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Spring on MacOSX

2009-08-28T06:08:26Z

Belmakor:

= Whats up with spring on OS X =
There has been a working, compiled universal binary for Macintosh OSX 10.4. However, this is an outdated version, and development has ceased since the release.

Because a lack of Mac developers (or maybe the lac of Macs for the developers) there is no Mac binary for any recent version of spring. Various people have managed to get it to compile and run on OS X, and we recieved some patches, but no one ever created a binary packet.

== We need YOU ==
If you have a Mac, and want to help spring, make a binary package. Lots of people tried, some of them failed, some succeeded, some of them even send patches, but noone stayed long enought to make one.

Thus, it should not be that hard to actually do it. All libraries used by spring are available on OS X, and beside some (or maybe even none) compile errors, spring will most likely compile and work fine.

If you need help, post on forum or ask in the lobby (channel #sy).

== Notes ==
Network sync presently restricts play to between computers of the same architecture type. Cross architecture network support is being worked on but will have to wait till there's hardware to work with.

Lobby informations for OSX are old & outdated, someone please update this page and the lobby link with fresh informations. <Brain Damage>

Due to the lack of information about a working lobby, the only sure way play between two computers must be initiated manually via start scripts and/or command line.

See the [[Lobby_on_MacOSX]] page for details and development progress

== Building the Engine ==

Currently there are a number of efforts underway to get Spring ported to Mac OS X and able to play multiplayer online.

You will need some 3rd party libraries installed in order to build the code yourself. The simplest way to do this is by using Darwin Ports - grab it from http://www.darwinports.com

Once you have that, you will need to open a shell and install the Boost, DevIL and Glew libraries like so:

<code>
$ sudo port install boost<br/>
$ sudo port install libdevil<br/>
$ sudo port install glew
</code>

In each case the libraries and all their dependencies will be downloaded and compiled (could take quite some time, so be patient). Once you have that, and a Spring source repository on your Mac, go to your spring source root directory and do this:

<code>
$ mkdir build<br/>
$ cd build<br/>
$ ccmake ..
</code>

This will allow you to configure cmake according to your environment. Note that one of the options is to specify whether or not an .app bundle is produced by the build process. Once you have succesfully configured, you should be able to build the source using the make command:

<code>
$ make
</code>

Spring on MacOSX

2008-09-08T01:42:17Z

Belmakor: Added some info culled from the thread to hopefully make it easier for newbs

== Old binary release ==
There has been a working, compiled universal binary for Macintosh OSX 10.4. However, this is an outdated version, and development has ceased since the release.

'''Old Release:''' 0.7gU with 0.78eU patch --[[User:Elio|Elio]] 03:40, 27 Feb 2007 (W. Europe Standard Time)

== New source development ==
With the new year 2008, development has been resumed. Currently, the SVN version of Spring can be compiled and played on a Mac, provided you have some background knowledge. Some features are missing though.

A nice, easy to use binary release is being worked on.

====os x LAN & Singleplayer ====
get: http://fabian.herb-clan.de/Spring-0.76b1+5552.dmg
(check this thread: [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=8819 http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=8819] )
as no lobby is working yet on os x start lan games with:
./Spring -s -n bar
./Spring -c -n foo
in <path-to-Spring>/Spring.app/Contents/MacOS

(tested on leopard)

== Notes ==
Network sync presently restricts play to between computers of the same architecture type. Cross architecture network support is being worked on but will have to wait till there's hardware to work with.

A port of the Unity lobby is being attempted (ease of installation is a major concern regardles though), as well as there being progress on AFLobby, but neither as yet are working easily. Therefore, play between two computers must be initiated manually via start scripts and/or command line.

See the [[Lobby_on_MacOSX]] page for details

== Download ==
to download and see the latest information, see
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=163367#163367 the forum thread]

== Quick Set Up Information ==

(From the forum thread linked above)

Install instructions:
# Get a binary install of spring, or compile it yourself
# Get a copy of the base and put it in base. Can be found at [http://spring-portal.com/index.php/docman/cat_view/40-misc]. Should include:
#*otacontent.sdz
#*spring/bitmaps.sdz
#*springcontent.sdz
#*tacontent_v2.sdz
#*tatextures_v062.sdz
#Get a working mod. You can probably find one at [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=12789]
# Get a working map. You can probably find one at [http://spring-portal.com/index.php/docman/cat_view/35-maps]
# If you have an nVidia 8 series and plan to use dynamic water, their is a bug that has been fixed in SVN. If you have streaky dynamic water, [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=263177#p263177 read this]

At this point spring should work, and be using the default settings.

Look in this thread for discusion about .plist files to change the settings.

AI's won't be installed.

Download

2008-09-08T01:23:17Z

Belmakor: Redesigned the page to make it easier to navigate. Added Mac OS X info.

==Spring Downloads==

On this page you will find information on how to download the latest releases from the Spring project for various platforms.

Make sure that you download the latest drivers for your graphic card in order to make Spring work correctly.

==Spring RTS Engine + Mods/Games==

If all you are interested in is playing the game using the existing public lobby server (for multiplayer online play), then these are the files you will want.

===Windows===

[http://spring.clan-sy.com/dl/spring_0.76b1.exe Click here to download] 12.9mb, added 2008-03-02

This installer can provide you with everything you need to play Spring, including the core files, different mods and maps and the TASClient multiplayer lobby client.

Please note that by selecting the mods XTA or BA in the installer you are legally required to own the original total annihilation game. The other mods are free of such content. More release notes can be found here.

This installer can also update your 0.75b2 installation to 0.76b1.

===Linux===

The [[SetupGuide|Linux set up guide]] provides set up information for various Linux distributions.

The Linux releases track with the Windows release, and those playing the game on Linux can play against players running the Windows version.

===Mac OS X===

The Mac OS X port is rough and unfinished. Help with its development would be greatly appreciated. More information on the current state of this port can be found [[Spring_on_MacOSX|here]].

==Lobby server==

This is for those wanting to run their own private or public lobby server, e.g. if you want to use Spring on a LAN without the need for an external internet connection. See the readme [http://spring.clan-sy.com/dl/tasserver_readme.txt here].

===Windows===

[http://spring.clan-sy.com/dl/TASServer_035.exe Click here to download] 120.7kb, added 2008-03-02

===Linux===

[http://spring.clan-sy.com/dl/TASServer.jar Click here to download] 100.7kb, added 2008-03-02

===Mac OS X===

(Untested) Try the Linux release above, and let us know if it works!

About

2008-09-08T01:05:34Z

Belmakor: Added link to wiki main page as it is not obvious how to get there from any of the main pages

=About=
Spring is a project aiming to create a new and versatile RTS Engine.

= System requirements =
About 1ghz cpu and a GeForce3 or better graphics card. For larger battles the requirements increase. Some graphics effects require a graphics card which supports ARB_vertex_program/ARB_fragment_program. This is the same as having a graphics card that supports DX9.

= Features =

* Large battles limited only by the power of your computer; support for up to 5000 units.
* Large, highly detailed maps in which to wage those battles, fully 3D with deformable terrain, forest fires, dynamic and reflective water, and custom skyboxes.
* Several camera modes, allowing for anything to be viewed from almost any angle.
* Fully 3D combat in land, sea, and air, with realistic weapon trajectories (physics engine).
* Many different [[Games]], made just for Spring.
* Complex 3rd party AIs, some of which are quite good.
* An extremely powerful GUI, designed to minimize unnecessary micromanagement.
* Frequent additions and bugfixes.

= Documentation =

[[Main_Page|This page]] is an index of all available documentation on this web site.

= Currently in Development =

* New scripting engine.
* Many different Maps, Games, and AIs.

= Other plans not on any roadmap =

* Monthly Topic Rotation

Spring on MacOSX

2008-04-19T05:00:14Z

Belmakor: /* os x LAN & Singleplayer */