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= Download and install VCMI =
 
 
 
* The latest release (recommended): https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/releases/latest
 
* Daily builds (might be unstable)
 
** Intel (x86_64) builds: https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/macOS/intel
 
** Apple Silicon (arm64) builds: https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/macOS/arm
 
 
 
If the app doesn't open:
 
* if error message says something like ''VCMI is damaged and must be moved to Trash'', then open Terminal, paste the following command and press Return (note that you might have other path than ''/Applications/VCMI.app''):
 
<nowiki>xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/VCMI.app</nowiki>
 
* otherwise, right-click the app bundle - select ''Open'' menu item - press ''Open'' button
 
 
 
Please report about gameplay problem on forums: [https://forum.vcmi.eu/c/international-board/help-bugs Help & Bugs]
 
 
 
If your problem is Mac-specific: DMG corrupted or if it doesn't start please use following topic:
 
* [https://forum.vcmi.eu/t/macos-builds/550 VCMI for macOS]
 
Make sure to specify what hardware and macOS version you use.
 
 
 
= Installing Heroes III data files =
 
 
 
# Find a way to unpack Windows Heroes III or GOG installer. For example, use <code>vcmibuilder</code> script inside app bundle or install the game with [https://www.codeweavers.com/crossover CrossOver] / [https://github.com/Gcenx/WineskinServer Wineskin].
 
# Copy (or symlink) '''Data''', '''Maps''' and '''Mp3''' directories from Heroes III to:
 
<pre>
 
~/Library/Application\ Support/vcmi/
 
</pre>
 
 
 
= Connect to the mod repository (optional) =
 
* If that's your first installation, connection to the mod repository will be configured automatically, you'll see mods available to install from VCMI launcher
 
** We recommend you to install VCMI extras to support different screen resolutions and active various helpful UI tools
 
** If you don't see mods available to install, go to settings tab of the launcher and make sure that you have correct link in "repositories" text field:
 
*** https://raw.githubusercontent.com/vcmi/vcmi-mods-repository/develop/github.json
 

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