the virtual Steve Cotterill, he always rises to the bait.

 

[Frutos]

So, has anyone downloaded and played the Beta yet?

Thoughts if so?

 

[Withdean11]

Can't wait for this. As always, this will take over my social life for the rest of the year.

 

[WhingForPresident]

So, has anyone downloaded and played the Beta yet?

Thoughts if so?

Had a quick game with Brighton last night, seems complicated at the moment but I'm sure I'll pick it up after a good session tonight! My 4-2-4 got torn apart by Toulouse in our opener and I'm sure there was an absence of Gary Gardner in our side..

Very early observations: formations are more flexible and scout reports feature pros and cons for transfer targets which is helpful. Will be interesting to see what kind of difference the 'tracksuit'/'tactical' manager options have, nothing noticeable so far.

Kemy said he wants out straight away which is a bonus!

 

[brightonmark1234]

i have downloaded it last night and had a look at it and i think its better then 2014 so worth buying it

 

[fruitnveg]

Not sure I need the expense. I'll wait and see if the price comes down in the inevitable Xmas Steam sale.

 

[Turkey]

Had a quick game with Brighton last night, seems complicated at the moment but I'm sure I'll pick it up after a good session tonight! My 4-2-4 got torn apart by Toulouse in our opener and I'm sure there was an absence of Gary Gardner in our side..

Very early observations: formations are more flexible and scout reports feature pros and cons for transfer targets which is helpful. Will be interesting to see what kind of difference the 'tracksuit'/'tactical' manager options have, nothing noticeable so far.

Kemy said he wants out straight away which is a bonus!

Just fixed Gardner so he'll be with us in time for the full release of the game.

 

[Box of Frogs]

I find I don't have the time for the 'Full Fat' version anymore (wife/family/work etc) so have to make do with the tablet version which is fine for me. Bonus now is that it looks good on the iPhone 6 plus!

Started a new game of FMHH14 last weeks as Eastbourne Boro - doing ok so far. Anyone know when FMHH15 might be coming out?