What sports sim game you currently playing?

Sidhe · 05-14-2005, 12:00 PM

FOF2K4

jbmagic · 05-14-2005, 12:00 PM

What sports sim game you currently playing lately?

Dutch · 05-14-2005, 12:02 PM

FOF2k4

I have been meaning to get back into a good baseball sim. OOTP is to in depth for my time available (even though I think that is the best baseball game on the market) and Baseball Mogul has burned me as of late. I will probably go with Mogul 2006 after a 2 year hiatus from the game.

ice4277 · 05-14-2005, 12:03 PM

TLK · 05-14-2005, 12:05 PM

FOF2k4

jbmagic · 05-14-2005, 12:07 PM

lately for me has been Total Pro Football with the new patch as made the game great.

also been playing Total pro basketball 2005.

then after those games i will go back to FOF and ootp.

JeeberD · 05-14-2005, 12:10 PM

FOF2K4, OOTP6, and FBCB. All in MP leagues, though...

Cuckoo · 05-14-2005, 12:16 PM

FOF2k4 and OOTP6 in MP leagues, nothing solo right now. I know there was a thread on it not too long ago, but it seems like it's kind of a gaming rut right now. I'd love for there to be a game that really interests me coming out soon, but I don't see one.

Darkiller · 05-14-2005, 12:23 PM

FOF2K4, FOF2, TCY and a bit of Football Mogul.

Marc Vaughan · 05-14-2005, 12:44 PM

FM PSP

Eaglesfan27 · 05-14-2005, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

FM PSP

Tease!

As for me, I'm playing FM (although my dynasty is slowing down for a few weeks as I start preparing for my oral boards.)

Also, I'm playing FOF2k4 but only MP.

Senator · 05-14-2005, 12:49 PM

FOF2K4 and the last Championship Manager - what is it 03-04 I think? I haven't updated to the latest FM. I can't seem to keep up.

Flasch186 · 05-14-2005, 12:55 PM

FM

Marc:

How many seasons will you be able to go through in FM PSP? I always hated that the Madden series had a cap.

MizzouRah · 05-14-2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Flasch186

FM

Marc:

How many seasons will you be able to go through in FM PSP? I always hated that the Madden series had a cap.

I believe it's 30.

I'm playing Puresim, TPB 2005, a little MVP and MLB 2k5 on the console.

Todd

gstelmack · 05-14-2005, 01:16 PM

FOF2k4 and FBCB, both in multiplayer leagues. Considering picking up a baseball sim to get into a league.

JeeberD · 05-14-2005, 01:22 PM

We're looking for dedicated owners in the DKBL, gstelmack...

korme · 05-14-2005, 01:59 PM

interesting to think that jim is really the only developer not to (or be expected to) pump out a game yearly

fantastic flying froggies · 05-14-2005, 02:12 PM

FOF MP.

I'd like to pick up TCY again but just cannot find the time...

Bee · 05-14-2005, 02:23 PM

FM and the EHM demo. I am waiting for the next patch for Baseball Mogul to start a serious career and I tried to start a new career with TPF but just hit too many of the old bugs and issues that I'd seen before that I gave up on it.

jbmagic · 05-14-2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee

FM and the EHM demo. I am waiting for the next patch for Baseball Mogul to start a serious career and I tried to start a new career with TPF but just hit too many of the old bugs and issues that I'd seen before that I gave up on it.

TPF is pretty solid now with patch 1.43. i agree early on when it came out , it was unplayable. but they seem to improve a lot with there patches.

what issues and bugs you seeing on it still?

Bee · 05-14-2005, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

TPF is pretty solid now with patch 1.43. i agree early on when it came out , it was unplayable. but they seem to improve a lot with there patches.

what issues and bugs you seeing on it still?

I'm not going to go through and rehash all the same stuff, that horse has been beat to death. You can do a thread search if you want and see the problems that have been documented in the past.

jbmagic · 05-14-2005, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee

I'm not going to go through and rehash all the same stuff, that horse has been beat to death. You can do a thread search if you want and see the problems that have been documented in the past.

i have read the .400 software forum and this forum with old issue and bugs and i telling you they clean up a lot of the bugs. its pretty solid now.

try 1.43 and you will see.

I like FOF better, but TPF is pretty good now. and not bad for a secondary football game to play.

Bee · 05-14-2005, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

i have read the .400 software forum and this forum with old issue and bugs and i telling you they clean up a lot of the bugs. its pretty solid now.

try 1.43 and you will see.

I tried it and while they fixed some bugs, there's still some major issues IMO and the game may be playable now but to me it's not very enjoyable (other than the draft which was top notch).

I'm glad you love it so much, but I just don't find it a very good game.

Karim · 05-14-2005, 03:22 PM

I've started a new career with the Bears (FOF2k4) while waiting for EHM 2005.

For some reason, I can't seem to get into the demo!

MizzouRah · 05-14-2005, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bee

I tried it and while they fixed some bugs, there's still some major issues IMO and the game may be playable now but to me it's not very enjoyable (other than the draft which was top notch).

I'm glad you love it so much, but I just don't find it a very good game.

Everyone has an opinion, but I think TPB is one of the best sports sims going right now. If it was baseball or football with the same package, I'd be in sports sim heaven. I haven't paid attention to the NBA since Bird and Magic went at it, but TPB has me interested once again.

The game is well laid out and quite frankly the best looking interface ever in a sports sim. (my opinion)

I wish Jim would contact Gary's graphic designer for FOF 2005.

Todd

Scholes · 05-14-2005, 03:30 PM

Radii · 05-14-2005, 03:33 PM

FBCB and OOTP online leagues, that's about it. I had an itch to play some OOTP single player a couple of nights ago, but by the time I got the league set up, I didn't feel like it any more, I think unless a TCY2 comes out I may be done w/ the single player aspect of these sims.

Marc Vaughan · 05-14-2005, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flasch186

FM

Marc:

How many seasons will you be able to go through in FM PSP? I always hated that the Madden series had a cap.

We're still in development at the moment so this isn't 'set in stone' - but I'm aiming ofr a 30 season limit, that should be long enough for most people.

(I might put a 'cheat' in like I did on our early Xbox games to 'extend' beyond that limit, HOWEVER that will be the limit we'll test the game up to ....)

gstelmack · 05-14-2005, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

We're looking for dedicated owners in the DKBL, gstelmack...

I might consider it, as long as there aren't too many ground rules I have to think about while playing. If I can just play the game, I might be interested.

Not trying to diss some of the online sports sim leagues out there as everyone has a right to play the way they want to, but I've considered and rejected joining some leagues just because it would be too much work to keep track of what I'm allowed and not allowed to do outside of the normal rules that the sim enforces.

Schmidty · 05-14-2005, 03:41 PM

I've decided to give FM a shot (the demo), but since I know next to nothing about soccer and was totally lost and irritated when I tried CM 01-02, I'm a bit leary. Hopefully, it'll click with me this time. I'm probably going to need a lot of help, so if anyone knows of a good site for newbies please let me know.

Marc Vaughan · 05-14-2005, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmidty

I've decided to give FM a shot (the demo), but since I know next to nothing about soccer and was totally lost and irritated when I tried CM 01-02, I'm a bit leary. Hopefully, it'll click with me this time. I'm probably going to need a lot of help, so if anyone knows of a good site for newbies please let me know.

Feel free to ask me any questions you might have, if you want to use email my addy is [email protected].

Hope this helps,

Marc

Eaglesfan27 · 05-14-2005, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

I've decided to give FM a shot (the demo), but since I know next to nothing about soccer and was totally lost and irritated when I tried CM 01-02, I'm a bit leary. Hopefully, it'll click with me this time. I'm probably going to need a lot of help, so if anyone knows of a good site for newbies please let me know.

Also, lots of us FM fans on here are glad to answer if you ask questions on here. A few people on this board were instrumental in getting me past dozens of questions and into CM when I first picked it up.

JeeberD · 05-14-2005, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gstelmack

I might consider it, as long as there aren't too many ground rules I have to think about while playing. If I can just play the game, I might be interested.

Not trying to diss some of the online sports sim leagues out there as everyone has a right to play the way they want to, but I've considered and rejected joining some leagues just because it would be too much work to keep track of what I'm allowed and not allowed to do outside of the normal rules that the sim enforces.

It's a pretty laid back league without too many extra rules. If your interested either stop by the site (link is in my sig) or contact MrBug, the commish...

FBPro · 05-14-2005, 04:18 PM

FM, FOF 2004 and a bit of OOTP6.

DaddyTorgo · 05-14-2005, 04:25 PM

so the next OOTP is being built on the FM2005 engine right? Or is it the CM4 engine? I'm confused. Ah well, I'm just waiting I think for the OOTP that will be built on the FM2006 engine! That will be heaven. Meaning I'll still buy the one built on the CM4/FM2005 engine, but I'm sure it won't get as much play as the FM2006 version of OOTP

gstelmack · 05-14-2005, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

It's a pretty laid back league without too many extra rules. If your interested either stop by the site (link is in my sig) or contact MrBug, the commish...

Hmm, very tempted. I'll think about it this evening. I'll post in the Waiting List thread if I decide to join. Looks like my Red Sox are open even

Marc Vaughan · 05-14-2005, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

so the next OOTP is being built on the FM2005 engine right? Or is it the CM4 engine? I'm confused. Ah well, I'm just waiting I think for the OOTP that will be built on the FM2006 engine! That will be heaven. Meaning I'll still buy the one built on the CM4/FM2005 engine, but I'm sure it won't get as much play as the FM2006 version of OOTP

The next OOTP game isn't being built upon FM, its using some of SI's technology and we've helped Markus with some of the technical aspects of its design, but its still Markus's brainchild and game.

The reason its not 'based' on FM is simply that Baseball and Soccer differ too wildly imho to take much across on a contract/transfer/match engine basis - so what we've done is try to provide Markus with building blocks (ie. technology and advice) with which he can build and improve upon an already very good game (in my opinion).

finkenst · 05-14-2005, 06:26 PM

wwsm2005 (NA's version of fm2005).

much to the detriment of sleep.

TredWel · 05-14-2005, 06:31 PM

FM. Also happens to be my wife's least favorite game.

Young Drachma · 05-14-2005, 07:14 PM

Lots of Wall Street Raider...

Maybe a bit of FOF every once in a bit. But I've been pretty visual lately, so I've only played MVP or Madden '05

rjolley · 05-14-2005, 07:18 PM

FBCB, solo and MP. Can't seem to get into any other games these days. I may check out TPB and see if there's a way to format the draft files from FBCB for it. Other than that, none of the other games catch my eye right now.

Comey · 05-14-2005, 07:22 PM

I'm playing TPB (solo) and TPF (online). I have a TPB dynasty I'm preparing, one with 50 years of history. Looking forward to starting that one.

DaddyTorgo · 05-14-2005, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

The next OOTP game isn't being built upon FM, its using some of SI's technology and we've helped Markus with some of the technical aspects of its design, but its still Markus's brainchild and game.

The reason its not 'based' on FM is simply that Baseball and Soccer differ too wildly imho to take much across on a contract/transfer/match engine basis - so what we've done is try to provide Markus with building blocks (ie. technology and advice) with which he can build and improve upon an already very good game (in my opinion).

okay, sorry for giving anyone the wrong idea. What I meant though Marc was is the next OOTP being built with the building blocks from FM2005 or CM4 ? That would have been a better way to word my question I guess. Apologies for wording it...inprecisely.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 05-14-2005, 07:55 PM

Me, I'm playing the nursing school text sim. It's pretty fun but has a steep learning curve. I try to manage my time, balancing between trying to study and creating my care plan.Its been pretty hectic so far as I try to count how much I need to get on the finals on tuesday to continue into the play offs.

Bee · 05-14-2005, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Everyone has an opinion, but I think TPB is one of the best sports sims going right now. If it was baseball or football with the same package, I'd be in sports sim heaven. I haven't paid attention to the NBA since Bird and Magic went at it, but TPB has me interested once again.

The game is well laid out and quite frankly the best looking interface ever in a sports sim. (my opinion)

I wish Jim would contact Gary's graphic designer for FOF 2005.

Todd

I'm confused, what does that have to do with my quoted comments about TPF?

gstelmack · 05-14-2005, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjolley

I may check out TPB and see if there's a way to format the draft files from FBCB for it.

If I had had time, I would have written such a utility so I could run the FOFC-FBCB drafts through TPB. It wouldn't be that hard, just a bit of time to figure out the binary format from FBCB (open it in a hex editor and it looks pretty straightforward), then convert to whatever fields TPB wants, then use ODBC or some other database technology to create the TPB draft database (it uses database files that are compatible with Access).

Just too much work given all the other utilities I'm working on (I need to get salary information into Extractor one of these days...)

MizzouRah · 05-14-2005, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bee

I'm confused, what does that have to do with my quoted comments about TPF?

Actually, nothing. It wasn't a slam at you.. right before I read your post, I was just thinking how much fun this NBA sim was. Especially since I don't know anything abou the NBA. It was easy for me to get into the game and I don't understand why I can't get into FM.

In fact, after re-reading my message, I have no idea why I said, "Everyone has an opinion". (scratches head)

I guess I'm baffled on why you seem so disappointed with the game?

Todd

MizzouRah · 05-14-2005, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gstelmack

If I had had time, I would have written such a utility so I could run the FOFC-FBCB drafts through TPB. It wouldn't be that hard, just a bit of time to figure out the binary format from FBCB (open it in a hex editor and it looks pretty straightforward), then convert to whatever fields TPB wants, then use ODBC or some other database technology to create the TPB draft database (it uses database files that are compatible with Access).

Just too much work given all the other utilities I'm working on (I need to get salary information into Extractor one of these days...)

*Drools at the thought of a utility such as this* ..drafting FBCB players into TPB would be a dream..

Todd

Ajaxab · 05-14-2005, 10:16 PM

I'm up to 2018 with Sheffield Wednesday in FM. I can't believe the game status option tells me I've spent a week of time with this career.

Eaglesfan27 · 05-14-2005, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ajaxab

I'm up to 2018 with Sheffield Wednesday in FM. I can't believe the game status option tells me I've spent a week of time with this career.

Only a week?

I've spent 4 weeks with my career

I love my addictedness rating: Repetitive Strain Injury anyone?

05-14-2005, 12:00 PM	#2
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	What sports sim game you currently playing? What sports sim game you currently playing lately?

05-14-2005, 12:10 PM	#7
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	FOF2K4, OOTP6, and FBCB. All in MP leagues, though... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-14-2005, 12:16 PM	#8
Cuckoo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edmond, OK	FOF2k4 and OOTP6 in MP leagues, nothing solo right now. I know there was a thread on it not too long ago, but it seems like it's kind of a gaming rut right now. I'd love for there to be a game that really interests me coming out soon, but I don't see one. __________________ Commissioner - North American Football League Dallas Cowboys GM

05-14-2005, 12:23 PM	#9
Darkiller FOF2 Guy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Paris, France	FOF2K4, FOF2, TCY and a bit of Football Mogul. __________________ FOF2 lives on / Continue to support the best game ever ! - Owner of the San Francisco 49ers in FOF2 - Charter member of the IHOF and owner of the Paris Musketeers franchise (FOF2004) - Chairman of the IHOF Hall of Fame - Athletic Director of the Brigham Young Cougars in TCY FOF Legend: Hall of Fame QB Brock Sheriff #5, one of the most popular player in Front Office Football history.

05-14-2005, 12:49 PM	#12
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	FOF2K4 and the last Championship Manager - what is it 03-04 I think? I haven't updated to the latest FM. I can't seem to keep up. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

05-14-2005, 12:02 PM	#3
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	FOF2k4 I have been meaning to get back into a good baseball sim. OOTP is to in depth for my time available (even though I think that is the best baseball game on the market) and Baseball Mogul has burned me as of late. I will probably go with Mogul 2006 after a 2 year hiatus from the game.

05-14-2005, 12:03 PM	#4
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	FM

05-14-2005, 12:05 PM	#5
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	FOF2k4

05-14-2005, 12:07 PM	#6
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	lately for me has been Total Pro Football with the new patch as made the game great. also been playing Total pro basketball 2005. then after those games i will go back to FOF and ootp.

05-14-2005, 12:44 PM	#10
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	FM PSP

05-14-2005, 12:55 PM	#13
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	FM Marc: How many seasons will you be able to go through in FM PSP? I always hated that the Madden series had a cap. __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

05-14-2005, 01:16 PM	#15
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	FOF2k4 and FBCB, both in multiplayer leagues. Considering picking up a baseball sim to get into a league. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

05-14-2005, 01:22 PM	#16
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	We're looking for dedicated owners in the DKBL, gstelmack... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-14-2005, 01:59 PM	#17
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	interesting to think that jim is really the only developer not to (or be expected to) pump out a game yearly

05-14-2005, 02:12 PM	#18
fantastic flying froggies Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny South of France	FOF MP. I'd like to pick up TCY again but just cannot find the time... __________________ Detroit Vampires (CFL) : Ve 're coming for your blood! Camargue Flamingos (WOOF): pretty in Pink

05-14-2005, 02:23 PM	#19
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	FM and the EHM demo. I am waiting for the next patch for Baseball Mogul to start a serious career and I tried to start a new career with TPF but just hit too many of the old bugs and issues that I'd seen before that I gave up on it.

05-14-2005, 03:22 PM	#24
Karim College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Calgary	I've started a new career with the Bears (FOF2k4) while waiting for EHM 2005. For some reason, I can't seem to get into the demo!

05-14-2005, 03:30 PM	#26
Scholes High School Varsity Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Paul, MN	FM

05-14-2005, 03:33 PM	#27
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	FBCB and OOTP online leagues, that's about it. I had an itch to play some OOTP single player a couple of nights ago, but by the time I got the league set up, I didn't feel like it any more, I think unless a TCY2 comes out I may be done w/ the single player aspect of these sims.

05-14-2005, 03:41 PM	#30
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I've decided to give FM a shot (the demo), but since I know next to nothing about soccer and was totally lost and irritated when I tried CM 01-02, I'm a bit leary. Hopefully, it'll click with me this time. I'm probably going to need a lot of help, so if anyone knows of a good site for newbies please let me know. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

05-14-2005, 04:18 PM	#34
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	FM, FOF 2004 and a bit of OOTP6. __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

05-14-2005, 04:25 PM	#35
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	so the next OOTP is being built on the FM2005 engine right? Or is it the CM4 engine? I'm confused. Ah well, I'm just waiting I think for the OOTP that will be built on the FM2006 engine! That will be heaven. Meaning I'll still buy the one built on the CM4/FM2005 engine, but I'm sure it won't get as much play as the FM2006 version of OOTP

05-14-2005, 06:26 PM	#38
finkenst College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: usually sunny SoCal	wwsm2005 (NA's version of fm2005). much to the detriment of sleep.

05-14-2005, 06:31 PM	#39
TredWel High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Old Forge, PA	FM. Also happens to be my wife's least favorite game. __________________ There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people...religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin. - Linus Van Pelt

05-14-2005, 07:14 PM	#40
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Lots of Wall Street Raider... Maybe a bit of FOF every once in a bit. But I've been pretty visual lately, so I've only played MVP or Madden '05 __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

05-14-2005, 07:18 PM	#41
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	FBCB, solo and MP. Can't seem to get into any other games these days. I may check out TPB and see if there's a way to format the draft files from FBCB for it. Other than that, none of the other games catch my eye right now.

05-14-2005, 07:22 PM	#42
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	I'm playing TPB (solo) and TPF (online). I have a TPB dynasty I'm preparing, one with 50 years of history. Looking forward to starting that one. __________________

05-14-2005, 07:55 PM	#44
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Me, I'm playing the nursing school text sim. It's pretty fun but has a steep learning curve. I try to manage my time, balancing between trying to study and creating my care plan.Its been pretty hectic so far as I try to count how much I need to get on the finals on tuesday to continue into the play offs. __________________ Toujour Pret

05-14-2005, 10:16 PM	#49
Ajaxab College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Far from home	I'm up to 2018 with Sheffield Wednesday in FM. I can't believe the game status option tells me I've spent a week of time with this career.

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