I have been hesitant to cover things like petitions and forum posts in the past, especially for Blizzard, but now seems like the best time to really get them to listen to us.
There is currently a petition going to get Blizzard to release Linux client for their games, but Blizzard actually replied to it and asked the owner to create a forum post on their official forum, so they did, and it is gaining some real traction right now.
The original post is here to explain it:
That forum post, now has 9 pages/172 replies rallying support for Linux version of Blizzard games, and with a push from us here maybe we can not only make it truly massive, but help get a better official response.
Unless we show them much bigger numbers, it is still doubtful they will support us official. So let's get it moving shall we GOL readers?
I still maintain my stance that a petition has never given us Linux support for a game, ever. Forum posts directly to developers however do get much better responses, not sure why, but they do.
Personally, I own Starcraft II, but don't play it due to it causing hard-crashes in Wine in specific parts, and I would happily buy all future expansions if it came to Linux natively. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
There is currently a petition going to get Blizzard to release Linux client for their games, but Blizzard actually replied to it and asked the owner to create a forum post on their official forum, so they did, and it is gaining some real traction right now.
The original post is here to explain it:
QuoteI am creating this topic as instructed my Rachel R at Blizzard whom I have been in contact with regarding Bliizzard releasing native clients for Linux.
My petition on change.org now has over 1,300 signatures and continues to grow each and every week. You may check it out at: https://www.change.org/p/blizzard-entertainment-support-please-release-native-linux-clients
To any devs at Blizzard, please release Linux clients. If you are not skill full enough to program for Linux then simply ask the community for help. The community helped Valve 3 years ago when they were coming to Linux and I am sure the community would be willing to help Blizzard, especially since this request has been going on for 10 years now.
Thank you.
That forum post, now has 9 pages/172 replies rallying support for Linux version of Blizzard games, and with a push from us here maybe we can not only make it truly massive, but help get a better official response.
Unless we show them much bigger numbers, it is still doubtful they will support us official. So let's get it moving shall we GOL readers?
I still maintain my stance that a petition has never given us Linux support for a game, ever. Forum posts directly to developers however do get much better responses, not sure why, but they do.
Personally, I own Starcraft II, but don't play it due to it causing hard-crashes in Wine in specific parts, and I would happily buy all future expansions if it came to Linux natively. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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FutureSuture Mar 8, 2015
Good to see that you listened to your readers and decided to cover this, Liam. I hope this helps significantly in putting more focus on the matter.
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Quoting: FutureSutureGood to see that you listened to your readers and decided to cover this, Liam. I hope this helps significantly in putting more focus on the matter.
I aim to please.
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having lotv on linux would make me so happy. I havent bought windows games in a while, but that one i have to... :(
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Projectile Vomit Mar 8, 2015
signed.
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leillo1975 Mar 8, 2015
Uffff!!!! Starcraft native YES!!!
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Its not the same to say them: "Please, do a linux port" than, "I'm currently playing on linux many, many, many other games...if you dont put your games in linux, I will simply play others".
Im begining to love these times. A monopoly is being destroyed.
Im begining to love these times. A monopoly is being destroyed.
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Quoting: tony1abIm begining to love these times. A monopoly is being destroyed.
Well, I wouldn't go that far, but it's good to see enthusiasm :)
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As much as I'd like to see especially games like SC2 on Linux, I'm unsure this is to happen anytime soon. There is a petitition, there is this forum post - and I may even post there, but I don't think Blizzard will ever give us Linux support. I'd say the chance at the moment is 1 %.
It's up to them to prove me wrong.
It's up to them to prove me wrong.
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Hum, well I don't miss their games but I understand that there is a demand for them on Linux.
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Quoting: STiATAs much as I'd like to see especially games like SC2 on Linux, I'm unsure this is to happen anytime soon. There is a petitition, there is this forum post - and I may even post there, but I don't think Blizzard will ever give us Linux support. I'd say the chance at the moment is 1 %.
It's up to them to prove me wrong.
Well, Newell said (see the GDC interview) Blizzard is a Vulkan supporter.
Why should they support it, if they're not aiming for SteamOS?
If they stick to Windows, they could just stay with Direct3D 12.
Sure, that's not a prove - but a very strong hint if you ask me.
Maybe we see SC2 - Legacy of the Void for SteamOS?
Beta starts in March and Blizzard betas usually take very long until the final release happens.
This could perfectly match the official SteamMachines/SteamOS launch in autumn
and sounds like a good time scale for the GPU vendors to get their first drivers out.
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