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Started by frunobulax, Dec 04 2009 11:05 AM

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#1 frunobulax

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Posted 04 December 2009 - 11:05 AM

Hearts of Iron 3 for Mac (10.5.8) is now available to buy via deliver2mac - £29.95/€34.95/$39.95

More info - http://www.vpltd.com...products_id=251

Requirements
    * OS X 10.5.8 or higher
    * Any Intel CPU
    * GeForce 7300, Radeon HD 2400 (GMA cards not supported)
    * 128 MB VRAM, 1GB RAM
    * 1.3 GB hard disk space
    * Broadband connection for Internet play & Product Registration

Unfortunately the VP Forum still appears to be offline  :unsure:
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Posted 04 December 2009 - 11:51 AM

I got the email today - great news :)

Although it's frustrating waiting for a boxed product to be released .. I'm still awaiting X3:Terran Conflict so I hope HOI:3 comes out more quickly so I can buy it. I have bought a couple of digitial downloads in the past but I much prefer having a boxed product unless there's no other choice.

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Posted 04 December 2009 - 04:54 PM

View Postfrunobulax, on December 4th 2009, 11:05 AM, said:

Hearts of Iron 3 for Mac (10.5.8) is now available to buy via deliver2mac - £29.95/€34.95/$39.95

More info - http://www.vpltd.com...products_id=251

Requirements
    * OS X 10.5.8 or higher
    * Any Intel CPU
    * GeForce 7300, Radeon HD 2400 (GMA cards not supported)
    * 128 MB VRAM, 1GB RAM
    * 1.3 GB hard disk space
    * Broadband connection for Internet play & Product Registration

Unfortunately the VP Forum still appears to be offline  :unsure:


Have you got it yet - does it work

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Posted 05 December 2009 - 09:18 AM

I just downloaded my copy and have played for about 15 minutes as Canada starting in 1936.  In the main menu there is an interface to download content from GamersGate.  Being weary of PC ports I think I'll ask here if the Mac version will work with the Gamers Gate content downloads?

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Posted 05 December 2009 - 10:55 AM

View PostRanger_Joe, on December 5th 2009, 10:18 AM, said:

I just downloaded my copy and have played for about 15 minutes as Canada starting in 1936.  In the main menu there is an interface to download content from GamersGate.  Being weary of PC ports I think I'll ask here if the Mac version will work with the Gamers Gate content downloads?
when it says ati radeon 2400 required, does anyone think it will work with the x1600?

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Posted 05 December 2009 - 03:49 PM

SWEET!!! I sure will pick it up when I can! :w00t:

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Posted 06 December 2009 - 09:12 AM

View PostRanger_Joe, on December 5th 2009, 10:18 AM, said:

I just downloaded my copy and have played for about 15 minutes as Canada starting in 1936.  In the main menu there is an interface to download content from GamersGate.  Being weary of PC ports I think I'll ask here if the Mac version will work with the Gamers Gate content downloads?
Update:  I took the plunge and bought a few of the sprite and music addons.  The 'installation complete' dialogue is generic so it isn't always clear which piece of downloaded content was installed correctly.  Aside from that, everything seems to work as expected.

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Posted 07 December 2009 - 10:37 AM

installed,so far i have no color on flags or land masses. there is something about using vertex buffer options. I also have a first gen imac with the x1600 which i do not see as a supported card. other then the color issue it works

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Posted 07 December 2009 - 12:16 PM

I heard from VP that the boxed version is about 10 days away - can't wait :D

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Posted 07 December 2009 - 02:35 PM

the game does not support x1600 cards though it will run on it. some graphics are not working right but still playable.

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Posted 07 December 2009 - 06:50 PM

View Postijedi42, on December 7th 2009, 03:35 PM, said:

the game does not support x1600 cards though it will run on it. some graphics are not working right but still playable.


Make sure you toggle "use vertex buffer objects' in the settings menu.
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Posted 07 December 2009 - 08:40 PM

How do you bring of the console on the Mac version of HOI3? I'd like to know how to enter cheat codes.

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Posted 07 December 2009 - 08:49 PM

Can this game play vs the PC version ?

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Posted 07 December 2009 - 09:29 PM

View Postdojoboy, on December 7th 2009, 07:50 PM, said:

Make sure you toggle "use vertex buffer objects' in the settings menu.
i did, that only helps apparently for some spelling of provinces. i talked to vp tech support and they say the game will run but the chipset itself is not supported so weird things can happen.

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Posted 08 December 2009 - 04:23 PM

View PostSargiel, on December 7th 2009, 11:16 AM, said:

I heard from VP that the boxed version is about 10 days away - can't wait :D

Anyone from VP that can confirm that this rumor is true? I wont buy any digital download version. Only boxed version works for me.

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Posted 08 December 2009 - 04:30 PM

View PostRank Xerox, on December 8th 2009, 05:23 PM, said:

Anyone from VP that can confirm that this rumor is true? I wont buy any digital download version. Only boxed version works for me.

It might be a while before they mosey through here.
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Posted 09 December 2009 - 02:47 PM

already a patch!

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Posted 10 December 2009 - 02:51 AM

View Postdojoboy, on December 8th 2009, 03:30 PM, said:

It might be a while before they mosey through here.

Roger that Dojoboy. That is no problem for me. I can wait. :)

Btw, what could be a good deal for VP is to sell a boxed version with a download option inbetween the release for the box. ;)

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Posted 15 December 2009 - 05:04 PM

I installed the game and then the patch however every time I load a saved game it crashes, anyone else having this problem
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Posted 13 March 2010 - 04:08 PM

View PostRanger_Joe, on 06 December 2009 - 09:12 AM, said:

Update:  I took the plunge and bought a few of the sprite and music addons.  The 'installation complete' dialogue is generic so it isn't always clear which piece of downloaded content was installed correctly.  Aside from that, everything seems to work as expected.
How do you like the add on sprites?
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