Wizard101 Tips

This tip is valid for Mac users running an Intel graphics card and usually affects those with Intel HD 2000, 3000, or 4000 chipsets.

As of this writing, it will affect these systems through the Wizard101 version 1.2 Mac application.

It is possible to work around this issue until the proper fix makes it to Wizard101 for the Mac. These instructions will be a little in depth, but we'll try to be as detailed as possible so we don't lose you.

First, launch the Wizard101 application. You should be looking at the Wizard101 sign on screen, do not go any further with Wizard101 itself (don't sign in).

In the upper left corner of your Mac, on the title bar you should see "Wizard101" next to the Apple Icon. To the right of "Wizard101" you should have the drop down menu option "File" Click "File" and choose the option "Run Command" A window titled "Run Command" will launch.

In the "Command" field of that window type "regedit" without the quotes and click "Run"

A file navigation window will appear, go to:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Wine
(Click the corresponding '+' signs to expand the folders)

Click "Wine" Once to highlight it and then right click it, select the first option "New" and choose "key"

The name of the new key is "Direct3d" (again, no quotes).

Now, right click "Direct3d", select "New" and this time select "String Value"

The name of the new string value is "UseGLSL", once in place, double click on "UseGLSL" to adjust it's value data. The value data is "enabled".  Click "OK" and exit the Registry Editor.

Shut down the Wizard101 application.

Relaunch the Wizard101 application and sign in as normal.