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New Linux Gaming Survey For October

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It's that time of the month again Linux gamers! The new GOL survey for October is now available, so please make sure to fill it in if you have the time.

The results of the previous (September) survey will be published in the next few days. Thanks to those who filled that one out! There were a few changes, so it will be interesting to see the results.

You can find the link for the new survey here, and please share with other Linux gamers if you can. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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After many years of floating through space on the back of a missile, following a successful career in beating people up for not playing Sega Saturn, the missile returned to earth. Upon returning, I discovered to my dismay that the once great console had been discontinued and Sega had abandoned the fight to dominate the world through 32-bit graphical capabilities.

After spending some years breaking breeze blocks with my head for money and being mocked by strangers, I have found a new purpose: to beat up people for not playing on Linux.
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natewardawg Oct 3, 2015
Thanks for the new survey.

The most important factor for me (and probably many others) would be ratings and reviews, which aren't listed.

Thanks! :)
tmtvl Oct 3, 2015
Isn't there a way to add multiple radio buttons to an input thing?
So you could have done that last question as a 1 to 5 scale of importance?

Anyway, looking forward to seeing September's results.
Segata Sanshiro Oct 3, 2015
Quoting: natewardawgThanks for the new survey.

The most important factor for me (and probably many others) would be ratings and reviews, which aren't listed.

Thanks! :)

I added it now. Haven't had many responses yet and it seems like too important an option to miss out :)

Quoting: tmtvlIsn't there a way to add multiple radio buttons to an input thing?
So you could have done that last question as a 1 to 5 scale of importance?

Anyway, looking forward to seeing September's results.

Basically only on a question-by-question basis can you do this (Ie each of the answers would have to be its own question). I was thinking the exact same thing when putting in the question, it would be super useful but alas no :(


Last edited by Segata Sanshiro on 3 October 2015 at 4:09 pm UTC
ricki42 Oct 3, 2015
I guess most important factor would be fun/interesting gameplay mechanics. But maybe that's a given.
pop2010 Oct 3, 2015
Long time Windows user here, I definitely switched to Linux (Mint for the moment). So happy with it!

My previous tries did not match my requirements before, but now it's the good one!

Just sayin' I filled in the survey for once ^_^
axredneck Oct 3, 2015
QuoteDid you use a Windows partition for gaming last month?
What have i to answer if i have a virtual machine with Windows on it and i use it for casual gaming?
Keyrock Oct 3, 2015
I didn't answer the final question because none of the responses fit for me. Really, that's an almost impossible question for me to answer because what appeals to me changes on a case by case basis. Sometimes I buy as game because of the genre it's in, sometimes the aesthetic appeals to me, sometimes the reputation of the developer influences me, it's different every time and I can't predict it.

For example, right now I have a terrible urge to play a racing game, I want to play a racing game really badly, so the first racing game to come out, whether it's Project CARS or GRID: Autosport, I will almost certainly buy it, once I know it's not a buggy mess.

To be clear, I think it's a good question, I just couldn't answer it. For me, the heart wants what the heart wants, it's kind of different every time.


Last edited by Keyrock on 3 October 2015 at 6:35 pm UTC
metro2033fanboy Oct 3, 2015
#UbuntuKDE
Lordpkappa Oct 3, 2015
Done. As always pure Linux Gamer ;)
Nyamiou Oct 3, 2015
Quoting: axredneck
QuoteDid you use a Windows partition for gaming last month?
What have i to answer if i have a virtual machine with Windows on it and i use it for casual gaming?
It's on a virtual disk but still, it's a Windows partition.
Shmerl Oct 4, 2015
In this question: Unique Question: Which are the most important factors you consider when buying a new game? I'd say DRM-free is a major factor for me (in addition to others). I.e. if it's not DRM-free, I won't buy it.
Eike Oct 4, 2015
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Quoting: pop2010Long time Windows user here, I definitely switched to Linux (Mint for the moment). So happy with it!

My previous tries did not match my requirements before, but now it's the good one!

Welcome! :)
What has changed so much in Linux?
What stopped you once upon a time and let you proceed this time?
supashang Oct 4, 2015
Done, done and done.
pop2010 Oct 4, 2015
Quoting: Eike
Quoting: pop2010Long time Windows user here, I definitely switched to Linux (Mint for the moment). So happy with it!

My previous tries did not match my requirements before, but now it's the good one!

Welcome! :)
What has changed so much in Linux?
What stopped you once upon a time and let you proceed this time?

Well, I would say better hardware support and better overall polishing mostly, plus more games on the platform. I'm not even playing native Linux games right now, but at least there is a choice.

On the other hand, Windows pisses me off more and more everyday (still using it at work).
MayeulC Oct 5, 2015
Is local multiplayer considered as multiplayer? I've found myself fond of these games lately.
Eike Oct 5, 2015
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Quoting: MyeulCIs local multiplayer considered as multiplayer? I've found myself fond of these games lately.

I would think so. Multiplayer is when two people or more play together, wheather they are sitting on the same couch or on the opposite side of the world. (Random association: I always liked the thought of playing Call of Duty, being a German, with or against Polish or Russian players. What a better world it would have been if our grand grand fathers would have done the same back then...)


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linux_gamer Oct 5, 2015
Quoting: pop2010I'm not even playing native Linux games right now, but at least there is a choice.
I recommend (games from) the Valve complete pack as Valve supports Linux in all their games. Their ports have high quality in respect to stability and performance. Another high performing game which can beat Windows performance (depending on graphical settings:AA,...) is Metro Redux, and there might be many other.
Liam Dawe Oct 5, 2015
Done, also I think it's time to remove Desura from the store list question don't you?
zerothis Oct 5, 2015
People, well, Windows users at least, are still buying from Desura at thus point. Maybe they havn't got the news.
Segata Sanshiro Oct 6, 2015
Quoting: liamdaweDone, also I think it's time to remove Desura from the store list question don't you?

But it's still up and still selling Linux games (for now), unless there's something I'm missing?
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