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== Install FreeSpace 2 (optional) == | == Install FreeSpace 2 (optional) == | ||
| − | If you want to play the original FS2 campaign, you need a copy of the original game. You can find instructions for that on the [[Getting FreeSpace]]page. | + | If you want to play the original FS2 campaign, you need a copy of the original game. You can find instructions for that on the [[Getting FreeSpace]] page. |
FreeSpace 2 is a game for Windows only, so the installer also requires Windows to run. On a Mac you can work around this is several ways: | FreeSpace 2 is a game for Windows only, so the installer also requires Windows to run. On a Mac you can work around this is several ways: | ||
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You should [[FreeSpace_Open_Installer#Install_procedure|install the orginal game]], and also install the [http://www.pxo.net/files/fs21x-12.exe 1.2 patch]. | You should [[FreeSpace_Open_Installer#Install_procedure|install the orginal game]], and also install the [http://www.pxo.net/files/fs21x-12.exe 1.2 patch]. | ||
| − | In all cases, you should end up with a folder that contains an ''FS2.exe'', several ''.vp'' files, and several folders including ''data'', ''ereg'' and ''tools''. The usual location on your | + | In all cases, you should end up with a folder that contains an ''FS2.exe'', several ''.vp'' files, and several folders including ''data'', ''ereg'' and ''tools''. The usual location on your Windows (virtual) machine is ''C:\Games\FreeSpace2\''. Move this folder to a convenient place on your Mac. You no longer need any of the .exe files. |
== Install FreeSpace Open == | == Install FreeSpace Open == | ||
| − | You can do it by hand, but by far the easiest way is to use Turey's [http://www.fsoinstaller.com/ | + | You can do it by hand, but by far the easiest way is to use Turey's [http://www.fsoinstaller.com/ FSO installer]. For the Mac, you need the cross-platform [http://www.fsoinstaller.com/files/installer/java/FreeSpaceOpenInstaller.jar .jar installer]. It needs Java 1.5, which is standard on OSX 10.4 (Tiger) onwards, and can be hacked into 10.3 (Panther). |
Run the installer. Select the folder where you moved FS2 or an empty folder if just want FS2O. Then make sure you leave the ''Update Current Files'' option ''un''checked. Otherwise, you can select anything you want. | Run the installer. Select the folder where you moved FS2 or an empty folder if just want FS2O. Then make sure you leave the ''Update Current Files'' option ''un''checked. Otherwise, you can select anything you want. | ||
| − | After you select software and [[User-made Campaigns (FS2)|mods]], allow the installer to fetch the latest versions. '''Caution''': Depending on your mod choices, the installer may start downloading several | + | After you select software and [[User-made Campaigns (FS2)|mods]], allow the installer to fetch the latest versions. '''Caution''': Depending on your mod choices, the installer may start downloading several GBs. If you are on a relatively slow connection (including basic broadband) this could take hours. |
If you want a newer build of the FSO game than the installer provides for, you can find build announcements in the [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,113.0.html Cross-Platform Development forum]. '''Caution''': these builds are experimental and may not function as intended. | If you want a newer build of the FSO game than the installer provides for, you can find build announcements in the [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,113.0.html Cross-Platform Development forum]. '''Caution''': these builds are experimental and may not function as intended. | ||
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== Installing the OSX game launcher == | == Installing the OSX game launcher == | ||
| − | On platforms other than Mac, FS2O is configured via [[Command-Line Reference|command-line options]]. On the Mac, these options not used on a command line, but are listed instead in the ''~library/FS2_Open/data/cmdline_fso.cfg'' file. You can edit this file by hand, but a more convenient way is to use [http://www.soulstorm-creations.com/PROJECT_SOULSTORM_2_0/cocoa-objective-c/fs2-open-launcher-os-x-3.0.html Soulstorm's OSX launcher]. Download the disk image, mount it, and put the launcher in your FS2/FSO folder. | + | On platforms other than Mac, FS2O is configured via [[Command-Line Reference|command-line options]]. On the Mac, these options are not used on a command line, but are listed instead in the ''~library/FS2_Open/data/cmdline_fso.cfg'' file. You can edit this file by hand, but a more convenient way is to use [http://www.soulstorm-creations.com/PROJECT_SOULSTORM_2_0/cocoa-objective-c/fs2-open-launcher-os-x-3.0.html Soulstorm's OSX launcher]. Download the disk image, mount it, and put the launcher in your FS2/FSO folder. |
When you first run the installer, let it update itself to at least version 3.1, and enter the location of your FS2O application in the bottom part of the window. | When you first run the installer, let it update itself to at least version 3.1, and enter the location of your FS2O application in the bottom part of the window. | ||
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Go to the ''GamePlay + Speed'' tab to select one of the mods you have installed. FS2O can have only one mod active at the same time, so select the one you want to play. The launcher should be able to find the mods in your FS2O folder. If not, you will have to add them to your ''cmdline_fso.cfg'' file by hand. | Go to the ''GamePlay + Speed'' tab to select one of the mods you have installed. FS2O can have only one mod active at the same time, so select the one you want to play. The launcher should be able to find the mods in your FS2O folder. If not, you will have to add them to your ''cmdline_fso.cfg'' file by hand. | ||
| − | Go to the ''Graphics'' tab to enter your graphics options. The [[MediaVP | + | Go to the ''Graphics'' tab to enter your graphics options. The [[MediaVP]]'s mod readme.txt file recommends the following settings, but your Mac may or may not support these: |
-spec (Enable Specular maps) | -spec (Enable Specular maps) | ||
-glow (Enable Glowmaps) | -glow (Enable Glowmaps) | ||
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== Install additional mods == | == Install additional mods == | ||
| − | You can use the | + | You can use the FSO installer to download more mods, or follow the links in the [[User-made Campaigns (FS2)|FS campaign list]]. [[Total conversions|Total conversion mods]] are also available, which take place outside the [[Portal:FreeSpace Universe|FreeSpace universe]]. |
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Revision as of 09:30, 2 May 2009
Installing FreeSpace Open on a Mac takes several distinct steps:
Contents
Install FreeSpace 2 (optional)
If you want to play the original FS2 campaign, you need a copy of the original game. You can find instructions for that on the Getting FreeSpace page.
FreeSpace 2 is a game for Windows only, so the installer also requires Windows to run. On a Mac you can work around this is several ways:
- install FS2 on a Windows PC and move the entire program's folder to your mac.
- use Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion or VirtualBox.
- use CrossOver Mac or Wine.
You should install the orginal game, and also install the 1.2 patch.
In all cases, you should end up with a folder that contains an FS2.exe, several .vp files, and several folders including data, ereg and tools. The usual location on your Windows (virtual) machine is C:\Games\FreeSpace2\. Move this folder to a convenient place on your Mac. You no longer need any of the .exe files.
Install FreeSpace Open
You can do it by hand, but by far the easiest way is to use Turey's FSO installer. For the Mac, you need the cross-platform .jar installer. It needs Java 1.5, which is standard on OSX 10.4 (Tiger) onwards, and can be hacked into 10.3 (Panther).
Run the installer. Select the folder where you moved FS2 or an empty folder if just want FS2O. Then make sure you leave the Update Current Files option unchecked. Otherwise, you can select anything you want.
After you select software and mods, allow the installer to fetch the latest versions. Caution: Depending on your mod choices, the installer may start downloading several GBs. If you are on a relatively slow connection (including basic broadband) this could take hours.
If you want a newer build of the FSO game than the installer provides for, you can find build announcements in the Cross-Platform Development forum. Caution: these builds are experimental and may not function as intended.
Find your FS2O folder, mount the disk image and put the FS2_Open application in your FS2O folder
Installing the OSX game launcher
On platforms other than Mac, FS2O is configured via command-line options. On the Mac, these options are not used on a command line, but are listed instead in the ~library/FS2_Open/data/cmdline_fso.cfg file. You can edit this file by hand, but a more convenient way is to use Soulstorm's OSX launcher. Download the disk image, mount it, and put the launcher in your FS2/FSO folder.
When you first run the installer, let it update itself to at least version 3.1, and enter the location of your FS2O application in the bottom part of the window.
Go to the GamePlay + Speed tab to select one of the mods you have installed. FS2O can have only one mod active at the same time, so select the one you want to play. The launcher should be able to find the mods in your FS2O folder. If not, you will have to add them to your cmdline_fso.cfg file by hand.
Go to the Graphics tab to enter your graphics options. The MediaVP's mod readme.txt file recommends the following settings, but your Mac may or may not support these:
-spec (Enable Specular maps) -glow (Enable Glowmaps) -env (Enable Environment Maps) -missile_lighting (Apply Lighting to Missiles) -normal (Enable Normal Maps) -3dshockwave (Enable 3D Shockwaves in random orientations) -ambient_factor 35 -spec_exp 15 -spec_point 1.2 -spec_static 1.5 -spec_tube 1.5 -ogl_spec 20
Install additional mods
You can use the FSO installer to download more mods, or follow the links in the FS campaign list. Total conversion mods are also available, which take place outside the FreeSpace universe.
