A new patch, Version 1.5.20, is now available. It resolves the startup problem on pre-Mavericks Mac OS's, and fixes a couple of historical mode bugs in the earlier patch.
You can download the new patch at:
(PC) FHM - Update 1.5.20
(Mac) FHM - Update 1.5.20
PC Installation instructions: After you download the file just install it over your existing game (you don't need to uninstall the old version first.) Make sure to select the correct path to your game if needed.
Mac Installation instructions: After you download the .dmg file, open it, move the fhm.app file to your applications folder and copy over the old version.
After installation, the game should display "Version 1.5.20" at the bottom of the statup screen; if it shows a different build number, you'll need to re-download and reinstall (and before doing so, make sure the update file you downloaded has been deleted and your browser cache cleared.)
Note that if you decide to uninstall and reinstall, you should first release one of your licenses via Preferences-License on the start screen.
Saves from earlier versions are compatible with this version. Be aware, however, that there is a chance (as in every patch) that bugs fixed in this patch may have caused long-term issues with the data in saved games. Starting a new game will always give the best chance at having the most stable and bug-free gaming experience. If you continue an earlier save and have problems, please let us know when you report the issue that it occurred when using an old save.
Fixes/Changes:
-game will start properly on Mac OS versions older than 10.9
-injuries now work properly in historical mode
-player development in first year of historical games now works correctly
See the
previous patch thread for the full list of fixes in that version.