Football Manager Live

Marc Duffy · 04-20-2007, 04:34 AM

Football Manager Live is a new concept in football (soccer to you guys) management. Put your managerial skills to the test in a 'real-time' environment where you compete live and online against your friends or rivals.

http://www.footballmanagerlive.com/

Ragone · 04-20-2007, 04:47 AM

ooh,i know its way early.. but any idea on a cost? monthly cost? etc?

Marc Vaughan · 04-20-2007, 07:03 AM

Monthly cost etc. for the game haven't been set yet (they can't be realistically until server costings etc. are finalised).

Don't expect it to break the bank though ... it'll be something realistic.

Passacaglia · 04-20-2007, 07:06 AM

404 not found?

Butter · 04-20-2007, 07:15 AM

http://www.footballmanagerlive.com/e.../88/index.html

Pumpy Tudors · 04-20-2007, 07:19 AM

Great, I just got to work half an hour ago, and I already need new pants.

FrogMan · 04-20-2007, 07:19 AM

holy moly, I think you guys have just killed what little was left of my interest in hattrick...

Very, very interesting...

FM

Eaglesfan27 · 04-20-2007, 07:27 AM

I'm also highly intrigued. This could be what it takes to really suck me back into the FM scene.

Butter · 04-20-2007, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

Don't expect it to break the bank though ... it'll be something realistic.

My guess:

5 British pounds a month, which, by early 2008, will equal 300 US dollars.

Marc Duffy · 04-20-2007, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I'm also highly intrigued. This could be what it takes to really suck me back into the FM scene.

This game is ideal for those with time constraints (women, kids, jobs) who want to dip in and out, get SMS messages when on the move to stay abreast of the latest developments in their world.

SirFozzie · 04-20-2007, 12:35 PM

Yes please.

Just signed up for the beta. Hopefully the Marcs can find a home for us FOFCers on it

Young Drachma · 04-20-2007, 12:56 PM

Wow. Well played guys. Should be interesting.

DaddyTorgo · 04-20-2007, 02:54 PM

oh sweet jesus!

flere-imsaho · 04-20-2007, 02:59 PM

WHY MUST YOU COVET MY FREE TIME SO?!?!

Yeah, looks awesome. Damn you, Duffy.

DaddyTorgo · 04-20-2007, 03:00 PM

bah. i don't think i have access to the email i used to register on the SI forums a ways back anymore. least...i can't remember the damm password, although it was something ST-related i remember that.

hafta wait till i get home

kingfc22 · 04-20-2007, 03:05 PM

OH YES!!!

Leonidas · 04-20-2007, 03:08 PM

I deliberately go out of my way to avoid playing FM as I know if I start another dynasty I'll start yelling at my children and complaining to my wife every time she yells, "Time for dinner!"

Marc Duffy · 04-21-2007, 01:55 AM

This is right up your street then. Dip in and out as you see fit

bhlloy · 04-21-2007, 02:19 AM

So no option to enter a real world universe with real life teams and competitions? That is going to kill any interest in this for me, although it does look very intriguing.

Marc Duffy · 04-21-2007, 02:55 AM

I was exactly the same when we first talked about the concept a few years ago.

I am now converted.

All I will say is give it a chance, you might be surprised.

Icy · 04-21-2007, 03:47 AM

Awesome news, good bye HT, let's play a real manager with real tactics.

Btw, the Spanish redirection is not working, when i go to http://www.footballmanagerlive.com i'm sent to a 404 error page. I had to manually add the /en/ at the end of the url to be able to login.

WVUFAN · 04-21-2007, 03:53 AM

I know next to nothing about soccer, but this looks VERY interesting.

I wish SI would consider giving American football a shot.

MrBug708 · 04-21-2007, 10:07 AM

It almost seems like this will make people into a better single player FM player because it looks like you will have to adjust tactics on the fly

MrBug708 · 04-21-2007, 10:08 AM

Dola...

How much do I have to pay the Marc's to get in on the beta?

MrBug708 · 04-21-2007, 10:13 AM

Double Dola

By the looks of the game, different countries will be in each of the standings, I'm guessing player nationalities wont matter

MrBug708 · 04-21-2007, 10:16 AM

Triple Dola

I just noticed that you can bet, so I wonder if we can tank on purpose for the idea of winning money?

MrBug708 · 04-21-2007, 10:18 AM

Quadrople Dola

March 2008? *sigh* Such a long time...

bhlloy · 04-21-2007, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Duffy

I was exactly the same when we first talked about the concept a few years ago.

I am now converted.

All I will say is give it a chance, you might be surprised.

We'll see... any particular reason you guys decided not to go with this?

If six months down the line, the demand is there is the game set up in a way that you could set up a "real" universe?

bbor · 04-21-2007, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Great, I just got to work half an hour ago, and I already need new pants.

daedalus · 04-21-2007, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

My guess:

5 British pounds a month, which, by early 2008, will equal 300 US dollars.

Good gracious! But that's . . . that's . . . 925 Canadian Dollar!?!?!!!!

Ragone · 04-21-2007, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhlloy

We'll see... any particular reason you guys decided not to go with this?

If six months down the line, the demand is there is the game set up in a way that you could set up a "real" universe?

For one fictional players allows them to take more liberties with stuff such as drug usage.. suspensions etc.. for another thing.. i'm betting it would have been a licensing and logistic nightmare

JeeberD · 04-21-2007, 05:58 PM

Would someone who's never played FM be able to pick this up pretty easily, or would there be a steep learning curve?

Marc Vaughan · 04-21-2007, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Would someone who's never played FM be able to pick this up pretty easily, or would there be a steep learning curve?

Very easily imho - the idea is to make it much easier to pick up and play than our normal games ..

Desnudo · 04-21-2007, 08:36 PM

My question is:

What's a lateral thigh trainer?

http://www.footballmanagerlive.com/i...reens/chat.jpg

JeeberD · 04-21-2007, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

Very easily imho - the idea is to make it much easier to pick up and play than our normal games ..

That's good news. My one attempt at FM was downloading the demo and being instantly overwhelmed. The interface is just a bit different than FOF...

FrogMan · 04-21-2007, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desnudo

My question is:

What's a lateral thigh trainer?

http://www.footballmanagerlive.com/i...reens/chat.jpg

a thighmaster?

FM

Marc Duffy · 04-22-2007, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icy

Awesome news, good bye HT, let's play a real manager with real tactics.

Btw, the Spanish redirection is not working, when i go to http://www.footballmanagerlive.com i'm sent to a 404 error page. I had to manually add the /en/ at the end of the url to be able to login.

Should be fixed now

Marc Duffy · 04-22-2007, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhlloy

We'll see... any particular reason you guys decided not to go with this?

If six months down the line, the demand is there is the game set up in a way that you could set up a "real" universe?

No - not really.

We looked at all the other games that went online in this genre, they all have failed and we of course didn't want that. We've looked at the reasons behind it and we (Ov Collyer really) came up with this concept.

Schmidty · 04-22-2007, 02:45 AM

If you are able to allow this skeptical FM guy into the beta, and are able to convince him, then you will have an amazing game.

I am very suspicious, but where do I sign up for beta?

ISiddiqui · 04-22-2007, 04:01 AM

Wow... maybe an FOFC league could be set up

.

Neuqua · 04-22-2007, 01:43 PM

Hah, I refused to not be a part of this start up!

flere-imsaho · 06-15-2007, 12:55 PM

I was looking at some previews for this and noticed that one of the "quirks" is that you're only able to sign (most players over 19) to contracts that last a month. Seems a bit weird - what's the rationale for that?

Marc Vaughan · 06-15-2007, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

I was looking at some previews for this and noticed that one of the "quirks" is that you're only able to sign (most players over 19) to contracts that last a month. Seems a bit weird - what's the rationale for that?

This is because the game runs in real world time not 'game time' - as such a league season is (in the alpha game world) 28 days in length.

As such a 'month' is quite a long time in the game .... also bear in mind that you can auto-protect (ie. extend) a few players contracts in your team each time they expire ... you just have to choose which ones wisely.

You WILL find FML a little strange if you come into it expecting it to be 'FM Online' - its a different game and although similar isn't a 'simulation' of the football world in the same way as FM itself ...

flere-imsaho · 06-15-2007, 01:08 PM

Ah OK, that makes more sense. Thanks!

sachmo71 · 06-15-2007, 01:23 PM

Any chance you could resurrect Eastside into an online community? No stealing problem then!!

sachmo71 · 06-18-2007, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sachmo71

Any chance you could resurrect Eastside into an online community? No stealing problem then!!

Threadkiller?

SirFozzie · 06-18-2007, 03:08 PM

(checks scorecards, and waves his arms)

No threadkiller! The Thread Continues!

Chubby · 06-18-2007, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sachmo71

HTkiller?

Probably.

finketr · 06-18-2007, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chubby

Quote:

Originally Posted by sachmo71

HTKiller?

Probably

i'd probably be there...

at least if things make sense there.

sachmo71 · 06-18-2007, 04:02 PM

I saw Marc Vaughn on here earlier...i was hoping he might respond.

04-20-2007, 04:47 AM	#2
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	ooh,i know its way early.. but any idea on a cost? monthly cost? etc? Last edited by Ragone : 04-20-2007 at 04:47 AM.

04-20-2007, 07:15 AM	#5
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	http://www.footballmanagerlive.com/e.../88/index.html __________________ My listening habits

04-20-2007, 07:19 AM	#6
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Great, I just got to work half an hour ago, and I already need new pants. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

04-20-2007, 07:19 AM	#7
FrogMan Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pintendre, Qc, Canada	holy moly, I think you guys have just killed what little was left of my interest in hattrick... Very, very interesting... FM __________________ A Black Belt is a White Belt who refused to give up... follow my story: The real life story of a running frog...

04-20-2007, 07:27 AM	#8
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'm also highly intrigued. This could be what it takes to really suck me back into the FM scene. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

04-20-2007, 07:03 AM	#3
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	Monthly cost etc. for the game haven't been set yet (they can't be realistically until server costings etc. are finalised). Don't expect it to break the bank though ... it'll be something realistic.

04-20-2007, 07:06 AM	#4
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	404 not found?

04-20-2007, 12:35 PM	#11
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Yes please. Just signed up for the beta. Hopefully the Marcs can find a home for us FOFCers on it __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

04-20-2007, 12:56 PM	#12
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Wow. Well played guys. Should be interesting. __________________ FBCB / FPB3 Mods

04-20-2007, 02:54 PM	#13
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	oh sweet jesus!

04-20-2007, 02:59 PM	#14
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	WHY MUST YOU COVET MY FREE TIME SO?!?! Yeah, looks awesome. Damn you, Duffy.

04-20-2007, 03:00 PM	#15
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	bah. i don't think i have access to the email i used to register on the SI forums a ways back anymore. least...i can't remember the damm password, although it was something ST-related i remember that. hafta wait till i get home

04-20-2007, 03:05 PM	#16
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	OH YES!!! __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

04-20-2007, 03:08 PM	#17
Leonidas College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Anglia	I deliberately go out of my way to avoid playing FM as I know if I start another dynasty I'll start yelling at my children and complaining to my wife every time she yells, "Time for dinner!" __________________ Molon labe

04-21-2007, 01:55 AM	#18
Marc Duffy SI Games Join Date: Oct 2005	This is right up your street then. Dip in and out as you see fit

04-21-2007, 02:19 AM	#19
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	So no option to enter a real world universe with real life teams and competitions? That is going to kill any interest in this for me, although it does look very intriguing.

04-21-2007, 02:55 AM	#20
Marc Duffy SI Games Join Date: Oct 2005	I was exactly the same when we first talked about the concept a few years ago. I am now converted. All I will say is give it a chance, you might be surprised.

04-21-2007, 03:47 AM	#21
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	Awesome news, good bye HT, let's play a real manager with real tactics. Btw, the Spanish redirection is not working, when i go to http://www.footballmanagerlive.com i'm sent to a 404 error page. I had to manually add the /en/ at the end of the url to be able to login. __________________

04-21-2007, 03:53 AM	#22
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	I know next to nothing about soccer, but this looks VERY interesting. I wish SI would consider giving American football a shot. __________________

04-21-2007, 10:07 AM	#23
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	It almost seems like this will make people into a better single player FM player because it looks like you will have to adjust tactics on the fly

04-21-2007, 10:08 AM	#24
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Dola... How much do I have to pay the Marc's to get in on the beta?

04-21-2007, 10:13 AM	#25
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Double Dola By the looks of the game, different countries will be in each of the standings, I'm guessing player nationalities wont matter

04-21-2007, 10:16 AM	#26
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Triple Dola I just noticed that you can bet, so I wonder if we can tank on purpose for the idea of winning money?

04-21-2007, 10:18 AM	#27
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Quadrople Dola March 2008? sigh Such a long time...

04-21-2007, 05:58 PM	#32
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Would someone who's never played FM be able to pick this up pretty easily, or would there be a steep learning curve? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

04-21-2007, 08:36 PM	#34
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	My question is: What's a lateral thigh trainer? http://www.footballmanagerlive.com/i...reens/chat.jpg

04-22-2007, 02:45 AM	#39
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	If you are able to allow this skeptical FM guy into the beta, and are able to convince him, then you will have an amazing game. I am very suspicious, but where do I sign up for beta?

04-22-2007, 04:01 AM	#40
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Wow... maybe an FOFC league could be set up . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

04-22-2007, 01:43 PM	#41
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Hah, I refused to not be a part of this start up! __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

06-15-2007, 12:55 PM	#42
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	I was looking at some previews for this and noticed that one of the "quirks" is that you're only able to sign (most players over 19) to contracts that last a month. Seems a bit weird - what's the rationale for that?

06-15-2007, 01:08 PM	#44
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Ah OK, that makes more sense. Thanks!

06-15-2007, 01:23 PM	#45
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	Any chance you could resurrect Eastside into an online community? No stealing problem then!!

06-18-2007, 03:08 PM	#47
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	(checks scorecards, and waves his arms) No threadkiller! The Thread Continues! __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

06-18-2007, 04:02 PM	#50
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	I saw Marc Vaughn on here earlier...i was hoping he might respond.

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