About IFM

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Some words about IFM

Ok, first of all, this game is not made by nor sponsored by people in suits. It is 100% crafted from the thoughts and ideas of a bunch of football loving software engineers. Naturally, this comes with its advantages and disadvantages.

Perhaps the main advantage is that we are very flexible when it comes to wishes and suggestions from the users. Say, for example, that you have an idea that you would like to see implemented in IFM, then you would use the forum to post it and if it is not totally obscure we'll make it an issue for the managers in IFM to vote whatever they like it or not. If they do like it - it gets implemented.

The disadvantages has already been explored by our early managers - due to our great interest in publishing the game for everyone and getting their opinions as fast as possible there have been many bugs. This will change to the better with time as we get a more stable version running. On the other hand introducing new features nearly always generates new bugs. We do, however, promise that once the first sharp version is online we will test the new features thoroughly before putting them online.

Short about The Game

In IFM you have to keep track of two important things; the board goal set at the sign-up and the club economy. Failing in either one of the two will get you fired thus opening up an opportunity for somebody else to take over your club as a manager. Other than that the goal(s) of the game is up to you.

Therefore, if you are looking to move up in your career you should frequently visit the Job centre to see if there is a club of your choice available. If you have been fired the first step is to apply for a new job down at the Job centre. If the board members at the club you applied for feels that you are competent enough the job is yours. Your competence is judged by your former success.

Basically this means that if you keep up failing you will end up as a manager in some obscure country that no one have ever heard of. On the other hand, repeated success will take you to the fame of the real famous leagues out there.

Managers being able to fight their way from the bottom to the top will of course be highlighted in the game!

What do I do as a manager?

You manage the positions, formations, tactics, roles, aggression, before, after, and during the matches. You search for players, trade them, train them, and sends them to the doctor. You make global stars out of youth players or just sells them to the highest bidder. You arrange friendly matches, mock your friends, watch the standings, hire staff, participate in the forum, watch the games, build stadiums, scout other clubs, check your private mailbox, negotiate player loan, build facilities, invest money in projects, take bank loans, set ticket prices, sends suggestions to make IFM the best football game ever and... much much more!

Who is behind IFM?

Berhan K is the man behind IFM. He alone started working on the project but found out that the task of implementing IFM was too tedious for one man alone so he contacted 2 other engineers and one artist to complete his plans. Today we are 3 software engineers working on IFM. Berhan is the only one working full-time though.

If you would like to know more about us feel free to send a mail to Berhan, Lillögda football club or Västervik football club!

What's next?

Nothing really. Right now our top priority is to get a stable version running. After that, with a little help from you, we will try to fill up the available slots in the game to make it more exciting and challenging. Once that is done it is time to seriously start listening to what the managers want in the game.

Credits and free seasons

We strongly believe that good ideas, great play and a helpful and positive attitude should be credited. Don't be too surprised if the news announce that someone has been given a free season - you can rest assured that they have well deserved it.

This is really a topic under discussion but this game is about having fun - not being greedy - so we'll probably find good reasons for the awards...

Feature list

200 countries / 4 divisions in each country / 12 clubs in each.
Season scenarios for managers
In-game mail system with manager address book
Youth Academy
Sponsors
Build Facilities
Control ticket pricing
Merchandise
Staff
Stadium Development
Bank loans
Club Info, Players and fixtures for every club in the game
Sell/Buy/Loan/Scout players
Scout/Spy on any Club
Comprehensive Team Setup, Team tactics and individual player roles
Player Training & Injury treatment
League Tables (Access all leagues in any of the 200 countries)
League Statistics (top 10 managers, goalies, defenders, midfielders and forward)
16 player positions to choose from (when setting formation of the team)
18 formation to choose from (when setting formation of the team)
Find Player tool - look for a certain player anywhere in the world
Chat Room
IFM FORUM - IFM message board, to discuss anything about the game
Manager Options - unique manager settings
Overview - weekly overview with important links
Game Manual

Upcoming features