JawKam Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Hello guys/girls, I'm about to get a Mac this summer and wondering how FM runs on the apple system. I've got some questions that would like help: 1. How much difference is there to running on Windows (F1, 2, 3, etc buttons)? 2. Will it lag much, say running 10 leagues and 5 additional countries on a 2009 MacBook Pro? 3. IIRC, there's not the editor in Mac right? So how do you edit and databases downloaded the forum? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambi Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I find you can't use the F1 etc. buttons because of the unique extra uses they have on iMacs and Macbooks such as showing your widgets and changing brightness and volume Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawKam Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 any more people using mac to play FM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambi Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Looks like it's just you me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewieGriffin Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Looks like it's just you me I currently play FM09 on my Macbook. I have the 13 inch Aluminium version and currently run 20 leagues from 8 countries with no problem. There is an editor for the Mac as well so you can change the database before you start a game, the only thing missing is a Save game editor. I don't use the F1, etc buttons so do not know what impact not having them would have. The only slight issue that some people have is that the bottom of the screen cannot be accessed because it falls off the bottom and the Dock can get in the way. However, I have never used it so do not find it an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreenio Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 1. How much difference is there to running on Windows (F1, 2, 3, etc buttons)? i never use those kind of buttons so can't particularly comment 2. Will it lag much, say running 10 leagues and 5 additional countries on a 2009 MacBook Pro? not at all, i'm running on the Alu MacBook Pro 13" 2.53GHz, 4GB, and it runs perfectly fine, even when running a lot of leagues, watching the 3D ME, whilst also running other apps in the background 3. IIRC, there's not the editor in Mac right? So how do you edit and databases downloaded the forum? only thing i've edited is the skins and match graphics etc, which is the same method as on PC. Otehrwise, editing bad Thanks! your welcome Only thing that may get on your nerves if you buy the 13" version is that a bit of the window is cut off at the bottom, but tweaking the dock can sort that (and even then it doesn't hinder any useful buttons, especially if the spacebar is basically your continue button). Macs ftw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
t81aty Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I currently play FM09 on my Macbook. I have the 13 inch Aluminium version and currently run 20 leagues from 8 countries with no problem. There is an editor for the Mac as well so you can change the database before you start a game, the only thing missing is a Save game editor. I don't use the F1, etc buttons so do not know what impact not having them would have. The only slight issue that some people have is that the bottom of the screen cannot be accessed because it falls off the bottom and the Dock can get in the way. However, I have never used it so do not find it an issue. go to pref and choose windowed mode and adjust the screen size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boloslick Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 1. How much difference is there to running on Windows (F1, 2, 3, etc buttons)? under preferences you can change the "hot-keys" i changed mine from F1 to 1, F2 to 2... etc. works just as well, only issue is - if u are clicked in the search field, it will type the number instead of doing the command, but you just click out and try again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawKam Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 I currently play FM09 on my Macbook. I have the 13 inch Aluminium version and currently run 20 leagues from 8 countries with no problem. There is an editor for the Mac as well so you can change the database before you start a game, the only thing missing is a Save game editor. I don't use the F1, etc buttons so do not know what impact not having them would have. The only slight issue that some people have is that the bottom of the screen cannot be accessed because it falls off the bottom and the Dock can get in the way. However, I have never used it so do not find it an issue. which one's the save game editor? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattant250 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 go to pref and choose windowed mode and adjust the screen size. I'm afraid I've tried that, and you can adjust it horizontally, but not vertically unfortunately Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laughing Man Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I run on an macbook pro. It runs fantastically and i prefer it to my PC. in general I finds macs run smoother than pcs, and are more happy with multitasking (e.g using internet whislt waiting for screen to load). note that you cant use real time editors (they all require a Microsoft .net framework) you can however use fm genie scout, with suitable conversion software. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawKam Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 really howd you do the framework and the genie scout thing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgb214 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I run FM on Mac. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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