Steam Offline

Hi, I install the game through Steam then i can get the relevant patches/updates, and once the game is updated, i like to play the game in in where Steam is offline, so that I dont have to be on the internet to start the game and so Steam doesnt run in the background.

I have managed to do this in previous years but carnt remember how to do it, thanks in advance

Steam tab (where file normally is) -> Go Offline

Steam still runs in the background even in offline mode. The internet connection isn't needed though, obviously.

On FM10 you could run the executable directy (i.e. navigate to the file and double-click) and it'd run without Steam (probably that's what you had done), but that doesn't seem to work for the new one (at least, not on mac).

yes Cause = Time, thats what i must have done, im on a Laptop, not a MAC, so can i do it with FM2011?

I remember going into program files and steam, then copying a shortcut to my desktop, is this possible with FM2011?

Since it's no longer working on mac, I suspect it won't for the windows version either. But there's only one way to find out (FIGHT!). Give it a shot, even if it doesn't work it can't mess anything up (the worst that can happen is that it doesn't run directly, but you won't lose saves or have to re-install or anything).

So, if I am reading this right, on Mac it is not possible to run FM outside of Steam being open?

So, if I am reading this right, on Mac it is not possible to run FM outside of Steam being open?

nope and not in windows aswell

I've found this thread through search and want to ask a question

I like the idea of Steam updating my game, getting trophies and not having to use the DVD.

Buy say I am offline (for example travelling)

Will I still be able to play FM2011 without going online. This is for a Macbook, I can't try it at present as I am getting updates from Steam

Thanks

Did a google search and found this

Make a text document and write ForceOfflineMode=Enable and then save as steam.cfg (not steam.cfg.txt) in Steam map.

Then it will enter offline mode everytime you start steam, without the need to start steam online and then enter offline from there.

nope and not in windows aswell

Sure you can. I never open Steam to play any of my steam games. Just stay in offline mode.

Did a google search and found this

Make a text document and write ForceOfflineMode=Enable and then save as steam.cfg (not steam.cfg.txt) in Steam map.

Then it will enter offline mode everytime you start steam, without the need to start steam online and then enter offline from there.

Awesome find.