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

[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.

[Delily]

If your going to game, and be serious about it, you need a serious gaming machine. Macs weren't set up to game on, build yourself a really nice machine put windows 7 on it and game to your hearts content. Use your mac what its meant for office and pictures

Thanks for the response. A few nitpicks, while Macs are primarily for office and pictures, they're also good for software development, creating and editing various forms of media (music, movies, digital animations), running complex calculations for science and mathematics (aka data science or big data), and high end design work in packages like CAD. Also, I'm not so sure I'd recommend Windows 7, considering Windows 8.1 and the upcoming Windows 10 have had no issues with running games.

Furthermore, your response isn't even relevant to the conversation. Regardless of "what Macs are primarily for", SE advertises FFXIV as being playable on OSX and sells a client in the store. I think it's not unreasonable to expect that said offering delivers a satisfactory experience.

[LaylaTsarra]

I was going to buy a Mac version but after reading the responses in here I'm not inclined to do so now.

[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.

[Evangela]

one question, why don't play on Windows? I'm pretty sure all of you can install Windows on your Mac hardware.

[Delily]

one question, why don't play on Windows? I'm pretty sure all of you can install Windows on your Mac hardware.

Yes, and most of us played the game through either Boot Camp or Parallels. However, that's completely irrelevant; Square markets the game as being available on OSX, they sell a client through their store. The experience is that of a beta, numerous graphics glitches and extreme performance degradation. This is a matter of company providing proper support for a product that was just released.

[Brianmj]

one question, why don't play on Windows? I'm pretty sure all of you can install Windows on your Mac hardware.

I did play on Windows through bootcamp. My $60 was so I could stay in OS X and not interrupt my work by booting into another OS. There are things I prefer to do in OS X, and when Yoshida announced a Mac client was coming, I was ecstatic. My $60 was so I could play the game in OS X.

[logicallysynced]

OS
OS X Yosemite 10.10.2

Hardware
21.5-inch iMac (Mid 2014) with Intel Iris Pro Graphics or higher
MacBook Pro 15 inch with Retina display or higher

Available space on hard disk/SSD
30GB

Internet
Persistent broadband internet connection required

MacBook Pro 15 inch with Retina display FULLY spec'd out (best cpu, max ram, best graphics, ssd).. Runs game on lowest resolution and settings = 7-9fps

Imac 5K Retina, FULLY spec'd out.. Runs game on lowest resolution and settings = 15-18fps


Yeaahhhh.. disappointed.