Last week, Sports Interactive has finally released to the public a “road map” that will encompass the next ten months of development for Football Manager Live. Joining us on the show is Zac “Eldonko” Ryan, a frequent contributer on the offical FML forums – hear how he incessently agrees with the hosts despite his reputation. Will the FA structure ever get to a state that Gareth and Jordan will stop complaining about it? Topics of Discussion: Sports Interactive’s FML Roadmap Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Speculations on how planned new features will be implemented in the game Are there any glaring ommissions on the Roadmap? Will this be enough for existing users to extend…
Jak Swan returns to do the podcast on stadiums that should have been done 5 months ago. Gareth and Jordan discuss stadium building tips and strategies and ask how SI might be able to use them to kick-start a sense of progression in gameworlds. Plus, we take a look at some of the other hints and tips floating around the blogs and the forums. Topics of Discussion: 1.2.1. launched Aaron Hullet’s stadium post Stadium strategy How do stadiums fit in with squad building Is it easier to start in an established gameworld Are stadiums too effective? Blog of the Week: Jakswan’s blog @…
Jordan and Gareth discuss the new free trials scheme from SEGA and ask what effect that will have on older gameworlds. Plus, if you do get a free trial, how would you start off in a world which is over ten seasons old? And we tell SEGA exactly where their marketing department needs improvement. Topics of Discussion: New Paul Hecker Interview on the site 1.2.1. announced New link with the official football manager live site Free Trials and their impact on the game Filling gameworlds and retaining managers Tips for starting afresh in old gameworlds Blog of the Week: The Straight Jackett @…
Ov Collyer returns for the second part of the interview, and is joined by Richard “wwfan” Claydon to discuss and explain the new tactical interface in FML 1.2. Hosts Jordan Cooper and Gareth Millward ask them both how it actually works, and there’s more listener submitted questions for Ov to chew over. “Studio” Guest: Ov Collyer the creator of FML, and Richard Claydon, author of Tactical Theorems and Frameworks and designer of the new tactical interface. Topics of Discussion: Continued 1.2 update chat The new tactics system explained http://www.gameworldone.com/podcasts/25extra071509.mp3 If you would like to submit a listener question, have your FML…
Jordan and Gareth welcome Ov Collyer, creator of Football Manager Live to the virtual studio. In the first of a two-part interview with the Sports Interactive co-founder, we discuss the 1.2 update and the direction of the FML series and ask your listener submitted questions to the man himself. “Studio” Guest: Ov Collyer the creator of FML! Topics of Discussion: The 1.2 Update and the future of FML http://www.gameworldone.com/podcasts/24extra070809.mp3 Featured Community Blog of the Week Hoddle Legends, the official blog of the Hoddle gameworld. If you would like to submit a listener question, have your FML blog/site featured or can suggest any topics…
Jordan Cooper gatecrashes the studio to insult host Gareth Millward in his first episode back since December 2008. We discuss what’s changed in FML since then, what still feels unfinished, and perhaps where the game needs to go from here. And when exactly are we going to get rid of those godawful trash cans? “Studio” Guest: Jordan Cooper moderator in Fowler and host of the GetSacked podcast from yesteryear… Topics of Discussion: 6 months? What’s new, then? Featured Community Blog of the Week The Fiery Baptist, the official blog of the St. Johns gameworld. http://www.gameworldone.com/podcasts/23extra07012009.mp3 If you would like to submit a listener…
