Using Dayz and wine

[RawrAdam 0]

Hi there, I had a quick search and couldn't really find anything about it so I thought I would ask! I have a mac, and this is one of the only things I can't obviously just install on mac osx, I was wondering if anyone has installed it thorugh wine? I know I could always use BootCamp and install it that way, but I'm reluctant just because I didn't buy a mac to then install windows on it, if I have to install it I will, just a pain in the bum having to boot into either windows or OSx :)

Thanks in advance,

Adam

[Thortimer 37]

Trust me, as someone who tried going through the same exact experience, you're climbing a mountain in a mudslide. No one here is going to help you with that, they'll hardly tell you to just get bootcamp.

But seriously, bootcamp. Windows 8 Cunsumer Preview is free right now, and runs great (and you should be able to use it several months after Window 8 comes out proper).

Wine just doesn't get along and there just isn't enough support for Arma 2 with it.

I use Mac for music (recording and composing). Be aware why you bought a computer, since I found DayZ, I've started playing alot more video games on my laptop (something I never used to do outside The Sims and Spore).

I'd still buy a mac. ;)

[RawrAdam 0]

Thank you for the information, I think I will just have to bootcamp then haha, and thank you for the windows 8 thing as well, makes it easier for me :)

Your help is appreciated!!

Thanks,

Adam

[oliverouten 0]

Yo man I have the same issue! Did it ever work on bootcamp or wine??? what are your specs aswell? I would realllllllyyyyy appreciate a response because its such a drag to buy it and then it now work! Hope you see this!

[Azrail (DayZ) 211]

of course bootcamp works, it's just windows on apple hardware, which is fortunately compatible these days.

used to do that on my imac, but since you can't upgrade an imac, its a terrible choice for a gaming rig. i learned the hard way.

Edited December 23, 2013 by Azrail