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* Download the DMG file: [link goes here] [http://filext.com/file-extension/DMG] | * Download the DMG file: [link goes here] [http://filext.com/file-extension/DMG] | ||
* " | * Double-click the DMG file to "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] | ||
* Double-click the disk image to open it | |||
* Drag the app to the Applications folder [http://theappleblog.com/2008/04/22/beginning-mac-application-installuninstall] | * 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. | * After launching the app, it connects to the updater and downloads content, just like the Windows version. | ||
Revision as of 17:27, 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]
- 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
- 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]