Dagenham_Dave Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Just going through a box of old games and came across a copy of FM10. Trying to install it to see what it's like compared to the current one, but it's not accepting the product code on the back of the instruction manual. I take it this is because I had this installed on my old laptop (before I had Steam), and there's no way round it? Seems a bit naff that I can't play a game I bought, albeit years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Ah, you can install it from the disc without Steam (aaah, a bygone age...), so don't need the code. This should be fun... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I never played FM10. FM09 on the other hand. A game of the Gods. (Was still playing it 9 months ago). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 5 minutes watching the match engine and off it went Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brawla123 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Even my FM09 is on Steam so how is your 10 not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeltmurrayuk Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Even my FM09 is on Steam so how is your 10 not? It wasn't until FM12 (or FM13 - I know FM111 didn't) that you were forced to use Steam. For boxed copies of FM10 and FM11 you could either put the dvd in the drive and play or link it to steam to play without the dvd in the drive. Cannot remember if FM09 boxed copies also had the option of linking to steam or if Uniloc was the only option? (Though from the fuss I think uniloc was the only option for boxed copies back then) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brawla123 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 It wasn't until FM12 (or FM13 - I know FM111 didn't) that you were forced to use Steam.For boxed copies of FM10 and FM11 you could either put the dvd in the drive and play or link it to steam to play without the dvd in the drive. Cannot remember if FM09 boxed copies also had the option of linking to steam or if Uniloc was the only option? (Though from the fuss I think uniloc was the only option for boxed copies back then) Yeah, it gave me the option to link it to Steam once I had entered in the product key. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouchaldinho Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 FM10 probably my favourite version overall. I remember when it was released it was the least buggy and most polished FM game on day one in the whole series. It wasn't without its flaws but I still think FM10 is one of the very best. I had such a great deal of fun with it and still play it now and then. Have fun Dagenham_Dave! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagenham_Dave Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 I've now just found an old copy of FM2007!! Installing now, I'm pretty sure this was a favourite version of mine back in the day. It'll probably be horribly dated too, mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krakonico Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I have FM09, but I can't do what I want, a Dominican League, tried but can't find a good guide to set up that country. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmacgreg37 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 It wasn't until FM12 (or FM13 - I know FM111 didn't) that you were forced to use Steam.For boxed copies of FM10 and FM11 you could either put the dvd in the drive and play or link it to steam to play without the dvd in the drive. Cannot remember if FM09 boxed copies also had the option of linking to steam or if Uniloc was the only option? (Though from the fuss I think uniloc was the only option for boxed copies back then) I think it was 2011 that we had to start using steam. That was my first experience with FM (have bought the past 4 now 11-14) and d/l steam with 2011 (never played PC games really before FM11). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff.fm10 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 FM10 probably my favourite version overall. I remember when it was released it was the least buggy and most polished FM game on day one in the whole series. It wasn't without its flaws but I still think FM10 is one of the very best. I had such a great deal of fun with it and still play it now and then. Have fun Dagenham_Dave! My first FM experience was playing FM10. I loved it!!!! I started on 10.3 after the final patch. I had a fun Worcester City save going. I'm now playing FM13 but I go back to FM10 every now and then. I became such a fan of Football Manager I collected every version of Championship Manager to Football Manager through ebay. I have a save of CM97/98 running as well. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
borobadger Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 FM11 was my first ever FM, and I'm pretty sure I had to use steam, or at least was encouraged to by the install process Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff.fm10 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 According to my game boxes, FM12 is the first game that requires an internet connection to install. FM11 could be installed using just the game disc. Steam isn't required. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyNoel Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 FM05 and FM06 were fantastic games. For an on-off gamer like myself they were the right blend of detail and "click-click-play-click-click-play". I've got back into FM recently and with my laptop not being able to run FM13 or 14 and having had great success with FM12 I decided to go back to FM06 but I couldn't find my disc, just an empty box! As such I got my copy of FM09 and to my joy (and surprise) I don't think I ever played it, I think I bought it, couldn't run it on an old laptop so stuck with FM08 until I got a new laptop for FM10. So now I'm 18 months into an FM09 save game and loving it, just a shame a lot of the tactic stuff for FM09 is lost to dead links. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff.fm10 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 FM05 and FM06 were fantastic games. For an on-off gamer like myself they were the right blend of detail and "click-click-play-click-click-play". I've got back into FM recently and with my laptop not being able to run FM13 or 14 and having had great success with FM12 I decided to go back to FM06 but I couldn't find my disc, just an empty box! As such I got my copy of FM09 and to my joy (and surprise) I don't think I ever played it, I think I bought it, couldn't run it on an old laptop so stuck with FM08 until I got a new laptop for FM10. So now I'm 18 months into an FM09 save game and loving it, just a shame a lot of the tactic stuff for FM09 is lost to dead links. If your looking for tactics info you can still find it at www.fm-britain.co.uk. They still have a guide on tactics that can be downloaded. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFan23 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 A lot of the older games never cease to amaze me. But the UI, in comparison, is a bit basic for me and that's what stopping me from getting myself immersed. Still, SI can look back and be proud of some gems they have produced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyNoel Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 If your looking for tactics info you can still find it at www.fm-britain.co.uk. They still have a guide on tactics that can be downloaded. Jeff Many thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu10dam Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 FM2007 was the best for me. Anyone know how to get it working on windows 10? Not a technical genius! Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Closing this thread, it's over 2 years old & I have replied in the other thread you posted in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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