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The 'Razer DeathAdder Chroma' is quite possibly the nicest mouse I've ever owned
By fabertawe, 6 May 2017 at 9:42 am UTC
By fabertawe, 6 May 2017 at 9:42 am UTC
I bought a Logitech G9x in 2012 and it's been superb. Two side buttons, on board profiles, no software, no lights.
Valve have changed how gifting games works
By razing32, 6 May 2017 at 9:31 am UTC
Agree with you completely.
But then again I can only imaging the sheer number of bot accounts that would pop up if they removed that 5$ limitation.
By razing32, 6 May 2017 at 9:31 am UTC
Quoting: sasannSo that's why I had to go through hell to gift a game to my cousin last night.
I created an steam account for him, Then tried to gift him the game but he was not my friend on steam. And I could not add him as a friend cause you cannot have friends on steam unless you spend $5 or more on games. I was not able to send him steam funds either!
So I had add $5 to his steam account using my credit card, then add him as my friend, then gift him the game. It should be easier than this.
Agree with you completely.
But then again I can only imaging the sheer number of bot accounts that would pop up if they removed that 5$ limitation.
Stellaris is the new early unlock for the Humble Monthly bundle
By const, 6 May 2017 at 9:29 am UTC
Sorry for not beeing clear. I meant that Inside may come to linux at some point. AFAIK it currently isn't.
And I pretty much do the same with the non-linux titles.
By const, 6 May 2017 at 9:29 am UTC
Quoting: 14Quoting: constThe bundles this year had so much value for linux gamers, they are really worth a second look after release.We already got Inside. It was unlocked the same time as Dirt Rally. Check your keys on the site.
May: dirt rally, undertale, metrico+ and gonner. Inside may come later
April: Black Mesa, Layers of Fear, Tumblestone, Slime-san. Event[0] and The witness may come later
March: TotalWar Warhammer, RIVE, Poly Bridge, Uurnog, Flat Heroes
February: XCom2, SteamWorld HEIST, Oh, Dear...
I've been subscribed since XCOM 2. I didn't want that one a whole lot to be honest, but the bundle for $12 was still worth it to me. Since then, every month that they tell you what the front-runner game of the next month is going to be, I can't unsubscribe! I think it rocks. I wanted the Warhammer game really bad, I wanted Dirt really bad, and next month is Stellaris?! It's amazing.
It also helps that I dropped my EVE subscription at the same time I signed up for Humble Monthly. :)
For the purists out there, you can gift Windows-only games (with no hope of coming to Linux) to your friends on the dark side. That's what I do. I did, however, keep The Witness because I really want it to come to Linux. :S:
Sorry for not beeing clear. I meant that Inside may come to linux at some point. AFAIK it currently isn't.
And I pretty much do the same with the non-linux titles.
Albion Online to revamp the Hell Gate battles
By razing32, 6 May 2017 at 9:27 am UTC Likes: 1
This.
I don't like the PvP part of a lot of games. I played them for a while but most of the times I ended up with steamrolls.
Enemy team has 3 elite players - your team gets pulverized , doesn't matter how good you play
Your team has 3 elite player - your team obliterates the enemy before you even have a chance to do anything
No thank you. Give me good PVE and lore I can enjoy.
By razing32, 6 May 2017 at 9:27 am UTC Likes: 1
QuoteI want a lot more PvE content,^^^^^^^
This.
I don't like the PvP part of a lot of games. I played them for a while but most of the times I ended up with steamrolls.
Enemy team has 3 elite players - your team gets pulverized , doesn't matter how good you play
Your team has 3 elite player - your team obliterates the enemy before you even have a chance to do anything
No thank you. Give me good PVE and lore I can enjoy.
Feral Interactive are teasing something, again
By Leopard, 6 May 2017 at 9:27 am UTC Likes: 3
Because mostly we don't want it to be DoW 3 and with still speculating we're trying to express our true expectations from Feral.
Linux: Rts, rts everywhere.
By Leopard, 6 May 2017 at 9:27 am UTC Likes: 3
Quoting: wleoncioWhy are we still speculating after a comment on the very first page pointed us to this?
Because mostly we don't want it to be DoW 3 and with still speculating we're trying to express our true expectations from Feral.
Linux: Rts, rts everywhere.
Looks like Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope for Linux will be coming soon
By bubexel, 6 May 2017 at 8:47 am UTC
By bubexel, 6 May 2017 at 8:47 am UTC
Yes, there is latency. About rbdoom3 i saw a screenshot of it working in extended mode. But on direct mode crash. Maybe only works on extended mode.. no idea.
Btw, vive on linux is not evolving, nvidia driver vulkan beta with direct mode won't compile on kernel 4.10 without patching it manualy. They didn't update the driver patched, dunno why. That driver is a must to work with vive. Valve is updating steamVR but all patches are for windows, directX. Zero stuff for opengl, vulkan and linux. I'm glad to know that serious sam team is pushing it at their way. Thank you guys! :*
Btw, vive on linux is not evolving, nvidia driver vulkan beta with direct mode won't compile on kernel 4.10 without patching it manualy. They didn't update the driver patched, dunno why. That driver is a must to work with vive. Valve is updating steamVR but all patches are for windows, directX. Zero stuff for opengl, vulkan and linux. I'm glad to know that serious sam team is pushing it at their way. Thank you guys! :*
Feral Interactive are teasing something, again
By Pinguino, 6 May 2017 at 8:27 am UTC Likes: 1
By Pinguino, 6 May 2017 at 8:27 am UTC Likes: 1
Why are we still speculating after a comment on the very first page pointed us to this?
White Noise 2 officially released with Linux support, along with some major updates
By Xpander, 6 May 2017 at 7:33 am UTC
since 5.6 vulkan its there, even if they dont use it by default i think it can be used via command line switch.
thatswhy i asked.
By Xpander, 6 May 2017 at 7:33 am UTC
Quoting: LeopardQuoting: Xpander5.6? so Vulkan? Anybody that owns this game can confirm this?
Using Unity 5.6 doesn't mean they're using Vulkan and i think it is not Vulkanized
since 5.6 vulkan its there, even if they dont use it by default i think it can be used via command line switch.
thatswhy i asked.
The latest HITMAN Elusive Target is now live on Linux
By Blink123123, 6 May 2017 at 7:16 am UTC
I am too trying to play it but for a different point of view:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N4U46QOyeA
Plus it's a neat channel
By Blink123123, 6 May 2017 at 7:16 am UTC
Quoting: EikeLet me abuse this occasion to ask something...
I started to play some Hitman last weekend, and I still wonder how I would enjoy it. I played the first training mission doing most of the tasks. But hey, it's not hard to place explosives at a place you know your target will be going to - because he went there every single time you already tried the mission! It feels so unrealistic, so unsatisfying.
Then I tried the last exam, and there are these "occasions" (or whatever they are called in the English). When enabling occasion display fully, I feel I'm just icon hunting. Having enabled them minimally, I didn't find the airplane hold to manipulate. Disabling them fully I guess I wouldn't find out the complex ways to kill a target.
So, what are you doing? How are you playing and enjoying Hitman? (The normal game, not the elusive targets.)
I am too trying to play it but for a different point of view:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N4U46QOyeA
Plus it's a neat channel
Saints Row 2 is currently free on Steam, other Saints Row titles on sale
By dubigrasu, 6 May 2017 at 6:24 am UTC
By dubigrasu, 6 May 2017 at 6:24 am UTC
Quoting: adamhmNo difference with Wine Staging 2.7 hereHm, definitely working here. Only that I didn't used the script this time, just a fresh prefix with xact/xaudio/directx9 installed,
The 'Razer DeathAdder Chroma' is quite possibly the nicest mouse I've ever owned
By Philadelphus, 6 May 2017 at 5:45 am UTC
By Philadelphus, 6 May 2017 at 5:45 am UTC
Quoting: 14Get used to switching weapons using mouse buttons and the keyboard becomes too slow.This! I play TF2 a lot with primary, secondary, and melee weapons mapped to my two side buttons and mouse wheel click, and it's so useful for weapon-switching.
Albion Online to revamp the Hell Gate battles
By GustyGhost, 6 May 2017 at 4:22 am UTC
By GustyGhost, 6 May 2017 at 4:22 am UTC
AlbionOnLinux.com
Stellaris is the new early unlock for the Humble Monthly bundle
By 14, 6 May 2017 at 3:25 am UTC Likes: 1
I've been subscribed since XCOM 2. I didn't want that one a whole lot to be honest, but the bundle for $12 was still worth it to me. Since then, every month that they tell you what the front-runner game of the next month is going to be, I can't unsubscribe! I think it rocks. I wanted the Warhammer game really bad, I wanted Dirt really bad, and next month is Stellaris?! It's amazing.
It also helps that I dropped my EVE subscription at the same time I signed up for Humble Monthly. :)
For the purists out there, you can gift Windows-only games (with no hope of coming to Linux) to your friends on the dark side. That's what I do. I did, however, keep The Witness because I really want it to come to Linux. :S:
By 14, 6 May 2017 at 3:25 am UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: constThe bundles this year had so much value for linux gamers, they are really worth a second look after release.We already got Inside. It was unlocked the same time as Dirt Rally. Check your keys on the site.
May: dirt rally, undertale, metrico+ and gonner. Inside may come later
April: Black Mesa, Layers of Fear, Tumblestone, Slime-san. Event[0] and The witness may come later
March: TotalWar Warhammer, RIVE, Poly Bridge, Uurnog, Flat Heroes
February: XCom2, SteamWorld HEIST, Oh, Dear...
I've been subscribed since XCOM 2. I didn't want that one a whole lot to be honest, but the bundle for $12 was still worth it to me. Since then, every month that they tell you what the front-runner game of the next month is going to be, I can't unsubscribe! I think it rocks. I wanted the Warhammer game really bad, I wanted Dirt really bad, and next month is Stellaris?! It's amazing.
It also helps that I dropped my EVE subscription at the same time I signed up for Humble Monthly. :)
For the purists out there, you can gift Windows-only games (with no hope of coming to Linux) to your friends on the dark side. That's what I do. I did, however, keep The Witness because I really want it to come to Linux. :S:
The 'Razer DeathAdder Chroma' is quite possibly the nicest mouse I've ever owned
By 14, 6 May 2017 at 3:12 am UTC Likes: 2
Cybolic beat me to the software information, and he's right on! The only info he gave that I'd critique is the software is in the AUR, so installation is a couple more steps than normal. Looks like you're on Mint, so you'd want to check their packages or Ubuntu's. I'd be surprised if they didn't have one.
When I put the slim side piece on the Nyth, it is quite narrow, at least for me. In that configuration, it feels mildly better for shooters for me, but since it's a different feel than every other time I use the mouse, I'm not as accurate. If you put the skinny piece on, overall width is a little bit narrower than an iPhone 6.
After trying a few configurations for a while, I don't switch anymore. Being able to get it just how I want was worth it to me. I would buy it again.
Oh, one of the selling points for me was the on-board processor. Yes, it not only has on-board memory like other gaming mice, it actually has its own processor so you truly keep your config on multiple computers and OS. When you program your buttons onto the mouse, it will keep those settings even if you plug it into a computer that doesn't have Roccat software installed.
By 14, 6 May 2017 at 3:12 am UTC Likes: 2
Quoting: PompesdeskyHi 14,
I'm using a G600 since a couple of years and I'm really happy with the buttons that I use in FPS games to quickly switch between weapons or do some actions. However it's a little too narrow for me and I'm not holding it straight (it rests a bit sideways in my hand). I just discovered the Nyth reading your post and I'm really interested in it. How's the software support for it under Linux ? Does Roccat provide something to configure it or is there a non-official Linux tool that does the trick ?
Cybolic beat me to the software information, and he's right on! The only info he gave that I'd critique is the software is in the AUR, so installation is a couple more steps than normal. Looks like you're on Mint, so you'd want to check their packages or Ubuntu's. I'd be surprised if they didn't have one.
When I put the slim side piece on the Nyth, it is quite narrow, at least for me. In that configuration, it feels mildly better for shooters for me, but since it's a different feel than every other time I use the mouse, I'm not as accurate. If you put the skinny piece on, overall width is a little bit narrower than an iPhone 6.
After trying a few configurations for a while, I don't switch anymore. Being able to get it just how I want was worth it to me. I would buy it again.
Oh, one of the selling points for me was the on-board processor. Yes, it not only has on-board memory like other gaming mice, it actually has its own processor so you truly keep your config on multiple computers and OS. When you program your buttons onto the mouse, it will keep those settings even if you plug it into a computer that doesn't have Roccat software installed.
Planet Nomads release delayed until later this month, still looks promising
By TheRiddick, 6 May 2017 at 2:05 am UTC Likes: 1
By TheRiddick, 6 May 2017 at 2:05 am UTC Likes: 1
Its at 0.5.4 atm and runs fine on my FuryX at 4k, however there are issues such as a sound bug, engine torque too low, flora collision issues, tree lod popping, draw distances are quite low with annoying fog of war being quite close. No distant landscape vistas yet.
The game is getting a Multiplayer Patch at some point. (some earlier builds already had it in I think)
The game is getting a Multiplayer Patch at some point. (some earlier builds already had it in I think)
Valve have changed how gifting games works
By sasann, 6 May 2017 at 12:55 am UTC Likes: 2
By sasann, 6 May 2017 at 12:55 am UTC Likes: 2
So that's why I had to go through hell to gift a game to my cousin last night.
I created an steam account for him, Then tried to gift him the game but he was not my friend on steam. And I could not add him as a friend cause you cannot have friends on steam unless you spend $5 or more on games. I was not able to send him steam funds either!
So I had add $5 to his steam account using my credit card, then add him as my friend, then gift him the game. It should be easier than this.
I created an steam account for him, Then tried to gift him the game but he was not my friend on steam. And I could not add him as a friend cause you cannot have friends on steam unless you spend $5 or more on games. I was not able to send him steam funds either!
So I had add $5 to his steam account using my credit card, then add him as my friend, then gift him the game. It should be easier than this.
White Noise 2 officially released with Linux support, along with some major updates
By Leopard, 6 May 2017 at 12:22 am UTC
Using Unity 5.6 doesn't mean they're using Vulkan and i think it is not Vulkanized
By Leopard, 6 May 2017 at 12:22 am UTC
Quoting: Xpander5.6? so Vulkan? Anybody that owns this game can confirm this?
Using Unity 5.6 doesn't mean they're using Vulkan and i think it is not Vulkanized
Saints Row 2 is currently free on Steam, other Saints Row titles on sale
By adamhm, 6 May 2017 at 12:19 am UTC
By adamhm, 6 May 2017 at 12:19 am UTC
No difference with Wine Staging 2.7 here
Stellaris is the new early unlock for the Humble Monthly bundle
By Skudra, 5 May 2017 at 11:55 pm UTC
Been subscribed since january of this year, so far pretty good titles. Started to play that This Is The Police from this month's bundle and I LOVE it, will keep playing (like i have time for that :D)
By Skudra, 5 May 2017 at 11:55 pm UTC
Quoting: iplaygameswearingatuxBought the April monthly for Dirt Rally, which was a disappointment due to its difficulty. Otherwise, the bundle seems OK. 4 out of the 6 surprise games are on Linux and have good reviews. But those are games I would never buy. Will try them out to see if I like them. :)Same, bought April for Dirt, ended up too damn hard.
Been subscribed since january of this year, so far pretty good titles. Started to play that This Is The Police from this month's bundle and I LOVE it, will keep playing (like i have time for that :D)
Stellaris is the new early unlock for the Humble Monthly bundle
By SpacePizza, 5 May 2017 at 11:34 pm UTC
By SpacePizza, 5 May 2017 at 11:34 pm UTC
About 9 months ago I knew money was going to be tight for several months so I bit the bullet and bought a year subscription at once. I've been very satisfied with my purchase so far. Not every month is great. I've gotten a lot of games that I wouldn't have bought on my own, some of which I ended up liking quite a bit. Some months are better than others but overall I think it's a good value. For $11 a month I feel like I've gotten a great deal with all the games I've gotten. I still have 3 more to go and am excited to play Stellaris
The 'Razer DeathAdder Chroma' is quite possibly the nicest mouse I've ever owned
By Cybolic, 5 May 2017 at 11:24 pm UTC Likes: 2
The software lets you bind all buttons (including in ways apparently not possible in Windows), change both lights and their effects, change sensitivity of both axis separately, switch polling rate and CPI and bind up to five profiles with auto-switching based on process name, executable file or window title (with regex support); oh, and it also supports that ridiculous audio announcer functionality for extra 1337ness when switching settings :P
If you're on Arch, it's just a pacman -S roccat-tools-nyth away :)
I also practically wrote a mini-review of it on page 3 of these comments, if you want to know more about its functionality.
By Cybolic, 5 May 2017 at 11:24 pm UTC Likes: 2
Quoting: PompesdeskyThe software support is amazing! It works out of the box, but there's also semi-official software for it (official in that Roccat provided the developer, Stefan Achatz, with access to their hardware and some guidance as well as a license to use their files, but it's not developed by them).Quoting: 14Use the right tool for the job. I have the Nyth and it's just about perfect.[...]]...] I just discovered the Nyth reading your post and I'm really interested in it. How's the software support for it under Linux ? Does Roccat provide something to configure it or is there a non-official Linux tool that does the trick ?
The software lets you bind all buttons (including in ways apparently not possible in Windows), change both lights and their effects, change sensitivity of both axis separately, switch polling rate and CPI and bind up to five profiles with auto-switching based on process name, executable file or window title (with regex support); oh, and it also supports that ridiculous audio announcer functionality for extra 1337ness when switching settings :P
If you're on Arch, it's just a pacman -S roccat-tools-nyth away :)
I also practically wrote a mini-review of it on page 3 of these comments, if you want to know more about its functionality.
The latest HITMAN Elusive Target is now live on Linux
By pb, 5 May 2017 at 11:16 pm UTC
By pb, 5 May 2017 at 11:16 pm UTC
"This target will be in Sapienza for 11 days and is one of the final three Elusive Targets to be released for the first season of HITMAN."
Well that's not a very good news for Linux gamers. I've played Hitman since the Linux release and only had a chance to do three elusive targets (four with the current one), missing the previous 20. :-(
Well that's not a very good news for Linux gamers. I've played Hitman since the Linux release and only had a chance to do three elusive targets (four with the current one), missing the previous 20. :-(
Stellaris is the new early unlock for the Humble Monthly bundle
By linuxjacques, 5 May 2017 at 9:26 pm UTC Likes: 1
By linuxjacques, 5 May 2017 at 9:26 pm UTC Likes: 1
I was very skeptical of humble monthly at first, but I started subscribing in February and have been very pleased.
I also get good use of the 10% humble store discount while subscribed.
I also get good use of the 10% humble store discount while subscribed.
Fumbling around with tanks in War Thunder on Linux, some thoughts
By robvv, 5 May 2017 at 9:11 pm UTC
By robvv, 5 May 2017 at 9:11 pm UTC
Haven't played this yet, but BundeStars are offering some freebie addons for this game at the moment.
Stellaris is the new early unlock for the Humble Monthly bundle
By iplaygameswearingatux, 5 May 2017 at 8:43 pm UTC
By iplaygameswearingatux, 5 May 2017 at 8:43 pm UTC
Bought the April monthly for Dirt Rally, which was a disappointment due to its difficulty. Otherwise, the bundle seems OK. 4 out of the 6 surprise games are on Linux and have good reviews. But those are games I would never buy. Will try them out to see if I like them. :)
White Noise 2 officially released with Linux support, along with some major updates
By Liam Dawe, 5 May 2017 at 8:12 pm UTC
By Liam Dawe, 5 May 2017 at 8:12 pm UTC
Quoting: michaUnfortunately, the game doesn't work anymore on my machine. It did a few month ago though.Gah, you're right. It worked for me only recently, must have been one of the most recent patches.
I filled a bug report so let's hope the issue gets resolved quickly:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/503350/discussions/1/1327844097117723548/
Planet Nomads release delayed until later this month, still looks promising
By Beamboom, 5 May 2017 at 7:19 pm UTC
By Beamboom, 5 May 2017 at 7:19 pm UTC
Wow, looks really cool - is this singleplayer only, or multiplayer/coop too?
White Noise 2 officially released with Linux support, along with some major updates
By micha, 5 May 2017 at 7:16 pm UTC
By micha, 5 May 2017 at 7:16 pm UTC
Unfortunately, the game doesn't work anymore on my machine. It did a few month ago though.
I filled a bug report so let's hope the issue gets resolved quickly:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/503350/discussions/1/1327844097117723548/
I filled a bug report so let's hope the issue gets resolved quickly:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/503350/discussions/1/1327844097117723548/
Stellaris is the new early unlock for the Humble Monthly bundle
By Mohandevir, 5 May 2017 at 7:14 pm UTC
True enough but it's not my main way of bying games. The vast majority was bought through Steam store. Humble monthly is "running on the side". I would have major second toughts if I bought my games exclusively on Monthly bundle.
By Mohandevir, 5 May 2017 at 7:14 pm UTC
Quoting: TcheyI don't like to have a "surprise game", and maybe worst, one not for Linux. I prefer to hand-pick my games, so i can (more or less) manage my time and money. From 2017, only Total War: Warhammer would get my intention, but i already bought it before, so...
True enough but it's not my main way of bying games. The vast majority was bought through Steam store. Humble monthly is "running on the side". I would have major second toughts if I bought my games exclusively on Monthly bundle.
Stellaris is the new early unlock for the Humble Monthly bundle
By const, 5 May 2017 at 7:11 pm UTC Likes: 2
By const, 5 May 2017 at 7:11 pm UTC Likes: 2
The bundles this year had so much value for linux gamers, they are really worth a second look after release.
May: dirt rally, undertale, metrico+ and gonner. Inside may come later
April: Black Mesa, Layers of Fear, Tumblestone, Slime-san. Event[0] and The witness may come later
March: TotalWar Warhammer, RIVE, Poly Bridge, Uurnog, Flat Heroes
February: XCom2, SteamWorld HEIST, Oh, Dear...
May: dirt rally, undertale, metrico+ and gonner. Inside may come later
April: Black Mesa, Layers of Fear, Tumblestone, Slime-san. Event[0] and The witness may come later
March: TotalWar Warhammer, RIVE, Poly Bridge, Uurnog, Flat Heroes
February: XCom2, SteamWorld HEIST, Oh, Dear...
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