So hows that mac port going?

[Tsuwu]

I feel like there's so much hate over operating systems it's hilarious.

Like watching two tribes of mouth breathers fight for the sake of fighting, and occasionally someone from the -nix camp throws a rock because, you know, -nix is the hip underdog and wants to be part of the action too.

I'm going to just go ahead and make the demand for a Chrome OS client.
No, wait.

Sailfish OS.

Or even better.

OS/2 Warp port.
Please look forward to it.

[Elven]

If I know anything about business it's all about the Benjamin's

[Grekumah]

If you didn't catch the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE, there was a brief mention of a possible version for Mac.

Q45: Kasuga, I mainly play on a Mac. Do you have any plans on introducing a Mac version?

A45: There are still some minor bugs, but we did get the game to run on Mac. We are at the point where we are deciding if it will actually be a wise business move or not.

We’ll let you know should we receive additional information.

[Brianmj]

If you didn't catch the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE, there was a brief mention of a possible version for Mac.



We’ll let you know should we receive additional information.

Thank you so much for the response. Previous mentions about a mac port have been a little ambiguous. It's a little disheartening to hear that a developmental decision and a business decision are separate (always thought they were one and the same). But a mac port confirmed to be up and running is sweet news to hear, nonetheless. If released, this will be Square's first mac game, no?

[raelgun]

Thank you so much for the response. Previous mentions about a mac port have been a little ambiguous. It's a little disheartening to hear that a developmental decision and a business decision are separate (always thought they were one and the same). But a mac port confirmed to be up and running is sweet news to hear, nonetheless. If released, this will be Square's first mac game, no?

business move in terms of support, remember, SE gotta support development on a continuing cycle for a platform that not even apple will support SE on, which is harder on them. Either way, this development I hope will open up personal computers awareness more in japan, as it bodes well for more games to be released on PC/mac.

[Brianmj]

business move in terms of support, remember, SE gotta support development on a continuing cycle for a platform that not even apple will support SE on, which is harder on them. Either way, this development I hope will open up personal computers awareness more in japan, as it bodes well for more games to be released on PC/mac.

What do you mean Apple won't support Square "on a continuing cycle"? Apple probably provides the same support that Microsoft does. They have to keep developers investing in their platform somehow.

[raelgun]

What do you mean Apple won't support Square "on a continuing cycle"? Apple probably provides the same support that Microsoft does. They have to keep developers investing in their platform somehow.

Microsoft would help in terms of say direct X support etc.. apple OS most likely will use open GL which has no input from apple, the apis needed to operate with, apple dont bother, microsoft has control over direct x so its part of their job in that sense. SE are the ones that have to figure out and continue to figure out in each patch cycle apple go through, as you own a apple product, apple dont see their platform as a gaming system to begin with, you can tell where they put their money in it.

[LilRedAlchemist]

If you didn't catch the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE, there was a brief mention of a possible version for Mac.



We’ll let you know should we receive additional information.

Oh happy day! I just bought a MBP last week and one of the hardest parts was reconciling the fact I cant play FF on it.

[BooskiBoo]

Q45: Kasuga, I mainly play on a Mac. Do you have any plans on introducing a Mac version?

A45: There are still some minor bugs, but we did get the game to run on Mac. We are at the point where we are deciding if it will actually be a wise business move or not.

Do please pass along the message that: "Yes, it will be a wise business move."

[Teirshin]

Do please pass along the message that: "Yes, it will be a wise business move."

Just because a handful of players want it, doesnt make it so unfortunately.