City of Heroes on Mac: Difference between revisions

From Unofficial Homecoming Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
imported>Aggelakis
(rewrite - hidden notes)
imported>Aggelakis
m (→‎What do we know?: unlockables)
Line 16: Line 16:
* 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 [[#Wine|Wine]] and [[#CrossOver|CrossOver]], but more specialized.
* Purchasing the Mac Special Edition or the Goodie Pack (available separately in early 2009) will unlock special items: [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12371355#Post12371355]
** [[Mission Teleporter]]
** [[Unlockable Costume Pieces#Valkyrie|Valkyrie-themed costume set]].
=== What don't we know? ===
=== What don't we know? ===
* Everything else.
* Everything else.

Revision as of 06:00, 18 November 2008

Overview

There are various ways to operate the Game Client on the Apple Macintosh.

Mac Client

City of Heroes for Mac OS X was made possible using TransGaming's Cider Portability Engine, which acts as a "wrapper" around the game software, enabling it to run seamlessly on Intel-based Macs.

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]

What do we know?

  • The client will be available at no extra cost (as a download) for anyone that has an active CoH Account. [2]
  • Those who use the Mac Client will connect to the same servers as those connecting with the PC Client. [3]
  • 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 Goodie Pack (available separately in early 2009) will unlock special items: [4]

What don't we know?

  • Everything else.

Mac Client Links

Boot Camp

Overview on running with Boot Camp.

Boot Camp Links

Boot Camp

Parallels

Overview on running under Parallels.

Parallels Links

Parallels

WINE

Overview on running under WINE/Wine.

WINE Links

Wine

CrossOver

Overview on running under CrossOver/CrossOver Gaming.

CrossOver Links

CrossOver

See Also