GW for Macs anytime soon? - Guild Wars Forums

Kuro Tombo · Mar 20, 2007, 09:00 AM // 09:00

Hey I have a PC but recently bought a Mac laptop. Any development underway to make GW Mac friendly so I can play it anywhere? I would pretty much love it. Anyone know 'bout this? WoW has already made this move so I know it's possible... Anyways I didn't see this question in any of the FAQs or on the main site so here I am.

Etta · Mar 20, 2007, 09:08 AM // 09:08

Sadly there is no support for Mac at this moment. However if your Macbook have an Intel CPU, you can run a Bootcamp which will allow you to install/run Windows XP, therefor allow you to use all of the windows software.

Keep in mind that Bootcamp still in it beta last time I look, but a lot of people are happily using it right now. I hope this help.

Kuldebar Valiturus · Mar 20, 2007, 09:36 AM // 09:36

Voice One: Hello, I a Mac.
Voice Two: And, I'm a PC.
Voice One: I am so busy being perfect in everything I do, the gaming industry still won't release games for my platform.
Voice Two: Well, us PC's have to have something to do since we aren't as productive as you Macs.

Actually, this is the first I heard that Guild Wars didn't have a Mac version. Is it just way too cost prohibitive for ANet, or something?

Zinger burger · Mar 20, 2007, 09:48 AM // 09:48

I have seen a fair few games that have mac/pc versions, how ever its usually down the the game developers (soz about spelling) to make the the new client. If they feel there isnt the market then they wont devolope/debug(alpha/beta etc) which is really fair coz it aint cheap to go through that cycle.

Etta · Mar 20, 2007, 10:16 AM // 10:16

LOL @ Kuldebar

I'm using Mac at work and a pc at home. The thing about Mac is, it does look nice, it easy to use out of the box, But it's so annoying when it did break down and none of the IT guys know what to do with it, so call out for apple engineer which cost a bomb.

Not to mentions hard to upgrade both software and hardware, I mean if you want to upgrade rams, you have to drag it to the apple shop. And those stupid OS which come out every year or so it seem. And lastly I can't get my Snes or Megadrive emulators to work on any Mac at work! stupid thing.

/Rant end

Yanman.be · Mar 20, 2007, 12:57 PM // 12:57

b00tcamp! (right?)

Etta · Mar 20, 2007, 01:18 PM // 13:18

here's the link:

http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/

We have 1 of our Mac running bootcamp in our studio as well, seem to be working just like pc. Never have any game running on it mind you.

Kuro Tombo · Mar 20, 2007, 05:25 PM // 17:25

Yeah I have heard of bootcamp and something that is called parallels for Mac but I am reluctant to open up my Mac to the same issues a PC would have which is what I'd do if I got either

I'd be curious as to how lucrative such a move would be for the GW team to make. I mean I know WoW did it but the are a frelling megolith in this industry to my knowledge; they prolly just did it to pick up that extra small percentage of people who own JUST a Mac. Meh. I have both but I want it for Mac so bad lol.

LouAl · Mar 20, 2007, 06:19 PM // 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuldebar Valiturus

Voice One: Hello, I a Mac.
Voice Two: And, I'm a PC.
Voice One: I am so busy being perfect in everything I do, the gaming industry still won't release games for my platform.
Voice Two: Well, us PC's have to have something to do since we aren't as productive as you Macs.

Actually, this is the first I heard that Guild Wars didn't have a Mac version. Is it just way too cost prohibitive for ANet, or something?

I don't really want to turn this into a commercial discussion or Mac/PC debate but I REALLY REALLY hate those flingin' flangin' commercials (other than yours, lol). Half, or all, of what they say is a complete load of crap anyway...I don't even hate macs (don't get me wrong, I don't love them either), I just hate their new marketing campaign. Also, the biggest reason why I would not buy a Mac - No GW. And I need my GW.

Enko · Mar 20, 2007, 06:26 PM // 18:26

its a double edged sword with macs at the moment. the reason why they are so secure and virus free atm is because its not worth it to a virus coder to write a virus for a mac when the majority of the market is still in PCs. eventually, when Macs gain more market value, malware will start popping up with macs.

in the same way, few game makers program games for macs just because most people who play games still use PCs.

Dex · Mar 20, 2007, 07:39 PM // 19:39

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Originally Posted by Kuro Tombo

Yeah I have heard of bootcamp and something that is called parallels for Mac but I am reluctant to open up my Mac to the same issues a PC would have which is what I'd do if I got either

Oh, no no no. This would not happen. PCs don't have problems because something affects the hardware. It's the software. It's largely because of the number of 3rd-party vendors making hardware and software for the platform, people eventually manage to mess up their driver installs, system registry, etc. Even if you did eventually have issues running Windows on your Mac it would in no way affect the installation of MacOS on your laptop. They don't really "touch" each other. Seeing as how Apple is so controlling about who is allowed to do what on their platform I doubt you would ever have many problems with Windows anyway since things would never change much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuro Tombo

I'd be curious as to how lucrative such a move would be for the GW team to make. I mean I know WoW did it but the are a frelling megolith in this industry to my knowledge; they prolly just did it to pick up that extra small percentage of people who own JUST a Mac. Meh. I have both but I want it for Mac so bad lol.

Even though Apple has captured a lot more market share than they used to have, their slice of the pie is still very very tiny compared to the PC world. Aside from that, most Mac users I know are not gamers. I wouldn't rule out a Mac version of Guild Wars, but I wouldn't get my hopes up either.

Sir Galdarion · Mar 20, 2007, 07:47 PM // 19:47

yeah macs sucks you made the mistake of buying a mac laptop.

Dex · Mar 20, 2007, 07:51 PM // 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Galdarion

yeah macs sucks you made the mistake of buying a mac laptop.

Actually, the Core 2 Mac laptops are pretty darn nice. I'm personally not a fan of MacOS, but all of the new Macs are pretty much PCs that run MacOS. Hardware-wise, there's very little difference between a Mac and an expensive PC.

Kuro Tombo · Mar 21, 2007, 12:06 AM // 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dex

Oh, no no no. This would not happen. PCs don't have problems because something affects the hardware. It's the software. It's largely because of the number of 3rd-party vendors making hardware and software for the platform, people eventually manage to mess up their driver installs, system registry, etc.

Even though Apple has captured a lot more market share than they used to have, their slice of the pie is still very very tiny compared to the PC world. Aside from that, most Mac users I know are not gamers. I wouldn't rule out a Mac version of Guild Wars, but I wouldn't get my hopes up either.

Yeah

I'm a die-hard optomist so I'm gonna keep them hopes up. Maybe if enough people talk about it on the forums GW will make it happen by the time I'm 30 x.X; lol oh well a boy can dream. Oh and evrybody who has posted here so far: Thanks for the input! I really wasn't expecting so many to post here.

Kamatsu · Mar 21, 2007, 12:22 AM // 00:22

The original question has been answered, and suggestion's on getting around it have been made. As the question has been answered and this isn't the place to discuss the pro's and con's of mac's, pc's and mac vs pc..

Thread Closed.

Mar 20, 2007, 09:00 AM // 09:00	#1
Kuro Tombo Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Iowa! Guild: Kumo Tatsu Profession: A/Me	GW for Macs anytime soon? Hey I have a PC but recently bought a Mac laptop. Any development underway to make GW Mac friendly so I can play it anywhere? I would pretty much love it. Anyone know 'bout this? WoW has already made this move so I know it's possible... Anyways I didn't see this question in any of the FAQs or on the main site so here I am.

Mar 21, 2007, 12:22 AM // 00:22	#15
Kamatsu Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia	The original question has been answered, and suggestion's on getting around it have been made. As the question has been answered and this isn't the place to discuss the pro's and con's of mac's, pc's and mac vs pc.. Thread Closed. __________________ Have a moderation related issue or just want to chat? Send me a PM

Mar 20, 2007, 09:08 AM // 09:08	#2
Etta Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mancland, British Empire	Sadly there is no support for Mac at this moment. However if your Macbook have an Intel CPU, you can run a Bootcamp which will allow you to install/run Windows XP, therefor allow you to use all of the windows software. Keep in mind that Bootcamp still in it beta last time I look, but a lot of people are happily using it right now. I hope this help.

Mar 20, 2007, 09:36 AM // 09:36	#3
Kuldebar Valiturus Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Garden City, Idaho Guild: The Order of Relumination (TOoR) Profession: R/	Voice One: Hello, I a Mac. Voice Two: And, I'm a PC. Voice One: I am so busy being perfect in everything I do, the gaming industry still won't release games for my platform. Voice Two: Well, us PC's have to have something to do since we aren't as productive as you Macs. Actually, this is the first I heard that Guild Wars didn't have a Mac version. Is it just way too cost prohibitive for ANet, or something?

Mar 20, 2007, 09:48 AM // 09:48	#4
Zinger burger Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2006 Profession: N/W	I have seen a fair few games that have mac/pc versions, how ever its usually down the the game developers (soz about spelling) to make the the new client. If they feel there isnt the market then they wont devolope/debug(alpha/beta etc) which is really fair coz it aint cheap to go through that cycle.

Mar 20, 2007, 10:16 AM // 10:16	#5
Etta Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mancland, British Empire	LOL @ Kuldebar I'm using Mac at work and a pc at home. The thing about Mac is, it does look nice, it easy to use out of the box, But it's so annoying when it did break down and none of the IT guys know what to do with it, so call out for apple engineer which cost a bomb. Not to mentions hard to upgrade both software and hardware, I mean if you want to upgrade rams, you have to drag it to the apple shop. And those stupid OS which come out every year or so it seem. And lastly I can't get my Snes or Megadrive emulators to work on any Mac at work! stupid thing. /Rant end

Mar 20, 2007, 12:57 PM // 12:57	#6
Yanman.be Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: [ROSE] Profession: A/	b00tcamp! (right?)

Mar 20, 2007, 01:18 PM // 13:18	#7
Etta Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mancland, British Empire	here's the link: http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ We have 1 of our Mac running bootcamp in our studio as well, seem to be working just like pc. Never have any game running on it mind you.

Mar 20, 2007, 05:25 PM // 17:25	#8
Kuro Tombo Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Iowa! Guild: Kumo Tatsu Profession: A/Me	Yeah I have heard of bootcamp and something that is called parallels for Mac but I am reluctant to open up my Mac to the same issues a PC would have which is what I'd do if I got either I'd be curious as to how lucrative such a move would be for the GW team to make. I mean I know WoW did it but the are a frelling megolith in this industry to my knowledge; they prolly just did it to pick up that extra small percentage of people who own JUST a Mac. Meh. I have both but I want it for Mac so bad lol.

Mar 20, 2007, 06:26 PM // 18:26	#10
Enko Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VA Profession: Mo/	its a double edged sword with macs at the moment. the reason why they are so secure and virus free atm is because its not worth it to a virus coder to write a virus for a mac when the majority of the market is still in PCs. eventually, when Macs gain more market value, malware will start popping up with macs. in the same way, few game makers program games for macs just because most people who play games still use PCs.

Mar 20, 2007, 07:47 PM // 19:47	#12
Sir Galdarion Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2007 Profession: W/Mo	yeah macs sucks you made the mistake of buying a mac laptop.