Mac Client

[MiniTofu]

Can someone, a staff confirmed that the Mac client is going to be available for free for current FFXIV players?

Essentially, Mac is going to use a wrapper over the Windows files inside the Transgaming package. Exactly the same package like GW2 that if you open the app files contents. It's a just the same files as Windows version.

[Canadane]

I've not heard anything about it being free. Quite the opposite, in fact.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...35#post2843735

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.

[MiniTofu]

Wow...... Mac version should be FREE. It makes no senses, I am going debunk that Mac client FFXIV, show the people that inside it's the WINDOWS files with transgaming wrapper client over it.

[Felis]

Wow...... Mac version should be FREE. It makes no senses, I am going debunk that Mac client FFXIV, show the people that inside it's the WINDOWS files with transgaming wrapper client over it.

But what if they use the PS3 client for Mac?

[MiniTofu]

But what if they use the PS3 client for Mac?

People misunderstand.

You're essentially talking about PSN vs PC (with no third party store). PS players needs to buy a new license BECAUSE of PSN! Not the Playstation hardware.

Windows and Mac coexist together, one uses a wrapper to get Windows file run on OS X side. That wrapper can be done by community, just like how PC can use Playstation emulators / Xbox emulators.

[Lexia]

Although I see your point, this relates to people seeming to want everything for free from SE, what I got to buy it for PC and PS3/PS4? What I have to buy the expansion? What I have to buy the Mac version? Anyone seeing a trend here?

[MiniTofu]

Although I see your point, this relates to people seeming to want everything for free from SE, what I got to buy it for PC and PS3/PS4? What I have to buy the expansion? What I have to buy the Mac version? Anyone seeing a trend here?

I take that you haven't been playing PC Games / MMO for 17+ years.

PS is regulated under PSN Sony store, that's the problem with license split cost.
Xbox is regulated under MS Xlive store, that's the problem with license split cost + online cross play regulation.
PC is regulated under (NO ONE) install which every OS you wanted.

Mac version is a Transgaming Cider wrapper, if you open it the app file. it will contains the Windows files. The same exact version has Windows. Emulated client for OS X platform.

You're saying SE is changing $59 for a modified Wine wrapper (which is free open source) is fine? Oh hoho what? Mac users should stick to Bootcamp.

[Lexia]

I take that you haven't been playing PC Games / MMO for 17+ years.

No I don't play other MMOs I think they too toxic, and no not interested in buying a new PC/upgrading parts all the time to keep up with the latest games.

[MiniTofu]

No I don't play other MMOs I think they too toxic, and no not interested in buying a new PC/upgrading parts all the time to keep up with the latest games.

There we go, as I thought. You're going to use that excuse.

Other MMO are not toxic, unless you're being one right now. Facts are facts believe it or not.

I haven't upgrade my computer for 3 years, still running games at max over 60FPS + 2560 x 1440p resolutions. The first $1000 build PC back in 2009 is still running games at max and no parts are upgraded. PC don't need yearly upgrades and doesn't cost $5000.

If you see and think PC cost $2000, because you're looking at pre-built by Dell/HP over pricing product in retail store. A smart PC gamer would buy parts build it by themselves and keep it running for years. While looking at PS3 is now outdated and PS4 already hit the limit 60fps / 1080p. Buying a 4k TV plug into PS doesn't mean your PS4 is chucking out 4k pixels. Upscaled.

[Natashio]

You still have to buy it. Let's use FFVII for example. Wasn't the first PC version a direct port of the PS1 version. Did you have to buy it or did SE give it to you for free on PC.