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> [!CAUTION]
> **Currently not recommended for hardcore mode.** Freezes have been fixed but use with caution.
# TurtleSilicon <img src="Icon.png" alt="TurtleSilicon Logo" width="50" height="50" align="center">
<div align="center">
<img src="img/turtlesilicon-fps_v2.png" alt="Turtle WoW FPS on Apple Silicon" width="49%" />
<img src="img/turtlesilicon-app_v2.png" alt="TurtleSilicon Application" width="49%" />
<img src="img/turtlesilicon-app_v3.png" alt="TurtleSilicon Application" width="49%" />
</div>
A user-friendly launcher for Turtle WoW on Apple Silicon Macs, with one-click patching of winerosetta, rosettax87 and d9vk.
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Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
* A working version of **CrossOver** installed (the trial version is sufficient).
* A working version of **CrossOver** installed (the trial version is sufficient and can still be used after expiration).
* The **Turtle WoW Client** downloaded from the official website.
## Credits
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[https://github.com/Lifeisawful/rosettax87](https://github.com/Lifeisawful/rosettax87)
## Features & Highlights
## Features
* 💻 **Run 32-bit DirectX9 World of Warcraft (v1.12) on Apple Silicon:** Enjoy the classic WoW experience on your modern Mac without "illegal instruction" errors.
* 🚀 **Significant Performance Boost:**
* Utilizes the `rosettax87` hack by LifeisAwful to accelerate x87 FPU instructions.
* Integrates `d9vk` (a fork of DXVK for MoltenVK) by Kegworks-App, enabling DirectX9 to run much more efficiently on Apple Silicon via Vulkan and Metal.
* Experience a massive FPS increase: from around 20 FPS in unoptimized environments to **up to 200 FPS** (a 10x improvement!) in many areas.
* 🖱️ **One-Click Patching:** Simplifies the setup process for both CrossOver and your Turtle WoW installation.
* 🎨 **User-Friendly Interface:** Easy-to-use GUI built with Fyne.
* **Apple Silicon Compatibility:** Runs 32-bit DirectX9 World of Warcraft (v1.12) on M1/M2/M3/M4 Macs without "illegal instruction" errors.
* **Performance Optimization:**
* Integrates `rosettax87` for accelerated x87 FPU instructions
* Uses `d9vk` for efficient DirectX9 via Vulkan/Metal translation
* Achieves significant FPS improvements (20 FPS → 200+ FPS in many scenarios)
* **Vanilla-Tweaks Support:** Optional integration with automatic application.
* **Automated Setup:** One-click patching for both CrossOver and Turtle WoW installations.
* **Simple Interface:** Easy to use GUI with status indicators and configuration options.
## Usage
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* Click "Start RosettaX87 Service" and enter your sudo password when prompted.
* This will run the RosettaX87 service in the background and is required for launching the game.
* The service will automatically stop when you close the launcher.
7. **Launch Game**:
7. **Configure Options (Optional)**:
* **Enable vanilla-tweaks**: Check this box to use vanilla-tweaks, which provides various game improvements and fixes.
* If vanilla-tweaks hasn't been applied yet, TurtleSilicon will automatically offer to apply it when you launch the game.
* **Enable Metal Hud**: Shows FPS counter in-game.
* **Show Terminal**: Displays terminal output during game launch for debugging.
8. **Launch Game**:
* Once both paths are set, both components are patched, and the RosettaX87 service is running, the "Launch Game" button will become active. Click it.
* The game will launch directly without requiring additional password prompts.
8. **Enjoy**: Experience a significantly smoother Turtle WoW on your Apple Silicon Mac!
9. **Enjoy**: Experience a significantly smoother Turtle WoW on your Apple Silicon Mac!
### Method 2: Running from Source Code
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The `rosettax87` and `winerosetta` components included in this application are precompiled for convenience. If you prefer, you can compile them yourself by following the instructions provided by Lifeisawful on the official repositories:
[https://github.com/Lifeisawful/winerosetta](https://github.com/Lifeisawful/winerosetta)
[https://github.com/Lifeisawful/rosettax87](https://github.com/Lifeisawful/rosettax87)
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.