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 Post subject: Windows Versus Mac version release
PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:24 am 
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Hello,

Can you tell us approximately when the MAC version will be released once the Windows 's version is available?

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 Post subject: Re: Windows Versus Mac version release
PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:57 am 
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Even though the code for each platform is being developed simultaneously, we are planning on a 3-week "window" between releases starting with Windows, then Macintosh, then Linux.

The reason for this delay between releases is to ensure the highest quality of support for each edition, as well as allow time needed to properly prepare each format for distribution.

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 Post subject: Re: Windows Versus Mac version release
PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:17 pm 
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That's a good news !
Very Professionnal
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 Post subject: Re: Windows Versus Mac version release
PostPosted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:46 pm 
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Does that mean we will be beta testing the Mac version at the same time as the Windows version? I really, really can't wait.....


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 Post subject: Re: Windows Versus Mac version release
PostPosted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 3:09 pm 
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Painted Lady wrote:
Does that mean we will be beta testing the Mac version at the same time as the Windows version? I really, really can't wait.....

We'll probably start the Mac testing sometime after the first round of Window testing. So yes, Mac testing will be going on while we do Windows testing though not right away.

And 'yes' to whoever is planning on asking: Linux testing will probably start after we get a round of Mac testing done. :wink: It's just best to stagger the testing because that first play through is always going to bring up the most issues, so it will allow us to address the bigger problems on one OS before moving to the next.

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 Post subject: Re: Windows Versus Mac version release
PostPosted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:01 pm 
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BasiliskWrangler wrote:
Painted Lady wrote:
Does that mean we will be beta testing the Mac version at the same time as the Windows version? I really, really can't wait.....

We'll probably start the Mac testing sometime after the first round of Window testing. So yes, Mac testing will be going on while we do Windows testing though not right away.



Oh goodie, I can try (to be a tester) and test the windows and Mac versions. Use my Mac with Windows partition and then the Mac side. :lol:

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 Post subject: Re: Windows Versus Mac version release
PostPosted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:19 pm 
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Also, I wonder if BW is going to want someone to test the Windows version on a Mac running Parallels. It would be interesting to see if that works properly. I'll volunteer!


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 Post subject: Re: Windows Versus Mac version release
PostPosted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:11 pm 
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I think Mac user for sure would like to test parallel as this is a logical step (no boot camp) to play the game...
Then comee the question about licensing.... as we, mac user, would like to have a licence for both hardware,
the pc one's just for playing the game sooner.... :)


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 Post subject: Re: Windows Versus Mac version release
PostPosted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:13 am 
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zebulon wrote:
I think Mac user for sure would like to test parallel as this is a logical step (no boot camp) to play the game...
Then comee the question about licensing.... as we, mac user, would like to have a licence for both hardware,
the pc one's just for playing the game sooner.... :)

Zebulon, BW has said that buying the game once gets you the right to play it on any platform you have (so your purchase code will probably allow you to download the Mac and Linux versions as they become available).

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 Post subject: Re: Windows Versus Mac version release
PostPosted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:58 pm 
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Great news!
Thanks for this license model.


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 Post subject: Re: Windows Versus Mac version release
PostPosted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:52 am 
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As an OSX and Boot Camp Windows (games only!) user, that is excellent news! That's damned civilised of you! :D

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