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Re: Online Football (Soccer) Manager Game – Hattrick, Managerzone, Itsagoal

maddog17 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:59:12 -0000

I think we are talking about the same thing. I don't personally know anyone who has been banned so I can't really comment further on that but it may be the case that people have been banned harshly but I'm sure this happens in most forums on the net.

I think like most games once you get to a certain level (the top or near the top) then it can be hard to stay motivated with the game or any game for that matter. I'm still in the early stages of playing and I'm really enjoying it and there is a lot of scope for me to develop further which keeps me interested.

Player numbers is an issue which is being actively addressed outside of the 2nd accounts but like you say without more people playing then improvements can't be made in the longer term but that doesn't mean that the current game doesn't work really well in its current form.

We just need people to give the game a go and I'm sure that a lot of people will really enjoy it once they understand the ins and outs of it.

I can't comment on soccerproject as that is one that I haven't played but I might take a look to see how it compares.

Good to have a debate about these things and if it creates interest in itsagoal.com then that good enough for me.

Cheers

Re: Online Football (Soccer) Manager Game – Hattrick, Managerzone, Itsagoal

maddog17 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:59:58 -0000

Thanks for your reply.

I think you misconstrued what I was saying about the forum bans. I said pretty much every manager that has been banned from the forums deserved to be banned from the evidence that I've seen but that's my personal opinion. Yes there is the odd manager who pushes it too far in the forums but this is no different to other games that I have played and I think it is a part of most games that could be tightened up.

People being banned from the game is a different matter and one that I can't comment on as I have no influence over this.

The developers not being actively involved is a known issue but, in my opinion, it doesn't overtly detract from the spirit of the game, despite the known bugs and issues.

I think the real thing that you are missing about the game is that it is not all about winning matches which you can do on any game including itsagoal.com - Finances are the key part of the game and that it what sets it out from the crowd in my opinion.

I respect your views above and agree with some of the points that you make but I will state clearly again that this is still the best online football management game that I have played and it would take something special to change my opinion.

As a aside, do you still play the game or are you basing the above on past experience.

Cheers

Re: Online Football (Soccer) Manager Game – Hattrick, Managerzone, Itsagoal

maddog17 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:19:20 -0000

Like Rubik said earlier, itsagoal.com is the best game online by a mile and the most realistic. It is the only game that has held my interest as I am constantly challenged and there are games most days unlike in other online games (Hattrick for example) which makes you want to log in daily.

Yes there are issues with bugs but these are all known and fully explained within the help files and forums and most managers are more than willing to help new starters learn about the game and settle in.

The launch of the 2nd accounts has benefitted the game as there are more active managers which makes playing games a lot more interesting. The 2nd accounts are also very well policed which prevents cheating, unlike in most other games where it goes unnoticed and give a lot of managers an unfair advantage.

All games also have an issue with vacant or bots teams but at least the bots in itsagoal.com are competitive unlike in say Hattrick where you will regularly win games 8-0, 9-0 etc which is totally unrealistic.

On the forum bans, pretty much every manager who has been banned deserves to be banned. They are given plenty of notice about swearing, promoting other games, trying to provide links to other games/sites etc etc. I'm happy with the way the forums works and the managers on itsagoal.com are the most interesting, entertaining managers that I have encountered on any site.

If you want a challenge then itsagoal.com is the best and most realistic online football game by an absolute mile. It just takes patience and a bit of time to read through the help files and forums to understand the game and if you are still unsure then there a plenty of managers who are more than willing to help.

I would suggest that anyone reading this who has a genuine interest in football should give itsagoal.com a try and you will soon realise that all of the other games that you have been playing are boring and too easy in comparison.