This is a known issue and it will not be solved before 0.10 :(. Please try the low graphics settings: open ~/Library/Application\ Support/factorio/config/config.ini and set low-graphics to true

That works, thanks!

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On Mac OS Mavericks

I installed the demo and it worked properly.

I then purchased and installed the latest version available (0.8.8 Build 8138 mac), here is what I have when starting a campaign: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ziabb093npevf ... .52.38.png