FMR: 2018-19 EDITION
UPDATE: *** now version 11.43 with 2 bug fixes, uploaded 19/7/19 ***
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NEW FOR 2018-19:
An FMR league editor bundled with the game.
You can create, import and play your own leagues!
(requires a Spectrum emulator that allows Spectrum loads/saves to virtual tape files)
As platforms and emulators vary, there are 2 file formats to choose from:
Download HERE for .z80 format.
Download HERE for .tzx format.
Both these files are zipped, and contain the following :
- The FMR Game in the specified format.
- The FMR Editor in the specified format.
- Guidance notes for both, as PDF files.
- A new sample country created with the Editor: - Croatia.tzx
- All the 26 built-in countries as editable files. (They're still built-in as well)
Here's some screenshots of this year's changed / new features, plus screenshots from the Editor and finally a list of game changes from last year.
Some screenshots from the new Editor:
GAME CHANGES:
1. A new country editor program has been written for users to create their own country files and import them into the game. Croatia has been included as a sample file. To use this facility, your emulator must be able to allow Spectrum loading / saving to virtual tape files.
2. The sponsors database is now editable via a new Game Changes menu including an import facility. It is not reset by changing countries..
3. Players' shots have been speeded up a little in the match highlights, also reducing the lag between dribbling & shooting.
4.. There is now a 2nd page of player stats, with positioning, ball control and pace info. Shown as + or - to indicate above or below average rather than using additional numbers, they're generated and stored in m/code and have a small influence on team performance. Unlike players' skill and energy, they are not influenced by training nor reset between seasons.
5. Players can occasionally be unavailable to play due to major family events such as births and deaths etc.
6. Youth players may now quit their soccer career at any time until they are signed.
7. The delay in producing the match scout report screen has been slightly reduced.
8. Play Off games are now included in the results & fixtures screens when appropriate.
9. The main menu input function is now quicker.
10. Possession and shots information is displayed after each game on the final score screen.
11. There's a modest cup bonus awarded for each cup round reached, which is particularly useful for teams in lower leagues.
12. Minor changes to the training camp, skill level selection, publicity and league table screens.
13. The 'next match' bar for league games now includes your opponent's league position.
14. The team editor now shows the local rivals region data.
15. The crowd celebrating cup wins / promotions etc is now generated in m/code to reduce the 'empty stadium' lag.
16. The Chairman can summon you to his office if he is not happy.
17. The penalty scores and misses are now displayed in penalty shootouts.
18. The friendly match club selection no longer clears the screen and reprints all the divisional clubs after a rejection.
19. Fixed a bug that could sometimes see both teams wearing black kits.