FM2009 on Mac: Cannot play a game after updating to 10.6.3!

Is anyone else having this problem? I upgraded OS X last night and whenever I go to a match the game crashes without fail. I am using the latest patch.

Ouch... it is actually crashing my whole system!

Do you get any specific error messages when the crash happens? You should probably try updating your graphics card drivers,directx and java as well since you've upgraded your os. You should also read the faq thread at the top of this page to see if a fix is there.

OSX doesnt have directx, or graphics card drivers :roll eyes:

OSX doesnt have directx, or graphics card drivers :roll eyes:

I am a pc user so what I suggested was just the kind of things I would check. I was only trying to help.

As for graphics card drivers then I suggest reading this since it might help.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TA22374

As said before, it's obviously not a Direct X issue, but thanks for the suggestion

I really think this is something to do with the updated 3D code in the new OS X upgrade as everything was fine until I ran System Update. I can work around the issue by turning 3D off and having the old 2D mode, but I kind of got used to the 3D mode! Has any other Mac users experienced this at all, I'd be interested to hear whether this is a known problem yet or any workarounds in place?

10.6.3? .

10.6.3 is the latest version of Mac OS through the System Update. It's the latest version, only a day or so old in fact.

I'm having the same issues with FM2010 its driving me nuts

Did it come via software update? I'm yet to receive it...

Yeah mine came yesterday

What did it come under, FM10?

Also are you using Snow Leopard, Leopard or Tiger?

The OS update to 10.6.3 and snow leopard

I'm on snow leopard new update & i can't even start the game. an uninstall & re-install did not help.

I am having the same issue. The game will not start for me. I uninstalled and reinstalled and it gives me this error:

Exception Type: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (SIGBUS)

Exception Codes: KERN_PROTECTION_FAILURE at 0x0000000000000000

Crashed Thread: 4

I cant believe i didnt back up. I believe I still have my save files. What do we do?

I'm waiting for someone much smarter to answer that question. In the mean time lunch...

Right, i'm on Leopard 10.5.8 so i presume its just a Snow Leopard issue. In the morning, a member from SI will take a look at this thread, hopefully there will be a solution . My advice is to hang tight and dont try and fix the problem yourself as you could make it worse, as it seems like its a big and serious issue.

Thanks docklanders, I agree with you. It's just disappointing! I was in a position to move within 2 points of league leaders Real Madrid. I just have to WAIT! I'll keep looking for help around online, and reported it to Apple.

No worries my friend, happy to help. I would suggest you all report to Apple, the more people reporting in a short period of time will force them to address the issue sooner. Don't stress too much, SI usually find quick solutions to the problems. Whilst you're here, take a look around the forums and join in with the banter going on .

Strange I'm on a brand new IMAC and updated yesterday via software update and FM10 works fine, have you tried repairing permissions ?

Repairing permissions?

Researching online, I have seen this problem in other forums for other Mac users, the problem is updating the GAME, not the OS. Now that our Macs have the latest OS update, we have to download the update for FM which is the 10.3 i believe? I don't know how to do this but I read this works! If you know how, good luck! I don't, can anyone help?

Its the patch! I sorted it out, it works! Update your Football Manager application to 10.3!

The issue i'm having is the 3d match enginge doesn't work after the updates it worked fine before

Yeah, i'm on FM2009 on the most recent patch and no joy. It really looks like the OS update has messed up the compatibility of the older FM 3D code. I recall seeing something in the change log (OS) about updated OpenGL code, so maybe this is something to do with it? It looks like the patch would have to come from SI's end as well, fingers crossed!

I've just reinstalled 10.3 and i'm getting exactly the same error. Help us SI!?

EDIT: Just realised this thread is for FM09

EDIT: Just realised this thread is for FM09

It looks like this is affecting some installs of FM10 too in a different way.

I have this issue too, and its really made me fed up, along time ago when this game was championship manager I ran a site just for mac users of the game, and i wonder whether its worth doing it again, as we are still being left out in the cold.

10.6.3? .

10.6.3 is the latest version of Mac OS through the System Update. It's the latest version, only a day or so old in fact.

I thought the patch is out. :D

I have also issues playing the game after updating my system to 10.6.3.

The game still starts but when loading 3d-match it crashs. It would be pretty nice when there would been presented a solution, how to play FM2009 on OSX.

I have also issues playing the game after updating my system to 10.6.3.

The game still starts but when loading 3d-match it crashs. It would be pretty nice when there would been presented a solution, how to play FM2009 on OSX.

I had the exact same problem. Found a workaround that can be used untill a new patch comes out.

When game is loaded, go to options/preferences. In display & sound - menu/3D settings, set the graphical detail to LOW (with all other options game crashes).

Now the game does not crash anymore. 2D view also works.

This is for OSX 10.6.3 and patch 9.3.0

I'll try that workaround husimus and see if it works. Any news from the devs on this?

@husimus:

Thank you! This solution is working for me. Though i don't understand why the auto-option works not.

@sigames:

A patch would be nice anyway