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How to download non-DRM version of game from Steam to run in WINE?
No, you cannot.
Steam is a DRM enforcing client. It doesn't provide a version of software that is not DRM restricted.
However, you can install Steam on WINE itself. It will then detect it is on a "...
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Help with Minecraft LAN Server on Mac?
In the launcher, go into the "Installations" tab. Choose a profile to patch. This method won't disrupt your game in any way, but if you're worried about breaking something, create a new ...
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Help with Minecraft LAN Server on Mac?
Description
Assuming you've done the normal troubleshooting (such as disabling the Firewall), you're experiencing bug with the networking protocol being used on MacOS (IPv6 versus IPv4), documented ...
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Civilization 6 saved game location?
Figured it out. Not exactly user friendly...
Saves are located in ~/Library/Application Support/Sid Meier's Civilization VI/Saves
Open with Terminal
Open Terminal and type open ~/Library/...
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How to update Baldur's Gate 3 to the latest patch
It's not out yet on Mac
We know Mac players will be keen to get hands-on with the latest fixes and improvements, but we’ll have to ask that you sit tight for a little longer while we continue to work ...
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Steam (Mac) game location
Steam normally stores its games in:
/Users/<your user name>/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/
You might have luck moving your game folders here, or pointing Steam itself to ...
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Steam isn't downloading a game but it thinks it is ('missing executable' error message)
I contacted Steam support about the issue, and they said they were able to reproduce the issue, so it was not specific to my account or anything. They contacted the developer, and learned that the Mac ...
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Where does GOG keep its Wiz8 saves?
Good Old Games doesn't usually re-write Windows games for OS X; it just wraps them in a .app with Wineskin and then puts that file alongside the necessary files for running it on OS X, and packages ...
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How do I play VALORANT on a non-Intel, Apple silicon Mac computer?
You can't play Valorant on a Mac as it is not supported.
The kernel-level anti-cheat, Vangard only runs on Windows.
Vangard is configured to block Virtual Machines, which is the only environment on ...
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How do I install and play Dwarf Fortress on mac?
From the README.osx:
DF is not currently bundled as a proper Mac application. You'll need to use the "df" script in the folder. Double-clicking on it should work. You can also try running it ...
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Civilization 6 saved game location?
I'm assuming you bought the game through Steam? If you bought the game from the Mac App Store then the saved game files are located in ~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.civ6.appstore/Data/Library/...
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How do you download the Mac version of a Steam game on a Windows PC?
Yes, you can.You'll need:
Target platform (Windows, Mac, Linux).
Target architecture (32 or 64-bit).
Steam appid.
With Steam fully closed, run it with the -console startup option, or click steam://...
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Is multiplayer Minecraft available on the iMAC?
Minecraft is certainly available for Mac! You can see this if you visit the download page for the game, and under the "Desktop" section, select "Mac".
Although there are version differences between ...
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What's this red bubble on my Steam client?
It was a client update notification.
The update window got completely buried.
I ended up finding this thread Steam: What does the OSX Steam dock red badge icon mean?
where OP wrote:
sometimes ...
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How can I transfer Steam game save files from one Mac to another?
This process is very, very game-specific, as @Communisty mentioned in the comment section. There are a lot guides on moving and creating backups of game savefiles. The best way to get started is to ...
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Is there a way to search for games on Steam that are both Mac OS and PS4 controller compatible?
Yes, partially. Steam search has a built-in filter feature, this URL will give you games:
That you haven't ignored [if you're logged in]
That are not in your library [if you're logged in]
That have ...
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Do I have to re-buy Minecraft?
By migrating you have removed your purchase from Mojang's minecraft.net and moved it to Microsoft's XBox Store. In the launcher use the 'add account' function, choose Microsoft account, and use your ...
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Trouble importing SNES ROM with Higan on Mac OS X
Super late answer, but I hope it helps someone at least.
In order to emulate anything on higan you need to get the manifest.bml and the ipl.rom for whatever system you're emulating. You can find ...
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My Minecraft Resource Packs I downloaded and made won't show up
I'm here because I was having a very similar problem. I've just managed to solve it, and I figured, even if this question is a bit old by now, maybe something I did will be helpful for you, or for ...
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Emulated version of Twilight Princess has a strange water texture in Dolphin 4.0
This issue was fixed on March 10, 2016 with Dolphin 4.0-9158.
According to the official Dolphin Progress Report for March 2016, this issue was caused by a bug in Apple's OS X Graphics Drivers. It was ...
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How to sync my save between PC on Creeper world 3 AE
The Dropbox way
As CW3 make the save cross compatible with windows / ubuntu and mac, you can share a same save file.
How-to :
First, you'll need a cloud account, I choose Dropbox, but it'll ...
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Where is the Steam game savefile location on OSX?
Save game storage location varies by game. The most common locations are ~/Library/Application Support/ and ~/Documents/. If it's not in either of those locations, your best bet will be to look on PC ...
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I don't have a Minecraft folder anywhere on my Mac
The minecraft folder lives inside your Application Support folder, which is inside your personal Library folder… which MacOS hides from you.
There are two ways to get to your minecraft folder:
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How do I install and play Dwarf Fortress on mac?
Download the Mac version from http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/older_versions.html ( current version: http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/df_43_05_osx.tar.bz2 )
save somewhere you can find it, like a ...
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Is Portal 2 available on Mac?
Yes, Portal 2 is available for Mac. If you search for it on Steam, you will see the Apple logo, which indicates it is available for Mac.
The system requirements are also listed on the store page for ...
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Is it possible to connect my DS4 controller to both my computer and PlayStation?
Ross' comment is correct. In the same sense that your phone can't be connected to two Bluetooth speakers at once, the same goes for the controllers. At least in the Windows world, I am able to connect ...
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How do you play a PC DVD game on Mac?
Civilization V requires you to use Steam to play, so your physical copy should have come with a serial/game key.
Install Steam and create an account if you haven't yet, then redeem the key once you ...
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How to play Civilization V online (with and without Steam)
Unfortunately, since macOS Catalina released, crossplay between Windows and Mac is no longer possible.
Due to Apple's changing ecosystem with macOS Catalina, we updated Civilization V to continue ...
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Is it possible to play minecraft with a single account on different platform (mac, windows and Linux)
Is it possible to play minecraft with a single account on different platforms (mac, windows and Linux) without purchasing again on each platform.
These 3 platforms all support Java Edition. Download ...
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Is there any way to get minecraft java edition on mac m1chip for free
You can download the client to get a free trial.
Other than that, no. While you could easily look up "mac minecraft free" or something, please don't resort to piracy. There are a number of ...
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