This guide will show Mac users how to patch to 3.3.5a (currently required), and setup their game client for Warmane. This guide is for installing the enUS client.
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Note: Downloading the PC cata torrent and using the downloaded wow.exe will work for Cata as well as WOTLK
Lion users/Torrent installation (also works on previous versions of OS X)
To install from scratch on a computer with Lion or if you just want to use a torrent, download the PC client via a torrenting client. One such client is Transmission . Download the torrent tracker for the PC game files here for WOTLKor here for Cata. Once you have successfully download the files, drag the folder to your applications folder, then drag the .app file for your version from here (WOTLK or Cata):
http://www.mediafire.com/download/y4.../App_Files.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/y4.../App_Files.zip
Update/ Lion graphics fix: (WOTLK)
Anyone having problems with OSX Lion and graphics glitches/anomalies add this line to your config.wtf under the wtf folder, this has completely gotten rid of any issues with the mac version for me.
SET gxApi 'GLL'
SET gxApi 'GLL'
Detail on how to use the wow app bundle:
After you download the sparse image file, double click it to mount it. When you look in the mounted disk, you will see a wow icon. Click and drag that icon to your wow installation folder in applications. This will be the icon you click on to play wow with. Disregard all of the .exe's, it works fine. Enjoy!
Manual Installation
First of all, you will need the WOTLK client. This file has a downloader for all WOW clients - make sure you select 'Wrath of the Lich King'. (Don't let it patch though - see below)
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Once the installation is complete, the launcher will attempt to patch. You MUST abort this patch, as 4.x.x is not supported on Warmane. For future reference, always start WoW with the World of Warcraft.app file.
Next, you will need to patch your client to 3.3.5a. Download and install the following patches, in order of posting (you only need one of each patch, multiple mirrors are listed).
If a link is broken, you can find alternate mirrors here or here.
All you need to do is run the updater file included with the patch. If it will not run, see notes at the end of this guide. After each patch is completed, DO NOT let the auto update patch to 4.0 - abort it immediately.
3.2.0
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft (Universal Patch)
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.2.0a
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.2.2
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.2.2a
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.3.0
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
Games On Net File Library :: World of Warcraft - Patch 3.2.2.10505 to 3.3.0.10958 enUS OS X - WoW-3.2.2.10505-to-3.3.0.10958-enUS-patch.app.zip
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.3.0a
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.3.2
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
Games On Net File Library :: World of Warcraft Patch 3.3.0a to 3.3.2 - Mac USA/AUS - WoW-3.3.0.11159-to-3.3.2.11403-enUS-patch.app.zip
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.3.3
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
Games On Net File Library :: World of Warcraft: Client Patch v3.3.2 to v3.3.3 for Mac OS X - US/AU - WoW-3.3.2.11403-to-3.3.3.11685-enUS-patch.app.zip
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.3.3a
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.3.5
2shared - download WoW-3.3.3.11723-to-3.3.5.12213-enUS-patch.app
The Patches Scrolls - Patches (See notes if broken)
3.3.5a
2shared - download WoW-3.3.5.12213-to-3.3.5.12340-enUS-patch.app
The Patches Scrolls - Patches (See notes if broken)
World of Warcraft Full Mac Install Client - Big Download
Once the installation is complete, the launcher will attempt to patch. You MUST abort this patch, as 4.x.x is not supported on Warmane. For future reference, always start WoW with the World of Warcraft.app file.
Next, you will need to patch your client to 3.3.5a. Download and install the following patches, in order of posting (you only need one of each patch, multiple mirrors are listed).
If a link is broken, you can find alternate mirrors here or here.
All you need to do is run the updater file included with the patch. If it will not run, see notes at the end of this guide. After each patch is completed, DO NOT let the auto update patch to 4.0 - abort it immediately.
3.2.0
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft (Universal Patch)
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.2.0a
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.2.2
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.2.2a
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.3.0
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
Games On Net File Library :: World of Warcraft - Patch 3.2.2.10505 to 3.3.0.10958 enUS OS X - WoW-3.2.2.10505-to-3.3.0.10958-enUS-patch.app.zip
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.3.0a
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.3.2
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
Games On Net File Library :: World of Warcraft Patch 3.3.0a to 3.3.2 - Mac USA/AUS - WoW-3.3.0.11159-to-3.3.2.11403-enUS-patch.app.zip
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.3.3
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
Games On Net File Library :: World of Warcraft: Client Patch v3.3.2 to v3.3.3 for Mac OS X - US/AU - WoW-3.3.2.11403-to-3.3.3.11685-enUS-patch.app.zip
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.3.3a
Macgamefiles.com: World of Warcraft
The Patches Scrolls - Patches
3.3.5
2shared - download WoW-3.3.3.11723-to-3.3.5.12213-enUS-patch.app
The Patches Scrolls - Patches (See notes if broken)
3.3.5a
2shared - download WoW-3.3.5.12213-to-3.3.5.12340-enUS-patch.app
The Patches Scrolls - Patches (See notes if broken)
Setting Realmlist
Next, you need to set your realmlist to use the Warmane server. The file is located in /Applications/World of Warcraft/Data/enUS/realmlist.wtf. Right or control click this file, go to the 'Open With...' option, and select 'Other'. It will open your Applications folder. Select 'TextEdit' then 'Open'.
Select everything in this file (command-a), and paste:
set realmlist logon.warmane.com
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Alternatively, you may delete the realmlist file and replace it with this pre-set file:realmlist.wtf
Save, and close the file. You can now open 'World of Warcraft.app' and logon using your username and password (not email)
Notes
a). Some patches may download fine, but won't open when double-clicked. The problem is that they don't give you permission to execute the file. You can fix this by doing the following:
1. Right/control click the patch file and select 'Show package contents'
1a. If you see the real patch file now, run that. Otherwise..
2. Go to /contents/MacOS/ and you should see a file called 'installer'
3. Open Terminal (/applications/utilities)
4. In terminal, type 'chmod 777 ' but do not enter (you must be on an administrator's account, also note space after the 777)
5. Drag the 'installer' file to terminal. The path of the file should be entered into terminal.
6. Press enter in terminal
7. Open the original patch file
1a. If you see the real patch file now, run that. Otherwise..
2. Go to /contents/MacOS/ and you should see a file called 'installer'
3. Open Terminal (/applications/utilities)
4. In terminal, type 'chmod 777 ' but do not enter (you must be on an administrator's account, also note space after the 777)
5. Drag the 'installer' file to terminal. The path of the file should be entered into terminal.
6. Press enter in terminal
7. Open the original patch file
b) If you recieve error #8 while patching,
Blizzard Updater was unable to read the file '/Applications/World of Warcraft/Data/enUS/backup-enUS.MPQ'. This error may be caused by problems with the media or drive at /--for example, a scratched or dirty CD-ROM/DVD-ROM...
Try deleting the file 'Applications/World of Warcraft/Data/enUS/backup-enUS.MPQ', rebooting then patching again.The Wowhead Client is a little application we use to keep our database up to date, and to provide you with some nifty extra functionality on the website like Today in WoW.
It serves several purposes:
- It maintains a WoW addon called the Wowhead Looter, which collects data as you play the game!
- It uploads the collected data to Wowhead in order to keep the database up-to-date!
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Installing the Wowhead Client
- Download the Wowhead Client.
- Place it anywhere you wish on your computer.
- Start it up, and go through the initial configuration process, which includes logging in to the client via the site.
Note for Windows 7: If the Wowhead Client is not running at all, you may need to install .NET Framework 4.7.2 manually. You can download the installer from Microsoft website at https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework/net472
You can close the program, and the addon will quietly gather your tasty dataz as you play the game. You don't need to run the Client program every time you play WoW, just when you are ready to upload your data, or keep its default settings to automatically upload in the background after you close WoW.
Uploading Data
Simply start up the Wowhead Client program and click the Upload button.
Once you have the Wowhead Looter add-on installed (by running the Client), you have access to a light in-game menu within the Interface AddOns menu, or you can alternatively make use of chat commands.
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Below, here are the important functions of the Wowhead Looter explained:
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- Location — The Wowhead Looter provides a little tool to quickly check your location on the zone map in x-y-coordinate form. There are three ways to display this information; in the chat box, on the World Map, and in a special tooltip. Alternative chat commands are /wl loc, /wl loc map, and /wl loc tooltip respectively, following the image order.
Tip: Click to enlarge. - NPC Id — The Wowhead Looter allows you to find out NPC ids conveniently for purposes such as finding the correct NPC to upload a screenshot for. Ids are displayed in a tooltip, with targeted NPCs taking priority over mouse-over targets. An alternative chat command for this is /wl id.
- Data Reset — If you for whatever reason want to delete data gathered in the current session, you can do so with this functionality. An alternative chat command is /wl reset.
Please see our updated FAQ page for questions regarding the Wowhead Client!
- Questions about using the Client
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