Software rules
(a) Make sure you are running the latest stable version for FMRTE and the latest version for FM.
(b) The checksums for the software are available upon request should anyone require them.
(c) Backup your save(s) in case any change(s) corrupt(s) your save(s) beyond repair. This is strongly recommended to do every time you use the software.
(d) To avoid Football Manager auto-updating, restart Steam into offline mode with this short guide: Steam (top left) > Go Offline > Restart in Offline Mode
(e) There is another method to stop FM from updating. Backup the folder below (x = yearly release i.e. 2016, 2017, etc) to another location, however make sure you have enough disk space as this file can be large.
C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Football Manager x
To revert back to the previous version, just copy and paste the above folder back into the location that you copied it from, overwriting the current folder.
(f) All users who participate in the SI beta testing team will not be able to use FMRTE nor will they receive support from us. This option is used purely to test fixes for future releases and are conducted behind closed doors.
(g) Warnings/bans will be issued at a moderator's discretion to users at any time asking where is FMRTE?, how long until FMRTE is here?, or similar.
closing thread this has always been the case and it is in the forum rules as above