How to Maximize Your Holiday Breaks in Football Manager 2017: A Gamer’s Guide

Hey there, managers! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant here, ready to tackle one of the most chill (yet sometimes confusing) parts of Football Manager 2017—taking those sweet, sweet holidays. Whether you’re simulating time to speed up the season or just need a break from your virtual managerial stress, I’ve got the lowdown on how to holiday like a pro in FM 2017. Let’s dive in!

Why Would You Even Want to Holiday in FM 2017?

Great question! Sometimes, you just don’t wanna deal with every single match, especially during preseasons, international breaks, or when you’re comfortably mid-table (or, let’s be real, dominating the league). Holiday mode lets you skip ahead while your assistant manager handles things—sorta like putting your career on autopilot. But be careful: your assistant might make *questionable* lineup choices. Proceed with caution!

How to Actually Go on Holiday in FM 2017

It’s stupid easy. Just head to the **”FM” menu** in the top-left corner of the game, click **”Take Holiday,”** and choose how long you wanna dip out. You can pick a set number of days, weeks, or until a specific date. You can even set it to return automatically if certain things happen—like if your team crashes out of a cup (yikes) or if the transfer window opens. Super handy!

When Should You Holiday? (And When Should You NOT?)

**Best times to holiday:**
– **Preseason friendlies** (let your assistant grind through those dull matches).
– **International breaks** (nothing’s happening at your club anyway).
– **End of the season** (if you’ve got no playoff drama).

**Worst times to holiday:**
– **During a tight relegation battle** (unless you enjoy stress-induced rage-quits).
– **Right before a big transfer window** (your assistant might sell your star player for peanuts).
– **Key cup matches** (do you *really* trust your assistant in a derby?).

Can Your Team Actually Do Well While You’re on Holiday?

Depends on your assistant’s skills! If you’ve got a tactical genius as your No. 2, you might come back to a winning streak. If not… well, let’s just say FM has a way of humbling us all. Pro tip: Set your tactics *before* you leave, or your assistant might switch to a baffling 2-3-5 formation and concede 10 goals.

Bonus: Speeding Up the Game Without Holidaying

If you just wanna skip the boring bits *without* handing over control, try adjusting the **game speed** in settings or using the **”Continue Game Timeout”** option to auto-skip ahead. It’s like holiday-lite!

Alright, that’s the scoop on FM 2017 holidays! Whether you’re simming to the next transfer window or just avoiding a mid-season slump, now you know how to do it right. Just remember: assistants are unpredictable, so maybe don’t go AFK during a Champions League final.

FAQpro Thanks for reading, folks! Hope this helps you master the art of the FM 2017 holiday. If you’ve got more questions (or horror stories about your assistant’s terrible lineup choices), hit us up!