Hello,
I recently tried installing Spore using the CrossOver Games 7.1.2 and installed the three available patches 1.01, 1.02, and 1.03. The game booted up fine although it was a bit choppy/screen tearing for watching the intro videos (this could be due to my new ATI 4850 video card which is going through its teething issues with new linux drivers). Once the game began, I was surprised to find that everything worked except for seeing my character and any of the other creatures on screen. I could see the background and the food floating around, but no sign of any creature in sight. Using the mouse, I clicked on the food and the screen scrolled over and "chomp!" the food disappeared as my invisible character ate it. All sounds and menus looked fine except for the invisible creatures which kind of kills the game.
I played long enough to mate and get into the creature editor and once again I was given a screen with an invisible creature to play with. Hmmmmmm.
Anyone else experience this? Any easy fixes to get it going?
Thanks!