hi!
Do you guys have any game reccomendations? (needs to run on linux)
candycane
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Re: linux game reccomendations
By: candycane to All on Tue Aug 01 2023 03:16 am
hi!
Do you guys have any game reccomendations? (needs to run on linux)
candycane
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If you want a turn based artillery game, Hedgewars is nice.
Another more serious artillery game is Scortched 3D.
For a turn based strategy game, pick Battle for Wesnoth. Great soundtrack BTW.
Doom and its ecosystem runs on Linux, so if you are into 1st person shooters, you can play Doom, Doom II, Heretic, Hexen and Strife and run them native, including its mods.
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On 01 Aug 2023, candycane said the following...
hi!
Do you guys have any game reccomendations? (needs to run on linux)
candycane
Do you mean Door games or local games like those on steam?
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hi!
Do you guys have any game reccomendations? (needs to run on linux)
candycane
hi!
Do you guys have any game reccomendations? (needs to run on linux)
candycane
Do you guys have any game reccomendations? (needs to run on linux)
hi!
Do you guys have any game reccomendations? (needs to run on linux)
candycane
hi!
If you aren't already aware, there are a few excellent options for gaming on Linux these days, with a lot of credit going towards Valve and the Steam Deck. Thousands and thousands of Windows games play perfectly on Linux today. Even brand new games can work great under Linux. I've recently purchased Battle Bit on Steam, which is a new Windows first person shooter, and it "just works" - great framerate, etc.
Steam itself will use Proton (Wine) for Linux compatibility with almost the entire Steam library, basically right out of the box. Install Steam for Linux and start playing games you already own. You can look at the Proton Database for game compatibility under Proton/Steam: https://www.protondb.com
Check out Lutris, a Linux game launcher that supports games from almost any source (Steam, Origin, GOG, Humble, Epic, etc). You can also search the Lutris site's Database for games and compatiblity: https://lutris.net/games
Also take a look at the Heroic Launcher, which has excellent support for Epic and GOG games.
If you are into Final Fantasy XIV, there is a native Linux launcher for the game and it runs excellent under Linux.
If you have a Playstation 4 or 5, and want to experiement with Remote Play, look for Chiaki, an open source remote play app for Sony consoles (also available on mobile platforms, even Switch homebrew).
We are experiencing the best time ever (so far) for Linux gaming right now. Linux has surpassed Mac for the second most popular PC gaming OS (thank you Steam Deck). Its been a long wait, but we're here. Wine (and its varients, like Proton) have bridged the gap.
Enjoy your linux gaming!
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Re: linux game reccomendations
By: candycane to All on Tue Aug 01 2023 03:16 am
Do you guys have any game reccomendations? (needs to run on linux)
What kind of games do you like?
If you like 3D shooters, there's an open-source one that I found a while ago called Xonotic (available for Linux, Windows, and Mac). It's similar in style to Unreal Tournament, and there are active multiplayer games online. I think it's fun if you want to get into a game or two (not having to play too long).
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Re: linux game reccomendations
By: candycane to Nightfox on Thu Aug 03 2023 09:31 pm
If you like 3D shooters, there's an open-source one that I found a
while ago called Xonotic (available for Linux, Windows, and Mac).
It's similar
I'll check it out, thanks. Do you play it too? Maybe we could 1v1
at some
point.
I play it sometimes. It would be fun to play 1v1 some time.
I don't play games as much as I used to (especially as I'm married now) but I still enjoy it.
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On 03 Aug 2023, candycane said the following...
Steam. Don't run a BBS so it might be hard to track a door game down
anyways.
candycane
Well I run everything just fine on Manjaro Plasma through the steam client. Lately we have all been playing Diablo 4. Getting the battle.net client runnig is a little tricky but I would be willing to help.
I have a teamspeak server if you would like assistance come say hi. No password. If anyone but me is there tell them your here to see Claw. they will call or text me for you.
the server is voice.clawfest.com
you would also be welcome to play games with us.
As for recomendations what kind of games do you like. D4 is awesome if you like ARPGs. Either way come say hi we can recommend a ton of great games.
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If you like 3D shooters, there's an open-source one that I found a while
ago called Xonotic (available for Linux, Windows, and Mac). It's similar
I'll check it out, thanks. Do you play it too? Maybe we could 1v1 at some point.
Steam. Don't run a BBS so it might be hard to track a door game down anyways.
candycane
I forgot to mention (shameless plug)... Final Fantasy XI runs great under Linux/Wine too, and I just happen to run a private server for it right next to my BBS ;)
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Ah thanks, but I already sorta know about the steam stuff. Thanks for the in
Re: Re: linux game reccomendations
By: candycane to Ganiman on Thu Aug 03 2023 09:30 pm
Ah thanks, but I already sorta know about the steam stuff. Thanks for the in
Since we are on a retro board, may I recommend you to run the original Final
Fantasy from the NES? You may play it on Linux using an emulator XD
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Just a reminder that original Diablo may run native on LInux these days, without Wine or emulation.
FinalHonestly, I don't super like turn rpgs besides the mario ones and undertale
Fantasy from the NES? You may play it on Linux using an emulator XD
Ah thanks, but I already sorta know about the steam stuff. Thanks for
the info tho, I may check out FFXIV if it's not too expensive.
candycane
I forgot to mention (shameless plug)... Final Fantasy XI runs great u Linux/Wine too, and I just happen to run a private server for it righ next to my BBS ;)
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As soon as I'm board with D4 I might have to come play that. What do
you need to do to get the client?
DrClaw
it wasn't a big deal back in the day but even FF I is a bit of a grind. nothing is worse than Lufia though. i swear in some points it's like
five steps in the overworld per 20-30 minute battle..
On 04 Aug 2023, candycane said the following...
FinalHonestly, I don't super like turn rpgs besides the mario ones and
Fantasy from the NES? You may play it on Linux using an emulator
XD
undertale
it wasn't a big deal back in the day but even FF I is a bit of a grind. nothing is worse than Lufia though. i swear in some points it's like five steps in the overworld per 20-30 minute battle..
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Do you guys have any game reccomendations? (needs to run on linux)
Do you guys have any game reccomendations? (needs to run on linux)
I still play World of Warcraft on my linux desktop. It actually runs better then on windows because of the lower OS overhead.
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Do you guys have any game reccomendations? (needs to run on
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I still play World of Warcraft on my linux desktop. It actually runs
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You can still get games like "Baldurs Gate" for Linux from GOG. I think they charge small fees like $4.99 though.
What do you mean by "small fees"? Is it reoccuring?
What do you mean by "small fees"? Is it reoccuring?
These sort of old games are sold as one time payments.
It is not worth it for the game company to set a DRM infrastructure to bill you for such old games.
Re: Re: linux game reccomendations By: Darklord to Geri Atricks
on Wed Aug 09 2023 01:07 am
You can still get games like "Baldurs Gate" for Linux from GOG.
I think they charge small fees like $4.99 though.
What do you mean by "small fees"? Is it reoccuring?
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