Connection issue (Mac Port)

So I recently decided to get back into Robo Blast, considering my school year is coming to a close, but I seem to be running into some issues with the multiplayer. Every time I attempt to join a server, the following message arises:

Critical Error

SOCK_Send, error sending to node 5 (75.72.158.78.5029) #22: Invalid argument

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As I said, I've played Robo blast before, but this was never an issue before. Granted, it's been awhile, and maybe it's my own computer, but nonetheless...

Now I know this issue is anything but uncommon, so I tried doing some research. Several suggested that I restart the computer, which I have. Others suggested several different programs but... I have the esteemed 'honor' of having a Mac. So I can't run EXE files. Ugh...

So does anyone have any ideas? I'd be very grateful for the help.

Did you try running SRB2 on a virtual Windows 7\XP\Vista machine?

If there was a way for me to get the assets to do so, I would do it in a heartbeat. But to my knowledge, programs like that cost money, and while I'm trying my best to find a way to do so, It's just not an option for me at this point in time.

WINE for OS X? Parallels?

SSNTails said:

WINE for OS X? Parallels?

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Parallels cost money, which I don't have enough of atm.

I suppose Wine is an option, if not a very complicated one. But will having the windows version really make a difference in terms of my connection to the server?

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Sorry for the double post, but...

Thanks for the advice on WINE. I got the game working, and netgames are working as well. Not only that, but I can FINALLY run it on full screen. Thank you so much for your help!