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Pretty sure that's not the answer. Installing the game will also install the package of all the updates that have been released since last September. Going offline will only stop Origin from applying any new updates that may come out in the future.If you bought the game with CD then install it, and when it finished turn on offline mode
I thought it will only install the updates alongside with the game if you download it through OriginPretty sure that's not the answer. Installing the game will also install the package of all the updates that have been released since last September. Going offline will only stop Origin from applying any new updates that may come out in the future.
Well, FIFA hasn't come on CD since FIFA17 so I can't do that.If you bought the game with CD then install it, and when it finished turn on offline mode
Oh okay. I assumed any EA game would still require a downloading/activating process that would auto-update to the latest version. I have a hell of a time with my game, even with auto-updates off, from time to time Origin will block me from starting FIFA 18 until I update the game.I thought it will only install the updates alongside with the game if you download it through Origin
I have FIFA 17 on CD, it was like that, bought only key for 18, thought its same than 17
He THEN said, if I installed the game AFTER setting Origin to not automatically update games, I'd get the game as released. Well, the problem is that doesn't work, I tried. But it does, IF you disconnect your internet. It says, that you need an update and asks if you want to do it, but it doesn't give you the option to play without updating. It only cancels. Then I disconnected my desktop's connection and it went through. Problem is, I'm on the original game and was hoping to get to the January update so I could use some mods that won't run on the latest.
Anyway, in case anyone's interested, I thought I'd share my research.
The problem is when it came time to test this under different conditions, I couldn't. Because I now have the problem that FIFA won't load no matter what I do. I am completely totally lost. Like I said, I've even recovered my system from a fresh Windows 10 install that I keep for emergency situations and STILL I can install and run Origin, and FIFA16 and other titles work fine, but with FIFA 18 I click 'Play' and it does nothing. If anyone can think of ANYthing I will be very grateful.So what you are saying is by doing this and choosing to keep Origin from updating automatically I can download the game again and it will download the day one retail copy of FIFA 18 with no updates applied ?
You have tested this ?
The problem is when it came time to test this under different conditions, I couldn't. Because I now have the problem that FIFA won't load no matter what I do. I am completely totally lost. Like I said, I've even recovered my system from a fresh Windows 10 install that I keep for emergency situations and STILL I can install and run Origin, and FIFA16 and other titles work fine, but with FIFA 18 I click 'Play' and it does nothing. If anyone can think of ANYthing I will be very grateful.
I agree entirely, which is why I want to get this to work. Don't ruin your install. Let me test it for you. But first I need to understand how the hell to get it to play. Problem is I'm not getting any errors about validation. It behaves like it has no problems.There initial release of the game was the best gameplay 18 has offered.
I agree entirely, which is why I want to get this to work. Don't ruin your install. Let me test it for you. But first I need to understand how the hell to get it to play. Problem is I'm not getting any errors about validation. It behaves like it has no problems.
Is there something we can point to as a definitive sign of having updates installed? Some folder to examine?I would simply move my install and download fresh but in all honestly I do not believe setting Origin to not update automatically will download the retail version with no updates.
I'd love to do that, too. Is there any way to get Your squad file or db? Or could You tell me how You did it?For anyone looking for FIFA 18 gameplay similar to the original release version, play with the women. Far, far superior gameplay. Women players are slower, have momentum and weight, and a newer and noticeably improved animation set. I created a squad save where I made all 18,000 players in the game, all women. All generic faces and invented names. I play with that squad save much more than with my regular men's squad save.
Cool that you're interested. Like I said the women's game play and animation set is shockingly better than the men's. I've stopped playing with the men completely now, I can't go back anymore to the inferior game play.I'd love to do that, too. Is there any way to get Your squad file or db? Or could You tell me how You did it?
That'll be great.Cool that you're interested. Like I said the women's game play and animation set is shockingly better than the men's. I've stopped playing with the men completely now, I can't go back anymore to the inferior game play.
I'm in the process of switching the 18,000 men's minifaces with women's minifaces using CGFE. I've also edited a lot of their stats and things like height etc. What I can do is quickly edit the default squad file that comes with CGFE, and make all the men, women. They'll still have men's photos, but it'll be playable and you can edit from there. I'll post the Mediafire link here in a bit.
I'm about to upload it now. Women have no beards lol, plus they have proper hair and all that, don't worry.Is there a way to kinda quick-edit the players? I'm asking because there's not only the gender to edit but appearance (heads, hair, skin, beards, etc.) as well. Not speaking of graphics, of course, like You said.
Wow, nice.Tbh, since FIFA 16 I'm only playing with the women
Okay. For anyone unfamiliar with CGFE or using the women, there is a read me included with install instructions plus a speed/accel slider suggestion. The women's game plays much different and will likely require adjusting several of your sliders.That'll be great.