Binary for MacOS

[cwscws]

It would be very much appreciated if a binary for MacOS could be provided!

[dougmencken]

Yet I'm out of macs... Can you build it yourself? I'd upload it then. I may guide you how to do it

[cwscws]

Unfortunately I’m no programmer and am not able to do that. Maybe somebody else with experience can do that?

[dougmencken]

Unfortunately I’m no programmer and am not able to do that. Maybe somebody else with experience can do that?

You don't need to be a programmer to compile software already written 😉

[cwscws]

I found an issue that the result after compiling on Mac is buggy. And there are several things problematic in the source as far as I understand this. I think a Mac version have to be ported correctly. But who knows I'm no programmer...

[jimhigson]

@dougmencken - randomly found this - FYI, github provides free mac/linux/windows task runners in the actions cicd that can be used to build, so you can build without a Mac. I build Windows binaries but I don't own a Windows machine.

[cwscws]

Can you explain how to? I'm not that familiar with the GitHub actions

[jimhigson]

I meant for the game's devs really. It isn't super complicated, but you'd at least have to be familiar with compiling software on ci/cd. If you're looking for a remake, and the project can excuse a shameless plug, my "other one" works fine on mac/iphone/most things, as does the MSX remake played in a browser-based emulator.

[cwscws]

I know the MSX remake, have it on my hard disk for some time.
But your version is really really nice! :) I like standalone versions better than browser ones.
I also like the Spectrum Next version playing on my MiSTer.

[jimhigson]

Getting a bit off topic now but you can install as a PWA, which works just like a native app, or I've got a native mac build (using Tauri) that's been "coming soon" for a few months but isn't published anywhere yet. Open an issue on my repo and I'll post the binary in a comment there if you want it.

[dougmencken]

seems like a weird idea, how can I be sure it works without testing it myself

@dougmencken - randomly found this - FYI, github provides free mac/linux/windows task runners in the actions cicd that can be used to build, so you can build without a Mac. I build Windows binaries but I don't own a Windows machine.

[dougmencken]

I found an issue that the result after compiling on Mac is buggy

what kind of an issue exactly?