SWBFII PC for Mac port tutorial?

[Kit Fisto]

Hey guys, I was wondering if it would be worthwhile to create a tutorial on how to play SWBFII PC on a Mac? The tutorial would be almost the same as my "How to play SWBF on Mac 10.5.8 or higher" tutorial. I have lots of time on my hands now and if you guys think it would benifit the community (both SWBFI and II) then I'll do it. Let me know what you guys think.

[Led]

Is it already supported through Steam?  Or is that PC only?

[Unit 33]

Nope it's PC only, it was never officially ported. But there's a wine wrapped thingy out there somewhere.

[Kit Fisto]

It was never officially ported and I don't think it will ever be. But there is the cider/wine wrapper that works like a charm. Everything worked from the map colors to the online multiplayer. Here is the link to the port. http://portingteam.com/files/file/7010-star-wars-battlefront-ii/
It was made by the same guy who created the very good SWBFI port. It says link is dead but I have a backup of 3 of his ports on my media fire account.

[Kit Fisto]

I think I'll make a tutorial if this for 3 reasons.

1) The entire port page has been removed on the website that hosted it. In short, there is no way anyone else has access to the port.

2) SWBFGamers is starting to be more SWBFII friendly.

3) The port works really well. I have no problems with it except a minor audio glitch but it really is great. I want other people to have as much fun as I am having with SWBFII and all on the comfort of my Mac OS. No need to boot into windows! And a few more people to play this game online wont hurt.


It (the tutorial) will be very similar to the SWBFI tutorial. But I will show you how to use Wine instead of the installer. I've been having trouble with the installer and Wine can be used to install large SWBFII mods.

Which brings me to my next point.
In the tutorial should I include how to install Dark Times II, 1.3 Patch and Marvel4's conversions?
They have become essential to my SWBFII game (with a few other era mods and maps).

Do you guys think that would be a good idea?
The port and the mod tutorial? One or the other? Both?

[Unit 33]

Which brings me to my next point.
In the tutorial should I include how to install Dark Times II, 1.3 Patch and Marvel4's conversions?
They have become essential to my SWBFII game (with a few other era mods and maps).

Do you guys think that would be a good idea?
The port and the mod tutorial? One or the other? Both?

Using those as an example is a good idea, installing mods could be a subsection of the same tutorial, so players don't have to get redirected around.

[Kit Fisto]

Using those as an example is a good idea, installing mods could be a subsection of the same tutorial, so players don't have to get redirected around.

I'll probably do that. I know I'll show them how to install DTII but should I show them how to install one single addon map or just stick with those conversions?

[Unit 33]

I'll probably do that. I know I'll show them how to install DTII but should I show them how to install one single addon map or just stick with those conversions?

Either? Both? I dunno, it's your tutorial.

[Kit Fisto]

Either? Both? I dunno, it's your tutorial.

If you were to use the port and you were using my tutorial which would be easier for you?

[Unit 33]

If you were to use the port and you were using my tutorial which would be easier for you?

Well alright, go with the conversions because us Mac players will be more familiar with SWBF1 maps, and it's a good place to start.

[Kit Fisto]

Cool. I'll do that. I'll begin work on it as soon as I get bored with Battle Royal Mod. Perhaps you won't get a tutorial...