I shot off a message to Nightdive Studios about their Linux plans for System Shock since Linux is a stretch goal. The reply doesn't fill me with confidence to pledge right now.
My question: "About the Linux stretch goal, is that for a Linux version after the initial Windows release or for a same-day Linux release?"
The answer:
Nightdive StudiosHey Liam,
We can't make promises beyond our current plan to release a version for PC and Xbox One at this time. It would be my hope that a Linux version is released the same day, but I can't confirm that will be the case come launch day.
Thanks for your support!
For any developer reading, PC does not mean Windows and yes, I will keep hammering on about this.
It's pretty much guaranteed to hit the Linux stretch goal due to how amazingly well it's being funded, but that reply doesn't say "fund me Linux gamer". The major problem I have with this approach, is we have seen numerous times when a Linux version is delayed because of some unforeseen problems that could have been sorted early-on. I really hope Nightdive don't make that same mistake.
It's currently on $520,190 pledged of $900,000 goal, with the Linux version being locked at $1.1 million.
That's not to say I will pass on it when it does arrive, quite the opposite, it looks and sounds fantastic. I just want to be sure my money is well spent, as I'm sure you do too. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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How about Linux demo? Vote here http://steamcommunity.com/app/482400/discussions/0/351660338713339416/
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Not supporting this. Having Linux support as a stretchgoal on a crowfunding site is the lowest you can get.
Especially when they refer to Windows as "PC". These guys are awful. Not worth trusting at all.
Last edited by thykr on 30 June 2016 at 7:41 pm UTC
Especially when they refer to Windows as "PC". These guys are awful. Not worth trusting at all.
Last edited by thykr on 30 June 2016 at 7:41 pm UTC
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Quoting: liamdaweThis is why I find their earlier comment about no one in their dev team doing Linux, how did they do their previous Linux testing?
Contractors.
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Quoting: sergkWell, check this comment from one of the devs:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1598858095/system-shock/posts/1616384#comment-13772446
QuoteIt [Linux] is something we're exploring, but the main problem is that none of our team members run Linux
Don't pledge, Linux folks!
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Luke_Nukem Jul 3, 2016
Every time I see a developer use "PC" as a synonym for "Windows", I want to strangle them.
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ElectricPrism Jul 5, 2016
Quoting: PlintslchoFor some reason, System Shock has never appealed to me. While I do find the story interesting I was never interested in the game (I watched a friend of mine playing it back in the day). Maybe I found the controls awkward already back in 1994.
Anyway, I might have given an updated and modernized version of the game a try (albeit I do find the graphics of the remake a little too colourful for my taste). But without a confirmed Linux version I’m not interested.
I might check again after the game has been released- if it is released for Linux as well, that is.
The controls were bad, you have to remap them first thing to feel more like Half Life to make them sane.
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