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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Mac Special Edition''' was made possible using TransGaming's Cider Portability Engine, which acts as a "wrapper" around the [[Game Client]], enabling it to run seamlessly on Intel-based Macs running Mac OS X. |
TransGaming, Inc., is a leader in the development of unique software portability products that facilitate the deployment of games across multiple platforms. TransGaming's portability technologies significantly reduce the time-to-market for and costs associated with multi-platform game releases. | TransGaming, Inc., is a leader in the development of unique software portability products that facilitate the deployment of games across multiple platforms. TransGaming's portability technologies significantly reduce the time-to-market for and costs associated with multi-platform game releases. | ||
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| − | == | + | == How to Install == |
| + | * Download the DMG file: [link goes here] [http://filext.com/file-extension/DMG] | ||
| + | * "Mount" it (it acts like its own little hard drive) [http://macosx.com/tech-support/mac/how-to-mount-a-dmg-file-in-macosx/15441.html] | ||
| + | * Drag the app to the Applications folder [http://theappleblog.com/2008/04/22/beginning-mac-application-installuninstall] | ||
| + | * After launching the app, it connects to the updater and downloads content, just like the Windows version. | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | * Buying the full edition comes with a free month of play; the related goodie pack (available separately in early 2009) does not. | ||
* The client will be available at no extra cost (as a download) for anyone that has an active CoH Account. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12373095#Post12373095] | * The client will be available at no extra cost (as a download) for anyone that has an active CoH Account. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12373095#Post12373095] | ||
* Those who use the Mac Client will connect to the same servers as those connecting with the PC Client. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12373095#Post12373095] | * Those who use the Mac Client will connect to the same servers as those connecting with the PC Client. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12373095#Post12373095] | ||
| − | * It is not actually a full client written natively for the Mac; it is a "wrapper" program like [[#Wine|Wine]] and [[#CrossOver|CrossOver]], but more specialized. | + | * It is not actually a full client written natively for the Mac; it is a "wrapper" program like [[City of Heroes on Mac#Wine|Wine]] and [[City of Heroes on Mac#CrossOver|CrossOver]], but more specialized. |
| − | * Purchasing the Mac Special Edition or the | + | * Purchasing the Mac Special Edition or the related goodie pack will unlock special items: [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12371355#Post12371355] |
** [[Mission Teleporter]] | ** [[Mission Teleporter]] | ||
** [[Valkyrie Costume Pieces|Valkyrie-themed costume set]]. | ** [[Valkyrie Costume Pieces|Valkyrie-themed costume set]]. | ||
| − | == | + | == See Also == |
| − | * | + | * [[City of Heroes on Mac]] |
| + | * [[City of Heroes on Linux]] | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
| + | * [http://theappleblog.com/2008/04/22/beginning-mac-application-installuninstall/ Mac Application Install/Uninstall] | ||
* [http://www.plaync.com/us/news/2008/10/ncsoft_and_tran.html Official News Release] | * [http://www.plaync.com/us/news/2008/10/ncsoft_and_tran.html Official News Release] | ||
* [http://www.cityofheroes.com/macbeta/ Sign up for the Mac Beta] | * [http://www.cityofheroes.com/macbeta/ Sign up for the Mac Beta] | ||
* [http://www.gametreeonline.com/NCsoft/City-of-Heroes/ Pre-Order City of Macintosh] | * [http://www.gametreeonline.com/NCsoft/City-of-Heroes/ Pre-Order City of Macintosh] | ||
* [http://www.transgaming.com TransGaming] | * [http://www.transgaming.com TransGaming] | ||
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[[Category:Disc Releases]] | [[Category:Disc Releases]] | ||
Revision as of 07:31, 18 November 2008
The features discussed here may be implemented in future issues and are subject to change before release.
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Mac Special Edition
Overview
Mac Special Edition was made possible using TransGaming's Cider Portability Engine, which acts as a "wrapper" around the Game Client, enabling it to run seamlessly on Intel-based Macs running Mac OS X.
TransGaming, Inc., is a leader in the development of unique software portability products that facilitate the deployment of games across multiple platforms. TransGaming's portability technologies significantly reduce the time-to-market for and costs associated with multi-platform game releases.
November 7, 2008, saw the beginning of the Mac Client's closed beta testing. [1]
How to Install
- Download the DMG file: [link goes here] [2]
- "Mount" it (it acts like its own little hard drive) [3]
- Drag the app to the Applications folder [4]
- After launching the app, it connects to the updater and downloads content, just like the Windows version.
Notes
- Buying the full edition comes with a free month of play; the related goodie pack (available separately in early 2009) does not.
- The client will be available at no extra cost (as a download) for anyone that has an active CoH Account. [5]
- Those who use the Mac Client will connect to the same servers as those connecting with the PC Client. [6]
- It is not actually a full client written natively for the Mac; it is a "wrapper" program like Wine and CrossOver, but more specialized.
- Purchasing the Mac Special Edition or the related goodie pack will unlock special items: [7]
