bignacboy Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I haven't yet seen it clarified in one of the many threads on the issue, so sorry for starting a new thread, but I am sick of trawling through pages and pages and finding nothing (I could just be missing the obvious of course, but the question keeps getting asked and never answered)... The specs for FM09 say minimum of OSX 10.5 - is that going to mean that anybody running on 10.4 is b*ggered, or simply that SI refuse to guarantee compatability (but the game should run without any problems)? I have a MacBook that is less than two years old but yet apparently is below the minimum specs?! I must say setting the bar so high (10.5) is rather bizarre - so some news to the contrary would be very happily received. Again, sorry if I have missed this is another thread - believe me I have looked! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGB_SPURS_FM09 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 its in the demo and specs thread. Miles answered your question. He said he doesn't know of another game being released on PC/Mac that supports 10.4 or before. They didn't set the standard, thats just what they're doing like everyone else. Theres still lots of people with XP so theyre supporting that aswell as vista but are not supporting tiger. Then a few posts later someone else from SI said that it will not work on OSX 10.4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignacboy Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 its in the demo and specs thread. Miles answered your question. He said he doesn't know of another game being released on PC/Mac that supports 10.4 or before. They didn't set the standard, thats just what they're doing like everyone else. Theres still lots of people with XP so theyre supporting that aswell as vista but are not supporting tiger. Then a few posts later someone else from SI said that it will not work on OSX 10.4. Thanks PGB - can always rely on a fellow Spurs fan to dash my hopes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldeaves Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Best piece of advice mate would be try the demo in a few days and see how it goes for you? Ofcourse it will have a tiny database compared to the full version, but you can basically discover if it will work for you or not. I'd take a gamble and say it would, doesn't seem tooo much of a difference imo. Not that i know alot about Macs...if anything tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGB_SPURS_FM09 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Best piece of advice mate would be try the demo in a few days and see how it goes for you? Ofcourse it will have a tiny database compared to the full version, but you can basically discover if it will work for you or not. I'd take a gamble and say it would, doesn't seem tooo much of a difference imo. Not that i know alot about Macs...if anything tbh. Ya i see no harm in trying to play the demo as a last ditch effort Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignacboy Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 I will give it a go then I guess... Problem is I see no logic in spending 129€ on OSX Leopard when in June 2009 OSX Snow Leopard is due to be released. So I might never play FM09, which is not cool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwfan Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 The test room has informed me that it works OK on an Intel Mac running 10.4 as long as the hardware meets minimum requirements. It won't work on Power PCs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignacboy Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 The test room has informed me that it works OK on an Intel Mac running 10.4 as long as the hardware meets minimum requirements. It won't work on Power PCs. You have just made my day... thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignacboy Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 You have just made my day... thank you Of course my Intel GMA 950 graphics card might, however, bring me crashing back down to earth. God damn!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy_Wonda Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I might have to buy a pc as I can't afford a newer mac and i'm still all power pc'd up... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerjnick Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 FM09 will "probably" work on 10.4 OSX 99% of the time but if it does crash then SI cannot offer any technical help. I would say that the majority of 10.4 users will be ok though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
parai11 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I have the latest version of OSX but can I run the game on the Macbook I've purchased in December? Please tell me yes... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUBI Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 If it is a MacBookPro than the answer is YES. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
parai11 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 it's not.... I still can't believe this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnan.siddiqui24 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 so ive been trying to figure this out but cant...is there going to be a direct download for the new game?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyTheLeafer Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 any Mac people know what the deal is for PPCs seeing to the box says universal? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Football_Manager_2009.jpg <---as seen there AND on the main footballmanager.net Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwfan Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Currently, it will not work on a PPC Mac. I don't believe that was the original intention, hence the box image. Whether it will eventually be patched to make it compatible, I can't say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersmithie Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Good news that I can try the demo on 10.4 With regards to the universal logo, is that not false advertising then? Who are the authorities that validate this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh09 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 the universal logo was on the football manager 2008 box image so no change in that regards... keeping my fingers crossed it works on my mac os x 10.4.11! not really feeling to spend a load on an upgrade when my mac still works like a dream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vilosophe Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 The Universal logo is also in the new trailer... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyTheLeafer Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Yup...VERY disappointing how this panned out, SI really dropped the ball on this one. For the first time I'll be unable to play my fav game because of this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaB Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Yup...VERY disappointing how this panned out, SI really dropped the ball on this one. For the first time I'll be unable to play my fav game because of this I take it, your running a mac pro? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy_Wonda Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I'm on a g4 with 10.3,9... FM08 works like a dream.... Now i'm in a nightmare... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy j mitch Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Did we ever reach a conclusion on whether an Intel GMA 950 graphics card will run the 3d engine? Or is it just a download the demo and hope approach? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignacboy Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Did we ever reach a conclusion on whether an Intel GMA 950 graphics card will run the 3d engine?Or is it just a download the demo and hope approach? I think it is the "download the demo and hope approach" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyTheLeafer Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Nope I'm running an iMac G5 (in response to AaB) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaB Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Nope I'm running an iMac G5 (in response to AaB) Are you even gonna try the Demo? or have you given up hope? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGOD Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I'm using 10.5.2 and can't update to 10.5.5 for a few reasons. (Nothing illegitimate) I wonder if it will work... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyTheLeafer Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I'll try the demo out forsure but i sure don't have my hopes up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh_lee Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 i had PPC as well... finger cross for tonight demo release.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyouya Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I am also dissapointed to see SI dropping Universal Binary support. I own an Intel mac, but I know a LOT of people w/Power PC's. Hopefully they'll patch it up in the future, CM/FM has been around for macs for a loooong time and they do have a strong fanbase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Werderdona Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Hey, how do I see what kind of graphics card I have in my Macbook? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUBI Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Click on the Apple, about this mac, more information. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Right I'm a bit confused. I've got a (quite) old macbook. I have a GMA 950 graphics card. 1.83 Ghz processor 1gb ram. Using 10.4.11 Is there any news on wether i'll be able to: A) Play the game in 3d? or B) Play the game without 3d? I think, i'm going to have to wait for the demo to find out, but if anyone knows more about this than me, can you put me in the clear. If i don't end up being able to use 3d, i'll just have to wait until about september( ish) next year when I plan to spend my job money on a new laptop! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjawi. Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Right I'm a bit confused.I've got a (quite) old macbook. I have a GMA 950 graphics card. 1.83 Ghz processor 1gb ram. Using 10.4.11 Is there any news on wether i'll be able to: A) Play the game in 3d? or B) Play the game without 3d? I think, i'm going to have to wait for the demo to find out, but if anyone knows more about this than me, can you put me in the clear. If i don't end up being able to use 3d, i'll just have to wait until about september( ish) next year when I plan to spend my job money on a new laptop! That's not that old. Same specs as my MacBook and it's just less than 2 years old. I spent just over £900 on mine (I added the DVD writer and bigger HD), so if the demo doesn't work, that is it with FM for me. I'm not buying a new computer for at least another year after what I spent on my MacBook already. I can't even afford to buy a new computer anyways with rent and all my other bills. So if it doesn't work, SI have lost my custom completely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4457 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Running G4 (PPC) 10.4.11, which means I'm another frustrated Mac user. Don't stick the Universal Binary logo up if you're not going to support it, jeez. The only saving grace is that I've got access to a PC. Not that it's much use if I can't play it on my laptop though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 That's not that old. Same specs as my MacBook and it's just less than 2 years old.I spent just over £900 on mine (I added the DVD writer and bigger HD), so if the demo doesn't work, that is it with FM for me. I'm not buying a new computer for at least another year after what I spent on my MacBook already. I can't even afford to buy a new computer anyways with rent and all my other bills. So if it doesn't work, SI have lost my custom completely. I'm sure at one point a remember Miles saying something along the lines of them trying to make it work with computers from around 4 years ago. Anyway, having thought about it more, I reckon I might just get away with it. Game-wise my laptop runs Halo (1) ( well the demo of) pretty well, and i don't think I did anything like turn the graphics down. 09 doesn't look like surpassing those graphics, and even if it did, I could turn them down. And then there's always the option of 2d.... Oh and one more thing, if i can't play the game on my laptop at all, we have a "family" desktop. It's an imac, but one of the old white ones, and that should be able to play it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUBI Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm quiet sure that they will patch the Mac version after the release, so that it will also run on a PPC. 3-D needs a fast graphic card and I guess that's why they did not test and develop it for PPC, as it will fail to run on older PPC macs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4457 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Well, if they can make the game revert to 2D when PCs can't handle 3D, why not with PPC Macs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh_lee Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm quiet sure that they will patch the Mac version after the release, so that it will also run on a PPC. 3-D needs a fast graphic card and I guess that's why they did not test and develop it for PPC, as it will fail to run on older PPC macs. where did you get that "quiet sure" information from???SI??:confused: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian13 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 i'm also hoping for an answer to the ppc dilema. running unsupported 2d would be ok but i get the feeling it may not even install. my question for fellow mac users is - what do you think would be the cheapest way to upgrade while staying in spec for as many future fm releases as possible? lately i've been thinking about the refurbished imacs.. if there were official support for ubuntu this would be much easier but mac o/s is the only way for me until then... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGOD Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm running 2.4ghz C2D with 2GB RAM but have Vista on a partition too so if I fail because I dont have10.5.5 then I can always boot Windows. Also have a nVidia graphics cards, not sure which one though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUBI Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 where did you get that "quiet sure" information from???SI??:confused: It looks like the box comes with the Mac Universal sign. A software that is sold with this sign should run on a PPC Mac. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy7 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I hope it works on PPC, I'm not that bothered about the 3D match engine, if it doesn't work I hope they sort something out, a lot of people played FM on macs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh_lee Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 any PPC users try out on their mac?im downloading right now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian13 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 i just get a gray screen in 10.4.11 / ppc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUBI Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 People at SI did already post that it does NOT work with a PPC at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy7 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 i just get a gray screen in 10.4.11 / ppc Same for me, what a waste, sort it out SI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Werderdona Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I have about 40 min left till dl is finished, then I shall know if my macbook can handle it :S As for seeing what graphics card I have, under which heading should I be looking in System Profiler? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnan.siddiqui24 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 well mine froze when i wasl oading up a match...i have a macbook with the intel 950 set. so yea doesnt look good...i think ill have to settle for 2d. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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