This program was compiled on a MacBookPro, OS 10.5, but should run on 10.4 and above. I cannot guarantee that it will work properly on other hardware and OS versions. You can post problems with the port (not the game itself) at this forum. Please read the README_osx.txt file that comes with the distribution. While much of it is placed on this site, it will probably be more up-to-date.
All configuration files are now stored in ~/Library/Application Support/Eternal Lands, probably under the "main" directory.
Note that this "Library" is in your home directory, and it is not the system Library.
Music is left out by default to reduce download size. For music, follow these instructions.
Sound files have been included.
Single mouse button options:
3-button scroll mouse options:
To exit the game type:
To take a screenshot:
If your actors are invisible or messed up, turn off the "Use animation program" option in the Video tab of the Options dialog.
There are problems with reflections. If you want to use reflections, you need to have Framebuffer activated and a Shader Quality Setting greater than zero. If not, you will get odd effects where the ground disappears when near water. These are all found in the options window.
Turning off framebuffer support while shadows and reflections are enable may freeze system. You are best off just leaving framebuffers on.
Resizing the window may cause graphical issues with actors. You may need to log out and log back in after changing resolution to prevent problems. This is known on many systems.
The down arrow may cause the game to crash.
International keyboards may lack the "#" key.
If game starts and stops quickly, it may have needed to download an update. Try executing the program again.
If game does not start, you might have screwed the el.ini file due to above. Try deleting it and restarting.
Fix known issues (see above)
Expand Mac menus (about... quit, ...)
I take no responsibility for any damage that may occur, and by using this software, you cannot hold me liable for any damages, etc. Besides, this is currently FREE software.
Finally, be friendly, do not bagjump, do not scam, and (if you are feeling really friendly) pass a few gc or HE to 0ctane.
This port is FREE! If you feel like supporting this OS X development, feel free to donate. Your contributions will help me 1) get a PPC mac so that I can better support that chip, and 2) pay off my MacBook Pro.
Or, give money to the people who actually wrote the game at EL.
0ctane <- spelled with a zero ;)
2008-04-08: You can get the OS X 10.4+ Universal port verison 1.6.0.1b here:
el_osx1601b.zip
The file is a compressed directory (~42MB) which expands to ~220MB.
Fixed in this version: Various. Added option to turn off animation programs.
Broken in this version: I am sure there are plenty of things.