ARR/Heavensward for Mac

[Kosmos992k]

Wasn't the only Mac version that you'd be able to buy/pre-order the bundle version of ARR + HW to start with?

Yes, I believe that was indeed the case.

Check the last slide on this post for the Mac package.
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...=1#post2836363

You have to buy the game for each platform you want to run it on, but the account and subscription is only a single monthly payment. So, you'll need to pay for any additional client you want to use, but it's a one time charge.

[Blayde]

I don't know why anyone would want to use the Mac client though, considering it's not a native client, it's going to have limited performance compared to playing it through bootcamp.

What do you mean that its not a native client?

[Ouria]

What do you mean that its not a native client?

Instead of making a client for the Mac, it uses a wrapper to allow you to run the Windows client on your Mac OS.

[Blayde]

Instead of making a client for the Mac, it uses a wrapper to allow you to run the Windows client on your Mac OS.

Seriosuly? And they are going to sell that for $60? Out of curiosity, where did you find that info? If theres an article id be interested to read it.

[Ouria]

Seriosuly? And they are going to sell that for $60? Out of curiosity, where did you find that info? If theres an article id be interested to read it.

SQEX is bringing FFXIV to Mac with the help from Transgaming.
Which means Cider time.

[Icehunter]

I already have to buy 4 damn copies of the expansion... (ps4/pc for wife and I). If I have to pay for the mac client... I don't know.

[Kosmos992k]

SQEX is bringing FFXIV to Mac with the help from Transgaming.
Which means Cider time.

Given how that works and the underlying hardware platform similarity between Windows and Mac hardware, I don't see how this is a big issue, especially if it allows Mac users to be included now rather than later.

My understanding of Cider is that it's not a virtualized PC environment, but an application environment that translates API calls. That would allow a developer to more quickly port an application from PC to Mac. It would not prevent the developer from optimizing their product for the Mac, but it would simplify the process since it allows developers to focus on areas that will most benefit from native optimization instead of simple API translation.

[Bayohne]

Quick question:

Will I need to buy a new copy of ARR as well as Heavensward when the Mac version is released?

Yes, you will need to purchase the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online bundle (containing A Realm Reborn and Heavensward) to be able to play on the Mac version of the game.

[Icehunter]

Thanks for letting me know I have to fork over nearly $300-500 (depending on deals) each expansion for the wife and I (PC/PS4/OSX). Good to know all those meetings with Blizzard taught the business departments nothing.

I could always wait 1 year for it to be discounted I guess or I guess it's time we don't use different platforms since clearly SE is doing it wrong.

I understand PC/PS4... but requiring payment for OSX when all SE did was get some company to use their improved wine wrapper rather than really go native... I don't get that.

[Wildsprite]

I don't know why anyone would want to use the Mac client though, considering it's not a native client, it's going to have limited performance compared to playing it through bootcamp.

where is the information saying the mac version wont be native? it was my impression that version would be native to the mac.

oh nevermind. transgaming cider, what a waste. seriously SE a total disappointment there.
better than using windows emulation but still a waste.
making the game native would have made you look a lot better. this just makes you look lazy and greedy.