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[Janichsan]

I just noticed that you can get the download version of Neverwinter Nights 2 for Mac from Amazon for... Ninety. Nine. Cents.

[Hansi]

"Currently unavailable" for me, might be just because I'm in the UK.

This is not the updated Mac Store version though is it?

[Thain Esh Kelch]

Darn cheap, but not available for me either. I snatched it for 5$ on the MAS though.

[Hansi]

$5 is nice, I've already finished NWN2 + the first expansion I've buy it again + expansions if Aspyr just had enough (good?) developers/resources.

[Janichsan]

Hansi, on 16 March 2012 - 04:36 PM, said:

This is not the updated Mac Store version though is it?

As far as I know, it is. I don't think there are real differences between the download versions. (I already have NWN 2 from a Macupdate Bundle.)

[Hansi]

On sale for $0.99 on the Mac App Store now.

[Janichsan]

Same on GamersGate.

[Ichigo27]

Janichsan, on 22 March 2012 - 02:36 AM, said:

Same on GamersGate.

Been out of loop regarding the mac version. How bad is the DRM?

[choiceweb0pen0]

Looks like Dragon Age 2 is $12 o GamersGate as well.

[Diablofett]

I paid $50.00 for my physical copy of this game four years ago. Now it is $0.99... I am still glad I have the physical copy since I prefer physical media over digital.

[Ichigo27]

Diablofett, on 23 March 2012 - 03:22 PM, said:

I paid $50.00 for my physical copy of this game four years ago. Now it is $0.99... I am still glad I have the physical copy since I prefer physical media over digital.

Buying a physical copy is that much better(especially when it doesn't have any DRM), ended up taking the opportunity to buy it. Even though the os x version doesn't have the expansion packs, theirs always trying out the OC.

[Diablofett]

Ichigo27, on 23 March 2012 - 05:28 PM, said:

Buying a physical copy is that much better(especially when it doesn't have any DRM), ended up taking the opportunity to buy it. Even though the os x version doesn't have the expansion packs, theirs always trying out the OC.

The expansion packs can easily be applied to the Mac version as well. The only things the mac version truly lacks is support for many of the higher-end video settings. Environmental shadows being the most noticeable feature missing on our end.

[Ichigo27]

Diablofett, on 23 March 2012 - 08:14 PM, said:

The expansion packs can easily be applied to the Mac version as well.

How does the Platinum Edition installation work out? Is it all in one or broken up into one expansion pack by one?

Diablofett, on 23 March 2012 - 08:14 PM, said:

The only things the mac version truly lacks is support for many of the higher-end video settings. Environmental shadows being the most noticeable feature missing on our end.

What about other settings missing? Does it have to do with direct x 9 though?

[Diablofett]

Ichigo27, on 24 March 2012 - 02:11 AM, said:

How does the Platinum Edition installation work out? Is it all in one or broken up into one expansion pack by one?



What about other settings missing? Does it have to do with direct x 9 though?

Well, either installation would yield files that could be used for NWN2 for Mac. I was not even aware that a platinum edition of NWN2 was out, I knew that one for NWN exists. Basically you would transfer all files labeled "x1, x2" and the dialog.tlk. I think I may have posted details on this on these forums awhile back, if anyone is interested I could post some step-by-step instructions for manually transferring things from a PC-side installation.
Other settings missing would be, anti-aliasing, point-light-shadows, and maybe some other things. I have done some tinkering with the NWN2 app trying to re-enable such things, I am unsure if the code was actually removed or if things were simply disabled on the mac side. My guess would be that the issue is related to how NWN2 had issues with ATI cards and shadows flickering back in the day. Since then said issues have been resolved I think, either way I think us mac users deserve a fully functional app. So far I did manage to reenable the UI for said options, though selecting them results in things being reset upon leaving the options menu.

[Janichsan]

Seems like that 99 cent sale was Aspyr's "everything most go" sale for NWN 2: recently, their license for the game lapsed and it may no longer be sold (digitally).

[Diablofett]

Janichsan, on 18 April 2012 - 01:51 AM, said:

Seems like that 99 cent sale was Aspyr's "everything most go" sale for NWN 2: recently, their license for the game lapsed and it may no longer be sold (digitally).

I would think this also means they can no longer have new copies manufactured to be available for sale on the physical market as well.

[Janichsan]

Diablofett, on 18 April 2012 - 09:24 AM, said:

I would think this also means they can no longer have new copies manufactured to be available for sale on the physical market as well.

This, too. But from experience with CMR Mac and Race Driver 3, the copies the retailers have in stock may still be sold.