FM 2008 Network Game Anyone?

[Woo]

Hopefully we can get one going. So far we have Malarkey and WaltonRed along with myself all willing to play. I find ideally you need 4-8 people, 6 seems to be a good number for a good network game.

 

If anyone wants to play post in here. Once we have enough numbers we can discuss who to go, what days/times etc.

 

Cheers

 

Al

[Guest TK-421]

I'm sure windass would be up for it.

[Woo]

I'm sure windass would be up for it.

 

Unless its a well known forumites alias then windass can fuck off.

[robbiefowler9]

Hopefully we can get one going. So far we have Malarkey and WaltonRed along with myself all willing to play. I find ideally you need 4-8 people, 6 seems to be a good number for a good network game.

 

If anyone wants to play post in here. Once we have enough numbers we can discuss who to go, what days/times etc.

 

Cheers

 

Al

 

How do the network games work exactly? I've got the game but never bothere to play a network game.

[Woo]

How do the network games work exactly? I've got the game but never bothere to play a network game.

 

This might sound sarcastic but it is literally a normal game of fm but with more people. Everything is the same only the games goes a little slower.

 

Someone hosts the game (i.e starts it), gives the other players his i.p address, they type it in the join server box and they connect.

[robbiefowler9]

This might sound sarcastic but it is literally a normal game of fm but with more people. Everything is the same only the games goes a little slower.

 

Someone hosts the game (i.e starts it), gives the other players his i.p address, they type it in the join server box and they connect.

 

So its like a normal game only I, for the sake of arguement, am managing lfc whereas you would manage blackburn? is that how it works?

[Woo]

So its like a normal game only I, for the sake of arguement, am managing lfc whereas you would manage blackburn? is that how it works?

 

Yeah, just be like adding new managers at different clubs basically.

[robbiefowler9]

Yeah, just be like adding new managers at different clubs basically.

 

Oh ryt. Cheers for clearing that up. Is there not always a big dispute as to who gets to manage what team?

[Woo]

Oh ryt. Cheers for clearing that up. Is there not always a big dispute as to who gets to manage what team?

 

Sometimes yeah, just draw names out of a hat or something when that happens.

[robbiefowler9]

Sometimes yeah, just draw names out of a hat or something when that happens.

 

Very clever. And do they have to be teams from all the same league?

[Woo]

Very clever. And do they have to be teams from all the same league?

 

No, you just have to load the leagues up that you want when you start the game.

[robbiefowler9]

No, you just have to load the leagues up that you want when you start the game.

 

I see. Well I think I'll give it a go at some stage. Cheers for educating me.

[Allan]

I'd be interested, could possibly host as well if needed.

[Woo]

I'd be interested, could possibly host as well if needed.

 

Sound mate. Theres four so far. Give it until tommorow and see if anyone else wants to join.

[Allan]

Got a 20m line, so if I am needed to host just let me know.

 

Been a while since I've played a network game, so I need to refresh the old grey matter on how to set up.....

[The Tott]

I'll play no problem. PM me if ya want me to play.

[Allan]

5 interested so far. Any idea what setup we'd be playing? How many playable leagues, viewable leagues, etc..

 

Also, do you have any rules concerning transfers and length of turn to keep the game ticking over?

[Woo]

5 interested so far. Any idea what setup we'd be playing? How many playable leagues, viewable leagues, etc..

 

Also, do you have any rules concerning transfers and length of turn to keep the game ticking over?

 

From my experience I find that the only leagues loaded should be the country you are in (eg. if you all go prem teams, load league 2 and above. No other leagues loaded like spain or italy). Also the 30 second when 50% have pressed continue works best as its a pain in the arse waiting for people who are slow.

[Allan]

OK. If you can send rules to those playing and decide what league we're playing in, and eventually who is what team, then I'm happy to start the game tomorrow.

 

Can't do tonight, and I may have to pop out for a while tomorrow around 20:00.

[hamstrung]

WOuld this not be the dullest game ever to play via a network, given it takes about 6 years to complete a season?

[Allan]

It can be quite a laborious game, though if you use the force continue option the game does speed up.

 

You also need rules on how many transfers people are allowed per window and allot a set amount of time per window for those transfers and subsequent squad set-up.

 

Numerous transfers do tend to slow the game play down significantly.

[rondeco]

I'd be interested.

[thisisanfield]

This was quite good the last time we had one (07). I don't have the 2008 game though or else I'd be interested.

[Kurt]

This was quite good the last time we had one (07). I don't have the 2008 game though or else I'd be interested.

 

Not entirely sure, but you did quite well in that game, did`nt you??

 

:whistle:

[Allan]

Woo, just let me know when you want to get this up and running.

 

I'm on evening shift from today till Friday, then nights Saturday through Tuesday, so won't be able to play from 15:30-23:30 today till Friday, 19:30-08:30 Saturday & Sunday, and 22:30-08:30 Monday and Tuesday.

 

I'm also away in June for 2 weeks starting on Thursday 5th - back Wednesday 18th.