WoW Patch 2.0.1 = Yay!

applemacdude · Dec 5, 2006, 07:14 PM

Mac

* Added support for Multi-Threaded OpenGL on Intel Macs running OS X 10.4.8 or higher. Depending on hardware, scene and graphical settings, this can raise frame rates up to a factor of 2X.
* Improved video hardware detection and default settings, especially with Intel video.
* Vertex Animation Shaders have been disabled for systems with Intel video.
* Improved iTunes key-binding feature for smoothness and track name display.
* Fixed a bug where Tutorial Tips would not be marked as viewed correctly on PowerPC Macs.
* Fixed a rare crash bug in the audio code.
* Improved support for Weather Shaders.
* Added support for changing the mouse sensitivity in WoW. Previously, the Mac version ignored the value from the slider in the Interface Options dialog. :]

bobber205 · Dec 5, 2006, 07:30 PM

We know.

Have you tried playing WoW on an Intel machine....? Is it better?

applemacdude · Dec 5, 2006, 07:33 PM

macbook = much much much better framerates.. .from like 1-20 to like 25-32

macbook pro = ususal 60fps to like 80 fps...

tried bringing up all the options and well.. it runs pretty darn snappy

bobber205 · Dec 5, 2006, 07:47 PM

Whoot! I'm so excited!!

Now I won't have to reboot anymore!

fall3n · Dec 5, 2006, 07:47 PM

anyone tried it on their iMac 24" yet?

The new arena battles look like super fun. http://worldofwarcraft.com/pvp/arena/index.xml

levitynyc · Dec 5, 2006, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fall3n

anyone tried it on their iMac 24" yet?

The new arena battles look like super fun. http://worldofwarcraft.com/pvp/arena/index.xml

I am downloading it now on my 24" imac

What is Multi-Threaded OpenGL?

bobber205 · Dec 5, 2006, 07:57 PM

It uses both processors to get best results.
OP how much ram do you have?

NYmacAttack · Dec 5, 2006, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by applemacdude

macbook = much much much better framerates.. .from like 1-20 to like 25-32

macbook pro = ususal 60fps to like 80 fps...

tried bringing up all the options and well.. it runs pretty darn snappy

How did u get on the servers are still down?

bobber205 · Dec 5, 2006, 08:06 PM

The severs are down? They shouldn't be are they?

NYmacAttack · Dec 5, 2006, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobber205

The severs are down? They shouldn't be are they?

Yea they say there now down until 7PM PST

levitynyc · Dec 5, 2006, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYmacAttack

Yea they say there now down until 7PM PST

The dload is taking forever....originally estimate 1hour and now 40 minutes in, it say 3 hours

bobber205 · Dec 5, 2006, 09:02 PM

I like how the main site is down...

I got up to 650k a second on the inital patch download when you do a fresh install! Holy moley batman!

applemacdude · Dec 5, 2006, 10:41 PM

well i got in.. no wonder i didnt see anyone on!

lol

but those are the rates i got before i was kicked off

bobber205 · Dec 5, 2006, 10:55 PM

OMG!

I cannot believe the improvement the new patch has made.

My count says 10 - 12 fps all the time, like it did before the patch is OS X. But I'm getting a good 30 consistently, even when going into a new city.

And this is with 512 ram....

*drools* Go Blizzard!

NYmacAttack · Dec 5, 2006, 11:15 PM

Wow this patch is full of bugs. I've been kicked off a good five times already.

bobber205 · Dec 5, 2006, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYmacAttack

Wow this patch is full of bugs. I've been kicked off a good five times already.

I haven't. I think some servers are more stable than others.

Demon Soul seems to be good. Which are you on? Are you kicked off when it goes down?

Mackilroy · Dec 5, 2006, 11:54 PM

I'm on Shadow Council and it seems to be working well. I get much improved frame rates inside of cities – before they'd seem a little jerky to me but now they're smooth.

Jovian9 · Dec 6, 2006, 12:29 AM

BAD:
This took me 3 hours to download with cable internet. I've been kicked off 3X. My add-ons do not work with this update.

Good:
Some of the new spells with my lvl 60 priest are nice. The looking for group area is better now. They have added a bag to your bank.
And maybe I'm just seeing things, but on my G5 iMac with 1.5GB RAM 128MB video card the game looks better, sharper, and spells look alot better when being cast (but no noticeable increase on FPS).

I'm currently downloading this on my MacBook (512MB RAM) so we'll see how it does on that. I was getting horrible FPS on that before.

bobber205 · Dec 6, 2006, 12:39 AM

The FPS on your macbook should be glorious once again.

Or maybe just for the first time anyway.

I would say OS X and XP are equal now. Bye bye XP partion.

My druid's spells are more detailed...

NYmacAttack · Dec 6, 2006, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobber205

I haven't. I think some servers are more stable than others.

Demon Soul seems to be good. Which are you on? Are you kicked off when it goes down?

I'm on Runetotem. Seems to be better now. Hope they work the issues out.

Transeau · Dec 6, 2006, 04:49 AM

OMFG!

Check it!

http://www.elliejean.com/djoyce/Scre...06_014433.jpeg

I jumped another 30fsp!

150 Baby! 130~175 indoors and 70~110 outdoors

hakala01 · Dec 6, 2006, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jovian9

BAD:
This took me 3 hours to download with cable internet. I've been kicked off 3X. My add-ons do not work with this update.

Good:
Some of the new spells with my lvl 60 priest are nice. The looking for group area is better now. They have added a bag to your bank.
And maybe I'm just seeing things, but on my G5 iMac with 1.5GB RAM 128MB video card the game looks better, sharper, and spells look alot better when being cast (but no noticeable increase on FPS).

I'm currently downloading this on my MacBook (512MB RAM) so we'll see how it does on that. I was getting horrible FPS on that before.

What add-ons were you using? I pretty much use my old Dell as a dedicated WoW machine, 'cause of all the add-on options (Titan, Auctioneer, CTmods, etc.). I would love to get back to playing WoW on my G5 iMac.

Kiscokid · Dec 6, 2006, 09:27 AM

I am currently playing WOW on my 24" iMac (nvidia 7600 256mb) 2 gig ram

I have all settings maxed out and at highest resolution widescreen. I have only had a quick session in the cemetry in Duskwood.....I was amazed at the clarity and was getting a steady framerate of 30fps +

dan-o-mac · Dec 6, 2006, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobber205

It uses both processors to get best results.
OP how much ram do you have?

Are both processors already being taken advantaged of on the windows side, or is there even more room for improvement on windows?

bobber205 · Dec 6, 2006, 09:52 AM

The OpenGL graphics code was improved. XP uses DirectX.

Dec 5, 2006, 07:14 PM	#1
applemacdude Banned Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Over The Rainbow	WoW Patch 2.0.1 = Yay! Mac * Added support for Multi-Threaded OpenGL on Intel Macs running OS X 10.4.8 or higher. Depending on hardware, scene and graphical settings, this can raise frame rates up to a factor of 2X. * Improved video hardware detection and default settings, especially with Intel video. * Vertex Animation Shaders have been disabled for systems with Intel video. * Improved iTunes key-binding feature for smoothness and track name display. * Fixed a bug where Tutorial Tips would not be marked as viewed correctly on PowerPC Macs. * Fixed a rare crash bug in the audio code. * Improved support for Weather Shaders. * Added support for changing the mouse sensitivity in WoW. Previously, the Mac version ignored the value from the slider in the Interface Options dialog. :]

Dec 5, 2006, 07:30 PM	#2
bobber205 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon	We know. Have you tried playing WoW on an Intel machine....? Is it better? __________________ Anime Voice Talent -- Search For Your Favorite Series/VAs/Characters 4596-9120-5786 -- Brawl Code

Dec 5, 2006, 07:47 PM	#4
bobber205 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon	Whoot! I'm so excited!! Now I won't have to reboot anymore! __________________ Anime Voice Talent -- Search For Your Favorite Series/VAs/Characters 4596-9120-5786 -- Brawl Code

Dec 5, 2006, 07:47 PM	#5
fall3n macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2006	anyone tried it on their iMac 24" yet? The new arena battles look like super fun. http://worldofwarcraft.com/pvp/arena/index.xml __________________ iMac 24" C2D 2.16Ghz 1G RAM 250HD 7600GT PB G4 1.5Ghz 1.25G RAM 80HD ATI 9700 Intel P4 2.7ghz 2GB RAM 180HD GeForce 6600GTOC

Dec 5, 2006, 07:57 PM	#7
bobber205 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon	It uses both processors to get best results. OP how much ram do you have? __________________ Anime Voice Talent -- Search For Your Favorite Series/VAs/Characters 4596-9120-5786 -- Brawl Code

Dec 5, 2006, 07:33 PM	#3
applemacdude Thread Starter Banned Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Over The Rainbow	macbook = much much much better framerates.. .from like 1-20 to like 25-32 macbook pro = ususal 60fps to like 80 fps... tried bringing up all the options and well.. it runs pretty darn snappy

Dec 5, 2006, 08:06 PM	#9
bobber205 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon	The severs are down? They shouldn't be are they? __________________ Anime Voice Talent -- Search For Your Favorite Series/VAs/Characters 4596-9120-5786 -- Brawl Code

Dec 5, 2006, 09:02 PM	#12
bobber205 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon	I like how the main site is down... I got up to 650k a second on the inital patch download when you do a fresh install! Holy moley batman! __________________ Anime Voice Talent -- Search For Your Favorite Series/VAs/Characters 4596-9120-5786 -- Brawl Code

Dec 5, 2006, 10:41 PM	#13
applemacdude Thread Starter Banned Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Over The Rainbow	well i got in.. no wonder i didnt see anyone on! lol but those are the rates i got before i was kicked off

Dec 5, 2006, 10:55 PM	#14
bobber205 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon	OMG! I cannot believe the improvement the new patch has made. My count says 10 - 12 fps all the time, like it did before the patch is OS X. But I'm getting a good 30 consistently, even when going into a new city. And this is with 512 ram.... drools Go Blizzard! __________________ Anime Voice Talent -- Search For Your Favorite Series/VAs/Characters 4596-9120-5786 -- Brawl Code

Dec 5, 2006, 11:15 PM	#15
NYmacAttack macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY	Wow this patch is full of bugs. I've been kicked off a good five times already. __________________ My For Sale Thread Black MB C2D 2.16 Cheap Web Hosting

Dec 5, 2006, 11:54 PM	#17
Mackilroy macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gondwana, Devonian Period	I'm on Shadow Council and it seems to be working well. I get much improved frame rates inside of cities – before they'd seem a little jerky to me but now they're smooth. __________________ You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you

Dec 6, 2006, 12:29 AM	#18
Jovian9 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: "I'm going to make you feel punch drunk!"	BAD: This took me 3 hours to download with cable internet. I've been kicked off 3X. My add-ons do not work with this update. Good: Some of the new spells with my lvl 60 priest are nice. The looking for group area is better now. They have added a bag to your bank. And maybe I'm just seeing things, but on my G5 iMac with 1.5GB RAM 128MB video card the game looks better, sharper, and spells look alot better when being cast (but no noticeable increase on FPS). I'm currently downloading this on my MacBook (512MB RAM) so we'll see how it does on that. I was getting horrible FPS on that before. __________________ Maiava Jovian

Dec 6, 2006, 12:39 AM	#19
bobber205 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon	The FPS on your macbook should be glorious once again. Or maybe just for the first time anyway. I would say OS X and XP are equal now. Bye bye XP partion. My druid's spells are more detailed... __________________ Anime Voice Talent -- Search For Your Favorite Series/VAs/Characters 4596-9120-5786 -- Brawl Code

Dec 6, 2006, 04:49 AM	#21
Transeau macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alta Loma, CA	OMFG! Check it! http://www.elliejean.com/djoyce/Scre...06_014433.jpeg I jumped another 30fsp! 150 Baby! 130~175 indoors and 70~110 outdoors __________________ MacPro Quad 3.0GHz, 16GB, 4x 128GB SSD, geforce 8800GT, 30" Dell

Dec 6, 2006, 09:27 AM	#23
Kiscokid macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2005	I am currently playing WOW on my 24" iMac (nvidia 7600 256mb) 2 gig ram I have all settings maxed out and at highest resolution widescreen. I have only had a quick session in the cemetry in Duskwood.....I was amazed at the clarity and was getting a steady framerate of 30fps +

Dec 6, 2006, 09:52 AM	#25
bobber205 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon	The OpenGL graphics code was improved. XP uses DirectX. __________________ Anime Voice Talent -- Search For Your Favorite Series/VAs/Characters 4596-9120-5786 -- Brawl Code

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