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Mythbuster: The English Conspiracy

2009-09-05T03:55:00.010+01:00

On Monday 31st of August 2009 the final matches of the NT World Cup 4th Round were played. After the games the Group 2 table read as follows:Image 1: NT WC XIII Rd IV Group 2As you can see England and Ireland had identical Points, Goal Difference and Goals Scored. The rules state that in such a case a coin toss decides who will be placed higher. So what's the problem?Well, the rules are clear

Sports Psychologists & Team Confidence

2009-07-05T12:37:00.001+01:00

Team Confidence changes during the weekly economic updateIt usually moves towards the starting point of mid-level decentIf you hire many Sports Psychologists it will drop more slowly or rise more quickly than if you had noneThis table shows the average Team Confidence after the economic update for each combination of Sports Psychologists and TC before the updateMid level decent is level 4.50.

Team Confidence Hidden Effect

2009-04-06T20:57:00.009+01:00

One year ago HT-Tjecken used his 'Hattrick Mythbusters' thread to confirm that Team Confidence not only affects the match ratings but also has a hidden effect on the chance of scoring a goal. Here is what he said at the time:The intervening year has seen much discussion of how large this hidden effect is and how important this will be to the average Hattrick manager. In the Hattrick Library

Pilgrimage to the Hattrick Headquarters

2009-03-23T10:14:00.004Z

Are you a true Hattrick addict? Do you worship the gods of "random"? Have you ever made a pilgrimage to the Hattrick HQ in Sweden...?Here you can follow Zucca_STD and his band of Italian invaders as they storm the Hattrick offices in Stockholm. They were searching for HT nirvana, but did they find it?Watch their video diary in parts 1, 2 and 3 below to find out!Bravo Zucca_STD and forza STUDIO

New Hattrick Design

2008-09-24T08:28:00.011+01:00

Hattrick has now released more screen shots of the new design. Here are the pics along with some of my initial thoughts.(Click on the images to view them in full size)StaffOverall the new design is very clean and elegant. The old design feels very boxy and cluttered after looking at these screen shots.The new menu structure looks good so far. Judgement will of course have to wait until we get

Which Defender Speciality?

2008-09-02T06:30:00.006+01:00

Special events are an important part of Hattrick, every chance to score obviously is. If you can optimise specialities on all your players then you can build an advantage over your opponents. But which specialities are best for each position? Lets start with Defenders.Any or no specialityInexperienced or tired defenders can make a mistake which gives the opposition a chance to score. So in

How Many Economists Should I Hire?

2008-08-14T06:00:00.003+01:00

Update: As of 12th September 2008 "Economists" have been renamed "Accountants". They still function as described below, only their name is different.The simple answer for 99 out of 100 Hattrick teams will be none - Economists are only useful in very specific financial circumstances.Economists effect interest payments when in debt and interest receipts when in the black. However as with

Stamina Percentage Research

2008-08-11T06:41:00.009+01:00

As discussed in The Best Stamina Percentage, stamina is a key factor in Hattrick. It's effects are quickly felt both on the pitch and on the training ground. Which means in the long term your bank balance feels it's effect too.To find your teams optimum stamina percentage you need to know exactly how much difference each and every stamina % makes. Until now such information has been lacking,

How Many Spokespersons Should I Hire?

2008-08-08T00:11:00.004+01:00

There are few variables in Hattrick for which there will always be a single 'best' option for your team. Spokespersons is one of them.Spokespersons are very simple: the more of them you hire the more income you will receive from your sponsors each week. Fairly straightforward, but as ever you shouldn't be worried about maximising sponsorship income - you should be more concerned with maximising

Hattrick Masters VIII: The Final

2008-08-07T00:01:00.003+01:00

Yes, it's that time of year again folks, the Hattrick Masters Final is tonight! Time for two of Hattricks finest club sides to battle it out to be crowned Champion of the Champions.This seasons final sees Romanian Cup Winners Super_Stars play Austrian double winners FC Michelndorf on neutral soil in Argentina. The game kicks off at 20:00 Hattrick time. Be sure to tune in!Best of luck to both

Why Are 'Super Youths' So Expensive?

2008-07-30T22:24:00.007+01:00

After reading an excellent article on HattrickNews.org about the inflated prices of 17 year olds I decided I just had to reply!One reason that Spinis highlighted in particular was this:In the past managers that bought these super-youths often argued their case with comments such as “I’ll get the money back when he’s multi-skilled and still young” or “I’ll get the money back with interest when he’

Top 10 Ways To Waste Your Money

2008-07-28T02:06:00.015+01:00

A simple guide for new Hattrick managers who are determined to spend their cash at any cost:1. Expand your stadium to 100,000 seats in an effort to attract more supporters.2. Buy an amazing player for pennies before realising his wages are €500,000 per week.3. Hire an Inadequate skill / Inadequate leadership coach.4. Invest in the YA or YS and not use them (better still run both systems and

The Best Stamina Percentage

2008-07-26T17:01:00.003+01:00

There are one or two options on the Training page that can have a big influence on how quickly your Hattrick club develops. Since Stamina was revamped in 2007 it has become by far the most talked about option on the training page, the most common question is always: "What stamina percentage is best?".First things first: There is no single 'best' stamina percentage.Your choice will heavily

Youth Development: YA or YS?

2008-07-25T00:01:00.007+01:00

The youth systems in Hattrick can seem a little confusing at first, so here is an overview of your youth development options:1. The Youth Squad (YS)You invest a set amount and in return each week you get to add a young player to your senior squad.Negatives: You have no control of what type of player you get and no control of what age they will be.Positives: Quick and simple so it is good for

Choosing Your First Coach

2008-07-23T16:00:00.007+01:00

It is often said that one of the first things every new Hattrick manager should do is hire a new coach, but what type?It depends on a few factors but generally speaking you want to hire an External coach with Passable or Solid coaching skill and Poor leadership.The coaching skill is because as a new team you will be focussing on training players to make money. Solid is highly recommended as it

Friendlies For Profit

2008-07-21T20:14:00.005+01:00

You certainly won't make your millions by playing friendlies but for new teams every penny is worth saving/earning.As a new manager you only need to remember 3 things when choosing your opponent:1. Try to play against high division teams who have been playing Hattrick for a long time and who have been winning games recently (these teams will bring the most fans to your game).2. Play foreign