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I have been wanting to get into MTGO cause I usually can’t make it to FNM, and I thought being on a Mac would stop that, How can I get MTGO on my mac?
Any Information would be helpful.
I asked Marshall to answer this question for the blog. Here’s his response! -Jon
I get this question a lot. Here is the setup I use, it’s pretty easy:
1. Virtualization software
This is different than emulation software, and there are two main products for this: Parallels Desktop and VMWare Fusion. I use Parallels but have used VMWare in the past and been pleased. You need to purchase this software and install it on your Mac. This will allow you to install and run Windows while running OSX.
2. Windows
You will need a licensed copy of Windows to install as a virtual machine on your Mac. You can install any Windows OS that will run MTGO, I use Windows 7 as I find it the most stable, with the least maintenance.
After you get Parallels or similar installed, you can install Windows as a virtual machine. Your chosen program will give you instructions and they have really made it very easy to do this. Then just install MTGO on Windows and your are good to go.
Another option if you don’t need to run Windows at the same time as using Boot Camp, which is free and comes preinstalled on your Mac computer. This is called “Dual-booting”, where instead of running Mac OSX and Windows at the same time, you choose which one you want to run when you turn on the computer. You still have to have a licensed copy of Windows to do this.
You can install Windows and MTGO on it and just boot into a Windows machine when you want to play. This is not particularly convenient though as you have to reboot the computer just to play MTGO and you can’t access your Mac apps while you are doing this.
I recommend just shelling out some extra money for Parallels or VMWare Fusion, as they run excellently on both my 11″ Macbook Air and my 27″ iMac.
**MTGO V4 Update 7/23/14**
I had terrible issues with the V4 client shortly after its launch. The client would boot me 4-5 times per draft, forcing me to relog and miss picks.
Listener Alan wrote in with a fix:
If you have your Parallels Virtual Machine configured in the default manner, the network connection type will be Shared Network, as seen here:
The problem is that it will renew the DHCP Lease every 30 minutes with this setup. This shouldn’t be an issue, but the V4 client of MTGO is touchy about the connection, and will boot you every time it resets.
If you change your “Type” to Default Adapter like this:
The program will renew the lease every 24 hours, eliminating the problem.
If you find yourself with constant disconnect issues, this should fix it (it did for me).
Good luck!
-Marshall
One of the most impressive aspects of puzzle games is how they can take so many different forms. An apparently simple idea can branch out into uncountable different puzzles, becoming much more challenging and interesting with time. This is so true that a puzzle style known for its simplicity – the match-3 games – has seen many unique iterations with time, including superb titles such as Ironcast and Battle Chef Brigade. Magicolors, too, is another game that comes with a new interpretation of this famous puzzle, but it is one that, unfortunately, doesn’t reach the same highs.
The basic premise of Magicolors is as simple as it can get. You control a mage that is going through a kind of ordeal. To improve his skills and increase his spell repertoire, he must go through many different puzzle rooms, activating magic crystals along the way. To achieve this objective, he must do something as simple as shooting a magic missile that goes through three crystals of the same colour. While simple, at first, this objective becomes progressively more difficult, as you must play with different magic powers and perspective tricks along the way.
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Every single puzzle room in Magicolors follows the same structure: a 10 x 10 grid where you see your character, the crystals, and many objects and obstacles within an isometric perspective. In a certain way, at first, this format is reminiscent of the classic puzzle game Lumo, with the difference being the visuals in Magicolors are much more simplistic. The game is entirely constructed with voxels – a kind of ‘3D pixel art’. With bright colours and simple textures, this results in an inconsistent presentation. While there are some highs and lows on different levels, the UI of Magicolors is really subpar, feeling much more like something from mobile shovelware than anything else.
Magicolors has some other elements typical of mobile titles, the most prominent one being a three-stars score system for each level. Completing the level is enough to get the first star, and this is usually a very simple task. However, if you’re aiming for the high score (which, in Magicolors, is important to unlock new spells faster), then you need to be aware of two other elements: the number of moves used, and the amount of spells cast. This mobile-inspired structure comes with some drawbacks, though. On the one hand, it works as a way to encourage the player to master each level. On the other, the problem lies in how strict these limitations are. It hinders your experimentation, and, more often than not, obliges you to replay the levels you’ve just beaten.
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To make things a little more problematic, Magicolors has some serious gameplay struggles. The isometric perspective of the game is locked-in, and you can’t move the camera freely. All you can do is rotate the level on four distinct angles and, if that isn’t enough, you can access a top-down view. Even so, on harder levels, it becomes a chore to grasp the real position of all crystals and obstacles. This becomes a real issue when you need to shoot a very specific position. You can use the touchscreen for some selections, but the game isn’t fully adapted to the touchscreen.
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Despite offering a unique approach into the match-3 puzzle genre, Magicolors suffers from some serious gameplay issues that really hinder the experience. This is a slow-paced puzzle that could be better if you didn’t have to fight with the controls.
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As far as the match-3 genre goes, Magicolors offers a unique approach with its isometric puzzle rooms. Sadly, problematic controls get in the way, turning this into an experience akin to shovelware found on mobile platforms.