seagull84 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 you're obviously not addicted enough! It's a case of just getting your fix, and when there is a new version available it would be too much to know it was there and not be playing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpaz4postz Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Seagull84, my comments were not specfically directed at yourself. You are enquiring as to why you can't use steam in South Korea which therefore means you get the demo on Friday. Others can use steam but choose not to, and then grumble about it! I do see your point about the addiction, though. Murder isn't it! :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio MVP Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I think it should, I know you can't use a db on the demo, and why the capital letters? I can read. Read my post, it would make sense for the editor to be included. I know most players want to play the game, but if one of the main aims of the demo is to find bugs for SI (because this type of game will have them) then why should the case not be the same for the editor? It is a feature after all. Sorry, I didn't mean to shout. Was just trying to help by saying the Editor doesn't comes with the Demo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt ex SEGA Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Miles or Sega, or anybody....Please answer this question, A couple of times i've had near answers! Miles said he would ask a Sega guy about why I can't use STEAM in South Korea, and MAtt- Sega said he would check and get back to me, this was weeks ago. I just want to know if I'll be able to get the demo on Thursday or not.... p.s the new game looks absolutely brilliant. Looking into it - the honest answer is, I don't know, and haven't been able to find anyone in Japan yet who does. Sorry - it's on the list! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Sniper Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I think the Football Manager franchise is at the stage where they don't need to release the demo in order to attract new customers. The current core group of players is large enough for them to make a lot of money. Obviously they would want to appeal to more. But from who I know plays FM, it's been the same people for the past 3/4 years. There may be the odd one that got FM10 on reccomendation but really, those that play it already need no more convincing to buy it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugo_rune Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I think the Football Manager franchise is at the stage where they don't need to release the demo in order to attract new customers. The current core group of players is large enough for them to make a lot of money. Obviously they would want to appeal to more. But from who I know plays FM, it's been the same people for the past 3/4 years. There may be the odd one that got FM10 on reccomendation but really, those that play it already need no more convincing to buy it. Trust me, there is a massive untapped market out there. Maybe not in the UK, continental Europe, or other developed football nations, but certainly in America and Australia. Giving that market a taste of this game can only be good business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagull84 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Looking into it - the honest answer is, I don't know, and haven't been able to find anyone in Japan yet who does. Sorry - it's on the list! OK mate, cheers. I appreciate it. Was just hoping that with the big news / sticky, that was announced a few months back regarding a partnership in South Korea it would be easier to get hold of the game this year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic! Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Or all the discs gold now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ely-matty Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Or all the discs gold now? if the demo will be available on thursday, it means that the discs are ready before thursday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forza92 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Just read the OP!The Strawberry version of the demo is available on Steam ONLY on Thursday. The Strawberry and Vanilla version will be available via torrent, direct download and a link to these on this forum on Friday. What's the difference between Strawberry and Strawberry & Vanilla? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoRobbo Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 What's the difference between Strawberry and Strawberry & Vanilla? Your joking right :confused: They are two different versions. One is called Strawberry and one is called Vanilla. The Strawberry demo contains more leagues and graphics and is usually aroung 1gb in size. The Vanilla demo only contains a couple of leagues (England and Scotland I think) and contains no graphics and is usually around 250mb in size. This is all in the OP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
englandmanager Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 What's the difference between Strawberry and Strawberry & Vanilla? please just read the opening post! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbtfdbs Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 how does the whole demo save to fullgame work? surely the demo has some missing features or is incomplete compared to full version? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_numbers Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 The demo will only let you play the first 6 months of the season, but is otherwise identical to the release day game from a users point of view. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reflection22 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 The Demo version is exactly the same as the full game, other than the fact you can only play 6 months. Any demo game's you have saved will appear under the load game option when you play the full game. The only problem with continuing your save is that only 1 country is loaded, so you won't have as many players to choose from, which is why I'll just start a new game when I buy it. how does the whole demo save to fullgame work? surely the demo has some missing features or is incomplete compared to full version? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccer_ Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 why friday, fallout is out then :'( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
data6930 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Now the game has gone Gold what is the situation regards activation etc, personally I hope it is the same as last year and it does n't need activating as I am more than happy having to have the disc in my drive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCBarrett Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I LOVE MILES JACOBSON, THANK YOU AND SI!! x x Baaaaaah! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishu Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Now the game has gone Gold what is the situation regards activation etc, personally I hope it is the same as last year and it does n't need activating as I am more than happy having to have the disc in my drive. Its like last year AFAIK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhinchliffe Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 See, I liked 2009 as my drive was then free for whatever I wanted - I know I could download but I don't like to as I prefer having the hard copy (be it DVD's, CD's etc etc). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishu Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 See, I liked 2009 as my drive was then free for whatever I wanted - I know I could download but I don't like to as I prefer having the hard copy (be it DVD's, CD's etc etc). You can install the disc and still use steam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhinchliffe Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Never knew that, I haven't ever used steam before and I don't really see me doing so in future - but thanks for the tip! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space_Buggy Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Miles and the guys have worked hard on this game all year and all you guys can do is bitch about how steam get it first. I am one of the many that steam ****ed over on FM09. But I am taking the word of Miles and giving them another chance. If you don't want to do that, and fair enough, it's your choice, then you can wait an extra 24-48 hours for it. It's not that big a deal. I personally find the way you're attacking the choices of a man who has provided you with hours upon hours of entertainment with this completely amazing game absolutely disgusting. If he wants to release it over Steam first, he can. If he wants to release it a whole week before the torrent on steam, he can. If he doesn't want to release a demo, it's completely his prerogative. So shut up, wait for the Demo, and stop acting like spoilt little children whose sibling got the toy they wanted in a happy meal! ....and who WE have provided with lots n lots of cash! JT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space_Buggy Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 ..actually the opening post DOESNT explain the difference....... JT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Sniper Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 ....and who WE have provided with lots n lots of cash!JT No, you provide the retailer with Cash. The Retailer provides SI with money. And SI provides Miles. He only gets a fraction of what you pay. And even so. You pay for the game, not the DEMO which he doesn't have to release. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt ex SEGA Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Lets stick to the topic please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmcgrath86 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 too right Matt, I'm just being patient now and waiting for the demo to be out a midnight tomorrow (I hope). I just want to say thanks to Miles, The SI Team and you Matt for keeping us all informed. I say congratulations for getting the game out to us, however long we have to wait Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_1712 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 will the demo by available at midnight tomorrow? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholes=legend Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 No one knows mate. I'll be up at 12 tomorrow just to make sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_chelsea Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 will the demo by available at midnight tomorrow? I imagine STEAM will update and have it available then yes. Just a guess though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliasPaul Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 You can install the disc and still use steam. Yes, but Steam makes you download it first, even when you have installed from the DVD....... Atleast for me it did, no matter what I tried....Steam always downloads it because it has its own directory on your drive. I just wanted access to the achievements....which are really crap anyways to be honest. Ill still probably Steam it, but I will buy the DVD, I just dont know why Steam can't detect that its installed already when you first install from the DVD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmastermind124 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Yes, but Steam makes you download it first, even when you have installed from the DVD.......Atleast for me it did, no matter what I tried....Steam always downloads it because it has its own directory on your drive. I just wanted access to the achievements....which are really crap anyways to be honest. Ill still probably Steam it, but I will buy the DVD, I just dont know why Steam can't detect that its installed already when you first install from the DVD. You install via steam, and it with install it from the disc onto Steam. Then it will download all the necessary patches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliasPaul Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 You install via steam, and it with install it from the disc onto Steam. Then it will download all the necessary patches. You mean just use the DVD key to get it from Steam first, then install from the DVD? Hmmm, it will already be installed from Steam.....so you would not need the DVD. So I am thinking you just meant, use the DVD key to download from Steam, and keep the DVD in a safe place right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dav_58 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I may have missed something here, but um, hows Rooney gonna be feeling on the official game release on the 5th?? I'm guessing looking for a new club?? I get its VERY close to the demo release so might not have been changed but for the official release will i be dealing with an unhappy star!!?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Sniper Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Less than 24 hours. I've just downloaded the FM10 demo to get some last minute practice in. My disc is in my over laptop which is being fixed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Data lock for the game passed a few days back dav, changes like that and Liverpools takeover will be patched in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dav_58 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 ah right okay, cheers for the roberto.............looks like i'll have 'happy' Rooney for the first FM till the patch comes out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPass Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Never had any issues with Steam so looking forward to giving the game a go on Thursday. Still not sure whether I'll get the full game yet. Since FM2007 I've promised the wife that each year will be my last. At 34 I should probably give it up. However, like beer and chips it just tastes too good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Sign up to steam, download the steam client/program, log in on the program with your steam account, after the demo is up midnight tomorrow search for Football Manager 2011 demo in the in program search and download it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdubsnz Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Hi Miles, Just realised I should probably have posted in here. I live in Japan and my question is this: last year when I tried to use steam to download FM10, I was told it is not available in my region. This year I've seen it written that it is a 'worldwide release' on steam - any ideas if Japan will be included? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubentus_Juventus Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 cheers man! Very desperate for the FM 11!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMister Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Yes, but Steam makes you download it first, even when you have installed from the DVD.......Atleast for me it did You're not alone, it happened to me too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingting Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Looking forward for the demo but a bit disappointed that SI are once again giving a preference to steam. And for all those who are shouting down the "anti steam brigade", well SI are not making any philanthropic gesture by releasing the demo. It is called good business sense which reading some of the comments, some people sorely lack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingting Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 No, you provide the retailer with Cash. The Retailer provides SI with money. And SI provides Miles. He only gets a fraction of what you pay.And even so. You pay for the game, not the DEMO which he doesn't have to release. Well, the retailer gives SI money from the cash that we gave to him and SI gives Miles money from the cash that it received from the retailers who in turn received money from us...so yes, Miles does indeed gets the money from us. and as i said above, releasing a demo is good business sense because new customers decide to play the game only after trying out the demo.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubey84 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I would have thought it obvious why some people are against Steam - it's a background app that seems to slow your system down, is prone to crashes and if something goes wrong you can't play your games. Whereas a DVD of your game, safely in its case or your DVD-ROM drive is reliable, constant and "real". It's the same concept as people going square eyed reading books on things like the iPad, when they could just, you know, read the book. It's fine when it's an option, but imagine the uproar if everyone was made to read books electronically? This is the problem - it appears that SI are slowly but surely pushing people onto Steam. It's a matter of time before an FM is released on Steam a month or so before it's available in stores the way things are going. sorry boys, im young need some help, how do i get the demo on thrusday.. do i have to sign up from steam? If so then what? See what I mean? The only real reason I can imagine this demo being released a day early on Steam is to wheelbarrow people onto Steam so that they just "download it because it seems the way SI want me to do it". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubentus_Juventus Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 couldn't agree with you more there mate Just gonna try and find a torrent for this really cbf with Steam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eles Gergo Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 So 00:01 time the demo should be live? or wait a second as I live in Eastern Europe you British people live 2 hours behind of me so, will it be 02:01 AM for me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0x0r Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 1. Close Steam (File > Exit). 2. Go to the Start button and select Run (XP), type Run in the Search box and choose Run from the list (Vista) or press windows+R together (7 and probably the older versions too). 3. In the Run window type: "C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -install E: Replace E: with the CD/DVD drive you are installing from if is not correct. Replace C:\Program Files\Steam if your Steam installation is not in the default location. 4. Press OK. Your installation should continue from the disc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubentus_Juventus Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 yep it is midnight britain time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eles Gergo Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 yep it is midnight britain time I'm sad... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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