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[SirAbbott]

Guys, ex RA2 player and complete novice with Macs.

 

I want to play RA2 online on my new macbook pro, I have seen some discussions on how to download Wrappers etc, I haven't got a disc drive so not sure how to install. Can someone give me some advice on how I can install and play RA2 online on my Mac please.

 

Sorries in advance for any further questions I have, as mentioned already... i'm not as good on macs as I am at RA2  

 

Thanks

[hardman]

The best way is to use bootcamp to install windows.

 

Another way is to use a virtual machine to install windows but depending on set up this can lag.

 

You don't need a disc drive to install either the game or windows. You can download both.

 

See: http://xwis.net/forums/index.php/topic/181749-troubleshooter/

Edited by hardman, 19 August 2015 - 03:03 PM.

[SirAbbott]

The best way is to use bootcamp to install windows.

 

Another way is to use a virtual machine to install windows but depending on set up this can lag.

 

You don't need a disc drive to install either the game or windows. You can download both.

 

See: http://xwis.net/forums/index.php/topic/181749-troubleshooter/

 

Thanks, and will I be able to play online?

[hardman]

If you use one of the above methods yea. 

 

I would recommend using bootcamp. I get a lot of lag when using virtual machines or wineskin with a relatively new MBP. Instructions on setting up bootcamp should be easy enough to find. You just need a copy of windows on a usb stick (i would reccomend windows 7).

[SirAbbott]

If you use one of the above methods yea. 

 

I would recommend using bootcamp. I get a lot of lag when using virtual machines or wineskin with a relatively new MBP. Instructions on setting up bootcamp should be easy enough to find. You just need a copy of windows on a usb stick (i would reccomend windows 7).

Quick question, how much space does this process use, I have just upgraded to the new mac book but it only has 120GB HD, I don't particularly want to use it all up using bootcamp. Maybe an external HD with BC on it? 

[hardman]

If using just for ra2 20GB will be enough. I'm not sure about bootcamp in external HD, never tried it

Edited by hardman, 27 August 2015 - 10:08 AM.