Steam Play issue

brado09 · 04-05-2015, 09:42 PM

Hi, I have a Mac and a PC. I purchased via Steam since it had Steam Play and I assumed I should be able to have a single saved game available to me on either computer (as I did with Football Manager).

I just installed OOTP 16 on my PC after first playing on the Mac, but it did not give me the option to Continue on the PC with my saved game.

Is there some setting or anything specific I need to do with OOTP for this to work? Thanks!

MorseMoose · 04-05-2015, 09:54 PM

I'm not an official word, but I thought I read that OOTP16 does not function in this way and probably won't work until OOTP17 or later. I don't believe OOTP16 has Steam Play functionality (assuming that Steam Play is what allows you to share saves).

I could be wrong, though.

brado09 · 04-05-2015, 10:34 PM

If that's the case, then shame on Steam for displaying the icon for Steam Play and misleading me.

RchW · 04-05-2015, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brado09

If that's the case, then shame on Steam for displaying the icon for Steam Play and misleading me.

I hope you let Steam know.

AirmenSmith · 04-05-2015, 10:49 PM

Not really steams fault on this. Per steams definition of steam play, OOTP should have steam play tied to it.

(From steams website)
What is Steam Play?

Steam Play allows you to purchase your games once and play anywhere. Whether you have purchased your Steam Play enabled game on a Mac or PC (both Windows and Linux), you will be able to play on the other platform free of charge.

MorseMoose · 04-05-2015, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MorseMoose

I'm not an official word, but I thought I read that OOTP16 does not function in this way and probably won't work until OOTP17 or later. I don't believe OOTP16 has Steam Play functionality (assuming that Steam Play is what allows you to share saves).

I could be wrong, though.

I did a search and found the post I was referring to. It appears that it is not possible. It's in the post titled "Steam FAQ"

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ml#post3834665

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

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Originally Posted by Tzar

Does the Steam version of OOTP16 store your save games on the Steam server so that you can actually play from multiple computers without having to carry around your save games folder on a USB key?

Nope, sorry. We're looking into this for OOTP 17.

brado09 · 04-05-2015, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AirmenSmith

Not really steams fault on this. Per steams definition of steam play, OOTP should have steam play tied to it.

(From steams website)
What is Steam Play?

Steam Play allows you to purchase your games once and play anywhere. Whether you have purchased your Steam Play enabled game on a Mac or PC (both Windows and Linux), you will be able to play on the other platform free of charge.

Crap you're right. It's been so long since I played that version of FM that I forgot I still synced my saved game through dropbox. Thanks.

The Wolf · 04-05-2015, 11:01 PM

OOTP needs Steam Play, a Steam Workshop, Steam online leagues and Steam multiplayer, and all of it ASAP. Money and opportunity are both being being lost.

The Wolf · 04-05-2015, 11:02 PM

Here's a thought: how about a Kickstarter campaign to raise whatever costs OOTP is going to incur in doing all that?

monkeystyxx · 04-06-2015, 07:38 AM

Steam Play just means that you can PLAY the game on both PC and Mac without buying a second copy. It has never had anything to do with the ability to continue saved games cross-platform via the Cloud.

Though with that said, it would obviously be a cool addition to OOTP.

The Wolf · 04-06-2015, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by monkeystyxx

Steam Play just means that you can PLAY the game on both PC and Mac without buying a second copy. It has never had anything to do with the ability to continue saved games cross-platform via the Cloud.

Though with that said, it would obviously be a cool addition to OOTP.

Steam online saves would, though. And that's doable.

04-05-2015, 09:42 PM	#1
brado09 Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 19	Steam Play issue Hi, I have a Mac and a PC. I purchased via Steam since it had Steam Play and I assumed I should be able to have a single saved game available to me on either computer (as I did with Football Manager). I just installed OOTP 16 on my PC after first playing on the Mac, but it did not give me the option to Continue on the PC with my saved game. Is there some setting or anything specific I need to do with OOTP for this to work? Thanks!

04-05-2015, 10:49 PM	#5
AirmenSmith Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 2,094	Not really steams fault on this. Per steams definition of steam play, OOTP should have steam play tied to it. (From steams website) What is Steam Play? Steam Play allows you to purchase your games once and play anywhere. Whether you have purchased your Steam Play enabled game on a Mac or PC (both Windows and Linux), you will be able to play on the other platform free of charge. __________________ Come join me on my Twitch Channel for gaming at its excellence Twitch Link

04-05-2015, 09:54 PM	#2
MorseMoose Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,023 Infractions: 1/1 (1)	I'm not an official word, but I thought I read that OOTP16 does not function in this way and probably won't work until OOTP17 or later. I don't believe OOTP16 has Steam Play functionality (assuming that Steam Play is what allows you to share saves). I could be wrong, though.

04-05-2015, 10:34 PM	#3
brado09 Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 19	If that's the case, then shame on Steam for displaying the icon for Steam Play and misleading me.

04-06-2015, 07:38 AM	#10
monkeystyxx Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 293	Steam Play just means that you can PLAY the game on both PC and Mac without buying a second copy. It has never had anything to do with the ability to continue saved games cross-platform via the Cloud. Though with that said, it would obviously be a cool addition to OOTP.