FFXI On A MAC?

hmmm wine looks a bit complicated... but my imac 24" runs ffxi beautifully in bootcamp. but on the otherhand i run bootcamp in windows full time on my imac simply because of ffxi. if wine was easier to use maybe id switch back?

HOWTO - Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection 2008

Introduction

This HOWTO will help you get Final Fantasy XI setup on your machine using "The Vana'diel Collection 2008" retail package, or equivalent media. Here you will also find a guide to get the PlayOnline Viewer running. This HOWTO is complete to the best knowledge of its creators, however, there may be some errors that have not been resolved.

Please note that in order to run this game, you will most likely NEED the proprietary drivers for your graphics card(s). Open-source drivers are known to have problems with 3D rendering, and may render many things incorrectly or slowly. Please bear this in mind when submitting test results, as well.

Installation

* Insert "The Vana'diel Collection 2008" dvd into your dvd drive.
* In a terminal session, type in "wine /path/to/dvdrom/PlayOnline/setup.exe".
* From here, you will be guided by a setup wizard. Choosing all defaults is acceptable.
* After the PlayOnline Viewer is finished installing, click finish on the wizard if you haven't done so already.
* Type in "cd/path/to/dvdrom/INST1" to go into the install directory for Final Fantasy XI.
* Type in "wine setup.exe".
* A wizard will appear that will guide you through setting up Final Fantasy XI. Again, choosing all defaults is acceptable.
* After installation is complete for Final Fantasy XI, you may be given a choice to restart your machine. Choose "No, I will restart my machine later" and click finish.
* From here, type in "cd/path/to/dvdrom/INST2".
* Type in "wine setup.exe".
* Follow the wizard for setting up Rise of the Zilart, choosing all defaults, and selecting to restart your computer later, if prompted.
* Type in "cd/path/to/dvdrom/INST4".
* Type in "wine setup.exe".
* Follow the wizard for setting up Treasures of AhtUrhgan, choosing all defaults, and selecting to restart your computer later if prompted.
* Type in "cd/path/to/dvdrom/INST5".
* Type in "wine setup.exe".
* Follow the wizard for setting up Wings of the Goddess, choosing all defaults, and selecting to restart your computer later if prompted.
* You may now umount your installation media. Be sure to store it in a safe place.

Configuring/Updating/Running

* You will need a copy of dxdiagn.dll from an actual Windows XP installation. Copy it over to your wine's system32 folder any way you see fit.
* Type in "wine regsvr32 C:\\windows\\system32\\dxdiagn.dll".
* Type in "winecfg".
* On the Applications tab, click "Add Application".
* Navigate to C:\Program Files\PlayOnline\SquareEnix\PlayOnlineViewerPlayOnlineViewer\ and select pol.exe, then click "Open".
* Highlight pol.exe in the Application List, then click the Libraries tab.
* Select dxdiagn from the drop-down box on that tab, and click "Add".
* Select dxdiagn from the list below and click "Edit".
* Select "native (Windows)" and click OK. then click Apply.
* Here the PlayOnline Viewer will be updated. Follow the instructions to update the viewer.
* After PlayOnline Viewer is updated, the viewer will ask you to click next to restart it. Do so, and PlayOnline Viewer Should restart.
* Once logged in, you may run Final Fantasy XI. It will be updated upon running them for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to eat some cheesecake, because the initial update could take hours.
* Once the update has completed, Final Fantasy XI should launch with your desired settings.
* Go to a heavily populated area, and type "/sh Final Fantasy XI Runs In Linux!!" into Final Fantasy, and press Enter

I use VMWare w/XP on very low settings.

I'm pretty surprised that works. Never really thought a virtual machine would be practical for 3-D gaming. D: Beefy PC or just really low settings? Still decent FPS/playable and everything? ;o

those numbers look like they're in the regular set to operate FFXI. I'm still surprised MACs actually have that kinda power.

Macs can get way faster than that. Look at the apple store. My laptop is outdated. I'm gonna get a new one in August.

How do you install wine for free??? All I see is this crossover thing that costs 50 dollars.

CrossOver is a polished version of Wine provided by CodeWeavers. CrossOver makes it easier to use Wine and CodeWeavers provides excellent technical support to its users. All purchases of CrossOver are used to directly fund the developers working on Wine. So CrossOver is both a great way to get support in using Wine and to support the Wine Project. CodeWeavers provides fully functional trial versions of CrossOver.

Kind of off topic... But NO more stores (bestbuy, playntrade, even gamestop!?) sell FFXI in their stores anymore! I mean seriously... I want to go get it for my mac, but I don't want to order it online...

Kind of off topic... But NO more stores (bestbuy, playntrade, even gamestop!?) sell FFXI in their stores anymore! I mean seriously... I want to go get it for my mac, but I don't want to order it online...