Brads-Wigan Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
methman99 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Steam tab (where file normally is) -> Go Offline Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cause = Time Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 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). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brads-Wigan Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 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? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cause = Time Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 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). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkits Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 So, if I am reading this right, on Mac it is not possible to run FM outside of Steam being open? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aim_Less Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ_WWFC Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiitastic Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bababui Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bababui Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Did a google search and found thisMake 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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