So, without further ado, here are just a few of the things this Football Manager 2009 patch 9.1.0 brings (full list can be found here):
3D Match Viewer:
– Animations (e.g. kicks, saves, headers, tackles) now synchronised better with actual ball contact
– Fixed bug where user isn’t taken back to a highlight in split view after making tactical changes
– Fixed bug where if a human watching a match leaves, then comes back, the match time slider was not showing the correct highlights/periods
Match engine:
– Reduced ratio of serious injuries compared to light ones in match
– Fixed bug where defenders continued marking strikers too long when ball clearly in their teams possession
– Encouraged certain players to try risky dribble when out of options in attacking area
– Encouraged shot when player cutting in at edge of area and on good foot ( or confident )
– Made players attack penalty area quicker when team mate is on wing and in crossing position
– Removed some confusion created by small deflections that can cause players to react illogically
And many, many more. I am really happy that I was correct and Sports Interactive addressed so many of the match engine problems. I’m thrilled, actually.