Another glorious day to be a Linux gamer isn't it folks? Civilization V is now officially on SteamOS Linux and promises to steal plenty of time from you all.
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Here's the announcement:
QuoteAspyr Media is pleased to announce our first Linux and SteamOS title, Sid Meier’s Civilization V. The SteamOS release includes all Civilization V DLC and expansion content, including Gods & Kings and Brave New World.
This release targets SteamOS on current gen hardware. Additionally, we're working towards supporting Ubuntu 14.04 as well as additional video cards in future updates.
Here’s where we need your help! To improve Civ V and future AAA games on SteamOS, we're looking for feedback. Tell us below what's working great or what's not working. If you're having any problems, please contact our support directly at http://support.aspyr.com/tickets/new
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They also stated elsewhere that it's a native port!
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Become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age: Wage war, conduct diplomacy, discover new technologies, go head-to-head with some of history’s greatest leaders and build the most powerful empire the world has ever known.
It's probably one of the most popular strategy titles around and now joins the ranks of 500+ Linux games.
The complete pack is also on sale right now with 67% off which is an absolute steal.
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Anyone know when we can download all the dlc bought?
(after check the cache is downloading more... hope are the dlc...)
(after check the cache is downloading more... hope are the dlc...)
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I am really impressed with the port. I don't remember the game running that well on my Windows partition... maybe it's only my SSD but still, it seems to be a fantastic port.
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wow, nice !! just bought it !
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DLC's are appearing in my game. Once you go in you can view them there.
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Oh that's so important that after the recent half hearted dithering a counter example is set.
Someone takes a financial risk and does the Right Thing, no matter what.
Even the way those guys approach the Linux crowd in the forums could well be part of an HowTo (communicate with the Linux community and make them like you).
First thing, they asked for help.
Small problems like the DLC thing are solved in no time.
This is really promising.
Someone takes a financial risk and does the Right Thing, no matter what.
Even the way those guys approach the Linux crowd in the forums could well be part of an HowTo (communicate with the Linux community and make them like you).
First thing, they asked for help.
Small problems like the DLC thing are solved in no time.
This is really promising.
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On a random note, the mac only version of Civ 4 is now appearing in my Linux list! Got quite a few games and only 7 of them are "Mac only" ports.
Id personally be more stoked about a Linux version of Civ 4. Guess in the meantime I'll play Civ5 a bit, worth a go!
Id personally be more stoked about a Linux version of Civ 4. Guess in the meantime I'll play Civ5 a bit, worth a go!
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Quoting: Maquis196On a random note, the mac only version of Civ 4 is now appearing in my Linux list! Got quite a few games and only 7 of them are "Mac only" ports.
Id personally be more stoked about a Linux version of Civ 4. Guess in the meantime I'll play Civ5 a bit, worth a go!
Was just about to ask that. I tried to install it, but it resulted in 0 bytes. Personally I'd be more than happy if they ported Civ IV + Expansions (Colonization!) as well as Civ III. Each of them supposedly has slightly different gameplay and people tend to prefer one over another. I wouldn't mind trying them all out to decide for myself, but I failed to run either Civ IV: Colonization or Civ III under wine... So anyway I hope it's a good omen and not merely a glitch! :-)
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Ugh, it's refusing to change resolution to 1920 x 1080. It keeps hanging when I try to change it, and then reverts back to 1024 x 768. Interestingly, when I ran it through Wine I didn't have that problem (although I had the occasional crash).
Brave New World expansion seems to be in place though, so that's a thing.
ETA: and now it works after a few attempts. Very strange.
Brave New World expansion seems to be in place though, so that's a thing.
ETA: and now it works after a few attempts. Very strange.
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This is how I play Civ5 on LLVMPipe: 
http://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/540744299663228739/
http://steamcommunity.com/app/8930/discussions/0/540744299663228739/
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Wait, what?! Civilization 4 is also now listed in my Steam library under Linux! Looks like a mistake though because it doesn't actually install anything when telling Steam to install it.
This would still be amazing though. I've always liked the music and narration of Civ 4 much better than that in Civ 5.
This would still be amazing though. I've always liked the music and narration of Civ 4 much better than that in Civ 5.
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