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Use Real Players
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Always have this on, I really don't see the point in using Fake players.
Unless you know nothing about football and it won't make a difference.

Play Sounds
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I have this set to off, as I play music instead. The sounds are just basic matchday sounds.

Select Skin
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CM4 allows you to skin the game, the default skin Ter is good enough for me though. In future versions of this FAQ I will list places to download new skins.

Full Screen
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If your display is greater than 1024 x 768, you can choose to play the game windowed. Minor Note: the game plays quicker in full screen mode.

Enable Background Changes
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This slightly slows the game, but not much. When you change screens during the game, new pictures will appear relevant to the area you are in. You can also add extra pictures for the game to use.

Server
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If you are playing a Network game, you will have to check(tick) this box.


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Load Quick Start
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If you only want to play one league with the minimum database, choose this option, if not...

Start New Game
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After the database loads, you will be presented with the Select Leagues
Screen.

Select Leagues
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Deselect all Leagues using Deselect All, and then choose which leagues you wish to play. You can choose to play all the leagues, but I doubt there are many computers in the world with such capabilities. I suggest playing one or two leagues, unless your computer is excellent. In CM4 you can also choose the game start date if you select more than one
League. Another option is too chose which divisions you want to use i.e. if you are playing in England, you can choose to use the
Conference or not. You can also choose just to use the top division if your computer is pretty pathetic. Press Continue when you are ready.

Select Recommended
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Cm4 will assess your computer and give you a number of Leagues to select which will make the game run smoothly. I recommend you only use one or two divisions more than recommended at most!

Add Manager
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Obviously you can't play a management game without managing someone, but the question is who to manage? You may want to choose your supported team, or some team from the bottom division to guide up to the top, or you could just want to pick the best team with the best players. It's up to you, and you have no time limit, so choose carefully (or randomly, if that's your bag baby).
On this screen you will also be asked to add a nationality and favourite club, these may determine the jobs you get, or the players you bring to the club i.e. Swedes are less likely to get the England managerial position than English nationals; also players from your home country like playing for a boss of that nationality.

What next....
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You can add more managers if you want, or you can continue with the game.
Once you've decided to continue, you'll be in the big bad world of football management. If you're stuck, and need help, read the manual that comes with the game. [If you noticed, I just copied this paragraph directly from my
CM01/02 guide, hehe, I'm lazy]

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All Screens
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alt + Left  - previous screen alt + Right - next screen pg up       - previous screen pg dn       - next screen space       - continue game / read unread news (when on news screen) ctl+c       - copy ctl+insert  - copy ctl+v       - paste sh+insert   - paste ctl+x       - cut sh+delete   - cut ctl+z       - undo ctl+sh+z    - redo (Mac standard) ctl+y       - redo ctl+a       - select all ctl+q       - quit ctl+s       - save ctl+sh+s    - save as
TAB         - advance selection to next edit box ctl+f       - full screen alt+return  - full screen
F1          - your squad
F2          - your staff
F3          - your finances
F4          - your fixtures
F5          - your transfers
F6          - news
F7          - default competition that you are in
F8          - player/staff search
F9          - manager chat
F10         - game status
F11         - training
F12         - Quick search screen

News Screen
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up/down     - next/prev message

Dialog Screens
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return      - default button esc         - cancel

In-Screen Menus
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return      - choose selected item esc         - cancel up          - move selection up down        - move selection down pg up/dn    - move selection by page home        - move selection to first item end         - move selection to last item




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Introduction
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After you select your team, the Chairman and/or Board of Directors will set you a goal for the upcoming season. This is what they expect from you. If you don't achieve their goal, you could be facing some time on Unemployment Benefit. But if you're lucky, they might not sack you even if you don't achieve the goal.

In CM4, the Fans will also have expectations from you. These are usually similar to what the Board want. But, the fans aren't as loyal as the board, if you start performing badly, you'll be out on your ear. And I should know I've been sacked once already!

At the end of every month, the board and fans will assess how you are performing and give an analysis. You can check this at any time via the Club Confidence Screen.

The Club Expectations are, as follows:

Serious Championship Challenge
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You have to finish 1st at the end of the season. Nothing more, nothing less.

Expect Continental Qualification
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You have to get into a Continental competition, any competition will do(with the exception of the Super Cup and Intertoto Cup).
The board don't care how you do it, but get it done! But try not to finish in the bottom half of the table if you do make it via the cup.

Expect Promotion
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You have to get your club up to the next footballing level, possibly without the use of play-offs.

Expect Play-Offs
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Your club needs to be in the Play-Offs at the end of the season.
You don't necessarily need to win the Play-offs, just be in them.

Respectable League Position
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Your club should be in the top half of your league, come closing day - the higher the better!

Stay Clear of Relegation
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Exactly what it says on the tin. Do not get relegated, but you better not be just on the edge of the Relegation Zone, or your job could be in jeopardy(And I don't mean the TV show).

Battle Bravely Against Relegation
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Try not to be relegated, but if it happens, it happens. It's not your fault you're managing a team of no-hopers.

Improve Club Squad
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If you get relegated, it doesn't matter. Just make sure the team is improved enough, so will you get promoted next season from that lower division if you do get relegated. (Don't do a Warbury!)


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Intro
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The first thing you'll want to do is look at your team, to see your strengths and many weaknesses. Once you find out these you can build the team into a superpower.

Goalkeepers
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Most teams have just one good keeper and one below-par one. If you're lucky, you may have got two half-decent ones. Also, some advice for all positions: check out your reserves and youth teams, they might have some good players too (Ronaldo starts off at Real Madrid B after all).
The stats which goalkeepers need are:
+Balance