Quickstart guide
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Registration & Installation
This section will take you through the registration, downloading and installation of Football Superstars.
Registration
In order to download and play Football Superstars, you need to be registered. You can do this by registering on Footballsuperstars.com[1]
Once you have registered, you will be taken to the game download page. Here you can download the Football Superstars client and begin your career. You will also receive a welcome email containing an account verification link, click on this to have FULL account status. If you have not verified your account then you will not be able to take advantage of special offers, free give-aways and promotions.
Installation
Click "Play Football Superstars" on the Download Game page. you will be prompted to run the "FS Downloader". This ensures a safe and easy download process and is necessary if you are downloading from the official site. Please follow the instructions on the page.
(Downloading from other sites may not ask you to install FS Downloader)
You will be required to use your Football Superstars login ID and credentials that you signed up with. Your login ID will the the email address that you used when you created the account.
Once "FS Downloader" has completed the download, you will be asked where you would like to install the game. By default, the location is C:/Program Files/Football Superstars.
After installation, you will be prompted to choose your graphical settings. Advanced users may at this point want to make minor adjustments to settings such as draw distance, levels of terrain and anti-aliasing levels. If you are in any doubt as to your PC's specifications, you should select the "LOW" setting, and this can of course be changed later on.
Once you have selected your graphical settings, Football Superstars will start and you will be taken to the FS Launcher.
Launching the game
To begin, you'll need to run the Football Superstars Launcher. You can do this simply by opening your start menu and finding "Football Superstars" in the program list or by clikcing on the desktop icon.
1 Announcements
The Announcements window will give you information about the latest additions to the game with links to find out more on the website. You can also read up on the latest news stories here.
2 Logging On
Enter Login ID: If your account is active, you can Login by typing your Football Superstars Login ID into this field and clicking the Login button. Enter Password: You will then be prompted to enter your Password. Once you've done that, click Confirm and you'll be taken to the shard lobby.
3 GFX Settings
During installation, you will be given the chance to change the graphical settings depending on your preferences and your machine specifications. If, after installation, you would like to change these, click this button and you will be able to alter resolution and quality settings before entering the game. You can also adjust your graphics once in game, but this may require you to restart the game for the changes to take effect
4 Control Settings
The controls in Football Superstar have been designed with the player in mind, however we realise that different players have different preferences when gaming. This button will allow you change the keyboard layout to how you want it.
5 Quitting
If you wish to exit the launcher and return to your desktop you can use the Quit button or the X at the top-right of the launcher.
Server Select Screen
1 Worlds Available
This details all of the available worlds you can join to play Football Superstars. The list gives the name and description of the world, the file size of any patch that may be necessary to play in that world, the maximum population of the world, and the world's current population level.
2 Back
Clicking Back will take you to the original launcher screen.
3 Play
Clicking Play will take you into the Football Superstars World.
Character Creation
If this is your first time playing Football Superstars, the initial screen you will see is the character Creation menu.
1 Avatar
In the middle of the screen is your avatar, the character you will be controlling in Football Superstars. You can customise the look of your player by changing some of the attributes on this screen.
2 Character Details
You will need to specify some basic details about your character's identity and appearance, such as their gender and skin colour. You will also see a variety of options for customising your avatar's face and hair.
If you would rather generate a character based on random parameters, you can simply click the "Random" button until you are happy with your player,
You will not be able to proceed into the game if you do not enter a Forename, Surname, and Nickname for your character. The most important of these is the Nickname as this will be the main name your character will go by in the Football Superstars world. This is also the name that will be used in situations ranging from the in-game chat system to the name that appears on your shirt during matches.
Once you are happy with your initial choices, click Confirm continue to the final menu where you will choose the FS Club you wish to join. Here is a list of teams currently recruiting new players. If you click on a crest you will see a brief excerpt of the club's biography and history to give you an idea of the teams before you opt to join one of them. The choice you make here will not affect the way you play the game, and you can swap clubs once you have completed the tutorial.
After clicking confirm, the game will load and you will enter the world in the Puma Training Academy. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen in order to complete the tutorial. Completing this tutorial will earn you fame, money and experience which can be used to advance your character development.
There are three main steps to the tutorial: The Lifestyle Coach, the Football Coach and the Practice Match. Each of these will give you the training you need to play the game.
Controls
Lifestyle World
W - Move Forwards
S - Move Backwards
A - Turn Left
D - Turn Right
Shift - Toggle Walk/ Run
Left Click - Click Buttons, use doors, interact with NPC's
Double Left Click - Move to point in world
Right Click - Highlight a Character
Right Click and Drag - Rotate your Character
Mousewheel Roll Up/Down - Zoom In/Out
Hold left and right mouse buttons - Move Forwards
Return - Activate Chat box or send message
CTRL + H - Hide/reveal User Interface
Football - Basic
W - Run Forwards
S - Run Backwards
A - Turn Left
D - Turn Right
Shift - Hold down to Sprint
Right Click and Drag - Control free-camera
Mousewheel/ R and F - Highlight Skills
Q and E - Trigger Skills
Return - Activate Chat box or send message
Page Up/Down - Zoom In/Out
Football - On the Ball
Left Click - Hold to charge a shot or manual pass
Space Bar - Pass
Football - Team-mate on the Ball
Left Click - Pre-load a first-time shot or header
Space Bar - Pre-load a Pass
Football - Opposition on the Ball
Left Click - Soft Tackle or pre-load clearance
Space Bar - Slide Tackle or pre-load pass
User Interface
At the bottom of your screen you will see a menu bar which lists important information about your character as well as giving you access to some of your essential tools.
Character Information
This panel to the left lists your character's full name, their Fame level and their character level. The blue bag icon will take you to your Kitbag which can be used to claim items from any coupons you may have redeemed.
Menu Bar
Here in the middle of the bar you will see a series of eight icons, all of which serve a purpose. Let's briefly introduce the purpose of these buttons.
From left to right:
Inventory: This provides you with a list of all the items you are currently carrying. You can change your clothes within this panel.
Character Sheet: This button brings up your Character Sheet, listing in-depth information about your money, experience, statistics, skills, positional play, and fame. You will also be able to use this screen to create your Match Setup. This will determine what boots and skills you take into a match with you.
League: For information on league standings of all 4 divisions and even your PMC club, click the League button.
iSpot: This allows you to look up the performance statistics of any other player and even view replays of matches. This can be very useful for scouting players for your player-managed club.
Map: Clicking this icon displays the Map of the town you're currently in, in order to help you get around. Clicking on the map zooms out so you are able to see the entire Football Superstars world. Your character is represented by a yellow arrow on the map.
Bureau de Change: The Exchange can be used to convert any FS Bonds you have purchased to FS Dollars.
PMC: This button will open all the PMC functions available to you if you are a member or owner of a PMC.
PDA: Your PDA allows you access to a load more features including your friends list, ignore list, and any messages you may have received. From time to time you will receive FS Mail messages detailing your progress through the game. Messages can include information about your wage and transfers between clubs. If you have unread messages then this icon will flash.
Match Finder
Match Request: The Match Request button is probably the most important button on the PDA. This is how you find a Club game of your choice. Click on the ball icon to open up your match finder. Full details of getting into a match can be found below.
Chat Window
This is the chat box you will use to communicate with other players in the world. You can turn the various chat channels on and off by clicking the symbols to the top of the chat box.
Type your message into the text box at the bottom and then press "Enter" to send. Messages will appear in the larger window. To switch between the different chat types click on the tabs at the bottom of the window.
Match Request
It's now time for your first match! This section will take you through the process of finding and joining matches.
Click the Match Request button in your menu bar to open the Match Finder.
When you first create your character you will only have access to a limited number of match types. You can either play 5-a-side Amateur matches or you can play 3-a-side AI games, the same as you did during the tutorial. However, AI games will not award you any experience, money or fame. If you want to advance then you will need to play Amateur matches.
To join an Amateur match, click on the Join button and you will be added to one of the teams. Anyone between the levels of 1 and 9 can join this game. Once you have entered a queue you can close the match finder window. You can keep track of how many people have joined the match by checking the panel next to your Match Request icon. Once a total of eight players have joined then the match will start.
Once you have reached level 10 you will have access to Division 4, which means you can play for your FS Club. For more information on this check out the full Match Finder guide.
Earning FS Dollars
The Football Superstars world has many things for players to buy and trade, ranging from drinks in a bar to the latest real world brand football boots that will improve your game on the pitch.
In order to purchase items, you must first have some of the Football Superstars currency, known as "Football Superstars Dollars" or FSDs for short. FSDs are earned from playing games for your FS Club team or for playing Amateur matches.
The amount you earn per game depends on a number of factors, how well you play, how well you keep your position on the pitch, your fame level and of course the result of the match - but note that even losing a game can reap big rewards if you have played your part for the team.
You will also be rewarded for loyalty to your FS Club, and eligible for a bonus at the end of the season if you have played a certain number of games for that team. The more you have contributed and the better the team does at the end of the season, the better the pay.
If you complete all of the tutorial stages then you will leave the Puma Academy with 1500 FSD. You will earn more, the more matches you play, but if you find yourself short of these and need a quick cash fix, then help is at hand in the form of FSBs, or Football Superstars Bonds. These can be purchased from the Football Superstars website, added to your game account and exchanged for FSDs within the in-game PDA (Exchange).
The current exchange rate is 1000 FSDs for every 1 FSB.
Earning Experience
For every Amateur of FS Club game you play, you will earn Experience points. When you earn enough experience you will gain a level. For every level you gain you unlock six gym training points. These can be used at the gym to improve your character's gym trained abilities in whichever way you choose. To go up to the next division you will need to reach certain benchmarks. Division 4: Level 10. Division 3: Level 25 Division 2: Level 50 Division 1: Level 75
Earning Fame
Fame is the one of the systems in the game which charts your advancement as a player. Your Fame level goes towards determining the amount of money received at the end of an FS Club match. The higher a player's fame level, the more FSD they will receive.
There are two ways to earn fame points: 1 - Play FS Club Matches 2 - Buy drinks in bars. You can cash in your fame points by speaking with Journalists around the world. By speaking with journalists you will boost your fame level and unlock fame rewards which can be rare and special items.
