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Revision as of 12:01, 13 September 2022
Download and install VCMI
- Release 1.0.0 (recommended): https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/releases/tag/1.0.0
- Daily builds (might be unstable)
- Intel (x86_64) builds: https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/macOS/intel
- ARM builds: https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/macOS/arm
If the app doesn't open:
- if error message says 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):
xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/VCMI.app
- otherwise, right-click the app bundle - select Open menu item - press Open button
Please report about gameplay problem on forums: Help & Bugs
If your problem is Mac-specific: DMG corrupted or if it doesn't start please use following topic:
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, install the game with CrossOver or Wineskin.
- Copy "Data", "Maps" and "Mp3" from Heroes III to:
~/Library/Application\ Support/vcmi/
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: