This is the way you set up your Football Manager 2024 save to enable you to find all the best wonderkids from around the world.
Find out the best way to set up your Football Manager save for optimal processing with a huge player database.
Are you an aspiring Football Manager looking to unearth the next generation of wonderkids and dominate the virtual pitch? Well, get ready to elevate your FM24 experience because today, I'm going to reveal the ultimate game setup that could very well be the difference between a good save and a legendary one.
Starting Your Journey Right
First things first, let's get down to business. Launch a new career game, but before you dive in, hit 'Advanced Setup'. Now, I know you might be tempted to tweak every advanced option, but keep your eyes on the prize: the database.
Expanding Your Scouting Network
Head straight to the 'Database' and click on 'Advanced'. Here's the game-changer – add all continents. Yes, you heard that right. From Africa to Europe, North America to Oceania, and, of course, South America. Check them all, and watch as the potential list of players grows.
Now, you might notice the star rating of the game's speed dropping. My advice? Ignore it. It's not the North Star; it won't guide you to success. I've run saves with a modest PC that’s been chugging along for half a decade, and it hasn't skipped a beat. So, trust me on this: the breadth of talent you'll uncover will be worth that extra second or two on the player search screen.
Leagues: Playable vs. View-Only
Next up, let's talk leagues. The temptation is to make all the leagues playable, but here's the insider tip: only make the leagues you plan to actively engage with playable. For the rest? Set them to 'View-Only'. This ensures a more dynamic and realistic world without overburdening your PC.
And here’s a nifty little secret I stumbled upon: in 'View-Only' leagues, clubs don't replace managers, which means, theoretically, it's easier to poach talent. However, keep the big leagues – think the top five European leagues – playable for that ultra-competitive Champions League atmosphere.
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Saving Your Setup
The Payoff: A World of Wonderkids
Here's where your effort pays off: With a massive player base, the chances of new, talented regens popping up increase exponentially. Scouting becomes a treasure hunt on a global scale, and the chances of finding that one prodigious talent hiding in a lesser-known club skyrocket.
In Conclusion
Setting up your Football Manager 2024 save in this manner is a bit like laying the foundation for a skyscraper. It takes a bit more effort at the start, but the heights you can reach are dizzying. Remember, the broader your scouting network, the better your chances of unearthing football's future stars.
