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This is the big day - 2nd legg of Inter vs Barcelona, the UCL Semi Final; a meaningful day for Estonian manager of Squadra di Hiiuma, Tanel Tursk, recognised as a life supporter of Internazionale FC.
However, he found a bit of time to have a chat with us about FML. He probably is the most mature manager for his age, mastering most competitors he played against. He starts slowly, slightly anonymous, he makes his thing, gets the funds, builds a scary first 11 with wich he tries to hide his tactical downs.
Self Bio: I'm a young schoolboy from Estonia that was named Tanel by his parents. I support Inter in real life and love Italian football.
I've played FML for nearly 2 years now (a few months of BETA before it went live), I got to FML thanks to Tõnis. Over the time I've tried to grow better and better. I feel strong in the market, although tactically I sometimes lack. That hasn't stopped me from being no. 1 in Fernandez for months and months (and winning many many many titles!), but with the new ME, I hope I adapt soon and can reapeat the same tricks in Ramos.
FootManLive: What do you think about the restart of FML, how did it turn out?
Tanel: I guess restart was the only real option, but I don't believe that the way taken post-restart is very good and I really haven't enjoyed this game too much even after the restart - it just isn't the same FML anymore if you ask me.
FootManLive: Whats the best change made on the game so far?
Tanel: I like the fact that getting money is now much more related to your achievements rather than just having lots of ace reputation players. I've always been supporter that league and UFFA comps should determine how much you earn and now it's what I want to see more or less.
FootManLive: How about the worst change?
Tanel: Worst change for me is probably all the little changes that have made this game so hard to understand at times and much more complicated than it was when I first started. I can't really give anything particular, I have slight disliking for many things.
FootManLive: If you would have the power to dictate the game's development, what would you do?
Tanel: I have said many things in the past (in the Fernandez Blog for example) about what I'd make this game work towards - I would definitely try to make it more appealing so that winning isn't as important as it is now and try to make it fun to be bad even (like you could have in FM).
FootManLive: What are the most important things to do/not do early in a GameWorld?
Tanel: In an early GW, I always believe that one cannot be stuck on one squad and must always look to sell and improve, sell and improve. You need to grab as much financial advantage as possible (by grabbing some great talents, not by letting your money get interest because in a growing market, money has little value).
FootManLive: What do you think about the GW types introduced by SI. Wich one do you preffer: Classic, Ret. Stars or Fantasy?
Tanel: I would've preferred to continue with Classic.
FootManLive: How do you see the game in 1 year from now on?
Tanel: I sadly see it in roughly same state as it was 1 year after the first launch. I feel as if mistakes are being done again that are not really looking promising.
FootManLive: You were involved in many fights for trophies, what makes the difference between a winner and a challenger?
Tanel: I think the difference is in the way you approach it. Winning takes an effort, challenging might just happen. Winners are those that don't stop until they get what they want.
FootManLive: In FML, do you think Tactics are more important than Players?
Tanel: I think it has always been the tactics. You don't necessarily need stars to succeed, but of course you need players that are decent enough.
FootManLive: To you, whats the most important thing about FML?
Tanel: For me the most important thing is to enjoy the game and remember it's not life.
Tanel: Worst change for me is probably all the little changes that have made this game so hard to understand at times and much more complicated than it was when I first started. I can't really give anything particular, I have slight disliking for many things.
FootManLive: If you would have the power to dictate the game's development, what would you do?
Tanel: I have said many things in the past (in the Fernandez Blog for example) about what I'd make this game work towards - I would definitely try to make it more appealing so that winning isn't as important as it is now and try to make it fun to be bad even (like you could have in FM).
FootManLive: What are the most important things to do/not do early in a GameWorld?
Tanel: In an early GW, I always believe that one cannot be stuck on one squad and must always look to sell and improve, sell and improve. You need to grab as much financial advantage as possible (by grabbing some great talents, not by letting your money get interest because in a growing market, money has little value).
FootManLive: What do you think about the GW types introduced by SI. Wich one do you preffer: Classic, Ret. Stars or Fantasy?
Tanel: I would've preferred to continue with Classic.
FootManLive: How do you see the game in 1 year from now on?
Tanel: I sadly see it in roughly same state as it was 1 year after the first launch. I feel as if mistakes are being done again that are not really looking promising.
FootManLive: You were involved in many fights for trophies, what makes the difference between a winner and a challenger?
Tanel: I think the difference is in the way you approach it. Winning takes an effort, challenging might just happen. Winners are those that don't stop until they get what they want.
FootManLive: In FML, do you think Tactics are more important than Players?
Tanel: I think it has always been the tactics. You don't necessarily need stars to succeed, but of course you need players that are decent enough.
FootManLive: To you, whats the most important thing about FML?
Tanel: For me the most important thing is to enjoy the game and remember it's not life.
Nice interview. Keep up the good work
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