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  1. These are good and valid comments. Many years ago I use to run 32bits 3DX with Wine (PoM) and it was rock solid. But it took ages to get it to work by installing and fine tuning plugins and other components. Years later and with more modern (Intel) Macs I wasn't able to achieve the same, but was trying with other versions of Wine. Never got it to work properly with the 64b client Now I use Parallels or BootCamp. BootCamp is smoother and Parallels more convenient, but as the camera pans, some walls and house elements disappear!!
  2. Thank you. But no, It happens in most rooms, even at the Sin for example. Have a look at the pictures. As you pan the camera objects close and far disappear and reappear. Sometimes even part of the same object disappear and others don't. For that check my last image where you will see parts of the floor aren't there as I pan the camera. Its probably some compatibility or video library of some sort that I need to install or add to my VM. Thanks
  3. What kind of visual bugs are you talking about? I'm getting some under Parallels in an Intel Mac. https://3dxforum.com/index.php?/topic/13053-help-with-buildings-not-rendering-in-some-camera-angles/
  4. Hello all For a little while now I have been having this annoying issue where some elements of the places simply don't appear as the camera angle changes. So, as you walk or pan a camera in any room some walls, furniture or even floors disappear and reappear again as others vanish. Here are a couple of prints from the default house. You will note that in one image a large rock isn't there and in another the block that makes the fireplace isn't there. It is important to note that all character and animations work very we ll and that it use to work in the far past. The game is fast and all appears fine apart from this annoying glitch that makes editing virtually impossible. What kind of resource or setting is required for this to work? Thank you so much
  5. I agree to all comments here and I'm watching the Apple vs Intel advertising war with attention. They even brought back the "Hello, I'm a Mac" and "And I'm a PC" actors for their advertising. Just that this time they are in opposite sides. In regards to 3DXChat and Parallels, it is still not possible to run it on M1 Macs, but this will be possible soon. From the Parallels website: The full article that includes a link to the Beta Technical Preview can be found here: https://www.parallels.com/blogs/parallels-desktop-apple-silicon-mac/
  6. Good comment and my honest answer is I don't know. I have tested the options above in only two different Macs. One is a MacBook Pro with Mojave (10.14) and the other is an iMac with Big Sur. Both have i7 Intel processors (different generations).
  7. 3DXChat is designed to run on Windows, but if you have a Mac you don't need to feel left out. There are many ways to run Windows applications in Mac computers. All forms to run Windows apps in Macs can be classified in three different groups: Dual Boot, Wine and Virtual Machine. DUAL BOOT -> BOOT CAMP Boot Camp is a utility that comes with your Mac and lets you switch between macOS and Windows. This solution create a separate partition on your computer to install Windows. This allows you to choose which system to start and they behave as two separate computers. Advantages You have a clean stand alone version of Windows and it works well. Disadvantages When you boot your computer in macOS you have no access to your Windows apps and when you start your computer with Windows you have no access to your Mac programs. If you have a Mac, it would be fair to assume you do so for a reason and when you are playing 3DXChat you want to have access to all your other programs. Due to these disadvantages and because Boot Camp is very well documented I will won't cover this process in this tutorial. But if you think this is the best option for you this link can help: https://support.apple.com/boot-camp WINE Wine is a compatibility layer capable of running Windows applications on your macOS. On paper is makes sense and it would be a good option, but it makes for a frustrating experience to play 64bit games such as 3DXChat. The whole process requires manual installation of Wine in your Mac and other libraries. This process was easier with 32bit apps. But since macOS Catalina (10.15) Apple removed the possibility to run 32bit legacy apps and included other limitations like the access to Windows graphic libraries that are required to play 3DXChat. There are programs that offer Wine in a more user friendly packages such as PlayOnMac (free) and CrossOver (paid). This guide will not cover these options as they end up being very complex with many variations depending on your Mac configuration and all with unsatisfactory results. Advantages In theory you can run 3DXChat with your Mac apps. Disadvantages Very difficult to setup and to get it to work. If you can get it running it can have performance issues. https://www.playonmac.com/en https://www.codeweavers.com/crossover VIRTUAL MACHINE (VM) The most popular virtualisation options for Mac are Parallels (paid) and VirtualBox (free). VirtualBox works well, but it requires more fine tuning and, in my tests, has serious performance issues when playing 3DXChat. No matter how many CPU cores you give the VM, it runs them all at 100% and the game becomes unplayable. In this guide I will use Parallels 16. Advantages Works well and you can run 3DXChat alongside your Mac apps. Relatively easy to install and setup. Disadvantages May require a good configuration Mac to run well. INSTALLING PARALLELS STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL PARALLELS Download Parallels 16 and open the image file (.dmg) to install Parallels. https://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/trial/ InstallPD.mp4 STEP 2 - INSTALL WINDOWS 10 Parallels will help you download and install Windows 10 right after it is installed. Just follow the screen prompts. InstallWin.mp4 STEP 3 - UPDATE WINDOWS As you would in any computer make sure you run an update. In Windows, go to Start and search for update and click on Check for updates. Follow the easy prompts and make sure your Windows 10 is updated. This is important as it will install several libraries that the game will require to run. STEP 4 -CHANGE YOUR VM SETTINGS To play 3DXChat you can leave all Parallels default settings with the exception of the Mouse that has to be set to Optimize for games. If you don't change this you won't be able to move your camera in the game. With your VM turned off go to Configuration, select Hardware and Mouse & Keyboard. STEP 5 - INSTALL 3DXChat Fire up your new Windows 10 VM and install 3DXChat normally. You can run the game in full screen and even in Coherence mode which makes your Windows apps work side by side with the masOS apps. FINAL NOTES Parallels isn't free, but it offers a 14 day trial. In my countless tests it proved to be the best option available without performance issues and offering a good game play. You do not need a licence to run Windows 10. I find Parallels to be easy to install and effective, but there might be other ways to play 3DXChat in an updated Mac computer in 2021. If you have any comments, suggestions or use another method, please share your experience with the community. I have used other methods extensively in the past including PlayOnMac for years, but, in my humble opinion, I don't find it to be a viable option anymore. This is based on my personal experience. I know I don't have all the answers and I'm in no way responsible for your actions. This is not advice, just what works for me. I'm only sharing this as it may help others. And most important of all, stay safe and have fun.
  8. Nooo Rob noooo! No Karl Stefanovic please!!! We have too much shit here already!
  9. Thanks Deimos This one looks like a big one then. Well, I read people asking for a server reboot every so often. I guess it decide itself it was time
  10. Hello everyone, How long does it usually take for the servers to come back when this happens? Thanks
  11. Hello, Is the referral bonus still working? Today I had a friend joining, but didn't get a bonus. Does take some time to show up or do we have to write to support and ask? Thanks
  12. Hi all, I'm having the same issue and it would be good if we could join forces to try to work out the problem. I have played and even swam at the beach, but lately (after the update perhaps) I can't stay 5mins there or change the time of the day (luminosity) and I get all so common: Running a decent computer with: 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 16 GB Intel Iris Graphics 550 1536 MB (not Radeon) POM 4.2.12 Have read somewhere that we should change the settings under display. This is what I currently have: Also under Install components I have installed d3dx11 and quartz: I'm also running my graphic setting on Low just as precaution: I was thinking of tinkering with the version of Wine, but would have no idea really. Any help or tip would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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