Just got my hattrick team.....

auwillie · 02-03-2003, 03:11 PM

I am wondering how to start, any help from the experienced would be greatly welcomed....Auwillie

Fonzie · 02-03-2003, 03:30 PM

Ditto that. I just signed up but I'm a bit of an idiot when it comes to this "other" style of football (among other things). Any advice/pointers/directions to FAQs would be most appreciated.

illinifan999 · 02-03-2003, 03:55 PM

Okay, first read the FAQ, then look at the many hattrick dynasties here. Those can get a lot of info. Your first purchase should be at least a passable keeper. I would recommend running the 3-5-2 formation. Go to mybestteam, and put your rosers into there. Don't spend all your money right away. Right away bump your youth squad up to 20k per week. Believe me you'll thank yourselves later that you did.

NevStar · 02-03-2003, 03:59 PM

Welcome to the war!

A good place to start is the Newbie (English) conference on hattrick. Of course, you could always check out the dynasties here for advice on what not to do to start.

A bit of a tip: the central midfielders are the most important position on the pitch. Possession percentage plays a HUGE role in the hattrick sim engine. That's why you'll see so many teams moving a defender up as an extra midfield.

Also, look at the Hattrick Community page & check out the web sites listed there. Mybestteam & HAM are highly recommended.

Good Luck!

sterlingice · 02-03-2003, 04:31 PM

Go a couple of messages down DK's hattrick franchise and he has some great advice for beginners.

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4766

SI

Fonzie · 02-03-2003, 06:03 PM

Thanks all!

QuikSand · 02-03-2003, 06:06 PM

Are there any downsides to speculating in the transfer market? I've looked around a bit, and have made a few purchases... I think I could make money this way, but I don't want to have massive unrest on my team. Does anyone know if this is possible (is there a downside to buying and selling too many players)?

NevStar · 02-03-2003, 06:22 PM

There IS a small hit to your team's spirit everytime you sell a player. This was added quite recently to attempt to curb the speculating & day-trading you're describing. It wouldn't cause any noticeable problems unless you did this on a grand scale, though.

Airhog · 02-03-2003, 06:55 PM

you should be able to upgrade at every position without spending alot of money. I would goto the 3-5-2 as soon as possible. Starting this late in the season means you probably will not be promoted. If your in the bottom of the divisions, then build towards the future.

Even in the bottom division you can make money from good pulls, and a great youth system.

Also, like everyone else said goalkeeping is the most important, followed by midfield. try to grab a decent goalie, but dont spend an arm and a leg. look for an older player, because they sell cheaper

daedalus · 02-04-2003, 01:09 AM

Supposedly they are also adding a thing where you take a small hit to your formation knowledge when you sell a player. This matters more if you use either the 3-5-2 or 4-5-1 formation. Your knowledge of 4-4-2 is always excellent. On the other hand, if you can get yourself some money for later usage, it might be worth it since it doesn't take too long to learn formations.

02-03-2003, 03:55 PM	#3
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	Okay, first read the FAQ, then look at the many hattrick dynasties here. Those can get a lot of info. Your first purchase should be at least a passable keeper. I would recommend running the 3-5-2 formation. Go to mybestteam, and put your rosers into there. Don't spend all your money right away. Right away bump your youth squad up to 20k per week. Believe me you'll thank yourselves later that you did. __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

02-03-2003, 03:59 PM	#4
NevStar High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Raleigh, NC	Welcome to the war! A good place to start is the Newbie (English) conference on hattrick. Of course, you could always check out the dynasties here for advice on what not to do to start. A bit of a tip: the central midfielders are the most important position on the pitch. Possession percentage plays a HUGE role in the hattrick sim engine. That's why you'll see so many teams moving a defender up as an extra midfield. Also, look at the Hattrick Community page & check out the web sites listed there. Mybestteam & HAM are highly recommended. Good Luck! __________________ I can't think of a clever signature.

02-03-2003, 04:31 PM	#5
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Go a couple of messages down DK's hattrick franchise and he has some great advice for beginners. http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4766 SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

02-03-2003, 06:22 PM	#8
NevStar High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Raleigh, NC	There IS a small hit to your team's spirit everytime you sell a player. This was added quite recently to attempt to curb the speculating & day-trading you're describing. It wouldn't cause any noticeable problems unless you did this on a grand scale, though. __________________ I can't think of a clever signature.

02-03-2003, 06:55 PM	#9
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	you should be able to upgrade at every position without spending alot of money. I would goto the 3-5-2 as soon as possible. Starting this late in the season means you probably will not be promoted. If your in the bottom of the divisions, then build towards the future. Even in the bottom division you can make money from good pulls, and a great youth system. Also, like everyone else said goalkeeping is the most important, followed by midfield. try to grab a decent goalie, but dont spend an arm and a leg. look for an older player, because they sell cheaper __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

02-03-2003, 03:30 PM	#2
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	Ditto that. I just signed up but I'm a bit of an idiot when it comes to this "other" style of football (among other things). Any advice/pointers/directions to FAQs would be most appreciated.

02-03-2003, 06:03 PM	#6
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	Thanks all!

02-03-2003, 06:06 PM	#7
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Are there any downsides to speculating in the transfer market? I've looked around a bit, and have made a few purchases... I think I could make money this way, but I don't want to have massive unrest on my team. Does anyone know if this is possible (is there a downside to buying and selling too many players)?

02-04-2003, 01:09 AM	#10
daedalus Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	Supposedly they are also adding a thing where you take a small hit to your formation knowledge when you sell a player. This matters more if you use either the 3-5-2 or 4-5-1 formation. Your knowledge of 4-4-2 is always excellent. On the other hand, if you can get yourself some money for later usage, it might be worth it since it doesn't take too long to learn formations.

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