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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.


November 7, 2008, saw the beginning of the Mac Client's [[Closed Beta]] testing. <!-- Closed beta updater: ftp://client.coh.com/US/CoH_MacClosedBetaUpdater_US.dmg -->
<!-- November 7, 2008, saw the beginning of the Mac Client's [[Closed Beta]] testing. Closed beta updater: ftp://client.coh.com/US/CoH_MacClosedBetaUpdater_US.dmg  


[[Open Beta]] started on December 16, 2008.  [[Positron_(Developer)| Positron]] announced at the time that they anticipate a live release in January, 2009. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12819808#Post12819808] The installer for the open beta is found on the [ftp://client.coh.com/US/CoH_Mac_Open_Beta_US.dmg CoH FTP site].
[[Open Beta]] started on December 16, 2008.  [[Positron_(Developer)| Positron]] announced at the time that they anticipate a live release in January, 2009. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12819808#Post12819808] The installer for the open beta is found on the [ftp://client.coh.com/US/CoH_Mac_Open_Beta_US.dmg CoH FTP site]. --->
The Mac version was officially released on January 7, 2008. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12899077#Post12899077]


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


== How to Install ==
== How to Install ==
* Download the DMG file: {{orange|[non-beta link goes here]}} [http://filext.com/file-extension/DMG]
* Download the DMG file: [ftp://client.coh.com/US/MAC_CoH_Installer_US.dmg FTP Site] [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 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
* Double-click the disk image to open it
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* For those who were beta testing, [[Ghost Falcon (Developer)|Ghost Falcon]] [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12897870#Post12897870 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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: [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12371355#Post12371355]
* Purchasing the Mac Special Edition or the related goodie pack will unlock special items:
** [[Mission Teleporter]]
** [[Mission Teleporter]]
** [[Valkyrie Costume Pieces|Valkyrie-themed costume set]].
** [[Valkyrie Costume Pieces|Valkyrie-themed costume set]].
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== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12899077#Post12899077 Official Release Post]
* [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.gametreeonline.com/NCsoft/City-of-Heroes/ Pre-Order City of Macintosh]
* [http://www.transgaming.com TransGaming]
* [http://www.transgaming.com TransGaming]
* [http://theappleblog.com/2008/04/22/beginning-mac-application-installuninstall/ Mac Application Install/Uninstall]
* [http://theappleblog.com/2008/04/22/beginning-mac-application-installuninstall/ Mac Application Install/Uninstall]
[[Category:Disc Releases]]
[[Category:Disc Releases]]

Revision as of 21:48, 8 January 2009

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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.

The Mac version was officially released on January 7, 2008. [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