<!-- scop = The type of comment you wish to write -->
<!-- 1 = MC_SCOPE_NO_SCOPE (No particular scope) -->
<!-- 2 = MC_SCOPE_LEAGUE_CLASH (The match involved is a league game) -->
<!-- 3 = MC_SCOPE_CUP_CLASH (The match involved is a domestic cup game) -->
<!-- 4 = MC_SCOPE_CONTINENTAL_CUP_CLASH (The match involved is a continental cup game) -->
<!-- 5 = MC_SCOPE_INTERNATIONAL_CLASH (The match involved is an international game) -->
<!-- 6 = MC_SCOPE_PRE_SEASON_FRIENDLY_CLASH (The match involved is a pre-season friendly) -->
<!-- 7 = MC_SCOPE_INTERNATIONAL_FRIENDLY_CLASH (The match involved is an international friendly) -->
<!-- 8 = MC_SCOPE_FRIENDLY_CLASH (The match involved is a friendly) -->
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<!-- type = Specifies the sender and receiver of the comment -->
<!-- 1 = manager to manager (Only comment type available for FM2005) -->
<!-- 2 = manager to other club (Envisaged for future versions) -->
<!-- 3 = manager to own club (Envisaged for future versions) -->
<!-- 4 = manager to other player (Envisaged for future versions) -->
<!-- 5 = manager to own player (Envisaged for future versions) -->
<!-- 6 = manager to pundit (Envisaged for future versions) -->
<!-- 7 = own player to manager (Envisaged for future versions) -->
<!-- 8 = other player to manager (Envisaged for future versions) -->
<!-- 9 = pundit to manager (Envisaged for future versions) -->
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<!-- tone = Specifies whether the comment is positive or negative -->
<!-- 1 = MCT_POSITIVE (The manager makes a positive comment or agrees with previous comments) -->
<!-- 2 = MCT_GLOAT (The manager relishes a victory or similar over a rival manager) -->
<!-- 3 = MCT_NEGATIVE (The manager makes a negative comment or disagrees with previous comments -->
<!-- 4 = MCT_ENVIOUS (The manager's comment shows he is envious of another manager) -->
<!-- 5 = MCT_ANGRY (The manager's comment shows he is angry with another manager) -->
<!-- 6 = MCT_NEUTRAL (The manager is indifferent to a comment made to him) -->
<!-- 7 = MCT_MIND_GAMES (The manager is playing a psychological game with another manager -->
<!-- 8 = MCT_RESPECT (The manager's comment shows he has respect for another manager) -->
<!-- 9 = MCT_SYMPATHY (The manager's comment shows he feels sympathy for another manager) -->
<!-- 10 = MCT_JOKING (HUMANS ONLY - comment is of a light-hearted nature) -->
<!-- 11 = MCT_SARCASTIC (HUMANS ONLY - comment is joking in a negative way) -->
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<!-- svty = Specifies the severity of the comment's tone -->
<!-- 1 = Light -->
<!-- 2 = Normal -->
<!-- 3 = Extreme -->
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<!-- cont = Context of comment -->
<!-- 1 = no context (The comment isn't regarding a match) -->
<!-- 2 = pre-match (The comment is made before a match the two managers are involved in) -->
<!-- 3 = post-match (The comment is made after a match the two managers are involved in) -->
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<!-- time = Stage of season -->
<!-- 1 = pre-season (The comment is made during pre-season) -->
<!-- 2 = early season (The comment is made during the early part of the season) -->
<!-- 3 = mid-season (The comment is made during the middle of the season) -->
<!-- 4 = end of season (The comment is made towards the end of the season) -->
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<!-- topi = Specify the topic for the comment -->
<!-- 1 = MC_TOPIC_PERSONAL (The comment is a personal one) -->
<!-- 2 = MC_TOPIC_MANAGEMENT_STYLE (The comment is about the person's management style) -->
<!-- 3 = MC_TOPIC_MANAGEMENT_ABILITY (The comment is about the person's management ability) -->
<!-- 4 = MC_TOPIC_OPP_TEAMS_TITLE_CHANCES (The comment is about the other team's title chances -->
<!-- 5 = MC_TOPIC_OPP_TEAMS_PROMOTION_CHANCES (The comment is about the other team's promotion chances) -->
<!-- 6 = MC_TOPIC_OPP_TEAMS_RELEGATION_CHANCES (The comment is about the chances of the other team getting relegated) -->
<!-- 7 = MC_TOPIC_TITLE_CONTENDERS_MATCH (The comment is about a game between two teams competing for the title) -->
<!-- 8 = MC_TOPIC_RELEGATION_CANDIDATES_MATCH (The comment is about a game between two teams who are struggling against relegation) -->
<!-- 9 = MC_TOPIC_PITCH_CONDITION (The comment is about the condition of the pitch) -->
<!-- 10 = MC_TOPIC_CLUB_STATURE (The comment refers to the size of the club) -->
<!-- 11 = MC_TOPIC_STRENGTH_OF_PLAYING_SQUAD (The comment refers to the strength of a side's playing squad) -->
<!-- 12 = MC_TOPIC_MANAGER_UNDER_PRESSURE (This comment can be used with reference to a manager who's under pressure) -->
<!-- 13 = MC_TOPIC_RIVALS_BATTLE (This comment refers to two teams who are regarded as rivals e.g. Man Utd / Man City) -->
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<!-- RULES: These must be set to 'True' or 'False' depending on the status you need -->
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<!-- mdvr = manager doesn't have vast resources -->
<!-- omvr = other manager has vast resources -->
<!-- omnb = other manager not at big club -->
<!-- repo = response comment only -->
<!-- humo = human manager only comment -->
<!-- relo = other team is expected to be in battle against relegation -->
<!-- mold = manager is old (over 50) -->
<!-- masc = manager is at a small club -->
<!-- miin = manager is inexperienced -->
<!-- ombc = other manager is at a big club -->
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<!-- TEXT: -->
<!-- news = text that goes into the original comment news item -->
<!-- titl = text that goes into the header of the original news item -->
<!-- posr = text which precedes an agree/positive response to the news item -->
<!-- negr = text which precedes a disagree/negative response to the news item -->
<!-- neur = text which precedes a neutral response to the news item -->
<!-- hist = text that gets displayed on the history screen -->
<!-- scre = text that gets displayed on the choosing media comment screen -->
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<!-- VARIABLES: -->
<!-- A list of variables available for use -->
<!-- [%person#1] = manager making the comment -->
<!-- [%person#2] = manager being commented on -->
<!-- [%manager_description#1] = description of person#1 -->
<!-- [%maanger_description#2] = description of person#2 -->
<!-- [%number#1] = person#1s age -->
<!-- [%number#2] = person#2s age -->
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<!-- [%team#1] = person#1s team -->
<!-- [%team#2] = person#2s team -->
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<!-- [%stadium#1] = team#1s stadium -->
<!-- [%stadium#2] = team#2s stadium -->
<!-- [%stadium#3] = stadium for forthcoming match in pre- and post-match comments) -->
<!-- [%stadium#4] = stadium last match was played in -->
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<!-- [%string#1] = a media source e.g. The Guardian / Sporting Life.com -->
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<!-- [%comp#1] = the league team#1 are in -->
<!-- [%comp#2] = the league team#2 are in -->
<!-- [%comp#3] = the competition the two teams will be playing each other in e.g. FA Cup -->
<!-- [%comp#4] = competition last match was played in -->
<!-- [%date#1] = the date upon which the match will be held (preferably in day format e.g. Saturday) -->
<!-- [%date#2] = date of last game -->
<!-- [%scoreline#1] = the scoreline in the match between the two teams -->
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<!-- [%number#3] = team#1 post match goals -->
<!-- [%number#4] = team#2 post match goals -->
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<!-- Comment Properties -->
<integer id="scop" value = "1"/>
<integer id="type" value = "1"/>
<integer id="tone" value = "1"/>
<integer id="svty" value = "1"/>
<integer id="cont" value = "1"/>
<integer id="time" value = "5"/>
<integer id="topi" value = "17"/>
<!-- Comment Rules -->
<true id="repo"/>
<!-- Comment Strings -->
<string id="news">{upper}[%manager_description#1] [%person#1] has told [%person#2] that he believes his [%team#1-short] team can win the league.<return/><return/>[%person#1-surname] told [%string#1 COMMENT: media_source] that he was hopeful about the team's chances and was reluctant to accept [%person#2-surname]{s} view that the club would miss out on the title</string>
<string id="titl" value="[%person#1-surname] speaks of title hope"/>
<string id="posr" value="On being told that [%person#2-surname] is positive about [%team#2-short]{s} chances of winning the title, [%person#1-surname] seemed fairly impressed by his determination."/>
<string id="negr" value="On being told that [%person#2-surname] is positive about [%team#2-short]{s} chances of winning the title, [%person#1-surname] seemed unimpressed by the manager's determination."/>
<string id="neur" value="On hearing [%person#2-surname]{s} comments that he is positive about his side's title chances, [%person#1-surname] seemed unmoved by the manager's display of determination."/>
<string id="hist" value="[%person#1] tells [%team#2-short] boss [%person#2] that he believes [%team#1-short] can win the title"/>
<string id="scre" value="Tell [%person#2-surname] that you believe you can win the title"/>
</record>
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<!-- Comment Properties -->
<integer id="scop" value = "1"/>
<integer id="type" value = "1"/>
<integer id="tone" value = "1"/>
<integer id="svty" value = "2"/>
<integer id="cont" value = "1"/>
<integer id="time" value = "5"/>
<integer id="topi" value = "17"/>
<!-- Comment Rules -->
<true id="repo"/>
<!-- Comment Strings -->
<string id="news">{upper}[%manager_description#1] [%person#1] has told [%person#2] that he believes his [%team#1-short] team can win the title.<return/><return/>[%person#1-surname] told [%string#1 COMMENT: media_source] that he was quietly positive about his team's ability and certainly did not share [%person#2-surname]{s} view that the club would fall short of their ambition.</string>
<string id="titl" value="[%person#1-surname] confident of title"/>
<string id="posr" value="On hearing [%person#2-surname]{s} comments that he is positive about his side's title chances, [%person#1-surname] seemed impressed by the manager's determination."/>
<string id="negr" value="On hearing [%person#2-surname]{s} comments that he is positive about his side's title chances, [%person#1-surname] seemed unimpressed by the manager's determination."/>
<string id="neur" value="On hearing [%person#2-surname]{s} comments that he is positive about his side's title chances, [%person#1-surname] seemed unmoved by the manager's display of determination."/>
<string id="hist" value="[%person#1] tells [%team#2-short] boss [%person#2] that he is confident [%team#1-short] will win the title"/>
<string id="scre" value="Tell [%person#2-surname] that you fancy your chances of winning the title"/>
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<!-- Comment Properties -->
<integer id="scop" value = "1"/>
<integer id="type" value = "1"/>
<integer id="tone" value = "1"/>
<integer id="svty" value = "3"/>
<integer id="cont" value = "1"/>
<integer id="time" value = "5"/>
<integer id="topi" value = "17"/>
<!-- Comment Rules -->
<true id="repo"/>
<!-- Comment Strings -->
<string id="news">{upper}[%manager_description#1] [%person#1] has told [%person#2] that he has no doubt that his [%team#1-short] team will win the title.<return/><return/>[%person#1-surname] told [%string#1 COMMENT: media_source] that he was extremely positive about his team's chances and was angry that [%person#2-surname] believed the club would fall short of their ambition.</string>
<string id="titl" value="[%person#1-surname] promises league title"/>
<string id="posr" value="On hearing [%person#2-surname]{s} comment that [%team#2-short] will definitely win the title this season, [%person#1-surname] seemed impressed by the manager's determination."/>
<string id="negr" value="On hearing [%person#2-surname]{s} comment that [%team#2-short] will definitely win the title this season, [%person#1-surname] seemed unimpressed."/>
<string id="neur" value="On hearing [%person#2-surname]{s} comment that [%team#2-short] will definitely win the title this season, [%person#1-surname] seemed unmoved by the manager's display of determination."/>
<string id="hist" value="[%person#1] tells [%team#2-short] boss [%person#2] that his side will definitely win the title"/>
<string id="scre" value="Tell [%person#2-surname] that your side will definitely win the title"/>