Hello, I was following the Tips and Tricks and downloaded the client from one of the two sites listed (the 9GB zip file). I figured I had to unzip it first, but I get an error saying the file is too big. Any thoughts? Thanks!
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Hello, I was following the Tips and Tricks and downloaded the client from one of the two sites listed (the 9GB zip file). I figured I had to unzip it first, but I get an error saying the file is too big. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Google a zip file like I did. Idk if Zipeg was free or not I forgot but google zipeg and there you go it'll zip big files and small files.
I tried downloading the full client on my Mac, and it appeared to have downloaded, then gave me an error message upon completion, saying the file could not be unzipped as it was not fully downloaded. This appears to be some kind of error because it was a PC file on a Mac computer. But I am not really sure. Very frustrated trying to get LOTRO to work on my Mac. I have a game account. I have bought CrossOverGames from Codeweavers. But nothing has worked for me so far. Starting with the client download itself! Why can't I download it, and unzip it, like everyone says I should be able to?
Paul
Paul Burrows wrote:
I tried downloading the full client on my Mac, and it appeared to
have downloaded, then gave me an error message upon completion,
saying the file could not be unzipped as it was not fully
downloaded. This appears to be some kind of error because it was a
PC file on a Mac computer. But I am not really sure. Very
frustrated trying to get LOTRO to work on my Mac. I have a game
account. I have bought CrossOverGames from Codeweavers. But
nothing has worked for me so far. Starting with the client download
itself! Why can't I download it, and unzip it, like everyone says I
should be able to?Paul
If you tried downloading using the Turbine download mechanism (i.e. Pando) it will not work. The Pando system is known not to work with WINE/CrossOver Games. You need to download the full 9gb file and then use a non-apple version of "unzip." The Apple (finder) version will not work on a file that large. The program Zipeg, I believe should work.
Once you have managed to get the 9gb file unzipped, you can install it in your bottle, and then download and install PyLotRO. The Turbine Launcher client also is known not to work.
Update from above: I downloaded the free Stuffit Expander and it seemed to do the trick! Thanks. Now I seem to be able to play lotro without much of a problem. Just need to figure out how to right-click without a mouse now.... :(
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