The ABC of Tactics - Revision history

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	~~{{based_on_opinion}}~~		'''The ABC of Tactics''' is one of the first tactical guides. It was written by [[User:LA-Loko\|LLoko]] ([[Lokomotiv Lund]]) starting in 2002 and the writing continued with several revisions until 2007.
	"The ABC of Tactics" is a tactical ~~guide created~~ in 2002 ~~giving~~ new players an introduction ~~into the formation~~ and tactics parts ~~of Hattrick~~. ~~Right now, this is basically~~ the ~~old page, dumped into wiki format, but at some point I intend~~ to ~~update it~~. ~~The old static version is no longer hosted~~, ~~so this~~ is ~~now the original. Unfortunately, the 15 other translations are lost~~.		The guide gave new players an introduction to Hattrick's [[training]] and [[tactics\|tactical]] parts. This was the site to read starting a career as a hattrick manager. With the free commitment of many users, it is made available in several languages.

	~~/[[User:LA-Loko\|LA-Loko]] (nowadays user -LLoko- in Hattrick with the team Lund Norra HK and second team Woudtjie-Suid HK)~~

			{{textreport\|width=60%\|text=Note: The old static version hosted on "<nowiki>http://hem.passagen.se/hammervald/abc_of_tactics_index.htm</nowiki>" went down. This is now the only remaining version. Unfortunately, the other 15 translations are lost for the most part.<br><br>
			Today it remains in Hattrick wiki as a piece of Hattrick's history, even if the notions in it are no longer updated. It was dumped into wiki format by user -LLoko- with the team Lund Norra HK and second team Woudtjie-Suid HK.
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	== General ==		== General ==
			{{based_on_opinion}}

	The purpose of this guide, '''The ABC of Tactics''' is to provide a foundation for understanding and mastering the [[tactics\|tactical]] part of [[Hattrick]]. Tactical part refers to the part of the game where you from an actual squad and a known opponent select your best [[formation]] and tactical orders before a game. This guide is not about [[transfers\|trading]] players or [[economy]], these facets of Hattrick are covered elsewhere here in the Wiki.		The purpose of this guide, '''The ABC of Tactics''' is to provide a foundation for understanding and mastering the [[tactics\|tactical]] part of [[Hattrick]]. Tactical part refers to the part of the game where you from an actual squad and a known opponent select your best [[formation]] and tactical orders before a game. This guide is not about [[transfers\|trading]] players or [[economy]], these facets of Hattrick are covered elsewhere here in the Wiki.

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	~~I intend to add a Wiki version of '''~~The ABC of Tactics~~''' here soon~~, but ~~until~~ it~~'s complete, you will have to cope with the~~ old static version ~~at [http://hem~~.~~passagen.se/hammervald/abc_of_tactics_index~~.~~htm ABC of Tactics]~~		{{based_on_opinion}}
			"The ABC of Tactics" is a tactical guide created in 2002 giving new players an introduction into the formation and tactics parts of Hattrick. Right now, this is basically the old page, dumped into wiki format, but at some point I intend to update it. The old static version is no longer hosted, so this is now the original. Unfortunately, the 15 other translations are lost.

	/[[User:LA-Loko\|LA-Loko]]		/[[User:LA-Loko\|LA-Loko]] (nowadays user -LLoko- in Hattrick with the team Lund Norra HK and second team Woudtjie-Suid HK)


	== General ==		== General ==
	~~{{based_on_opinion}}~~


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	Some of the guide's material is covered in other Hattrick Wiki articles, but this guide is intended for start to finish reading, so this is a necessary consequence.		Some of the guide's material is covered in other Hattrick Wiki articles, but this guide is intended for start to finish reading, so this is a necessary consequence.


	~~=== Background ===~~

	This guide has been around in a more static version since 2002, and still exists as such. The static version also has several translations, as opposed to the all English Wiki version. The contents of [http://hem.passagen.se/hammervald/abc_of_tactics_index.htm The ABC of Tactics] is hereby handed over to you dear Wiki community, make the best possible use of it!

	~~/[[User:LA-Loko\|LA-Loko]]~~

	== Formations ==		== Formations ==

87.60.96.9: /* Standard formations */

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Standard formations

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	'''4-4-2, 3 inner midfield players'''		'''4-4-2, 3 inner midfield players'''

	''General'': A variation of 4-4-2 where position changes leaves you with three inner midfield players at the expense of one winger. This tactic is a very strong defensive alternative for a coach normally using 3-5-2 ~~och~~ 3-4-3.		''General'': A variation of 4-4-2 where position changes leaves you with three inner midfield players at the expense of one winger. This tactic is a very strong defensive alternative for a coach normally using 3-5-2 or 3-4-3.

	''Strengths'': Good homogeneous defence, strong midfield, one strong attacking wing and a good central attack.		''Strengths'': Good homogeneous defence, strong midfield, one strong attacking wing and a good central attack.

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Player Selection Using Formulas

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	== Planning for Special Events		== Planning for Special Events ==


	== Individual Orders ==		== Individual Orders ==

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	For all formulas, all values entered are from the following scale: disastrous = 1, weak = 2, poor = 3 etc. up to divine = 20.		For all formulas, all values entered are from the following scale: disastrous = 1, weak = 2, poor = 3 etc. up to divine = 20.


			== Planning for Special Events


	== Individual Orders ==		== Individual Orders ==

LA-Loko: /* The Basics of Player Selection */ added table

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The Basics of Player Selection: added table

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 Player selection must be made knowing what demands each position imposes on the player. The table below simply compiles what is stated in the rules, along with my view on player skill priorities.
-'''''Table coming up'''''
 One comment regarding offensive central defenders and wingers towards the middle: when selecting these individual tactics I mean that you abandon the wing and central defence in order to get a necessary reinforcement of the midfield - therefore I rank playmaking/stamina more important than the main skills of the players for those positions.

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Formula Examples

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	* {skills} = (0.2 * {passing} + 0.8 * {scoring}) * (0.975 + 0.005 * {stamina})		* {skills} = (0.2 * {passing} + 0.8 * {scoring}) * (0.975 + 0.005 * {stamina})

	~~====~~ Bottom line ~~====~~
			'''Bottom line'''

	Note that all literals are my constants, I've thought these formulas through a lot and I thing they are adequate, but the constants are really a matter of preference, try to adjust them.		Note that all literals are my constants, I've thought these formulas through a lot and I thing they are adequate, but the constants are really a matter of preference, try to adjust them.

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	''Strengths'': Rock solid defence, strong midfield.		''Strengths'': Rock solid defence, strong midfield.

	''Weaknesses'': Weak ~~attak~~, especially the central attack and the abandoned wing.		''Weaknesses'': Weak attack, especially the central attack and the abandoned wing.

	''Best counter-tactic'': The opponent is rather weak in his attacks. Use this to gain control over midfield, an offensive central defender has never been more appropriate. Attack on the wings and prepare for 0-0...		''Best counter-tactic'': The opponent is rather weak in his attacks. Use this to gain control over midfield, an offensive central defender has never been more appropriate. Attack on the wings and prepare for 0-0...


	=== Training safe custom formations ===		=== Training safe custom formations ===

LA-Loko: /* Player Selection Using Formulas */

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Player Selection Using Formulas

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	The next step is to define your key values, and this is where your experience as a Hattrick manager enters. I can only tell you how I do it, and I will exemplify it showing how I assess a forward. Please note that my formulae are tested with players with inadequate-solid skills, and in this interval they work fine. I hope to be able to test on better players in the near future ;)		The next step is to define your key values, and this is where your experience as a Hattrick manager enters. I can only tell you how I do it, and I will exemplify it showing how I assess a forward. Please note that my formulae are tested with players with inadequate-solid skills, and in this interval they work fine. I hope to be able to test on better players in the near future ;)

	1. ~~Skills~~, how important are they? I sum the skills of the forward below. In the formula I usually assume C1=0.25 and C2=0.75 - but you probably know better than I do. C1+C2 should be 1 for convenience.		1. [[Skill]]s, how important are they? I sum the skills of the forward below. In the formula I usually assume C1=0.25 and C2=0.75 - but you probably know better than I do. C1+C2 should be 1 for convenience.

	BasicSkillValueForForward = C1Passing + C2Scoring		* BasicSkillValueForForward = C1Passing + C2Scoring

	2. How does stamina affect? Here I multiply the skills with a stamina factor, since stamina nowadays affect all skills. (Tip: for inner midfield players the stamina should affect the various skills differently, for playmaking C1 should be lower and C2 higher). I usually set C1=0.95 and C2=0.01 for all skills but for playmaking.		2. How does [[stamina]] affect? Here I multiply the skills with a stamina factor, since stamina nowadays affect all skills. (Tip: for inner midfield players the stamina should affect the various skills differently, for playmaking C1 should be lower and C2 higher). I usually set C1=0.95 and C2=0.01 for all skills but for playmaking.

	SkillValueForForward = BasicSkillValueForForward(C1 + C2Stamina)		* SkillValueForForward = BasicSkillValueForForward(C1 + C2Stamina)

	3. Consider form, it's extremely important. My proposal for a formula is on the same form as stamina consideration. Form is much more important though, so I set C1=0.5 and C2=0.1! But I may be wrong, experiment!		3. Consider [[form]], it's extremely important. My proposal for a formula is on the same form as stamina consideration. Form is much more important though, so I set C1=0.5 and C2=0.1! But I may be wrong, experiment!

	CurrentSkillValueForForward = SkillValueForForward(C1 + C2Form)		* CurrentSkillValueForForward = SkillValueForForward(C1 + C2Form)

	4. Consider experience. I like to use an experienced team to avoid silly defensive mistakes, but since it doesn't affect player skills directly it's certainly not compulsory to consider it a factor when selecting players. Once again the formula is on the same form as earlier formulae, and once more the importance is not that high, so I use C1=0.95 and C2=0.01.		4. Consider [[experience]]. I like to use an experienced team to avoid silly defensive mistakes, but since it doesn't affect player skills directly it's certainly not compulsory to consider it a factor when selecting players. Once again the formula is on the same form as earlier formulae, and once more the importance is not that high, so I use C1=0.95 and C2=0.01.

	KeyValueForForward = CurrentSkillValueForForward(C1 + C2Experience)		* KeyValueForForward = CurrentSkillValueForForward(C1 + C2Experience)

	I still don't consider set pieces since I'm a bit unsure how important long shots are. Special events aren't considered either, perhaps someone has a proposal how to enter those into the equation? OK, it's time for an example from my own squad:		I still don't consider set pieces since I'm a bit unsure how important long shots are. Special events aren't considered either, perhaps someone has a proposal how to enter those into the equation? OK, it's time for an example from my own squad:

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	=== Formula Examples ===		=== Formula Examples ===

			These are the formulas that I've used since I started playing Hattrick, they've been with me through rule changes, from the players I had to start with to the divine players I have today. They have been tweaked along the way depending on how I wanted to play and should be tweaked by you too.
			An important thing to know is: I don't have a clue how Hattrick calculates player contributions to the team performance, these are educated guesses combined with my own priorities, nothing else.

			When I began, I tried to tweak the formulas to be able to pick the players that would give me the most amount of *-s but since then I've changed them to give me the team rating profile I wanted.

			I've used the formulas in an Access application and made sorted results with the best players on top. If you prefer, you can use e.g. Excel to do the maths and then sort the results to help you pick your team. Or, maybe you could persuade your management application developer to include these formulas? Here goes, enjoy!


			'''All Players'''

			The overall - the most important value - is calculated in the same way for all types of players:

			* {overall} = {skills} * (0.625+{form} * 0.075) * (0.95 + {experience} * 0.01)

			The difference lies in how the {skills} part of the value is calculated.


			'''Goalkeeper'''

			This is a pretty simple one...

			* {skills} = {goalkeeping}


			'''Central Defender, normal'''

			The defending skill is depending on stamina to a small extent

			* {skills} = {defending} * (0.975 + 0.005 * {stamina})


			'''Central Defender, offensive'''

			When I began using offensive CDs I used the formulas below, lately I've just been using the inner mid formulas since I chose to ignore defense ratings...

			Here, you can see how I let stamina affect the different other player properties in different amounts. Playmaking is much more affected by stamina than defending is.

			* {skills} = 0.5 * (0.35 + {stamina} * 0.13) * {playmaking} + 0.5 * {defending} * (0.975 + 0.005 * {stamina})


			'''Inner midfield'''

			Here I started with the formula below...

			* {skills} = 0.70 * (0.35 + {stamina} * 0.13) * {playmaking} + (0.15 * {passing} + 0.15 * {defending}) * (0.975 + 0.005 * {stamina})

			... but when I gave up defending I changed to this:

			* {skills} = 0.85 * (0.35 + {stamina} * 0.13) * {playmaking} + 0.15 * {passing} * (0.975 + 0.005 * {stamina})

			A defensive minded coach may want to twist the formula the other way around. If you're in a game where midfield rating will be absolutely decisive, feel free to focus only on playmaking, like this:

			* {skills} = 1.00 * (0.35 + {stamina} * 0.13) * {playmaking}


			'''Winger'''

			OK, I admit, I haven't had a real winger for a very long time, this formula is ancient and optimized for the "normal" winger setting to give as many stars as possible with players on 'inadequate' level...

			* {skills} = 0.2 * ((0.35 + {stamina} * 0.13) * playmaking) + (0.2 * {passing} + 0.5 * {winger} + 0.1 * {defending}) * (0.975 + 0.005 * {stamina})


			'''Attacker'''

			After the inner mid and winger formulas, this one is pretty straightforward. All skills are equally affected by stamina and I choose to rate scoring and passing with an 80/20 ratio.

			* {skills} = (0.2 * {passing} + 0.8 * {scoring}) * (0.975 + 0.005 * {stamina})

			==== Bottom line ====
			Note that all literals are my constants, I've thought these formulas through a lot and I thing they are adequate, but the constants are really a matter of preference, try to adjust them.

			The observant reader would notice that skills are weighed together with constants that add up to 1.00. The extremely observant reader may even notice that all effects of stamina, experience and form turn into 1.00 if these values are 'inadequate'. That's just how I calibrated the formulas when I began, and it's proven to work pretty well.

			For all formulas, all values entered are from the following scale: disastrous = 1, weak = 2, poor = 3 etc. up to divine = 20.

	== Individual Orders ==		== Individual Orders ==