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Picking a Starting Team? Embrace The Random
Do you have a go to FM team? I most often use the LLMPicker to get a random experience but I always fall back on one team. This is the unlikely story of how I found my Football Manager team.
A Virtual Team For Life
Do you have a go to FM team? I most often use the LLMPicker to get a random experience but I always fall back on one team. This is the unlikely story of how I found my Football Manager team.
Green Llama Tech
10 Ways To Speed Up Football Manager 2024
Game running slow? Getting frustrated?
The Green Llama gives you all the tips and tricks to speed up your FM experience....
Green Llama Tech
Benchmarking Football Manager 2023
The Green Llama takes a look at Benchmarking results
Every year on the Official SIGames forums there is a benchmarking thread which attempts to gauge, via various benchmarks, how fast a system can run Football Manager.
Over the last four years I have taken up the mantle....[..]
Grey Llama Guides
Setting Up A LLaMa FM24 Save
Okay so you've been to see one of the three Llamas and have had a look through the guidelines and are now ready to start your journey into the world of LLM but how do you go about it I hear you ask? In this article we will go through the process step by....[..]
Green Llama Tech
Moving an FM Save to Another Computer
The Green Llama takes you through the various options
What is the best way to move a Football Manager game between different computers?
Just bought a new computer and want to know how to move your FM save to your shiny new rig?
Maybe you want to move a save between computers that you already have. Well the Green Llama has you covered....[..]
Brown Llama Retro
Championship Manager
The Brown Llama Takes you down memory lane giving you the lowdown on the Championship Manager series of games, the predecessor to FM
He also offers you the opportunity to try them in your browser or download them to your PC. All downloads are fully Windows 10/11 compatible
Optional LLaMa Guidelines
The One Hour Rule
This is something I abide by and I know a fair few other LLaMas do too. Primarily used when starting at part time/amateur sides, this involves only signing players within an hours drive of your club.
The method for determining this would be to look at the birthplace of the player and also how local to yours their previous clubs are. .[..]
Brown Llama Retro
A look at retro FM kit Styles
Over the years there have been some brilliant kit styles from simple clean designs to the more abstract and unique. ...
Yellow Llama Diaries
Can Greenland become the next Iceland??
The Yellow Llama takes a frosty trip to the Arctic circle to find out
Iceland's incredible performances in recent years have caught the attention of football fans worldwide. The underdogs have brought a wry smile to neutrals pleased that....[..]
LLMPicker
Blue Llama Criteria Picker Fully Updated For Football Manager 2023
Need a starting team for FM23?
The Blue Llama lets you pick a side based on a multitude of criteria to get you off to the best possible start. From club reputation to professional status, he has you covered
LLMPicker
Grey Llama Random Team Picker Fully Updated For Football Manager 2023
Need a starting team for FM23?
The Old Grey Llama has a sixth sense for these things and will get you off on the right hoof.....
LLMPicker
Red Llama Club Culture Picker Fully Updated For Football Manager 2023
Need a starting team for FM23?
The Red Llama believes that a club should be chosen based on its culture and ethos, so that you can tailor your footballing philosophy to the club you start at.
Green Llama Tech
Benchmarking Football Manager 2022
The Green Llama takes a look at Benchmarking results
Every year on the Official SIGames forums there is a benchmarking thread which attempts to gauge, via various benchmarks, how fast a system can run Football Manager.
Over the last three years I have taken up the mantle....[..]
LLaMa Save Suggestions
Portugal FM22
The Yellow Llama writes home to his siblings to offer suggestions for their FM adventures
Today I am in PORTUGAL! This is primarily because I took a wrong turn whilst attempting to swim to Ireland in a blind panic. It's ok here, mind. It's nice and warm, and there are LOADS of lower ,....[..]
LLaMa Save Suggestions
England FM22
The Yellow Llama writes home to his siblings to offer suggestions for their FM adventures
It's been a while since I wrote, I know. I started FM21 by telling you not to worry if you were stuck in a rut and that you weren't alone. But, alas, since Valentine's day,....[..]
LLaMa Save Suggestions
Introduction FM22
The Yellow Llama writes home to his siblings to offer suggestions for their FM adventures
It's been a while since I wrote, I know. I started FM21 by telling you not to worry if you were stuck in a rut and that you weren't alone. But, alas, since Valentine's day,....[..]
LLMPicker
Blue Llama Criteria Picker Fully Updated For Football Manager 2022
Need a starting team for FM22?
The Blue Llama lets you pick a side based on a multitude of criteria to get you off to the best possible start. From club reputation to professional status, he has you covered
LLMPicker
Red Llama Club Culture Picker Fully Updated For Football Manager 2022
Need a starting team for FM22?
The Red Llama believes that a club should be chosen based on its culture and ethos, so that you can tailor your footballing philosophy to the club you start at.
LLMPicker
Grey Llama Random Team Picker Fully Updated For Football Manager 2022
Need a starting team for FM22?
The Old Grey Llama has a sixth sense for these things and will get you off on the right hoof. He will pick you a team from scratch or let you choose a nation first....
Grey Llama Guides
Setting Up A LLaMa FM22 Save
Okay so you've been to see one of the three Llamas and have had a look through the guidelines and are now ready to start your journey into the world of LLM but how do you go about it I hear you ask? In this article we will go through the process step by....[..]
Green Llama Tech
Benchmarking Football Manager 2021
The Green Llama takes a look at Benchmarking results
Every year on the Official SIGames forums there is a benchmarking thread which attempts to gauge, via various benchmarks, how fast a system can run Football Manager.
Over the last two years I have taken up the mantle....[..]
Orange Llama Graphics
The Lower League Management Skin
They're here! Dedicated skins that adhere to the Lower League Manager Guidelines and enhance your LLM experience!
Anonymous Llama Expansions
English Lower Leagues FM21
A comprehensive LLaMa guide to adding the lower leagues in England with an LLMPicker to complement it
The Anonymous Llama outlines the league structure and gives his recommendation on how low you should go.
LLaMa Save Suggestions
Valentines Special FM21
The Yellow Llama has been very unlucky in love..
I'm sorry I haven't written in so long. Things have been.... weird.... since Christmas Eve. I am halfway through writing to you to explain all, but things are a little hazy.
In a nutshell, I was at the ambassador's annual shindig.....[..]
Anonymous Llama Expansions
South America FM21
The base game already comes with all but four of the South American nations already playable.
The Anonymous Llama has found the perfect add-ons to have all of the countries covered to offer you the complete South American LLaMa experience.
Anonymous Llama Expansions
Baltic States FM21
Rather surprisingly overlooked in Football Manager possibly due to lack of researchers for the leagues the Baltic states offer a new and fresh challenge for the budding LLaMa journeyman to get his teeth stuck into.
As mentioned though the lack of accurate research means that only the ...
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Turkey FM21
The Yellow Llama seeks out a few challenges in the Turkish 3rd tier
Today I find myself in Turkey. It's not been the easiest of journeys. I originally landed in a place I'd never heard of called "Georgia".
Not one of the 53 known countries of the world, but I thought I'd give it a go.....[..]
LLaMa Save Suggestions
Sweden FM21
The Yellow Llama seeks out a few challenges in the Swedish 4th tier
Today I find myself in Sweden. It's not been the easiest of journeys. I was planning on spending the winter in warmer climes but got into a bit of trouble crossing the Turkish/Bulgarian border. Mainly on account that I am, in fact, a llama....[..]
LLaMa Save Suggestions
The Ghost Leagues FM21
Starting in either France, Romania or Norway. Who each, rather uniquely, have an entire tier of there league system unavailable to play in until the second season.
This challenge gives the budding new LLaMa a safety net of sorts as they will have a league below where they start to fall back on in the even of relegation or a sacking....[..]
Anonymous Llama Expansions
The Balkans FM21
The definition of the the area is hotly disputed but for the complete experience in FM21 all it lacks is Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro & North Macedonia
With that in mind the Anonymous Llama has found the perfect add-ons to make your Balkans journeyman save a reality.
