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Ok, that story should carry a caution:

This update works ONLY with the Universal Binary version.

If you have the PPC version, we currently do not have an update. We're evaluating the option of a PPC update, but currently do not have a timeframe for that decision. If you would rather not wait you can download the UB for $5 from MacGameStore and apply the 2.0.3 update.

http://www.destineerstudios.com/support/halo.html

This WILL knock the PPC build out of sync (and network compat) with both the UB and PC versions. That build will not be able to play online or off with either, so hope for a PPC patch or buy the UB.

Deal.

Worked for me too

Ok, I just got back from vacation and downloaded the patch. I really like that the game no longer requires the CD but it appears my average frame-rate has dipped. The game is still more than playable but here are the two timedemos with the exact same settings:

Patch v2.0.3:

For further information, please visit the timedemo FAQ at: http://halo.bungie.net/site/halo/featur … cefaq.html
Date / Time: 9/3/08 8:17:14 (0ms)
3000MHz, 3072MB
C:\Users\Applications\Games\Halo.app psn_0_803012 -console Frames=4700
Total Time=60.22s
Average frame rate=78.05fps
Below  5fps= 10% (time)  0% (frames) (6.555s spent in 10 frames)
Below 10fps= 11% (time)  0% (frames)
Below 15fps= 12% (time)  0% (frames)
Below 20fps= 13% (time)  0% (frames)
Below 25fps= 14% (time)  0% (frames)
Below 30fps= 17% (time)  2% (frames)
Below 40fps= 24% (time)  5% (frames)
Below 50fps= 32% (time)  9% (frames)
Below 60fps= 45% (time)  18% (frames)
###Sound Options###
Hardware Acceleration= No
Sound Quality= High
Environmental Sound= No
Sound Variety= High
###Video Options###
Resolution= 1680 x 1050
Refresh rate= 0 Hz
Framerate throttle= No Vsync
Specular= Yes
Shadows= Yes
Decals= Yes
Particles= Off
Texture Quality= High

For further information, please visit the timedemo FAQ at: http://halo.bungie.net/site/halo/featur … cefaq.html

Patch v2.0.2:

For further information, please visit the timedemo FAQ at: http://halo.bungie.net/site/halo/featur … cefaq.html
Date / Time: 5/16/08 4:44:33 (0ms)
3000MHz, 3072MB
C:\Users\Applications\Games\Halo.app psn_0_1102093 -console Frames=4700
Total Time=40.27s
Average frame rate=116.71fps
Below  5fps= 8% (time)  0% (frames) (3.508s spent in 6 frames)
Below 10fps= 9% (time)  0% (frames)
Below 15fps= 10% (time)  0% (frames)
Below 20fps= 10% (time)  0% (frames)
Below 25fps= 10% (time)  0% (frames)
Below 30fps= 11% (time)  0% (frames)
Below 40fps= 11% (time)  0% (frames)
Below 50fps= 13% (time)  1% (frames)
Below 60fps= 15% (time)  2% (frames)
###Sound Options###
Hardware Acceleration= No
Sound Quality= High
Environmental Sound= No
Sound Variety= High
###Video Options###
Resolution= 1680 x 1050
Refresh rate= 0 Hz
Framerate throttle= No Vsync
Specular= Yes
Shadows= Yes
Decals= Yes
Particles= Off
Texture Quality= High

Edit: Here are the other graphics settings:

Last edited by macmenace (2008-09-03 10:25 am)

That would make sense. Environmental sound would be a nice touch. Tank shells sound so much better on the Windows version.