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Quoting: Linux tayshadyI'm glad that they're not supporting 32bit at this point it's mostly a waste of time.

Well, it depends. You seem to think that only people with 32bit processors use a 32bit distro, which isn't true. We people who still use a 32bit distro on a 64bit processor may be wrong, but my only experience with a 64bit Ubuntu this far was a very bad one. Now I will probably give it a try again, probably replacing my Windows partition, as I haven't been using it for months. So, I personally am sad if they aren't going to support 32bit, even if I can perfectly understand their decision.

Games I would like to see ported to Linux ? Taking a quick look at their Mac game list, the Total war series would be great, really, truly awesome.

And to conclude : Thank you for the port ! and thank you for supporting native ports !

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Quoting: Astrogbudny, it more lools like their inability to build 32bit binary properly. Or maybe it was some kind of fanatic opinion. Because there must be a choice. Everyone who thinks about other people gives them that choice. Otherwise it calls an enforcement and a disrespect.

Your opinion sounds pretty fanatic to me, and Feral's was perfectly reasonable

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gbudny, it more lools like their inability to build 32bit binary properly. Or maybe it was some kind of fanatic opinion. Because there must be a choice. Everyone who thinks about other people gives them that choice. Otherwise it calls an enforcement and a disrespect.

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Quoting: Projectile VomitI've often wondered why Torchlight isn't on Steam for Linux. I just figured it had something to do with the bugs (invisible faces) and it wasn't worth bothering with. The Windows version of Torchlight works flawlessly in Play On Linux, btw.

I've been hoping they would fix the bug and give us some o' that Torchlight 2 goodness. I'm happy to see they haven't abandoned us.

Last I checked, the bug you speak of had been fixed for at least a year. Torchlight 2 remains a mystery, however.

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This all sounds great.

I pretty much love all the decisions they are making and how they are involving the community, I think the game will turn out really well.

I still cringe when I hear mention of the store, like at the end of the video they mentioned people can sell player models on their store. I'm not sure I'm completely sold on this idea yet. I really don't like anything in-game to remind me about real world money in any way, and I'd rather just pay for the game and everyone gets everything it can offer rather than having it fractured based on how much each person can pay.

But so far it looks like we can trust them to at least make that difference not too noticeable, so hopefully I'll get used to the idea eventually.

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I'm glad that they're not supporting 32bit at this point it's mostly a waste of time. If you're still running a 32 bit processor it's probably time to upgrade your hardware. I honestly haven't even had time to test out the XCOM port yet since I've been too busy playing Civilization but I already do have it installed on Linux, I'll probably give it a try tonight. Really impressed with these ports from Feral and Aspyr they seem genuinely interested in supporting Linux which I can definitely appreciate.

I'm also glad that the companies who develop and publish these games like 2K and Fireaxxis aren't objecting to Linux ports or stopping them for no reason. I hope enough of you guys bought the ports so that other big companies will start paying attention and see it's not so crazy to port their games to Linux.

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Downloading now!

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Quoting: Projectile VomitI've often wondered why Torchlight isn't on Steam for Linux. I just figured it had something to do with the bugs (invisible faces) and it wasn't worth bothering with. The Windows version of Torchlight works flawlessly in Play On Linux, btw.

I've been hoping they would fix the bug and give us some o' that Torchlight 2 goodness. I'm happy to see they haven't abandoned us.

Like the didn't abandoned Mac users?

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Well THAT is the spirit. Many should take a few lessons from them, their attitude and their support.
I'm glad I bought Enemy Within just to counterbalance my buying Enemy Unknown when it was announced, and I'll gladly throw more money at them whenever the next ports come.

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Quoting: AstroSomething tells me they just couldn't build 32bit binary and that's the end of the story. It's pitty I bought this port and supported devs. This port shouldn't cost money. And they're worst of devs I know about.

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Quoting: AstroSomething tells me they just couldn't build 32bit binary and that's the end of the story. It's pitty I bought this port and supported devs. This port shouldn't cost money. And they're worst of devs I know about.

Yeah! How dare they not support technology that everyone is trying to kill? An that's still alive due to way too long windows xp support! Seriously tho, get with the program dude, most new releases don't have 32 bit support, hell even mobile is trying to get rid of it(android L, new iOS). I hope for Tomb Raider next! Great work guys;)

I can understand their decision about the building 32bit binary of their game, but I think that did not solve my problems. I use Mac mini and I was forced to install 4 operating systems because I have bought different types of games/applications.

Mac OS X 10.9 - new applications
Mac OS X 10.6 - PowerPC games e.g. Max Payne, SOF 2 etc.
Ubuntu 14.04 (32 bit) I use it for old commercial games (e.g. Loki), and many games/applications that are not available for Linux 64 bit (e.g. in USC)
Ubuntu 14.04 (64 bit) - I use it for games/applications that are available only for Linux 64 bit.

Sometimes, I think it will be much easier to have one operating system, but It is impossible if i want to use alternative operating systems.

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A great port for a great game. Just finished and started again, it is addicting.

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I've often wondered why Torchlight isn't on Steam for Linux. I just figured it had something to do with the bugs (invisible faces) and it wasn't worth bothering with. The Windows version of Torchlight works flawlessly in Play On Linux, btw.

I've been hoping they would fix the bug and give us some o' that Torchlight 2 goodness. I'm happy to see they haven't abandoned us.

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xcom is awesome game/port and thanks to feral. it raises my hopes i'll someday see native tomb raider on linux. i already own them on ps3, i own them on steam and i'd probably buy it once more just to gift&support. well, i'd even buy CoD just to support them, although hardest thing there would be confirming linux version with playing. paying is easy, playing CoD? not so much

Quoting: FutureSutureCD Projekt RED, take note. This is how it's done. Feral and Aspyr FTW.

i thought so to, but someone pointed me to pool where GOG was asking native or wine wrappers. most of the people asked for later.

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I may even play some myself tonight, first night for quite some time that I'm not rushing off to do something. Cannot wait.

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Thanks to Feral!!! I have spent a lot of hours with XCOM in the last days.

I would like you asked if they will release a patch to fix minor bugs

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I LOVE THAT SHOCK RIFLE

I may have some ideas for the bio gun, I will try to draw a model in blender, but I am not very good at drawing and 3D modeling :-/

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Quoting: DrMcCoyFair enough; to each their own. :)

Learning that its content is intertwined with the original game's storyline sheds a bit of light on the ordering in the launcher though - thanks!

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Fair enough; to each their own. :)

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Quoting: CheesenessIt's also odd that the expansion appears above the original game in the launcher.

Well, the expansion integrates things into the original main story, so it makes less sense playing the unexpanded game if you have the expansions.

Depends on who you talk to, I think. I've had several players recommend I play through the vanilla game first (which is what I ended up deciding to do).

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Nice interview, nice people. :)

I too am surprised how well the game works on my oldish system. Interestingly, the videos are actually where I see a bit of stuttering, while the in-game graphics are okay.

Quoting: CheesenessIt's also odd that the expansion appears above the original game in the launcher.

Well, the expansion integrates things into the original main story, so it makes less sense playing the unexpanded game if you have the expansions.

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QuoteFor now we're more focused on the reception that a native Linux port of XCOM gets from Linux gamers than the sales. We are committed to bringing AAA games to Linux and making sure those games are completely awesome to play on the Linux platform; if we do a good job of that then over time we trust that the sales will follow.

It's great to see developers who're viewing Linux support for legacy (out of development) titles as an investment in the future rather than a quick money grab. As a porting house, Feral will be in a position to share this advice/perspective with development studios and publishers who are interested in exploring Linux.

My personal experience with XCOM has been pretty solid (although from what I understand, the game is a little less performant on Linux than it is on Windows). I get a little lag whilst pre-rendered cutscenes are playing, and there are a few hiccoughs here and there, but judging from existing forum threads, that stuff is all present in Windows builds.

QuoteWe wrote a Linux-specific pre-game launcher for the Complete Edition of XCOM that allows you to choose between the main game or the expansion pack, XCOM: Enemy Within.

I've had a couple of people who don't own the expansion say that they see this launcher and get a crash when they try to launch Enemy Within (hoping that somebody who doesn't own the expansion can report that). It's also odd that the expansion appears above the original game in the launcher.

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32bit is dead. I cant even imagine why someone would use 32bit on a AAA game for Linux in this day and age. Its a small niche within a niche that want it.

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Not only a Freespace this game reminds but Homeworld as well. I'm personaly a huge fan both of them. So I'm definitely gonna take a look at this game and hope be useful tester.

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Quoting: AstroSomething tells me they just couldn't build 32bit binary and that's the end of the story. It's pitty I bought this port and supported devs. This port shouldn't cost money. And they're worst of devs I know about.

Yeah! How dare they not support technology that everyone is trying to kill? An that's still alive due to way too long windows xp support! Seriously tho, get with the program dude, most new releases don't have 32 bit support, hell even mobile is trying to get rid of it(android L, new iOS). I hope for Tomb Raider next! Great work guys;)

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Something tells me they just couldn't build 32bit binary and that's the end of the story. It's pitty I bought this port and supported devs. This port shouldn't cost money. And they're worst of devs I know about.

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Quoting: FutureSuture

Quoting: outoforderccTorchlight has not been forgotten about either. It is on my todo list once another game mentioned here is goes into beta in the next week or so on Mac + Linux..

Thank you for responding, Mr. Rudd! I assume it is safe to say that the Linux client will be on Steam and the Humble Store, but what is your take on it appearing on GOG?

Unfortunately GOG still has the stance of no Linux support. I do hope the fact that the Humble Store has been supporting Linux, as well as Steam supporting Linux will encourage them to change their stance.

It seems you are not quite up to date, good sir!

GOG.com Are Going To Support Linux, Confirmed!

GOG.com Announce Galaxy Their Optional Client, Linux Support To Come

What is your take on it appearing on GOG now?

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Quoting: FutureSuture

Quoting: outoforderccTorchlight has not been forgotten about either. It is on my todo list once another game mentioned here is goes into beta in the next week or so on Mac + Linux..

Thank you for responding, Mr. Rudd! I assume it is safe to say that the Linux client will be on Steam and the Humble Store, but what is your take on it appearing on GOG?

Unfortunately GOG still has the stance of no Linux support. I do hope the fact that the Humble Store has been supporting Linux, as well as Steam supporting Linux will encourage them to change their stance.

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Looks good, I don't really like the pixelated design, but I undersand the "retro" look.
I had mouse issues, like with every single Unity game out there, excepted SuperHot.

But I would have loved a fully newtonian game, like Evochron Mercenary (not on Linux, sadly).

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thanks for the interview and big thanks to Feral for porting the game to linux.
i have had a blast with it ... not much time to play but 8 hours on my account and its getting better with every mission :)

Cant wait to see next games from them!

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Quoting: Edwin Smith, Head of Production at FeralHowever, XCOM does support the open source Mesa drivers for Intel cards, and we actually logged and fixed a bug in the driver during the development of XCOM.

This open source stuff seems really useful. :D

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