Gamers using Excel/Sheets/web apps because game UI lacks practical note/squad planning
Football Manager players regularly plan squads, formations, and track youth outside the game because the in-game planner is either unused or insufficient for their workflow. They cope by using Excel/Google Sheets, local notepads, physical journals, or building companion web apps. Several players explicitly want a companion app to carry save/admin tasks on the go.
“Previously I used Google Sheet for squad planning, but this year I decided to create a web app for squad planning. I work as a full time developer and I figured this could be a nice side project.”
view evidence on reddit“I have an excel sheet where I plan my first and second (and reserve) XIs for the following season. That's about it really but it makes a big difference for squad planning. I know there is a tool in-game now (or there was in FM24, haven't played 26 yet) but I haven't used it.”
view evidence on reddit“I have an excel document where I keep track of my formation and my starters/backups for each position. I also keep a notepad document open on my second monitor to take notes on while I'm playing.”
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“This is for an Academy-only save. The colours indicate the year of youth intake and the numbers are CA. It's basically a squad planne”
view evidence on reddit“I have an excel sheet where I plan my first and second (and reserve) XIs for the following season.”
view evidence on reddit“Previously I used Google Sheet for squad planning, but this year I decided to create a web app for squad planning. I work as a full time developer and I figured this could be a nice side project.”
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“Sometimes I’ll use a Football Manager journal I bought from Amazon as I prefer making handwritten notes on players I wish to buy”
view evidence on reddit“Reading this post and stuff people do out of game reminds me of a companion app idea I had years ago. Basically app that lets you take your save on the go with you. Unlike FM mobile or FM touch this isn’t a separate version of the game, but a platform that lets you carry out minor admin tasks for”
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