[[How2] MacOS Initial Testing Notes]

@WanderingAries

 

If you're using my Launcher Installer (it looks like you are) it's not really necessary to install Wine or Homebrew anymore - it has a current version of Wine included in the package, which installs to the /Applications/coh/wine folder.

 

I haven't had access to an M1 Mac yet due to severe budget issues, though, so if you tested it with Wine-Devel and found it to work better, I can swap the Wine version included in the installer.  I've been meaning to update it anyway so I can finally sign it.

 

And I also heard about the mini-window issue, I don't have any ideas yet but I'll look through the wine default settings and see if something jumps out at me.

 

@Fiery_Deception

 

Move the "coh" folder somewher else and run the Launcher Installer.  That might fix whatever permission issues are going on.

[Mac Catalina - Unable to find game files]

3 hours ago, ozma22 said:

again, not sure I understand. I've attempted to use the default of applications/coh multiple times but get the permission error each time.

 

 

Here are the steps I've followed.

1. Removed all files/installers, etc. for a clean start.

2. Followed Method 2 as prescribed above

• Downloaded installer
• Right-clicked and opened installer
• Standard install on Macintosh HD
• Installer reports Installation Successful with green checkmark

 

3. Clicked on Application folder and confirmed that coh folder is present and the Launch CoH app is present.

4. Launched app.

5. Dialog box requesting install destination folder pops up.

6. Select Applications/coh

7. Click Install.

8. Same error message is displayed: "An error occurred copying the launcher program files. This may indicate the interference of anti-virus or other security software that does not recognize the launcher as a trusted executable."

9.  Full stop.

 

It shouldn't ask for a path at all, but if it insists, it's going to be Z:\Applications\coh

 

Some people are having permissions issues where the launcher is unable to access the files it needs.  You could try the following:

 

 - Select the /Applications/coh folder in the Finder

 

 - Press Cmd-I or use the Get Info command from the file menu.

 

 - Click the padlock in the bottom corner, and type in your admin password.

 

 - Change all 3 access types at the bottom to "Read and Write".

 

 - Pull down the widget below it and select "Apply to Enclosed Items".

[Installing the new Homecoming Launcher on a Mac (LaunchCat)]

On 10/19/2020 at 9:22 PM, Fool for You said:

Mmh I'm still receiving the same attached permission error with Method 2, no clue what's up. I made sure I had a clean uninstall before trying. 

 

Thanks for your help on this!

 

If anyone is getting this, the correct path is Z:\Applications\coh\Launcher

[Installing the new Homecoming Launcher on a Mac (LaunchCat)]

Anyone who had issues using Method 2:  Download it again.  It's been replaced with a new installer that will try and set the correct coh folder permissions whether you like it or not!  That should put an end to the Launcher being unable to write to its folders.

 

 

[Installing the new Homecoming Launcher on a Mac (LaunchCat)]

I'm still not sure why some Mac players are getting permission issues like that, where the CoH folder basically becomes invisible to Windows apps.  I'm following a few people with this issue to see if I can find something that works.

[Installing the new Homecoming Launcher on a Mac (LaunchCat)]

Sorry I haven't updated this sticky post in quite a while - Homecoming Launcher is now available for direct download and install:

 

1.  Download LaunchCat.

 

2.  Extract the LaunchCat archive and launch the LaunchCat application by double-clicking it.  It might require an administrator password.  Wait for it to complete.

 

3.  After the install/update completes, the Homecoming Launcher will launch automatically.