SE,we Mac users do not deserve this third class treatment!

[LeonWhitehart]

Wow, so many responses of the "lolmac get a pc or ps4" variety, ignoring the fact that yes, the Windows FFXIV client works fine on the Mac (which is a PC) running Windows 8 via Boot Camp. Those responses should be more like "loltransgaming sry SE blew it; bootcamp or native is the only way to go."

The problem is that SE is selling a Mac OS X client that is functionally broken and also drastically slower than the Windows version running on the same Mac hardware . As noted, a native OpenGL/OS X app makes all the difference, and SE has experience developing for OpenGL and OS X, but unfortunately they passed it off to Transgaming which delivered a lousy WINE-based wrapper for the Windows client.

Because they are not us. If the same situation happens to PC platform, there will riots for sure.

[Brianmj]

Because they are not us. If the same situation happens to PC platform, there will riots for sure.

Case in point, look at the PC Batman Arkham Knight situation. They get a shoddy port of a console game, the news is all over it. Macs get a shoddy port of a PC game, we get Windows trolls.

[LeonWhitehart]

Case in point, look at the PC Batman Arkham Knight situation. They get a shoddy port of a console game, the news is all over it. Macs get a shoddy port of a PC game, we get Windows trolls.

I don't think SE will do the same. Japanese firms are less responsive compared with Western developers. Well, first thing first, we should get them to acknowledge the problem. Even this seems to be a very challenging task since we have not heard anything from them so far.

[Brianmj]

I don't think SE will do the same. Japanese firms are less responsive compared with Western developers. Well, first thing first, we should get them to acknowledge the problem. Even this seems to be a very challenging task since we have not heard anything from them so far.

Here is a response from Square. It's not what you want. Important Information for Mac version Players.

The following includes information on preparing to play the Mac version of FINAL FANTASY XIV, and important notices regarding certain game-related features.

■Before Using the Mac Version
Please look over the Mac Play Guide on the following page for information on important topics such as installing the game, controls, and navigation of the user interface:

http://sqex.to/Rf3

■Mac Version System Requirements
Please ensure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements shown on the following page:

http://sqex.to/SZu

■Warning for Users Who Started Up FFXIV Before Service Began
We have confirmed an issue wherein unintended files were created if you started up the Mac version of FINAL FANTASY XIV before Jun. 23, 2015 12:00 a.m. (PDT).
To resolve this issue, please delete the files located in ~/Library/Application Support/FINAL FANTASY XIV/

■IME (input method editor) Support
The Mac version of FINAL FANTASY XIV supports the OS’s default IME to input special text characters.
Please note that any other IMEs may cause text input to not function properly.

We are currently focusing on finding ways to display IME mode changes while in fullscreen mode. Further information on this will be provided as it becomes available.

■Transferring Configuration Settings from Windows to Mac
Users can back up their game settings from the Windows version and transfer them to the Mac version.
Please look over the “Backing Up Game Settings” section in the Mac Play Guide:

http://sqex.to/Rf3

Please note however that the backup file cannot be used while it is still on a USB device.

[LeonWhitehart]

Here is a response from Square. It's not what you want. Important Information for Mac version Players.

Well, in other words, 'deal with it' is what they are saying here. I have no more words to say. Thank you SE.