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[[Image:MacSpecEd.png|thumb|right|125px|Mac Special Edition]]
 
[[Image:MacSpecEd.png|thumb|right|125px|Mac Special Edition]]
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
:''Also called:'' Mac Pack
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'''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.
 
'''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.
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* Those who use the Mac Client will connect to the same servers as those connecting with the PC Client.
 
* Those who use the Mac Client will connect to the same servers as those connecting with the PC Client.
 
* 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.
 
* 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 related goodie pack will unlock special items:
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* Purchasing the Mac Special Edition or the related [[Super Booster|goodie pack]] will unlock special items:
 
** [[Mission Transporter]]
 
** [[Mission Transporter]]
 
** [[Valkyrie Costume Pieces|Valkyrie-themed costume set]].
 
** [[Valkyrie Costume Pieces|Valkyrie-themed costume set]].

Revision as of 01:13, 29 April 2009

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Mac Special Edition

Overview

Also called: Mac Pack, Mac Pac, Valkyrie Pack

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.

The Mac version was officially released on January 7, 2009. [1]

Initially, the Mac Client will only be available digitally. Plans for a box release have been set for 2009.

How to Install

  • Download the DMG file: FTP Site [2]
  • Double-click the DMG file to "mount" it (it acts like its own little hard drive) [3]
  • Double-click the disk image to open it
  • 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

  • For those who were beta testing, Ghost Falcon posted instructions on how to turn your beta installation into a live installation. (These instructions can be reversed to change a live install into a test install.)
  • 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.
  • Those who use the Mac Client will connect to the same servers as those connecting with the PC Client.
  • 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:

See Also

External Links