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Update macOS Usage Documentation #649

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@halprin halprin commented Nov 10, 2024

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I updated the macOS usage documentation.

First, I updated the path of the folders inside the application bundle.

The second bigger change I made is to direct folks to remove the extended attributes from the netgames folder's contents. The way Descent 3 loads the executable data inside those files makes macOS display a warning that it may not be free of malware when you try to start a multiplayer game. See the below screenshot. Removing the extended attributes stops the error and allows the multiplayer game to start.

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  • I have tested my changes locally and verified that they work as intended.
  • I have documented any new or modified functionality.
  • I have reviewed the changes to ensure they do not introduce any unnecessary complexity or duplicate code.
  • I understand that by submitting this pull request, I am agreeing to license my contributions under the project's license.

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I've gotten this version of the game to work with the original Mac files. The only thing that doesn't seem to load are the saved games. There are also a few differences with where files are stored between the Mac version and where this version wants it. I'm still figuring out what all the differences are, and I'll make a PR with updated documentation.

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