Starcraft II windows/mac on the same disc?

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#1 alastor_vj
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I know for the original you could install starcraft for both mac and windows from the same cd. will that be the same for this itteration? its not a huge deal, my macbook pro is bootcamp-ed so i could use that, its just nice to have the option. so yea, any one know?

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#2 Mograine
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Both disks are in the same box.

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#3 FelipeInside
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Both disks are in the same box.

Mograine
Yep.... and the CE also has a preview of "World of StarCraft"
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#4 alastor_vj
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[QUOTE="Mograine"]

Both disks are in the same box.

FelipeInside

Yep.... and the CE also has a preview of "World of StarCraft"

Where did that come from? sarcasm much?

im guessing by both discis you mean one disc with both on it? that seems pretty non-economical to ship 2 discs with each game.

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[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="Mograine"]

Both disks are in the same box.

alastor_vj

Yep.... and the CE also has a preview of "World of StarCraft"

Where did that come from? sarcasm much?

im guessing by both discis you mean one disc with both on it? that seems pretty non-economical to ship 2 discs with each game.

Im not exactly sure what size Starcraft II will be, but considering all the maps use the same format regardless of OS, I suspect It will be all on one disc.

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[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="Mograine"]

Both disks are in the same box.

alastor_vj

Yep.... and the CE also has a preview of "World of StarCraft"

Where did that come from? sarcasm much?

im guessing by both discis you mean one disc with both on it? that seems pretty non-economical to ship 2 discs with each game.

well unless you know... they need two discs to do it...
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#7 Mograine
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[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="Mograine"]

Both disks are in the same box.

alastor_vj

Yep.... and the CE also has a preview of "World of StarCraft"

Where did that come from? sarcasm much?

im guessing by both discis you mean one disc with both on it? that seems pretty non-economical to ship 2 discs with each game.

No, that means "two disks", one is the PC version, one is the Mac version. DVDs aren't expensive these days - WoW shipped with 4, and by the end of its first year another one was added with all the patches.

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#8 FelipeInside
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[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="Mograine"]

Both disks are in the same box.

alastor_vj

Yep.... and the CE also has a preview of "World of StarCraft"

Where did that come from? sarcasm much?

im guessing by both discis you mean one disc with both on it? that seems pretty non-economical to ship 2 discs with each game.

I have read it on an article...
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[QUOTE="alastor_vj"]

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"] Yep.... and the CE also has a preview of "World of StarCraft"Agent_Kaliaver

Where did that come from? sarcasm much?

im guessing by both discis you mean one disc with both on it? that seems pretty non-economical to ship 2 discs with each game.

well unless you know... they need two discs to do it...

Why would they use two disks? They haven't done it before, and games that are mac compatable use the same disk as the pc quite a lot. Look at the sims and the old starcradft for example, and spore.

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#10 James00715
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It probably is the same box, but you should go to a Mac software store to be sure.
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Apparently, the game has been released all on one disc, which has caused lots of problems. I haven't had any problems with dual-layer media, extended DVD formats, or high compression installers before but THIS installation has been an utter nightmare. The sad part is that the only solution they offer on Blizzard forums is to download the game client. What if you want instant gratification (hence why you bought it at the store)? Are they saying that retail shoppers should screw off in favor of "cloud computing"? It really sends a bad message out. EPIC FAIL.

Honestly, I mainly got the game to join my clanmates. We used to play on Starcraft and it's always great fun. It was either this or Gaylo Reach and, believe it or not, I'm wishing I went with Gaylo right about now. ;o)

Anywho, you've been warned: installation errors with Starcraft 2 are running rampant! Everyone is giving different solutions too, like...

1. Download the game client.

2. Copy the files on a working PC and transfer to gaming rig using a crossover cable.

3. Update DVD drive firmware.

4. Enable Administrator account and install under it.

5. Punch your computer and hope it behaves.

6. Run Windows Update and patch your computer up.

7. Remove malware and drivers that may be causing a conflict.

8. Return the game and call it a loss.

...All of these options pretty much are full of suck, except for #4, which actually works for some. Good job, Scott.. Terrible job, Xev! Again, EPIC FAIL Blizzard. I'm really tired of their buggy games. Such great franchises in the hands of newb programmers! To think, they have this game at $60 price point too... Watch: in a couple of months, there will becountless patches and likely an expansion pack. Is it a "money racket"?? =oX