The Official Waiting For The Mac Patch Thread

Hi all,

Can anyone at SI/Sega clarify when the Mac version of the patch will be available? Miles mentioned that it would be available today in the main patch thread but then Muzchap from Sega said "the mac patch which is out next week" in the thread about dvd drives on Mac Book Air's.

Just trying to manage my own expectations so I can't accept when I can't start playing!! The box is in front and the game is installed... just need that patch!!!

Thanks,

ISU

same here... i started a game but right click bug and injury big annoys me everything else is fine and i wanna play asap

+1 Mac user with game waiting for said patch.

Saw the comment in the activation thread saying 'later today', the inference was the patch is ready but not cleared for release but I'm reading between the lines there.

And I'm assuming we'll get washed away in the flood of PC-related stuff awaiting SI staff this morning and be waiting a while..

<takes big breath and relaxes>

hope.. not.. ..... will be quite annoying if that is the case.... i keep forgeting about the right click .. its killing me

Clam down guys, for SI games, Mac user are no more than fringe players, so they didn't care about us.

It's a shame.

Clam down guys, for SI games, Mac user are no more than fringe players, so they didn't care about us.

It's a shame.

true but at the same time we dont have to activate our game we can play straight away... but with out the PATCH

right click bug? I'm using mac and don't have a problem with that, also the injury bug doesn't seem as bad now, I've started playing and it seems fine

If it's next week that's pretty bad, there might be less mac users than PC but surely it's important not to alienate your customers. It seems like they're ****ed up a bit in general in terms of how tech-savvy the average FM player is outside these forums. God knows how some people I work with will manage!

Hi Guys,

I was incorrect when I said next week - it missed testing deadline so should be imminent. My mistake - sorry for any confusion

I'll go edit my post

NP. Thanks for the reply and correction. We'll just be here, lurking, quietly, wondering..

Hi Guys,

I was incorrect when I said next week - it missed testing deadline so should be imminent. My mistake - sorry for any confusion

I'll go edit my post

Cheers Muzchap, that's much better news to wake up to!

Yeah it was a typo - I meant day and put week - I was pretty bombarded at the time. I'm sure Miles said v.soon

I love the indignation of Mac users. You'd think after so long they'd realise they were buying into a market that is fringe for ALL software companies who build games/programs primarily for Windows PCs.

You have had the game for 3+ days longer than us PC users and don't have to go through the hassle of activation etc, and you're complaining over what will likely amount to a 12-hour delay on your patch? Please.

Just relax, play the game, steer clear of right click, and ENJOY

Either the game is for the Mac, or it isn't. AFAIK this is the PC/Mac forum. ^

Personally I'm not 'indignant', I'm just keen to play the game and there's not much point starting with a patch imminent, nor with a bug that means one false click and your stuffed. :/

WTF, i have a LAN game tonight on FM and we are mixed Mac and PC. In fact mainly Mac! So when can we expect the mac patch?

I love the indignation of Mac users. You'd think after so long they'd realise they were buying into a market that is fringe for ALL software companies who build games/programs primarily for Windows PCs.

You have had the game for 3+ days longer than us PC users and don't have to go through the hassle of activation etc, and you're complaining over what will likely amount to a 12-hour delay on your patch? Please.

Just relax, play the game, steer clear of right click, and ENJOY

You mean a game that's essentially ****ed in terms of injuries and other problems? I'd have been quite happy to have a functioning version on release day and authenticate through steam (it's not exactly hard).

I'm sure they'll get it sorted out today, chill all!

I'm just hoping my copy of FM2009 turns up at some point! Been into the work postroom and the mail bags are there, so keeping my fingers crossed!

Cheers

Onkster

Thanks Muzchap much appreciated.

And thanks SI - I appreciate the complexities of delivering everything accross multiple platforms and also appreciate that it's much better to deliver something of quality later than rush it out for equality!

Just need this day at the office to end so I can begin the next chapter in my FM history!!!

Will we see the patch any time soon? Sitting here reading about Adam Smith, David Ricardo and Karl Marx. Our economic history could be fun, but not on a friday when I want to play FM.

I'm sure they'll get it sorted out today, chill all!

I'm just hoping my copy of FM2009 turns up at some point! Been into the work postroom and the mail bags are there, so keeping my fingers crossed!

Cheers

Onkster

It's here! Fingers crossed we have a prelunchtime patch release, then I just might not make it back to my desk this savo!

I hate waiting, hope the patch for mac is soon!

Still a bit gutted that my MAC that i got exactly a year ago doesnt look like it will handle the 3d, anyone else got that dissapointment?

I hate waiting, hope the patch for mac is soon!

Still a bit gutted that my MAC that i got exactly a year ago doesnt look like it will handle the 3d, anyone else got that dissapointment?

What kind of mac? I got my Macbook Pro last October and it's doing fine. If it's a standard Macbook it's no surprise, intel GMA chips aren't great.

its standard mac, i've got no chance with 3d have i?

its standard mac, i've got no chance with 3d have i?

its running fine on mine, i bought my macbook last march

its running fine on mine, i bought my macbook last march

Do you have leopard mate?

Yeh mate, what are you running ? tiger?

Yeh mate, what are you running ? tiger?

unfortunately yes!

unfortunately yes!

Get yourself on leopard mate

I have a macbook with leopard purchased earlier this year and that struggles with the 3d a bit but plays the game very well - will be interesting to see how this performs after the patch...

I have also got one of the first Intel iMac with a core duo and ATI graphics card - this ran the 3d in the demo like a dream so I think this will be the mac of choice and then move the game onto the macbook if i'm travelling...

Can't wait for this patch!! Because I can't wait for the game!!!!

Fingers are still crossed!!

Mac user here, waiting with bated breath

Just hope this isn't a new trend for SI who have, to be fair, treated the Mac excellently over the years.

I think the problems with Tiger are due to slightly fancier graphics support built into Leopard (Core Image I think) which FM relies on. That's the only reason I can see for it not liking Tiger...

I think Muzchap should have the honour of announcing the patch to us in here!!!

It's because of him the thread started!! :-)

Get yourself on leopard mate

I want to, but how complicated would it be to install? I also worry that it still may not sort the 3d problem in which case id be wasting money.

I want to, but how complicated would it be to install? I also worry that it still may not sort the 3d problem in which case id be wasting money.

Leopard is worth it, with or without FM

Tis a breeze to install, pop the disc in, click a few boxes, type a few bits in, wait for a bit.

It's so easy... £85 for the software - pop the disc in and reboot and it does the rest for you - did my iMac the other night ready for today!!

Yea upgrade to leopard pronto, it's worth it regardless of FM and it is totally hassle free, I also did mine recently

its quite expensive and i will only want it if it enables 3d on FM. Would i need to backup my photos, music etc?

Another Mac user all ready to go... (Just posting to keep this up there on the forum)

Cheers SI looking forward to another year of late nights and arguments with my girlfriend on why it is not "a silly game"

I think Muzchap should have the honour of announcing the patch to us in here!!!

It's because of him the thread started!! :-)

Whoever started the thread should rename it 'The Official Mac Ghetto Thread'.

its quite expensive and i will only want it if it enables 3d on FM. Would i need to backup my photos, music etc?

You don't need to, but I would recommend you do.

Another Mac user all ready to go... (Just posting to keep this up there on the forum)

Cheers SI looking forward to another year of late nights and arguments with my girlfriend on why it is not "a silly game"

Ha ha same mate, she hates it, even when shes asleep i cant play it lol

I think you have the option to just upgrade, been a while since I did it

if i get arrested for speeding on the way home from work tonight i'm blaming you SI! just hope the patch is out by home time!

also, 3d ran **** for me on the demo.. i'm on a mbp - 3gb ram/2.33ghz/leopard :< mind you i just updated to 10.5.5.. was on 10.5 when i tested the demo, will this make much difference re: 3d?

Ha ha same mate, she hates it, even when shes asleep i cant play it lol

Buy her a DS! Worked for me.

You don't need to, but I would recommend you do.

I agree - I backed data up before upgrading - it's good practice - but in the end was totally unecessary. Smoothest upgrade I've ever done.

Whoever started the thread should rename it 'The Official Mac Ghetto Thread'.

Ha ha! I wish we could buy Muzchap a beer for all the help.

Buy her a DS! Worked for me.

Lol i tried that mate hasnt done the trick

It's always good to have everything backed up but the install didn't remove anything from my machine.

Also the minimum OSX for the game is 10.5.5 so provided your hardware also meets specs then upgrading to Leoprad should enable the 3D no problems

How do i find out my specs?

'Apple menu' (top left on menu bar) > about this mac > more info