CoD 4 is out! Your feedback is welcome! [Archive]

BRLawyer

Sep 27, 2008, 09:30 AM

Please, I would love to hear from you about CoD4's performance on Macs, considering that the game has just been released for sale (including digital downloads).

And NO, I am not talking about the PC version running on Macs...I wanted to know about the native Mac version and its performance. Thanks!

nusynergy

Sep 27, 2008, 01:40 PM

i love cod4 and play it all the time on the 360.. I really interested in getting it on the mac as well. Where can i get the digital download copy from as i can only seem to find it to get delivered

spyker3292

Sep 27, 2008, 01:45 PM

You can get it from Aspyr GameAgent....... but that is not a good idea. Crazy DRM. Just get it on Amazong :P.

BRLawyer

Sep 27, 2008, 01:55 PM

You can get it from Aspyr GameAgent....... but that is not a good idea. Crazy DRM. Just get it on Amazong :P.

As much as I don't like this DRM crap, it seems like it's only a problem if you don't back up the file after downloading it...after all, the code serves for 3 different authorized machines if you ever change them...

Peace

Sep 27, 2008, 02:15 PM

Has anyone downloaded the game? and if so what kind of download speed were you getting from aspyr?

It's 6GB

tritian

Sep 27, 2008, 02:18 PM

You can get it from Aspyr GameAgent....... but that is not a good idea. Crazy DRM. Just get it on Amazong :P.

I am reading elsewhere that the physical CDs are reporting issues. some people are getting authorization failed errors, and Aspyr has acknowledged errors on the CDs.

jonnos

Sep 27, 2008, 02:28 PM

oo id like to know too.. also would anyone know if a PC version cdkey will work if i get my hands on a mac version? i own the pc version and moving to bootcamp to play games is starting to annoy me.
i finally have starcraft on mac and now gw runs pretty good on vmware 2.0

Padraic

Sep 27, 2008, 04:14 PM

I'd be surprised if the PC cd-key works on the mac version which is a port by Aspyr (as far as I know). I know the cd-keys for the sims games I bought for my daughter don't work with the mac version ported by Aspyr.

dvenuso

Sep 27, 2008, 04:36 PM

I tried downloading through Game Agent (digital river), and the file downloaded at about 300-400 KB/s, but kept cutting out and resuming.

Then it said it downloaded, but actually wasn't complete (only was a file size of 2.81 GB when it should have been 6.81 GB). Then, when I went to try downloading it again, it stopped quickly, and said I couldn't download it any more. I went to the site, tried over, and it said I had downloaded it too many times.

I don't think I'm ever going to try and download something I pay 50+ dollars for. I'd feel more comfortable having a dvd in my possession. Now I have to wait for their customer service to respond. And then, if they don't quickly solve the problem, figure out how to get a refund and order through Amazon. What a waste of time this all has been (my only consolation that the product itself is a thing created to waste time, :P).

Peace

Sep 27, 2008, 04:46 PM

I'm currently at 4Gb out of 6.81GB and i'm getting the same speeds so it must be Aspyr's servers.

evan g

Sep 28, 2008, 12:55 AM

We're probably best off just clicking the download button then leaving the computer overnight (or for the next day lol)

CJM

Sep 28, 2008, 05:08 AM

This is why I dual boot.

godspeed

Sep 28, 2008, 06:48 AM

Downloading from Australia, 120k speed, this is going to be a long download. Curious to see how it performs on the 8800 Imac vs bootcamp. Also want to know if I can copy the user details across, anybody know? Getting to level 50 again with all my weapons took ages.....

siorai

Sep 28, 2008, 07:35 PM

- Downloaded yesterday. Took forever. Like 300k/sec forever. In fact at ~2.8GB it crapped out and canceled itself so I had to start it all over again. At least in Firefox, Aspyr's claims of just restarting the download where it stopped are bunk.

-Performance is alright I guess. I run it at 1920x1200 and it runs pretty smooth. Then again I had to disable shadows, glow, AA, AF, and specular maps to get it to run smoothly at that resolution.

-Would I buy another game from Aspyr's gameagent? Probably not. The download speed is ridiculous when you're downloading a file that big and games just aren't getting smaller.

-I might have to borrow my friend's Windows copy and install it for a comparison. But at least for now I don't have to reboot just to play a game.

Trip.Tucker

Sep 28, 2008, 07:39 PM

This is why I dual boot.

You dual boot for better download speeds? That doesn't make any sense at all. :confused:

siorai

Sep 29, 2008, 12:21 AM

You dual boot for better download speeds? That doesn't make any sense at all. :confused:

Actually yes. You can buy CoD4 on Steam. You'll almost definitely get better download speeds through Steam than through Aspyr.

godspeed

Sep 29, 2008, 01:27 AM

Heliconsoul

Sep 29, 2008, 04:08 AM

OK, different servers for Mac and PC, this sucks hard

That's a deal-breaker, how stupid is that! Sticking to bootcamp then.

godspeed

Sep 29, 2008, 08:30 AM

My bad........COD4 for Mac is currently running on older servers with version 1.5.549. So there is still hope that the Mac version will become as up to date as the Pc version with all subsequent releases happening simultaneously.

MeValonicAcid

Sep 29, 2008, 09:33 AM

I've tried to get it last night but, gamers from Europe are not allowed to DL it from the Aspyr GameAgent...
So, are the in-game grfx as good as they are in the PC version (or shall I stick to the bootcamp/XP/CoD combo?)
How 's the gameplay? No delays, hick-ups? Bugs?

Regards,

MVa
(:apple: since June ;) )

spencers

Sep 29, 2008, 10:32 AM

I'm interested to know how the mac version of this game compares to playing the PC version in boot camp. Performance-wise, say, on an alu iMac 20"

MeValonicAcid

Sep 29, 2008, 10:38 AM

I'm interested to know how the mac version of this game compares to playing the PC version in boot camp. Performance-wise, say, on an alu iMac 20"

Same for me...
Shall I buy the 'combo' or just download the universal bin from Aspyr GameAgent for a good/excellent game experience?
(I used to be a pc-gamer a few years ago and since my pc is replaced by an alu iMac 20"...:D)

MeValonicAcid

Sep 29, 2008, 10:44 AM

Chafka

Sep 29, 2008, 01:07 PM

OK, different servers for Mac and PC, this sucks hard
Can you copy over profiles from PC to Mac, the answer is no
Is the performance as good, I'd say it's about 5fps behind (from feel)
On the positive there's a new effect that distorts space when explosions go off

FYI: the distortion effect can get really annoying and can rob some fps in multiplayer. If you want to shut it off open the console and type in:

r_distortion 0.

BigRig

Sep 29, 2008, 04:55 PM

The server version is a bit older, and all it needs is an update, but there is still over 400 servers...and yea, you can play with pc'ers, just gotta manual join...

t19880821

Sep 29, 2008, 05:10 PM

What's the average FPS, and at what settings?

voyagerd

Sep 29, 2008, 05:22 PM

Are people just getting this from the Game Agent? It's still listed as a pre-order on Amazon.

godspeed

Sep 29, 2008, 06:33 PM

Does this mean that you cannot have an online play with pc-CoD4-friends????

Not until they get both versions on the same server......

Peace

Sep 29, 2008, 07:39 PM

How do you even make a multiplayer game work? everytime I start muli player the console comes up but thats it.

I'm referring to LAN play

Edandlindz28

Sep 29, 2008, 10:32 PM

I download CoD last night. Took 3hrs, so I just left it and this morning was ready to play. Installed this morning no issue. Started playing multiplay a little, not used to playing on the computer. Seemed to run good. Don't know what is good vs. bad. I have everything turned on, but I don't think I am playing on the highest video setting. Need to play with it some more.

dual64bit

Sep 29, 2008, 10:34 PM

What are the specs to run CoD 4? Think it will run on my G4?!

Peace

Sep 29, 2008, 10:36 PM

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

• Operating System: 10.5.4 (Leopard)
• CPU Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
• CPU Speed: 2.0 GHz
• Memory: 1 GB RAM
• Hard Disk Space: 8.0 GB + 1 GB Swap File
• Video Card (ATI): Radeon X1600
• Video Card (NVidia): Geforce 7300
• Video Memory (VRam): 128 MB
• Media Required: DVD-ROM
• Peripherals: Macintosh mouse and keyboard

MULTIPLAYER REQUIREMENTS:

• Internet (TCP/IP) or LAN (TCP/IP) play supported
• Internet play requires broadband connection

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

• Operating System: 10.5.4 (Leopard)
• CPU Speed: 2.4 GHz
• Memory: 2 GB RAM
• Video Memory (VRam): 256 MB

dual64bit

Sep 29, 2008, 10:36 PM

Whoa, those are some high end specs!

Guess I'll stick to CoD 1

Cougarcat

Sep 29, 2008, 11:17 PM

godspeed

Sep 30, 2008, 06:21 AM

Imac 3.06 8800 4gb ram

COD4 in Windows - 35-60 fps (depending on the level, grass hurts the fps)
COD4 OS X - 30-60 fps

Settings for both operating systems:

Full resolution
AA-off
V sync-yes
shadows-no
spec map-yes
DOF-no
Glow-no
Dyn lights-low
Smoke edges-yes
Ragdoll-no
Bullet-yes
Model-normal
Water normal

Not bad results, would be interested to see how the ATI 2600HD perfroms, my guess is that it may best the 8800 in OS X. Anyone?

Edited the results after playing a number of levels in each OS, i'd still say that OS X is a 5 fps shy of windows, but pretty impressive considering...... now for some low ping servers (-200) in Australia please.

MeValonicAcid

Sep 30, 2008, 06:51 AM

Imac 3.06 8800 4gb ram

....
Not pretty results, would be interested to see how the ATI 2600HD perfroms, my guess is that it may best the 8800 in OS X. Anyone?

I would looooove to test it (ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro, 2.66 imac), but unfortunately +3wks delivery time (Europe)...:(

Nitrocide

Sep 30, 2008, 12:38 PM

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

• CPU Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
• CPU Speed: 2.0 GHz
...

I have a rev A macbook pro that uses a core du processor, but it runs at 2ghz so does ths still mean its incompatible.. i find that really strange if it is as its essentially the same. Surely saying its only compatible with core 2 duo is just a generalisation seen as most intel macs are core 2 duo now.
Has anyone run this on core duo?

Xavier

Sep 30, 2008, 05:13 PM

And this is a digital download.

Either or, I am still going to be picking up this game as soon as I have time to play games (aka next week)

bc871

Oct 1, 2008, 01:50 PM

Anyone know of any retail stores carrying this yet?

ddi

Oct 2, 2008, 01:59 AM

Then it said it downloaded, but actually wasn't complete (only was a file size of 2.81 GB when it should have been 6.81 GB)

Im having the same problem. I downloaded it twice, both times it got to 2.81 then stopped and 'failed to mount'. Just shot off an email to support, hopefully they'll get back to me soon. Has your issue been resolved yet?

Has anyone successfully downloaded it off Aspyr's Game Agent?

godspeed

Oct 2, 2008, 05:26 AM

Im having the same problem. I downloaded it twice, both times it got to 2.81 then stopped and 'failed to mount'. Just shot off an email to support, hopefully they'll get back to me soon. Has your issue been resolved yet?

Has anyone successfully downloaded it off Aspyr's Game Agent?

Yes, though it took 16 hours to download......

txa1265

Oct 2, 2008, 08:41 AM

Anyone know of any retail stores carrying this yet?

I haven't found any ... and the Amazon store says release is 'Sept 30', and the Target store says '2-6 weeks'.

... and I'm not buying through Aspyr.

MeValonicAcid

Oct 2, 2008, 10:49 AM

Yes, though it took 16 hours to download......

I've just checked some Dutch forums and in a few of them, some users were able to download (<2hrs) and play the game in the Netherlands.

Maybe i'll try it tonight ;)

Edandlindz28

Oct 2, 2008, 12:24 PM

What are your system specs?

To get an FPS indicator, type ~ to get the console and
/cg_drawfps 1

2.8, 4GB Ram, ATI 2600, be in the field for work, so will test tonight if I can get to it.

ert3

Oct 2, 2008, 02:18 PM

Currently on my third download attempt from Aspyr/Digital River.

For some reason in one spot I was getting over 100kb/s and now I am getting about 30-45 kb/s I just hope this speeds up as I would actually like to use my computer for more than just one thing over the next TWO days I am estimated to wait.

bc871

Oct 5, 2008, 09:01 AM

palebluedot

Oct 5, 2008, 02:11 PM

I ordered it from the Apple Store yesterday, free shipping, already got the tracking number, going ground(fee) will be here on Tuesday. It says ships 1-5 days on the apple site, but mine shipped same day. :D

Can you please tell us once you get it if it requires you to have the DVD/CD in to start/play the game. That would be the most helpful info ever. Thanks!

bc871

Oct 5, 2008, 04:43 PM

Can you please tell us once you get it if it requires you to have the DVD/CD in to start/play the game. That would be the most helpful info ever. Thanks!

I already confirmed that with Aspyr. The only way you can play the game on multiple machines is with the actual DVD from retail(You do need the game in the drive to play it). Direct download is 1 machine only. This way, I can play on my imac and macbook pro. :cool:

palebluedot

Oct 5, 2008, 04:54 PM

I already confirmed that with Aspyr. The only way you can play the game on multiple machines is with the actual DVD from retail(You do need the game in the drive to play it). Direct download is 1 machine only. This way, I can play on my imac and macbook pro. :cool:

So if I only have one machine and dont want to have the disc in then I should do the digital download?

bc871

Oct 5, 2008, 05:34 PM

So if I only have one machine and dont want to have the disc in then I should do the digital download?

in theory, yes. but read the posts, sounds like the download is nothing but problems. Just my $.02

kjv280zx

Oct 5, 2008, 06:47 PM

It runs good on my macbook pro 2.4ghz with 2gb of ram. But i would like to use a ps3 controller to play it. Does anyone know how to do this? I know its possible because i've seen many threads about it but no one seems to ever give a straight answer as to how to do it. Can anyone give me a straight answer? I'd really appreciate it.