Snype · Apr 24, 2008, 09:04 PM // 21:04

I'm looking to buy a Mac (I think). Is there anyone here that plays guild wars on a mac successfully? (whether through Dual OS, Parallel, or w/e). If you do, could you say what system you are running and how the game plays?

Thanks a lot

h00per · Apr 24, 2008, 10:54 PM // 22:54

Hi, I play GW on my 2ghz macbook succesfully. I have 2 gig of ram and am running xp under boot camp. Using Bootcamp I made a small partition of 10 gig on my hard disk to run windows exlusivly of osx. I have a heavy duty pc and whilst GW runs better on that I really have no complaints with the mac apart from the cpu whine when it gets hot. Fram rates are high and the graphics/particle effects/lighting etc all look like GW should. System memory is shared with the video memory on a Macbook but GW is not WOW and has no complaints. A note to all windows users (like myself) : XP installs embarasingly easily on a mac as the osx cd comes with all the drivers. No conflicts, took an hour in total. good luck!

Kale Ironfist · Apr 24, 2008, 11:00 PM // 23:00

If you use Boot Camp to help you install Windows XP, you run it natively so after that it depends on your computer specs meeting/beating the recommended requirements.

NeonXero · Apr 24, 2008, 11:03 PM // 23:03

First off, get the Mac - it's awesome. I play Guild Wars through Boot Camp (XP) and it runs pretty sweetly, no problems at all.
Specs - 2.16ghz dual core ,2gb ram, x1600 video card.

Yes it is easy to install, and the drivers are there just like h00per said - I put a 15gb partition for Windows... but I personally run Guild Wars off of my external hard-drive, using Portable GW. That works well too.

Good luck with a sexy leopard on your desk

edit- Macs run XP better than PCs

arielmt · Apr 24, 2008, 11:11 PM // 23:11

Yep, Guild Wars runs great on the Windows XP partition of my 4GB MacBook Pro. For me, it's visually superior with that glossy widescreen.

The only reason I don't game on the MacBook Pro regularly is because of the heat and because my wrists are always disturbing the (touchpad) mouse. On a Mac desktop with an adequate amount of RAM there should be no problem. Setup was easy, info all over the 'net on how to do it.

There is a freeware Mac utility that makes it easier to choose your OS on startup; you don't have to remember to hold down the option key when you power on. Check out rEFIt (http://refit.sourceforge.net/).

Snype · Apr 25, 2008, 08:51 PM // 20:51

thanks a lot for the feeback guys, I just have one more question. About how much money do I need to spend on these programs (windows xp, bootcamp, ect.)

Thanks

Kale Ironfist · Apr 25, 2008, 11:23 PM // 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snype

thanks a lot for the feeback guys, I just have one more question. About how much money do I need to spend on these programs (windows xp, bootcamp, ect.)

Thanks

Boot Camp is free (get it from the Apple website), Windows XP will probably be hard to find, as they (Microsoft) are phasing out support for it.

careyt · Apr 25, 2008, 11:53 PM // 23:53

if you're from america I would reccomend buying XP from NewEgg.com

here is the link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116056

ty3c · Apr 26, 2008, 12:05 AM // 00:05

I gotta get a mac...........................

Woop Shotty · Apr 26, 2008, 12:52 AM // 00:52

I play GW on my Mac. Since you asked – my Mac is a Mac Pro that I use mostly for graphic design work, and has two 3ghz dual-core cpus, 4gb memory, and I run OSX 10.5 side by side Vista w/ boot camp.

I am sure you'll like Windows XP more than Vista. I have strange internet problems on Vista that I never had with Windows XP and I don't have with OSX. I used to be all about Windows in general, but now I prefer working with Mac OSX. The only thing I would like to see is a more up to date selection of graphics cards, although the 7300GT that I have in this Mac Pro is decent.

May I make these buying suggestions:
• WinXP instead of Vista
• Get a more normal mouse if at least for gaming.

I'd highly recommend getting a Mac, because I know you'll be happy with it.

Apr 24, 2008, 09:04 PM // 21:04	#1
Snype Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: .:Pro Guildhopper:. Profession: Mo/Me	Guild Wars on Mac I'm looking to buy a Mac (I think). Is there anyone here that plays guild wars on a mac successfully? (whether through Dual OS, Parallel, or w/e). If you do, could you say what system you are running and how the game plays? Thanks a lot

Apr 24, 2008, 10:54 PM // 22:54	#2
h00per Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2008 Guild: Blue Dust Profession: Mo/R	boot camp! Hi, I play GW on my 2ghz macbook succesfully. I have 2 gig of ram and am running xp under boot camp. Using Bootcamp I made a small partition of 10 gig on my hard disk to run windows exlusivly of osx. I have a heavy duty pc and whilst GW runs better on that I really have no complaints with the mac apart from the cpu whine when it gets hot. Fram rates are high and the graphics/particle effects/lighting etc all look like GW should. System memory is shared with the video memory on a Macbook but GW is not WOW and has no complaints. A note to all windows users (like myself) : XP installs embarasingly easily on a mac as the osx cd comes with all the drivers. No conflicts, took an hour in total. good luck!

Apr 24, 2008, 11:00 PM // 23:00	#3
Kale Ironfist Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia Guild: Venatio Illuminata [VEIL] Profession: W/	If you use Boot Camp to help you install Windows XP, you run it natively so after that it depends on your computer specs meeting/beating the recommended requirements.

Apr 24, 2008, 11:03 PM // 23:03	#4
NeonXero Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Guild: Leaked Aggression [grr] Profession: D/W	First off, get the Mac - it's awesome. I play Guild Wars through Boot Camp (XP) and it runs pretty sweetly, no problems at all. Specs - 2.16ghz dual core ,2gb ram, x1600 video card. Yes it is easy to install, and the drivers are there just like h00per said - I put a 15gb partition for Windows... but I personally run Guild Wars off of my external hard-drive, using Portable GW. That works well too. Good luck with a sexy leopard on your desk edit- Macs run XP better than PCs

Apr 24, 2008, 11:11 PM // 23:11	#5
arielmt Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2007 Profession: Me/	Yep, Guild Wars runs great on the Windows XP partition of my 4GB MacBook Pro. For me, it's visually superior with that glossy widescreen. The only reason I don't game on the MacBook Pro regularly is because of the heat and because my wrists are always disturbing the (touchpad) mouse. On a Mac desktop with an adequate amount of RAM there should be no problem. Setup was easy, info all over the 'net on how to do it. There is a freeware Mac utility that makes it easier to choose your OS on startup; you don't have to remember to hold down the option key when you power on. Check out rEFIt (http://refit.sourceforge.net/).

Apr 25, 2008, 08:51 PM // 20:51	#6
Snype Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: .:Pro Guildhopper:. Profession: Mo/Me	thanks a lot for the feeback guys, I just have one more question. About how much money do I need to spend on these programs (windows xp, bootcamp, ect.) Thanks

Apr 25, 2008, 11:53 PM // 23:53	#8
careyt Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Order of the Immortal [Vamp] Profession: Rt/	if you're from america I would reccomend buying XP from NewEgg.com here is the link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116056

Apr 26, 2008, 12:05 AM // 00:05	#9
ty3c Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005	I gotta get a mac...........................

Apr 26, 2008, 12:52 AM // 00:52	#10
Woop Shotty Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: Ruthless Mafia [RM] Profession: Mo/	I play GW on my Mac. Since you asked – my Mac is a Mac Pro that I use mostly for graphic design work, and has two 3ghz dual-core cpus, 4gb memory, and I run OSX 10.5 side by side Vista w/ boot camp. I am sure you'll like Windows XP more than Vista. I have strange internet problems on Vista that I never had with Windows XP and I don't have with OSX. I used to be all about Windows in general, but now I prefer working with Mac OSX. The only thing I would like to see is a more up to date selection of graphics cards, although the 7300GT that I have in this Mac Pro is decent. May I make these buying suggestions: • WinXP instead of Vista • Get a more normal mouse if at least for gaming. I'd highly recommend getting a Mac, because I know you'll be happy with it.