42 replies to this topic

[Jarl Dane]

By PC only, does that mean you are excluding Macintosh computers?

Or does that umbrella term edge over them as well?

[AlphaPrime]

It means you will need to be running a Windows OS to play. It will not run natively on Mac OS X, or Linux, etc. Sure it may get running via WINE or something, but there's no guarantee there. You will need to run Windows via Bootcamp on your Mac is the bottom line or use a Windows PC.

[Jarl Dane]

Blah. That's really annoying. =(

[Mr Smiles]

Very likely, it means Windows OS only. Typically, a company will produce a game for Windows, and then if it's profitable enough, will have a third party company port it over to Mac.

However, this game is made in the Unreal 3 engine, which isn't Windows-only, it's fairly cross-compatible. It's theoretically possible for there to be some sort of dual-OS launch. However, considering Piranha's tight funds and launch schedule, as well as their limited facilities and staff (65 employees), I wouldn't hold your breath. Porting a game over to Mac means having dedicated Mac testing platforms (which are expensive as hell) as well as experienced Mac programmers. I seriously doubt Piranha has those.

[Bryan Ekman]

When we announce the technology used for this game, more will become clear. Supporting OSX would be nice, but has some real challenges due to our engine using DirectX as opposed to OpenGL (used by Macs).

[Jarl Dane]

Siiigh. Alright thank you.

[Beaker]

Bryan Ekman, on 06 November 2011 - 08:00 PM, said:

When we announce the technology used for this game, more will become clear. Supporting OSX would be nice, but has some real challenges due to our engine using DirectX as opposed to OpenGL (used by Macs).

As Long as it's not Browser Based It'll be fine!

[Neon Noble]

Bryan Ekman, on 06 November 2011 - 08:00 PM, said:

When we announce the technology used for this game, more will become clear. Supporting OSX would be nice, but has some real challenges due to our engine using DirectX as opposed to OpenGL (used by Macs).

It is perhaps always an option to try and allocate some time and coding to make it function on OSX after the Windows/PC release has been around for some time.

[Draziwrm]

I have been a professional computer technician since 1991, and I have worked on/with both Macintosh and Windows machines. I have come to despise Windows because it makes too many things far more complicated and troublesome than they need to be.

It is for this reason that:

1. I don't own a WinBlows machine.
2. I will NEVER own a WinBlows machine
3. I will NEVER allow WinBlows to be installed on my computer ... not in emulation ... not as a separate partition ... not in any form
4. If a program or game requires WinBlows ... I vote with my wallet and I don't buy/get that program/game

If you choose to ignore the growing Macintosh computer base ... too bad for you. Because if there is no native Macintosh client for this game ... then I (and 80% of my friends) won't be playing this game.

[Kargush]

Draziwrm, on 25 January 2012 - 08:58 PM, said:

I have been a professional computer technician since 1991, and I have worked on/with both Macintosh and Windows machines. I have come to despise Windows because it makes too many things far more complicated and troublesome than they need to be.

It is for this reason that:

1. I don't own a WinBlows machine.
2. I will NEVER own a WinBlows machine
3. I will NEVER allow WinBlows to be installed on my computer ... not in emulation ... not as a separate partition ... not in any form
4. If a program or game requires WinBlows ... I vote with my wallet and I don't buy/get that program/game

If you choose to ignore the growing Macintosh computer base ... too bad for you. Because if there is no native Macintosh client for this game ... then I (and 80% of my friends) won't be playing this game.

And this is relevant because...?

[WMC Gomez]

kargush, on 25 January 2012 - 10:16 PM, said:

And this is relevant because...?

It's relevant cause he is a trololololololololoooooooo!!! guess all of us will have to find someone else to hunt in the game

[Kaemon]

Draziwrm, on 25 January 2012 - 08:58 PM, said:

I have been a professional computer technician since 1991, and I have worked on/with both Macintosh and Windows machines. I have come to despise Windows AND Mac and ONLY RUN LINUX.

If you choose to ignore the growing Macintosh computer base ... too bad for you. Because if there is no native Macintosh client for this game ... then I (and 80% of my friends) won't be playing this game.

FTFY.

/posted with an imac running windows 7
//wheee!

[Lorcan Lladd]

That's a hack, Kaemon, and that's terrible.
Our hipster friends are hurting bad here.

[Conradiqlous]

Boooooot Caaaammp! XD

[Dlardrageth]

kargush, on 25 January 2012 - 10:16 PM, said:

And this is relevant because...?

This is relevant because he wanted to be obnoxious before a random Linux user got the chance...

Like a friend of mine used to say: "The problem with Apple is not really its pricing, it's not the 'better than thou' attitude, it's the majority of people using their equipment for the most part!" Point in case here I'd say. Also, on a more humorous note...

Edited by Dlardrageth, 25 January 2012 - 10:39 PM.

[Kaemon]

Where's the KolibriOS port?

and your client better not be bigger than the OS.

[Mason Grimm]

Seriously? Thread Necro why?

Moved to Hardware

[Dlardrageth]

Mason Grimm, on 25 January 2012 - 10:54 PM, said:

Seriously? Thread Necro why?

Because a random troll (Draziwrm) wanted to make a stylish appearance on this forum with his first post, but having to use a Mac it took him a bit over two months to get the post written down and posted.

[Will Hung]

Draziwrm, on 25 January 2012 - 08:58 PM, said:

I have been a professional computer technician since 1991, and I have worked on/with both Macintosh and Windows machines. I have come to despise Windows because it makes too many things far more complicated and troublesome than they need to be.

It is for this reason that:

1. I don't own a WinBlows machine.
2. I will NEVER own a WinBlows machine
3. I will NEVER allow WinBlows to be installed on my computer ... not in emulation ... not as a separate partition ... not in any form
4. If a program or game requires WinBlows ... I vote with my wallet and I don't buy/get that program/game

If you choose to ignore the growing Macintosh computer base ... too bad for you. Because if there is no native Macintosh client for this game ... then I (and 80% of my friends) won't be playing this game.

I see you choose most of your friends based on the OS they use.

[Vulpesveritas]

Draziwrm, on 25 January 2012 - 08:58 PM, said:

I have been a professional computer technician since 1991, and I have worked on/with both Macintosh and Windows machines. I have come to despise Windows because it makes too many things far more complicated and troublesome than they need to be.

It is for this reason that:

1. I don't own a WinBlows machine.
2. I will NEVER own a WinBlows machine
3. I will NEVER allow WinBlows to be installed on my computer ... not in emulation ... not as a separate partition ... not in any form
4. If a program or game requires WinBlows ... I vote with my wallet and I don't buy/get that program/game

If you choose to ignore the growing Macintosh computer base ... too bad for you. Because if there is no native Macintosh client for this game ... then I (and 80% of my friends) won't be playing this game.

So despite the fact that Mac has no decent antivirus, viruses for mac are on the rise, and windows has become just as stable as mac osx, not to mention you get quite a bit more bang for your buck with a windows PC, you can build your own windows PC, you can upgrade or modify a windows Pc as much as you like without voiding any sort of policy unless you buy from a different manufacturer which prohibits it, and most macs overheat since they are made more for form than function, and most of your parts are made by a single chinese manufacturer which is being looked into by the UN for violating human rights, and you have no choice in manufacturer. Oh and you only can use intel chips for your CPU, and oh lets not forget Windows is supported by quite a bit more software than Mac. oh and Apple is now moving to Israel unless I heard wrong.

Oh and did I mention you pay hundreds of dollars more than a superior windows or linux based PC? I've been building computers since 1999. A few years shy of you, but eh. I started when I was 7. I've seen macs, I used macs, I hate macs. Really, why would you pay more for an inferior machine? The OS is ok, and might be slightly faster in some applications on an identical machine, but if you can get a better machine in the first place for less, that point is moot.

i.e. macs- for rich people who don't care about having something better and just want what looks cool, or idiots with money to spend, or brain-dead monkeys who put themselves into debt.