I submitted this but it didnt get approved to I suppose I could just post this here and perhaps The Shape could link it in the Topic Listings for future reference. I'll keep it updated with extra problems and tips. If you feel I can add to this in any way then feel free to post here or PM me.

Football Manager 2007
Network Gaming FAQ
Version 1.00
Created By OOTER
Date: October 2006


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****CONTENTS:****
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1. Hosting a network game
2. Joining a network game
3. Common problems
4. Hints & Tips
5. Credits
6. Legal


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1. HOSTING A NETWORK GAME
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Hosting a network game on FM07 is similar to previous versions. This
guide will take you step by step through how to get a game running.

a) Click START NEW GAME and create a game as usual.
b) Add your manager details and what team you wish to manage
c) Click on OPTIONS at the top of the screen
d) Click on PREFERENCES in the menu list
e) Select the NETWORK tab
f) Click the tickbox next to RUN AS SERVER put in a name in the NAME OF SERVER
g) Add a password in the password field if you wish to stop unwanted players from
connecting to your game.
h) Now click CONFIRM at the bottom of this screen. Now your game is running
as a server(online)
i) Click on GAME STATUS and you should see a SERVER I.P ADDRESS(numbers and dots)
j) Tell all the players who are going to join your network game your I.P ADDRESS and
password(if set).
k) Wait for all the other players to join the game(see next section)


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2. JOINING A NETWORK GAME
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Unlike hosting a network game, joining a net game is similar to earlier versions of CM.
This guide will take you step by step through how to join a net game.

a) Get the IP ADDRESS and password(if set) from the host of the game(see previous section)
b) Open up FM07 and click on NETWORK
c) Click on JOIN OTHER SERVER and then enter the IP ADDRESS that you got
in step (a) now click OK.
d) This should now take you to the network game where you can now click on
ADD MANAGER to begin. If you fail to connect, look at the COMMON PROBLEMS below.


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3. COMMON PROBLEMS
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Are you or other players getting a "Cannot Connect to Server" message? Check out the following points:

1. Get the host of the game to check that they have followed the above instructions exactly. A common
error is not pressing CONFIRM after ticking the "Run as Server" box.

2. Make sure all players have the same version(same patches installed etc.). If not then players
with a different version than the host will not be able to connect. Download the latest patch
from www.sigames.com.

3. If you are using a router or a firewall then you need to open the ports 10093 and 10094 (UDP and TCP).
Refer to the documentation for your router/firewall for instructions on how to do this or
visit http://www.portforward.com/routers.htm.

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4. HINTS & TIPS
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1. It is recommended that for network games you have 'Move Matches for TV' un-ticked in your
preferences. This speeds up play of the game as all players will be playing their matches
at the same time, causeing less waiting time for everyone. It is important that not only the
host, but all clients have this option unchecked at all times.

2. You may also wish to agree on a set amount(and dates) for pre-season friendlies. This allows
all players to prepare their team without causing huge delays for the other players.

3. It is recommended that you have contact to all your players on an instant messaging service,
like MSN or AIM. This means that if players are disconnected or cannot connect you can address
the issue more efficiently.

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5. CREDITS
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This FAQ was written by myself(OOTER) using information from Football Manager 2007, the game manual and
the official website of the game developers(www.sigames.com)

I would like to thank Sports Interactive and SEGA for bringing us this game.

Feel free to contact me about this game or this FAQ. If you want to contribute to
this FAQ then contact me through NeoPM.

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6. LEGAL
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Do not use this FAQ for anything else than personal use without my permission. You may
print out this FAQ but it must remain unchanged and you must not claim credit for it.

hey, I wanted to host a network game and followed the instructions above and my friend still couldn't connect. One weird thing i saw is that, after everything, the name of the game remains as "Untitled Game". HELP!! ASAP!!!

I havent yet tried playing a network game but i was told that you cannot join or host or have anything to do with network games if you use wireless internet, is this so ?

thanks in advance!

No, who told you this?

just a friend, not on here, thanks for the info

Is it possible to continue a regular game via network?

Played a network game last night as the server, i saved the game and quit, returned to the game now and I'm not recognised as the manager of my team. Is there anyway to rectify this without going through the process of adding a new user?
Cheers.

Never knew this thred existed now i might consider trying and hosting one.

Maybe OOTER of Gers you could make it a floater and then more people might realise how to host network game s and generate more interest in network games on the forums.

EDIT - even though i have just noticed it at header of the page sorry

quote lukeronaldo7

A Guide To Using Hamachi

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**Contents**
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1. Downloading Hamachi
2.1 Using Hamachi - If you're hosting.
2.2. Using Hamachi - If you're connecting
3. Setting up Football Manager for Hamachi

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**1 - Downloading Hamachi**
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Hosting a network game is simple and easy using Hamachi. First you need to download Hamachi from here. Once installed you can move onto the next section of the guide.

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**2.1 - Using Hamachi - If your hosting**
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You will then be displayed with this box



Once you've made up a network name and password you'll need to give this to the other people who are joining then get them to read the next section.

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**2.2 - Using Hamachi - If your connecting**
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This box will then be displayed. You have to type the network name and password given to you by your hoster.



Now your connected and ready to read the next step!

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**Setting up Football Manager for Hamachi**
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You'll now need to start Football Manager 2007 and go onto Network. You'll then be presented with this screen with the bottom part looking like this....



....Your hosters server will be in the bottom section under 'Local Servers' which i marked yellow. Now close your eyes get some red shoes clap your heels three times and say 'LukeRonaldo7 is god" and by the time you done saying that you should be in.

***PM me if you want to use this guide elsewhere or have any problems.***

Just followed all these instructions and no local servers are coming up.

I`m using a wireless conection

Help needed

I don't think the fact your using wireless should affect it, al long as you are both able to connect to the internet fine. Have you got any firewalls enabled?

I did everything you said (Even did the open ports thing and turned firewall off)

Does the person I am playing with also need to open his and turn his firewall off?

Do I tell him the STATIC IP or My Computers IP?

Thanks, if anyone can answer I will love you forever

2 simple questions:
- Why would I use Hamachi ?
- Can I have 3 players playing from there PC connected to the server and nobody playing on the server ? So when all players are done, the day advances automatically.