Which version of CM?

[Strathclyde Eagle]

I'm considering buying Championship Manager for my best man as a Christmas Present.

As a CM "outsider" I've read the debates about different versions with interest, and was wondering which one would be the best. You would think that the latest version would be the best, but are the bugs still in it, or have they been eliminated by now?

From what I've read I guess the best option is the latest version and advise him to download the patches, right?

[arussell]

Surprised no-one has answered for you Tony.

Haven't tried 01-02 yet - which I just got on Friday - but I can recommend 00-01 which is good, once you've updated the player database.

Of course you can also get this a bit cheaper, now that the new version is out.

[Gooders]

Don't do what I did and buy "Championship Manager 3" because it's only 4.99!

Palace are 20 million in debt and you can't buy any players (or refuse any offers for your players) - I've tried playing 3 times since I got it and I just keep getting relegated, and then sacked.

It's a challenge, but I think it's impossible!

:(

[arussell]

Ah well - you're known for being awkward anyway Gooders ;)

[Gooders]

Now that is true. :)

Of course, one of the major problems with the squad you inherit in CM3 is that whilst you've got Hunt, there's no sign of Sharpling.

;)

[Strathclyde Eagle]

Originally posted by Gooders
Don't do what I did and buy "Championship Manager 3" because it's only 4.99!

He let me off lightly in his speech, so I think he'll get a bit more than than spent on him this year. :D

[Gooders]

Yeah but, you know, Strathclyde...you are living in bonnie Scotland - so I naturally thought...

;)

[Strathclyde Eagle]

Finally went for CM 01/02. Oddly the same price as 00/01 at Amazon.

If anyone sees us in the Portmanor on Saturday keep quiet about it, thanks! :p

[Si121]

Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
Finally went for CM 01/02. Oddly the same price as 00/01 at Amazon.

If anyone sees us in the Portmanor on Saturday keep quiet about it, thanks! :p

Good Choice. It's the only option. :)

[Samo*]

I cant seem to get anywhere with palace in C.M.3,is it worth getting C.M.4 as the thread suggests,or should i keep trying with palace in C.M.3, :)

[wombat]

get a new brain.

[Si121]

Originally posted by SAMO*
I cant seem to get anywhere with palace in C.M.3,is it worth getting C.M.4 as the thread suggests,or should i keep trying with palace in C.M.3, :)

There's no CM4 out yet? Wht r u going on about?

[kolinkins]

the best thing to do in cm3 is to get in a few free transfers. also, if u look to scandanavia, u can buy a few of those players by bidding just 10% of sell on fee. and, when a player from another team has made it clear he is going to leave on a bosman, bid 10% of fee for him, again, the club will accept it. if you can keep palace up for 2 or 3 seasons, which isnt too hard, then some1 comes in and buys the club, and you can have 7mill to spend. on the other hand, u could cheat. you can start a new game, and take over as manager of a club other than palace. by october of the first season, palace have been taken over and there is money to spend. u can then take over:p

[BUNGLE]

Originally posted by SAMO*
I cant seem to get anywhere with palace in C.M.3,is it worth getting C.M.4 as the thread suggests,or should i keep trying with palace in C.M.3, :)

Why don't you download a editor and update it with that?

[Samo*]

Wombatty dont be rude!
I thought c.m 2000/2001 was c4,sorry,it does not matter now as i am playing with west ham,and will not fork out 23 nicker for the new one,its a good game,a bit stressfull!

[Samo*]

Originally posted by BUNGLE


Why don't you download a editor and update it with that?

How what when where wot wot!

[hughff]

Originally posted by SAMO*


How what when where wot wot!

Go to www.thedugout.net and look for downloads.

[Samo*]

I won on the lotto last night and picked up £30 notes,so i brought c.m 2001,2002,at last!:)

[Samo*]

How many players do you have on "run with ball"?

[Daniel_Nash]

I'd say.. buy him the 0102 version, and also give him a cd with the patches on. So he doesn't have to download them, he can just install them.

[Samo*]

who dan who are you talking 2 mate!
:)

[Daniel_Nash]

Originally posted by SAMO*
who dan who are you talking 2 mate!
:)

errrr...... good point. Its like someone opening the door to a room, shouting something and then leaving!

But, it was meant to be an answer to the poser at the top of the page!

[Samo*]

Mr Nash,whilst reading your reply i have to tell you i am the owner of the new game,and i cant get to grips with it and its starting to take control of me and im getting worried. :confused:

[Daniel_Nash]

Oh dear!!

Maybe you're just ****. Dunno, could be an option. It does take control of you though.

[Samo*]

Thanks mate!
:confused: :D

[Daniel_Nash]

No problem! hehe. Get a data update, choose a good team and practise at how to win with the best players.. as you get better go down the leagues.. it is harder to win if you start at a lower team without any practise.

[Strathclyde Eagle]

Originally posted by Daniel_Nash


errrr...... good point. Its like someone opening the door to a room, shouting something and then leaving!

But, it was meant to be an answer to the poser at the top of the page!

Which I posted before Christmas! :moo:

[Samo*]

Xmas 98:rolleyes:

[Daniel_Nash]

Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle


Which I posted before Christmas! :moo:

whooops!!! :o

[Gatecrasher]

If you're new to the game, choose either Celtic or Rangers, and it's pretty easy to pick it up, and win a few titles and trophies while you do.

My best is to take Vale to the European Cup final, something which may happen in reality within the next five years.

Actually, probably not.

[hughff]

Originally posted by Gatecrasher
If you're new to the game, choose either Celtic or Rangers, and it's pretty easy to pick it up, and win a few titles and trophies while you do.

Or Brondby. They absolutely slaughter evreyone they face in domestic competition.

If you do take a British team, send scouts to Scandanavia, where they can pick up all sorts of studs for not much and to Holland, Belgium and Greece, where there are lots of future studs (usually playing in the second divisions) for reasonable prices.

Originally posted by Gatecrasher

My best is to take Vale to the European Cup final, something which may happen in reality within the next five years.

Actually, probably not.

Someone who's more optimistic than a Palace fan. Good on yer.

[Si121]

Originally posted by hughff

Or Brondby. They absolutely slaughter evreyone they face in domestic competition.

If you do take a British team, send scouts to Scandanavia, where they can pick up all sorts of studs for not much and to Holland, Belgium and Greece, where there are lots of future studs (usually playing in the second divisions) for reasonable prices.



Someone who's more optimistic than a Palace fan. Good on yer.

He got sacked as the palace poss. :p

[Samo*]

Does it matter how much special training a players should do,like shooting etc,i put the whole 11 in shooting and they all performed very well for a couple of games,:)

[Samo*]

Im getting better now,not much,i wqasnt sending scouts out etc,now i have had the game for 2 months and have won 2 games on the trot.. :eek:
laters must get to work!
ps i might pick up some tips of trev on saturday!

[Si121]

2 games on the trot!!! :eek: Top stuff.

If you want to do well Just play 4-1-3-2.

When looking for a Goalkeeper: search for:

Handling*
Agility*
Bravery*
Jumping*
Acceleration
Positioning*

Defender:

Tackling*
Positioning*
Heading*
Strength
Pace

Midfield:

Tackling
Passing*
Creativity*
Crossing*
Stamina
Dribbling
Flair

Forward/Striker:

Finishing*
Creativity
Heading*
Off The Ball*
Strength
Pace*
Acceleration

* - Key Attributes

[brighton_eagle]

3-1-3-1-2 is my chosen formation. Even though it has no width, so therefore should be a **** formation, I have won everything with CPFC with it, Euro Cup 8 times, Premiership something like 14 times, even the World Cup with England.

[Si121]

:eek: You couldn't have played it much. :D

With 4-1-3-2 in six seasons I have one the Premiership 3 times and the Champions League once.

[brighton_eagle]

Originally posted by Si121
:eek: You couldn't have played it much. :D




:D I'm in 2035 or something now......

:clown:

[Si121]

Originally posted by brighton_eagle




:D I'm in 2035 or something now......

:clown:

I know it's a quality game and all. But, you're a very sad person! :D

[brighton_eagle]

Originally posted by Si121


I know it's a quality game and all. But, you're a very sad person! :D

Thanks. :p I don't sleep much.......:(