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Use parallels desktop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w4TbtvEks8[url=][/url]

bootcamp is the best by far.

[quote=closetoshady]I use bootcamp. Is parallels better?[/quote]

Parallels still requires you to install Windows through Bootcamp.

This is a problem I often see, people confusing Bootcamp with virtual machines. Bootcamp is simply the software that helps you install Windows onto your Mac. Once it's installed it can run like OS X from boot. Parallels is virtual machine software, which will allow you to run Windows while already running OS X. This requires more RAM though, and it might cause you to lag. Two operating systems running at the same time, I'd say the minimum RAM needed for that is 8GB. So just stick to one OS at a time.

Unless you make some slight adjustments, Maplestory cannot run inside a virtual machine. Having not played for a long time now, I don't know exactly how this can be adjusted anymore. I do think it's still possible though. Either way, you will need to install Windows through bootcamp to play Maplestory. It won't make your computer any slower really.

Maplestory should run fine on your Macbook once Windows is installed.

How to install: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S5YM-TQ-nc

edit: bootcamp would be the best choice. i think it would be too laggy with parallels.

[quote=closetoshady]I use bootcamp. Is parallels better?[/quote]

Parallel will allow you to run Windows in a window while running OSX. It's really just a personal preference.

@JoeyChew Your computer may need more Ram. Other than that, you should be fine. Like I said before though, be sure you're not covering any air vents on your computer and that it's on a solid surface for proper air flow. Computers will heat up while playing any game and if the air flow is blocked, you could damage the internals. If it has good air flow, you'll be fine.

[quote=CygnusBabii]unless you bought a potato, ms shouldnt slow down a mac book pro lol you need a virtual machine Bootcamp and Paralells are optons. The speed at which they run is dependent on your ram and processor. Can you post your specs?[/quote]

2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
4GB 1600MHz memory
500GB 5400-rpm hard drive1
Intel HD Graphics 4000

[quote=Keane]LOL this guy bought a mac and wants to play maple on it. Gr8 b8 i r8 8/8 no h8.[/quote]

I really dont see what is funny about it. What else would he do? Intense gaming?

To OP: Maple will run fine on a macbook pro 2013 maybe even 2012.
Right now I run maple on my macbook pro via bootcamp. Its very smooth.
Only problem I have with boot camp is that you have to shut down you mac to switch into windows OS in enable to play maple. (I usually like to stick to the apple OS)
However there are other ways to just play maple without switching operating systems. Although I think most programs like parallel you'd have to pay for.

I use bootcamp. Is parallels better?

[quote=Keane]LOL this guy bought a mac and wants to play maple on it. Gr8 b8 i r8 8/8 no h8.[/quote]
my school requires us to get one... I was just wondering if I should bring my old laptop with me or not.

I use Parallels but I can't play at the moment because the public beta 2 for OS X Yosemite changed something where Parallels 9 for Yosemite doesn't work anymore and I don't think there's an update yet

unless you bought a potato, ms shouldnt slow down a mac book pro lol you need a virtual machine Bootcamp and Paralells are optons. The speed at which they run is dependent on your ram and processor. Can you post your specs?

maple isn't meant for mac.

post ur macbook specs.

You're going to need to run a virtual desktop on your computer. The most popular solution is going to be bootcamp. The next popular solution will be parallel. Boot camp is free though. While running maple, your computer may slow down some depending on your specs. Just ensure that your laptop is getting the proper air flow when gaming and it should be fine.