Telltale Games

stimps · 05/15/2007, 07:03 pm

I don't think I'm suggesting anything unruly here, but many faithful Sam and Max players are Mac people. Any thoughts about it?

Emily · 05/21/2007, 09:45 am

Yes, we've definitely thought about it. We have a lot of Mac users here at Telltale.

HeidiRLynn · 07/16/2007, 01:02 am

Now that a mac client is available on gametap, I assume mac support for Sam & Max is not far behind...

when can we expect to play the game on our macs?

Ryan · 07/17/2007, 02:10 pm

Thats not really in the cards just yet. We are trying to make the jump to Vista for the growing % of our customers who use it, work on new projects on new platforms as well as make our games easier to use. There are quite a bit of "we want mac " threads on our forums so we know you're out there...i'm a mac man myself.

AdamG · 07/17/2007, 03:44 pm

Ahhhhh, Vistaaaa! (eyes sting)

NatsFan · 07/18/2007, 06:34 pm

I'd say the main problem is that there aren't as many Mac users as PC users. I'm personally a Windows user, I'd switch to Linux if more games were compatible with it, though.

I've heard that it's harder to program for the Mac, is that true?

Mel · 07/18/2007, 07:23 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatsFan

I'd say the main problem is that there aren't as many Mac users as PC users. I'm personally a Windows user, I'd switch to Linux if more games were compatible with it, though.

I've heard that it's harder to program for the Mac, is that true?

Over at Adventure Gamers, someone had a thread that listed games that they personally got to work in Linux. It might give you an idea of what's available.

It obviously isn't complete but games get added as they play them.

jmm · 07/19/2007, 05:01 am

Quote:

I've heard that it's harder to program for the Mac, is that true?

Its different. But it is quite possible. The problem is that you need to *think different*

.

Check Aspyr's site (http://www.aspyr.com/) for a list of pc games ported to mac.

HeidiRLynn · 07/19/2007, 11:36 pm

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*Hero1* · 07/20/2007, 02:26 am

I think they would have to get the telltale engine to work with the mac..which could be considerable work..

Mel · 07/20/2007, 06:21 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hero1

I think they would have to get the telltale engine to work with the mac..which could be considerable work..

They ported Out From Boneville but it seems, based on many of their posts, that it's a matter of manpower right now.

NatsFan · 07/22/2007, 06:59 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmm

Its different. But it is quite possible. The problem is that you need to *think different*

.

Define "think different."

bushwakko · 07/26/2007, 03:09 am

Why not develop the games in opengl and sdl or some other platformindependant frameworks? would make porting a lot easier! I would die for this on the mac.

vogonistic · 07/26/2007, 09:06 am

I just registered to tell you that I'd very much like to see Sam & Max on a Mac some day. More specifically, my Mac, and more to be honest, today rather than tomorrow.

Please feel free to insert anything that compels you to port the game here. Anything goes, so even SadPuppyEyes® and KittenInPain® are allowed for something as important as this.

dg10050 · 07/26/2007, 12:43 pm

*coughcough*Linux*cough*
=3
PS: Every time you don't port Sam & Max to Linux, god kills several thousand kittens. Please, think of the kittens. ;_;

jmm · 07/26/2007, 01:18 pm

Why not Java? Think of all those deprived Java-enabled mobile devices.

Kedri · 07/26/2007, 02:19 pm

I desperately need Sam & Max for mac for nostalgic purposes. That is all.

All hail Macs!(Pun)

Maratanos · 07/26/2007, 02:22 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatsFan

Define "think different."

Well. 2 things come to mind.

1. Don't use DirectX
2. Don't use Microsoft's .NET framework.

Actually, I thought of a third.

3. In fact, avoid Microsoft products in the development of the game in general. Perhaps even Windows.

rainydays · 08/04/2007, 05:42 pm

I'd buy a Mac version if it existed. No question about it.
I think there's a larger costumer base on the Mac side than you think, because big sellers on the mac are mostly sim, puzzle and adventure games. Also the competition is not that strong at the moment. But with EA and others porting a lot of games, that might change.

Guybrush Threepwood · 08/05/2007, 12:50 pm

I don't need a Mac version as I use Windows Vista, but if there is a big enough market out there, I don't see why not -- as long as it doesn't delay the time it takes to get Sam and Max gmaes out!

Personally, I don't think Sam and Max needs to go to the consoles... I like the idea of us PC gamers having them all to ourselves.

05/15/2007, 07:03 pm	#1
stimps Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1	xbox? wii? How about the Mac?! I don't think I'm suggesting anything unruly here, but many faithful Sam and Max players are Mac people. Any thoughts about it?

07/16/2007, 01:02 am	#3
HeidiRLynn Supervisor Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	mac client now available Now that a mac client is available on gametap, I assume mac support for Sam & Max is not far behind... when can we expect to play the game on our macs? __________________ Greetings, fellow nerds.

07/17/2007, 02:10 pm	#4
Ryan Keep your meat Ice-cold! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ancient, abandoned, communal chamber. Posts: 56	Thats not really in the cards just yet. We are trying to make the jump to Vista for the growing % of our customers who use it, work on new projects on new platforms as well as make our games easier to use. There are quite a bit of "we want mac " threads on our forums so we know you're out there...i'm a mac man myself. __________________ "You've been supported.."

07/17/2007, 03:44 pm	#5
AdamG The Maybe Friend for Life Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 1,054	Ahhhhh, Vistaaaa! (eyes sting) __________________ "Stay frosty America!" - Max

07/18/2007, 06:34 pm	#6
NatsFan The Newb Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington DC Posts: 94	I'd say the main problem is that there aren't as many Mac users as PC users. I'm personally a Windows user, I'd switch to Linux if more games were compatible with it, though. I've heard that it's harder to program for the Mac, is that true? __________________ "Spontaneous combustion! What a stroke of luck!" --Max

05/21/2007, 09:45 am	#2
Emily Formerly of the Telltale Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,549	Yes, we've definitely thought about it. We have a lot of Mac users here at Telltale.

07/19/2007, 11:36 pm	#9
HeidiRLynn Supervisor Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Please Work On A Mac Version .... __________________ Greetings, fellow nerds. Last edited by HeidiRLynn; 06/28/2009 at 05:41 pm.

07/20/2007, 02:26 am	#10
Hero1 conclusion jumper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: melbourne, australia Posts: 1,766	I think they would have to get the telltale engine to work with the mac..which could be considerable work.. __________________ Patience is a sharp razor to swallow...

07/26/2007, 03:09 am	#13
bushwakko Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6	Why not develop the games in opengl and sdl or some other platformindependant frameworks? would make porting a lot easier! I would die for this on the mac.

07/26/2007, 09:06 am	#14
vogonistic Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	I just registered to tell you that I'd very much like to see Sam & Max on a Mac some day. More specifically, my Mac, and more to be honest, today rather than tomorrow. Please feel free to insert anything that compels you to port the game here. Anything goes, so even SadPuppyEyes® and KittenInPain® are allowed for something as important as this.

07/26/2007, 12:43 pm	#15
dg10050 Owner of S&M:StH #911 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 275	coughcoughLinuxcough =3 PS: Every time you don't port Sam & Max to Linux, god kills several thousand kittens. Please, think of the kittens. ;_;

07/26/2007, 01:18 pm	#16
jmm Fremen Fedaykin Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arrakis (also known as Dune) Posts: 1,177	Why not Java? Think of all those deprived Java-enabled mobile devices.

07/26/2007, 02:19 pm	#17
Kedri Stupid rat creatures!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 541	I desperately need Sam & Max for mac for nostalgic purposes. That is all. All hail Macs!(Pun) __________________ "Conjecture is not fact, and opinion is not fact, and no matter how many times you say it, it doesn't make it true." - Shaun Lyon, administrator of Outpost Gallifrey

08/04/2007, 05:42 pm	#19
rainydays Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	I'd buy a Mac version if it existed. No question about it. I think there's a larger costumer base on the Mac side than you think, because big sellers on the mac are mostly sim, puzzle and adventure games. Also the competition is not that strong at the moment. But with EA and others porting a lot of games, that might change.

08/05/2007, 12:50 pm	#20
Guybrush Threepwood You fight like a cow! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England Posts: 2,228	I don't need a Mac version as I use Windows Vista, but if there is a big enough market out there, I don't see why not -- as long as it doesn't delay the time it takes to get Sam and Max gmaes out! Personally, I don't think Sam and Max needs to go to the consoles... I like the idea of us PC gamers having them all to ourselves. __________________ Sign here for Bone 3! (with 701+ signatures!)

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