EA Fifa Manager 13 (PC) manual

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Welcome to FIFA Manager 13 —the entire world of football management at your fingertips. Take on one of the most challenging jobs in the world as you immerse yourself in the most authentic management simulation on the market FIFA Manager 13 is mouse-driven. A pointing hand icon accompanied by a plus sign indicates that elements can be right-clicke[...]

3 4 After a Euro Cup or World Cup there is a special cutscene in which the surprising players of the tournament are re-evaluated. If a player, for instance, has scored five goals but his strength is only 70, he will leap up and become more expensive. This makes a player’s performance in important tournaments the center of attention and thus heats[...]

5 6 5 FIFA Manager 13 comes with a help system that gives you a lot of advice on how to use every feature in the game, together with a number of hints. Look for this icon in the game: On most screens it can be found on the upper right corner of the screen. Click the icon to access information for the current screen. Some of the help information can[...]

7 8 7 If you are new to FIFA Manager 13 , take some time to have a look at all the options you are offered in the game, to be sure it looks and plays the way YOU want. Remember to use the Help System if you are unsure about the meaning of any of the options. When you come to the country selection, take a second to consider the performance of your P[...]

10 9 You can also select TEAM COMPARISON, found next to Orders and Running Routes, to view the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition by viewing their tooltips. In the Team Comparison display, you can give your players man-marking instructions by dragging them directly onto opposition players. Click OFF, BAL, or DEF to automatically select an o[...]

12 11 You will first see a general evaluation of the player, including his expectations and possible interested clubs. If the player is interested in an extension, click NEGOTIATE to open a new screen in which you can make your offer. A basic proposal with the most important factors is already selected. Click ADD/REMOVE to change additional bonuses[...]

14 13 You didn’t find the player you were looking for? Try a player search! In the Transfer Market, click PLAYER SEARCH and then select SEARCH CRITERIA in the lower left of the screen. When you use this screen, you should have a rather clear picture of what you are looking for, since there might be hundreds or thousands of players if your search [...]

16 15 Your First Team is not all there is. Click TEAM > RESERVE TEAM to have a look at your second squad. Depending on the number of leagues you have selected, you might have a full squad or only a few players here. Reserve Teams play in lower leagues or in separate leagues on their own. If you want to create a separate league, you can check thi[...]

18 17 The easiest way to learn about playing matches is to schedule a Friendly. To set up a Friendly: 1. Click TEAM > CALENDAR. Right-click a free date and select TEAM > FRIENDLY. Select an opponent from the list (Weaker Clubs or Top Clubs) or invite a team of your choice, choose whether you would like the match to be at Home or Away and clic[...]

20 19 If team spirit has fallen apart and results aren’t going your way, it may be time for an Emergency Meeting. These can’t be scheduled in advance. Inviting the players out for a team dinner always boosts morale. A Players Party is a good way of improving team spirit. It wouldn’t be Christmas without a party! This usually improves team spi[...]

22 21 Set up every aspect of your first team, including line-up, tactics and player roles. Icons in the Status column indicate a player’s current circumstances (e.g. injuries). See the table below for definitions: Player waiting for work permit Player injured Player ailing Player not eligible to play in international competition Player not from E[...]

24 23 This part contains an overview of all your youth teams, ranging from 14 to 19 years of age. Set the training distribution for the teams or training groups, and give individual training targets to the players. tIps: While improving the Fitness of your team you must keep an eye on their Energy. If players are low on Energy they cannot improve t[...]

26 25 Players from outside the European Union require a work permit before they are eligible to play in England or Holland. They must be playing for a national team in the top 70 of the FIFA rankings and must have played at least one match for their national team in the previous season. When these conditions are met, it takes two-to-four weeks to o[...]

28 27 Staff members provide invaluable assistance in the day-to-day running of a club. See the following table for an overview of all staff positions and what they can do for you: posItIon r ole Assistant Manager Handles line-up selection and training for the First Team; suggests potential signings and alternative positions for current players. Ama[...]

30 29 Set admission fees for each stand in your main stadium. You have several sponsorship options when trying to boost your income. These include a Main Sponsor, and Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsors. You can also sell Ad Boards and the Naming Rights of your stadium and stands. View your club’s best players and take a look at your trophy colle[...]

32 31 After building Youth Camps, you can expand and manage them from here. Click EXTEND CLUB FACILITIES to improve your grounds with new amenities and pull in additional income through hotels. Click the Toggle Interface icon to view all available Buildings and their current status information. Each building has a Level, Duration, and Status, as we[...]

34 33 This lets you change several game and interface options. Adjust the game preferences to your personal likes. Configure Audio Options and select songs for your playlist. Set the default visual settings for 3D Matches using the drop-downs on the left of the screen. If you are using Action mode, you can configure your gamepad or keyboard using t[...]

36 35 If you’re playing at home and you have more than one stadium, select where you want to play the game using the drop-down at the top-left of the screen. Then, choose how you want to view the upcoming game (see Match Modes below). If you’re playing in 3D Match mode, you can select up to five other matches to watch by selecting 3D MATCH in t[...]

38 37 camera 1 Standard 2 Broadcast 3 Action 4 Behind Goal 5 Sideline 6 Manager 7 Custom Camera (use NumPad to control) +/- Zoom 4/6 Angle 2/8 Elevation 5 Reset 8 Tower 9 Bird’s Eye 0 Player manager sho uts (u se CTRL + Ho t key for second user) A Pass Left W Pass Forward D Pass Right E Hoof It T Tackling H Dribbling C Clear shortcuts manager sho[...]

40 39 An easy-to-use interface makes it simple to retrieve all the data relevant to the game within seconds and to issue precise tactical instructions to your team. Simply move the mouse over the icon on the bottom-left side of the screen and all the menus open automatically. Follow every match via a live ticker, which describes all the action and [...]

42 41 The following table provides an overview of the most important skills for out-field positions. The importance can vary depending on the player style. po s ItI on mo st I m po rtant s k Il ls Central Defender Tackle (Standing), Tackle (Sliding), Marking, Strength, Jumping, Positioning (Def) Left/Right Back Crossing, Acceleration, Sprint Speed,[...]