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v0.51a - How to install mods on a Mac???
« on: March 15, 2012, 09:14:41 PM »

Here's my problem, folks:

At present with Starfarer v0.51a, it seems that if a player is using the Mac version of the game, one cannot add mods in the same fashion that one can if using the Windows or Linux versions. Can someone kindly explain precisely what steps I need to take in order to add modded content into my game, please?

It would be great to corral your replies together into this one thread so that it's more easily searchable for other mod-hungry Mac players who follow in my footsteps later. Prior to starting this thread, I tried using the forum search feature and the results were frustratingly uninformative. There seems to be multiple indirect mentions of this known problem with the Mac copy of the game, but no single thread which conclusively defines the problem and also says, "HERE is the solution".  ???

I am very desirous of trying out several fully-featured and exciting mods -- DeathSG's Minimash mod compilation is at the top of my list, but it certainly doesn't end there. Thanks in advance!
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Re: v0.51a - How to install mods on a Mac???
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2012, 10:55:22 PM »

Hah I found out by clicking the menus in Right Click until I hit Show Package Contents

Its in there.
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Re: v0.51a - How to install mods on a Mac???
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2012, 11:13:40 PM »

Yes, I already know how to get inside of the package's contents. What I still need to know next is where exactly inside of the package to place the mod content. Care to share?
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Re: v0.51a - How to install mods on a Mac???
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2012, 11:29:30 PM »

The thread above states that you need to place the files for the mod inside starfarer, not under starfarer mods. Try that and see if it works.
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Re: v0.51a - How to install mods on a Mac???
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2012, 11:04:30 AM »

Im running with osx lion and it works for me by placing the extracted file in the mods folder.  :)
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Re: v0.51a - How to install mods on a Mac???
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2012, 11:17:06 AM »

you may want to look at this http://fractalsoftworks.com/forum/index.php?topic=177.0 (the bug with the mac build)
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