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* Release 1.0.0 (recommended): https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/releases/tag/1.0.0
 
* Release 1.0.0 (recommended): https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/releases/tag/1.0.0
* Daily builds (unstable)
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* Daily builds (might be unstable)
 
** Intel (x86_64) builds: https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/macOS/intel
 
** Intel (x86_64) builds: https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/macOS/intel
 
** ARM builds: https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/macOS/arm
 
** ARM builds: https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/macOS/arm
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If the app doesn't open:
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* 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''):
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<nowiki>xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/VCMI.app</nowiki>
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* 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]
 
Please report about gameplay problem on forums: [https://forum.vcmi.eu/c/international-board/help-bugs Help & Bugs]

Revision as of 12:00, 13 September 2022

Download and install VCMI

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