Mac Requirements

[Aden_Coraxe]

Hey 2 questions concerning the requirements for macs. I am just about positive about both but I figured I would humor myself in hopes of being able to play.

Requirements in question

450mhz G4

I have a 700Mhz G3. I assume this requirement is fine with the much faster speeds. only concern with G4 vs G3 is Cache size, but they dont list a required cache so can't compare

Here is the hurter:

32mb vid card.

My junk G3 laptop only runs a 16mb, would it be even feasible to run the game on the lowest reso and graphics settings? I see persistent lockups and whatnot being a problem in transitions but just in hopes that it may work

thanks for the help in advance

[Arond]

I play Avlis on a Mac too, but with a higher rated system (dual G4 1.45 Mhz processors, 64MB graphics card). I don't have any system problems and play at the highest resolution most of the time.

I don't have an answer for your question, but I'd say, give it a try and see how it goes for you. You can turn off a lot of the graphics effects and still have a great time in Avlis. Good luck.

[Arond]

I play Avlis on a Mac too, but with a higher rated system (dual G4 1.45 Mhz processors, 64MB graphics card). I don't have any system problems and play at the highest resolution most of the time.

I don't have an answer for your question, but I'd say, give it a try and see how it goes for you. You can turn off a lot of the graphics effects and still have a great time in Avlis. Good luck.

[Aden_Coraxe]

Yeh my intent is to download the demo and test it their to see what happens. Although on mac game files the file format of the demo was nothing ive ever seen before, but my G3 just got whiped out *mumbles* stupid hard drive

Im thinking ill update my stuff-it and go from their

Mac user eh? See the new G5 how freigen sweet is that thing! The second I am done spending money on Xmas gifts me and my girlfriend are gonna purchase that bad boy. Plus were both graphic designers, one system for business and pleasure, cant beat that!

[janr]

Requirements in question

450mhz G4

I have a 700Mhz G3. I assume this requirement is fine with the much faster speeds. only concern with G4 vs G3 is Cache size, but they dont list a required cache so can't compare

Here is the hurter:

32mb vid card.

I'm running on a 667 G4 and it is just barely playable. Cannot participate in any DM events or larger parties due to lag and low frame rates. I have the same video card you do. It's not going to make much of a difference I'm afraid, you be playing on the lowest settings with all effect and music turned off anyway.

Sorry to be the harbinger of bad news.

[Mac_atttack]

I have a 700mhz emac and it runs fine. So it might work OK on your G3. I would not recommend your G4 or laptop though, HOTU requires a bit more grunt than vanilla NWN.

[rorrim]

I run on a 15" 1.5 Ghz Powerbook and a 1 Ghz eMac with no real problems, but it is noticeably slower on the eMac mostly due to the video card in it. I have to crank down the effects on the eMac to prevent it from getting jerky when a lot of things are moving on the screen.

I don't think your processor will be a problem, but I suspect your video card won't have enough oomph.

[storminj]

It is a video card issue. I had a 32 meg card and had to run at lowest settings and was difficult with too many people on but went to 64 meg card and doing much better.

I have, at work that is, 500mhz G4, 256 mb ram, 64/32 meg radeon duel desktop (play on 64 card). It works alright atleast enough to get me fix.

[Sili]

It is a video card issue. I had a 32 meg card and had to run at lowest settings and was difficult with too many people on but went to 64 meg card and doing much better.

Completely agree, the 32mb board here at work blows.

The 128mb at home.......sweet onion chutney it's nice.


Mmmmm......shiney water.

[Aden_Coraxe]

thats what i assumed. and i know how lag can hurt roleplaying unless i play someone who fell off the short bus

nonetheless im gonna try to downlaod the demo when i have time and see how it runs. if it works out well i may go buy normal nwn and just play some single player to get the nwn practice and get reacquainted with the engine. (havent played in like a year, and had a friends copy)

but thanks for the help!

plus i just got a handsome raise at work so maybe ill get the new G5 even before xmas

[Aden_Coraxe]

well tried the demo last night, i had originally upgraded to 10.2 as needed, but mac restored it to my original os, os x. sssooooooo no nwn until the g5! thanks for the help!