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News - SteamOS 3.8 is out with initial Steam Machine support, Desktop Mode upgrades, new Graphics Drivers
By Philadelphus, 18 Jun 2026 at 7:04 pm UTC
I can't wait for the "re-re-re-enable Bluetooth Wake" in a few months' time after they disable it again. 😀 It's like a tradition at this point!
By Philadelphus, 18 Jun 2026 at 7:04 pm UTC
- Re-re-enable Bluetooth Wake for Steam Deck LCD
I can't wait for the "re-re-re-enable Bluetooth Wake" in a few months' time after they disable it again. 😀 It's like a tradition at this point!
News - KDE Plasma 6.7 out with per-screen virtual desktops, Wayland upgrades, better support for background apps
By mr-victory, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:50 pm UTC
Part of the blame goes to me for using development version of VLC just because it has a nicer UI.
By mr-victory, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:50 pm UTC
Quoting: EikeThis would probably depend on the codecs supported by (i)GPU and driver, if the player uses the Codec (I'd trust VLC?) and what the video is actually encoded in of course.iGPU can decode h.264 and the predecessor of that so no vp9, av1 etc. So I force h.264 on youtube which makes a massive difference. What I'm concerned about is the GPU 3D usage: say on smplayer on the same video it sits at %18 but smplayer can't do hardware accelerated decoding while on VLC 4 the 3D GPU usage is %50 while hardware decoding is used which is not 3D but its own category Video. Or when the video is paused on VLC the GPU usage is %10 while it should be < %1 because, well, the video is paused lol.
Part of the blame goes to me for using development version of VLC just because it has a nicer UI.
News - Canonical reveal Myna, a speech to text system for Ubuntu Linux
By Ehvis, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:48 pm UTC
By Ehvis, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:48 pm UTC
Quoting: AllyTheProtogenHonestly, I'm not even sure if this is GenAI...You input text, sound comes out. Seems to fall pretty tightly within the GenAI scope. Much tighter application though, but still.
News - Canonical reveal Myna, a speech to text system for Ubuntu Linux
By Purple Library Guy, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:41 pm UTC
So nowadays normally, if people are typing, they're composing--and most people can type faster than they can think. And I would expect editing to be easier with keyboard than speech. So, mostly an accessibility thing.
By Purple Library Guy, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:41 pm UTC
Quoting: tmtvlIt's also interesting because people can speak faster than they can typeThe thing is, most info people put into computers nowadays isn't data entry. I remember when typing stuff into the computer so that the information, which started off not in a computer, would now be in it, was a huge deal. If you could have talked that information instead, that would have been good. But now all the information is in the computer to start with, you're just sending it between different files or different computers.
So nowadays normally, if people are typing, they're composing--and most people can type faster than they can think. And I would expect editing to be easier with keyboard than speech. So, mostly an accessibility thing.
News - The under-16 social media ban marks the end of the open UK internet
By Purple Library Guy, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:34 pm UTC
By Purple Library Guy, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:34 pm UTC
Quoting: SlaxerAlso, since we can agree Steven Guilbeault is one of the "eat the rich types", did he refuse the pay raise? Or better yet, did he offer to take a pay cut?He did take a pay cut--he resigned from being cabinet minister. Ministers get paid more than normal MPs, so.
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By Xpander, 18 Jun 2026 at 5:39 pm UTC
By Xpander, 18 Jun 2026 at 5:39 pm UTC
played 1 match so far and a bit of practice range. gunplay and movement is solid, but the artstyle and level design does need a lot of work imo.
News - Canonical reveal Myna, a speech to text system for Ubuntu Linux
By AllyTheProtogen, 18 Jun 2026 at 5:35 pm UTC
By AllyTheProtogen, 18 Jun 2026 at 5:35 pm UTC
Quoting: scaineI'm massively anti-genAI and even I can see that this is a useful, targeted use of the technology. Not that I'll likely ever use it - only CEO's seem to think that people want to talk to their devices, like Star Trek. But it's an amazing accessibility feature and local models, assuming the model training is ethical, is the way to go.Honestly, I'm not even sure if this is GenAI... this seems more akin to a finely tuned ML model, like how us filling out captchas trains road safety shit like speed cameras. If this is GenAI, then fuck them. Local or not. I always say that until AI is ethical, any possibly good use of it is completely moot. But attaching AI to this seems like it would be a waste of time compared to just regular machine learning methods that have existed for decades at this point.
I'm sure the anti-canonical crowd will find something to moan about though. Probably point at some other obscure project and whine "why didn't they just contribute to this??? <outrage>".
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By ottergauze, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:51 pm UTC
By ottergauze, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:51 pm UTC
By all accounts for someone like me, this would be a slam dunk. I'd inject this shit into my veins. But unfortunately, at the risk of sounding like a downer, I've learned to not get my hopes up.
News - The under-16 social media ban marks the end of the open UK internet
By Caldathras, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:19 pm UTC
By Caldathras, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:19 pm UTC
Quoting: MohandevirYou'd need to go back a lot further than 20 years to get a car without computers. Vehicles old enough to be without computers are out there but the owners are well aware of their value and ask nearly "new" pricing for fully functional vehicles. You'll rarely find them at a dealer -- too much risk for them.Quoting: CaldathrasSeriously, nice. I would like to be able to do this. I'd go back to the cars of 20 years ago, before they all became computers, but every car end up "in the crusher", at some point, unfortunately.Quoting: MohandevirSure, these are not the most beautifull cars I've seen, but I've seen much huglier too (Quickly, like this, Cybertrucks anybody? HHR? Azteca?). This said, Teslas are also Fully autonomous, but it is optionnal. I've seen road tests of these, it's the same. As for the AI, yeah that stings, but going forward, most of, if not all, car manufacturers will end up using AI in some form, like it or not. Will you stop buying cars?I don't buy new cars. Our newest vehicle is 16 years old. So, yes, I won't be buying any of this "AI" designed slop.
News - The under-16 social media ban marks the end of the open UK internet
By Mohandevir, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:09 pm UTC
By Mohandevir, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:09 pm UTC
Quoting: CaldathrasSeriously, nice. I would like to be able to do this. I'd go back to the cars of 20 years ago, before they all became computers, but every car end up "in the crusher", at some point, unfortunately.Quoting: MohandevirSure, these are not the most beautifull cars I've seen, but I've seen much huglier too (Quickly, like this, Cybertrucks anybody? HHR? Azteca?). This said, Teslas are also Fully autonomous, but it is optionnal. I've seen road tests of these, it's the same. As for the AI, yeah that stings, but going forward, most of, if not all, car manufacturers will end up using AI in some form, like it or not. Will you stop buying cars?I don't buy new cars. Our newest vehicle is 16 years old. So, yes, I won't be buying any of this "AI" designed slop.
News - The under-16 social media ban marks the end of the open UK internet
By Caldathras, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:04 pm UTC
By Caldathras, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:04 pm UTC
Quoting: MohandevirSure, these are not the most beautifull cars I've seen, but I've seen much huglier too (Quickly, like this, Cybertrucks anybody? HHR? Azteca?). This said, Teslas are also Fully autonomous, but it is optionnal. I've seen road tests of these, it's the same. As for the AI, yeah that stings, but going forward, most of, if not all, car manufacturers will end up using AI in some form, like it or not. Will you stop buying cars?I don't buy new cars. Our newest vehicle is 16 years old. So, yes, I won't be buying any of this "AI" designed slop.
News - The under-16 social media ban marks the end of the open UK internet
By Mohandevir, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:54 pm UTC
By Mohandevir, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:54 pm UTC
Quoting: CaldathrasSure, these are not the most beautifull cars I've seen, but I've seen much huglier too (Quickly, like this, Cybertrucks anybody? HHR? Azteca?). This said, Teslas are also Fully autonomous, but it is optionnal. I've seen road tests of these, it's the same. As for the AI, yeah that stings, but going forward, most of, if not all, car manufacturers will end up using AI in some form, like it or not. Will you stop buying cars?Quoting: MohandevirTalking about Tesla... An all Canadian EV, maybe?
https://www.projectarrow.ca/
Sorry, really not on topic!
I think this says it all:
Fully autonomous Level 5 functionality, Smart cities connected vehicle systems, AI‑designed, 3D‑printed metal‑alloy chassis and powertrain, Zero‑emissions propulsion with projected 1,500‑kilometre range.(emphasis mine)
You're not meant to drive them, just to be a passive passenger. Plus, honestly, the vehicles are butt ugly.
News - The under-16 social media ban marks the end of the open UK internet
By Caldathras, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:45 pm UTC
I think this says it all:
You're not meant to drive them, just to be a passive passenger. Plus, honestly, the vehicles are butt ugly.
By Caldathras, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:45 pm UTC
Quoting: MohandevirTalking about Tesla... An all Canadian EV, maybe?
https://www.projectarrow.ca/
Sorry, really not on topic!
I think this says it all:
Fully autonomous Level 5 functionality, Smart cities connected vehicle systems, AI‑designed, 3D‑printed metal‑alloy chassis and powertrain, Zero‑emissions propulsion with projected 1,500‑kilometre range.(emphasis mine)
You're not meant to drive them, just to be a passive passenger. Plus, honestly, the vehicles are butt ugly.
News - Canonical reveal Myna, a speech to text system for Ubuntu Linux
By tmtvl, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:40 pm UTC
By tmtvl, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:40 pm UTC
Considering Talon (the current state-of-the-art STT) is proprietary and the developer/maintainer has been vocal about not wanting to support Wayland, this is something I can really get behind. It's also interesting because people can speak faster than they can type (stenography excluded, because it was specifically made for the purpose of letting typists keep up with speech).
News - Sludgineers is an oddly satisfying active incremental game about cleaning up pollution
By TheSHEEEP, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:36 pm UTC
By TheSHEEEP, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:36 pm UTC
The main weapon in this game sucks.
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By PaldinoX, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:30 pm UTC
By PaldinoX, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:30 pm UTC
Game seems neat, but I just can't trust these guys after what happened with Splitgate 1 and 2.
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By Slaxer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:26 pm UTC
By Slaxer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:26 pm UTC
I was really rooting for these guys when they shipped Splitgate. I just couldn't get into it because I hated the art direction, it just looks ugly IMO. I hope they do better on this on...
News - The under-16 social media ban marks the end of the open UK internet
By Slaxer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:23 pm UTC
Alright, enough of this. Back on topic.
By Slaxer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:23 pm UTC
Quoting: Purple Library GuySo, there are Conservatives, presumably you're not talking about them.All parties. If there's anything politicians are good at, it's pointing their finger at someone else to blame for their failures. Blaming rich people is a popular choice because it's emotionally stimulating. With that said, the only person I've seen publicly refuse to accept the pay raise was from the Conservative Party... I forgot his name though. Also, since we can agree Steven Guilbeault is one of the "eat the rich types", did he refuse the pay raise? Or better yet, did he offer to take a pay cut? Without looking it up, I'm sure we both know the answer to that question anyway. hehe.
Quoting: Purple Library GuyReally, the Conservative echo chamber in Canada is an exact imitation of the American oneDon't do that. Please.
Quoting: MohandevirTalking about Tesla... An all Canadian EV, maybe?It says, "Smart cities connected vehicle systems, AI‑designed, 3D‑printed metal‑alloy chassis". It'd be nice to have a domestic car company... but I'm gonna have to pass on this one.
https://www.projectarrow.ca/
Sorry, really not on topic!
Alright, enough of this. Back on topic.
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By PaldinoX, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:15 pm UTC
By PaldinoX, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:15 pm UTC
Quoting: williamjcmWhat is it with devs trying to make a Titanfall-inspired shooter but absolutely refuse to take inspiration from the best part of the Titanfall series (as in, the second game's amazing single-player campaign) ?Single player campaigns are SIGNIFICANTLY more difficult to produce than a multiplayer-only game.
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By Liam Squires-Hand, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:10 pm UTC
By Liam Squires-Hand, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:10 pm UTC
This might surprise you - but for such a shooter a proper campaign would take vastly more time and resources compared with online play. Not just to make one, but to make one that isn't crap.
News - Prepare for the Steam Frame with the Upload VR Summer 2026 Humble Bundle
By Tevur, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:09 pm UTC
By Tevur, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:09 pm UTC
Nice, but I will be fine in the first place with some 360 Beat Saber and another Alyx run
News - Sludgineers is an oddly satisfying active incremental game about cleaning up pollution
By Jarmer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:04 pm UTC
By Jarmer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:04 pm UTC
you had me at "satisfying incremental" 🥰
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By Jarmer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:03 pm UTC
This was a rollercoaster of an article ... at first I was SO EXCITED OMG YES then I read the article and learned it was all focused on multiplayer (which I don't care about at all) and immediately got depressed lol
By Jarmer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:03 pm UTC
Quoting: williamjcmWhat is it with devs trying to make a Titanfall-inspired shooter but absolutely refuse to take inspiration from the best part of the Titanfall series (as in, the second game's amazing single-player campaign) ?EXACTLY THIS. The best thing about titanfall was the second game's greatest-of-all-time single player campaign.
This was a rollercoaster of an article ... at first I was SO EXCITED OMG YES then I read the article and learned it was all focused on multiplayer (which I don't care about at all) and immediately got depressed lol
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By Rumbletoad, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:59 pm UTC
By Rumbletoad, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:59 pm UTC
I've enjoyed my time with the demo so far. It's refreshing to have a simple pvp shooter that is so easy to just jump in a play, no bs.
I feel the same as you though that something feels like it's missing but I'm not sure what. I think it may just be because of how simple the mechanics are; you only get one weapon and you don't even get a grenade! It feels like after a few matches I've sort of seen everything.
But of course this is just the demo for the early access launch. I hope they can flesh the game out a bit more and make some deeper mechanics and customization/play-styles, because I think this game has a lot of potential.
Also the insta-kill hammer may be OP but it is so satisfying 😁
I feel the same as you though that something feels like it's missing but I'm not sure what. I think it may just be because of how simple the mechanics are; you only get one weapon and you don't even get a grenade! It feels like after a few matches I've sort of seen everything.
But of course this is just the demo for the early access launch. I hope they can flesh the game out a bit more and make some deeper mechanics and customization/play-styles, because I think this game has a lot of potential.
Also the insta-kill hammer may be OP but it is so satisfying 😁
News - Canonical reveal Myna, a speech to text system for Ubuntu Linux
By Arehandoro, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:59 pm UTC
By Arehandoro, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:59 pm UTC
So far it seems they've only released the specifications and architecture documents as open source on [GitHub](https://github.com/canonical/myna).As long as they release the full thing under open source, all good. Accessibility options are very important, and a must if we really want Linux to get more mainstream.
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By williamjcm, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:55 pm UTC
By williamjcm, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:55 pm UTC
What is it with devs trying to make a Titanfall-inspired shooter but absolutely refuse to take inspiration from the best part of the Titanfall series (as in, the second game's amazing single-player campaign) ?
News - CONTROL Resonant will have Steam Deck support at launch
By doragasu, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:49 pm UTC
By doragasu, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:49 pm UTC
Quoting: StellaI don't see this performing well on the Deck. The minimum specs (1070) are over 100% higher than Steam Deck's GPU. And if it's anything like Control, you want at least 40-60fps for it to be playable. SD can probably run it at 30, but a fast paced action game like this won't be playable at 30.Not saying I'm expecting it having stellar performance by any means, specially when their previous game (AW2) runs awful on the Deck. But those specs are for 1080p with upscaling. 720p/800p with upscaling should be more forgiving on the requirements. Let's just hope for the best (and stay prepared for the worst 😅).
News - Canonical reveal Myna, a speech to text system for Ubuntu Linux
By scaine, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:43 pm UTC
By scaine, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:43 pm UTC
I'm massively anti-genAI and even I can see that this is a useful, targeted use of the technology. Not that I'll likely ever use it - only CEO's seem to think that people want to talk to their devices, like Star Trek. But it's an amazing accessibility feature and local models, assuming the model training is ethical, is the way to go.
I'm sure the anti-canonical crowd will find something to moan about though. Probably point at some other obscure project and whine "why didn't they just contribute to this??? <outrage>".
I'm sure the anti-canonical crowd will find something to moan about though. Probably point at some other obscure project and whine "why didn't they just contribute to this??? <outrage>".
News - European Commission rejects new laws for Stop Destroying Videogames
By Eike, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:18 pm UTC
packages selling platforms how long they guarantee to run the servers, and be be forced to give the money back if they don't keep their promise. (That would be assuming that such companies aren't being closed down and something new comes up whenever they want to, so you wouldn't find anybody to pay anymore.)
And, no forced servers for single player - at least after closing down servers.
By Eike, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:18 pm UTC
Quoting: cooliticI think that's a perfectly fair and reasonable position:I wonder if that's enforced. I'd be ok with companies having to write on their
Under EU consumer law consumers must be informed about the duration and conditions of a video game’s lifespan.
If the supply is stopped earlier than the contract states, players should be reimbursed.
And, no forced servers for single player - at least after closing down servers.
News - NVIDIA 595.84 released as the new Recommended Driver for Linux
By msmafra, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:05 pm UTC
By msmafra, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:05 pm UTC
[Joke alert]
Is that image saying that the NVIDIA driver is as grated as Godrick there?
Is that image saying that the NVIDIA driver is as grated as Godrick there?
News - SteamOS 3.8 is out with initial Steam Machine support, Desktop Mode upgrades, new Graphics Drivers
By Philadelphus, 18 Jun 2026 at 7:04 pm UTC
I can't wait for the "re-re-re-enable Bluetooth Wake" in a few months' time after they disable it again. 😀 It's like a tradition at this point!
By Philadelphus, 18 Jun 2026 at 7:04 pm UTC
- Re-re-enable Bluetooth Wake for Steam Deck LCD
I can't wait for the "re-re-re-enable Bluetooth Wake" in a few months' time after they disable it again. 😀 It's like a tradition at this point!
News - KDE Plasma 6.7 out with per-screen virtual desktops, Wayland upgrades, better support for background apps
By mr-victory, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:50 pm UTC
Part of the blame goes to me for using development version of VLC just because it has a nicer UI.
By mr-victory, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:50 pm UTC
Quoting: EikeThis would probably depend on the codecs supported by (i)GPU and driver, if the player uses the Codec (I'd trust VLC?) and what the video is actually encoded in of course.iGPU can decode h.264 and the predecessor of that so no vp9, av1 etc. So I force h.264 on youtube which makes a massive difference. What I'm concerned about is the GPU 3D usage: say on smplayer on the same video it sits at %18 but smplayer can't do hardware accelerated decoding while on VLC 4 the 3D GPU usage is %50 while hardware decoding is used which is not 3D but its own category Video. Or when the video is paused on VLC the GPU usage is %10 while it should be < %1 because, well, the video is paused lol.
Part of the blame goes to me for using development version of VLC just because it has a nicer UI.
News - Canonical reveal Myna, a speech to text system for Ubuntu Linux
By Ehvis, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:48 pm UTC
By Ehvis, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:48 pm UTC
Quoting: AllyTheProtogenHonestly, I'm not even sure if this is GenAI...You input text, sound comes out. Seems to fall pretty tightly within the GenAI scope. Much tighter application though, but still.
News - Canonical reveal Myna, a speech to text system for Ubuntu Linux
By Purple Library Guy, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:41 pm UTC
So nowadays normally, if people are typing, they're composing--and most people can type faster than they can think. And I would expect editing to be easier with keyboard than speech. So, mostly an accessibility thing.
By Purple Library Guy, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:41 pm UTC
Quoting: tmtvlIt's also interesting because people can speak faster than they can typeThe thing is, most info people put into computers nowadays isn't data entry. I remember when typing stuff into the computer so that the information, which started off not in a computer, would now be in it, was a huge deal. If you could have talked that information instead, that would have been good. But now all the information is in the computer to start with, you're just sending it between different files or different computers.
So nowadays normally, if people are typing, they're composing--and most people can type faster than they can think. And I would expect editing to be easier with keyboard than speech. So, mostly an accessibility thing.
News - The under-16 social media ban marks the end of the open UK internet
By Purple Library Guy, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:34 pm UTC
By Purple Library Guy, 18 Jun 2026 at 6:34 pm UTC
Quoting: SlaxerAlso, since we can agree Steven Guilbeault is one of the "eat the rich types", did he refuse the pay raise? Or better yet, did he offer to take a pay cut?He did take a pay cut--he resigned from being cabinet minister. Ministers get paid more than normal MPs, so.
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By Xpander, 18 Jun 2026 at 5:39 pm UTC
By Xpander, 18 Jun 2026 at 5:39 pm UTC
played 1 match so far and a bit of practice range. gunplay and movement is solid, but the artstyle and level design does need a lot of work imo.
News - Canonical reveal Myna, a speech to text system for Ubuntu Linux
By AllyTheProtogen, 18 Jun 2026 at 5:35 pm UTC
By AllyTheProtogen, 18 Jun 2026 at 5:35 pm UTC
Quoting: scaineI'm massively anti-genAI and even I can see that this is a useful, targeted use of the technology. Not that I'll likely ever use it - only CEO's seem to think that people want to talk to their devices, like Star Trek. But it's an amazing accessibility feature and local models, assuming the model training is ethical, is the way to go.Honestly, I'm not even sure if this is GenAI... this seems more akin to a finely tuned ML model, like how us filling out captchas trains road safety shit like speed cameras. If this is GenAI, then fuck them. Local or not. I always say that until AI is ethical, any possibly good use of it is completely moot. But attaching AI to this seems like it would be a waste of time compared to just regular machine learning methods that have existed for decades at this point.
I'm sure the anti-canonical crowd will find something to moan about though. Probably point at some other obscure project and whine "why didn't they just contribute to this??? <outrage>".
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By ottergauze, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:51 pm UTC
By ottergauze, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:51 pm UTC
By all accounts for someone like me, this would be a slam dunk. I'd inject this shit into my veins. But unfortunately, at the risk of sounding like a downer, I've learned to not get my hopes up.
News - The under-16 social media ban marks the end of the open UK internet
By Caldathras, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:19 pm UTC
By Caldathras, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:19 pm UTC
Quoting: MohandevirYou'd need to go back a lot further than 20 years to get a car without computers. Vehicles old enough to be without computers are out there but the owners are well aware of their value and ask nearly "new" pricing for fully functional vehicles. You'll rarely find them at a dealer -- too much risk for them.Quoting: CaldathrasSeriously, nice. I would like to be able to do this. I'd go back to the cars of 20 years ago, before they all became computers, but every car end up "in the crusher", at some point, unfortunately.Quoting: MohandevirSure, these are not the most beautifull cars I've seen, but I've seen much huglier too (Quickly, like this, Cybertrucks anybody? HHR? Azteca?). This said, Teslas are also Fully autonomous, but it is optionnal. I've seen road tests of these, it's the same. As for the AI, yeah that stings, but going forward, most of, if not all, car manufacturers will end up using AI in some form, like it or not. Will you stop buying cars?I don't buy new cars. Our newest vehicle is 16 years old. So, yes, I won't be buying any of this "AI" designed slop.
News - The under-16 social media ban marks the end of the open UK internet
By Mohandevir, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:09 pm UTC
By Mohandevir, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:09 pm UTC
Quoting: CaldathrasSeriously, nice. I would like to be able to do this. I'd go back to the cars of 20 years ago, before they all became computers, but every car end up "in the crusher", at some point, unfortunately.Quoting: MohandevirSure, these are not the most beautifull cars I've seen, but I've seen much huglier too (Quickly, like this, Cybertrucks anybody? HHR? Azteca?). This said, Teslas are also Fully autonomous, but it is optionnal. I've seen road tests of these, it's the same. As for the AI, yeah that stings, but going forward, most of, if not all, car manufacturers will end up using AI in some form, like it or not. Will you stop buying cars?I don't buy new cars. Our newest vehicle is 16 years old. So, yes, I won't be buying any of this "AI" designed slop.
News - The under-16 social media ban marks the end of the open UK internet
By Caldathras, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:04 pm UTC
By Caldathras, 18 Jun 2026 at 4:04 pm UTC
Quoting: MohandevirSure, these are not the most beautifull cars I've seen, but I've seen much huglier too (Quickly, like this, Cybertrucks anybody? HHR? Azteca?). This said, Teslas are also Fully autonomous, but it is optionnal. I've seen road tests of these, it's the same. As for the AI, yeah that stings, but going forward, most of, if not all, car manufacturers will end up using AI in some form, like it or not. Will you stop buying cars?I don't buy new cars. Our newest vehicle is 16 years old. So, yes, I won't be buying any of this "AI" designed slop.
News - The under-16 social media ban marks the end of the open UK internet
By Mohandevir, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:54 pm UTC
By Mohandevir, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:54 pm UTC
Quoting: CaldathrasSure, these are not the most beautifull cars I've seen, but I've seen much huglier too (Quickly, like this, Cybertrucks anybody? HHR? Azteca?). This said, Teslas are also Fully autonomous, but it is optionnal. I've seen road tests of these, it's the same. As for the AI, yeah that stings, but going forward, most of, if not all, car manufacturers will end up using AI in some form, like it or not. Will you stop buying cars?Quoting: MohandevirTalking about Tesla... An all Canadian EV, maybe?
https://www.projectarrow.ca/
Sorry, really not on topic!
I think this says it all:
Fully autonomous Level 5 functionality, Smart cities connected vehicle systems, AI‑designed, 3D‑printed metal‑alloy chassis and powertrain, Zero‑emissions propulsion with projected 1,500‑kilometre range.(emphasis mine)
You're not meant to drive them, just to be a passive passenger. Plus, honestly, the vehicles are butt ugly.
News - The under-16 social media ban marks the end of the open UK internet
By Caldathras, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:45 pm UTC
I think this says it all:
You're not meant to drive them, just to be a passive passenger. Plus, honestly, the vehicles are butt ugly.
By Caldathras, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:45 pm UTC
Quoting: MohandevirTalking about Tesla... An all Canadian EV, maybe?
https://www.projectarrow.ca/
Sorry, really not on topic!
I think this says it all:
Fully autonomous Level 5 functionality, Smart cities connected vehicle systems, AI‑designed, 3D‑printed metal‑alloy chassis and powertrain, Zero‑emissions propulsion with projected 1,500‑kilometre range.(emphasis mine)
You're not meant to drive them, just to be a passive passenger. Plus, honestly, the vehicles are butt ugly.
News - Canonical reveal Myna, a speech to text system for Ubuntu Linux
By tmtvl, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:40 pm UTC
By tmtvl, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:40 pm UTC
Considering Talon (the current state-of-the-art STT) is proprietary and the developer/maintainer has been vocal about not wanting to support Wayland, this is something I can really get behind. It's also interesting because people can speak faster than they can type (stenography excluded, because it was specifically made for the purpose of letting typists keep up with speech).
News - Sludgineers is an oddly satisfying active incremental game about cleaning up pollution
By TheSHEEEP, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:36 pm UTC
By TheSHEEEP, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:36 pm UTC
The main weapon in this game sucks.
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By PaldinoX, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:30 pm UTC
By PaldinoX, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:30 pm UTC
Game seems neat, but I just can't trust these guys after what happened with Splitgate 1 and 2.
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By Slaxer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:26 pm UTC
By Slaxer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:26 pm UTC
I was really rooting for these guys when they shipped Splitgate. I just couldn't get into it because I hated the art direction, it just looks ugly IMO. I hope they do better on this on...
News - The under-16 social media ban marks the end of the open UK internet
By Slaxer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:23 pm UTC
Alright, enough of this. Back on topic.
By Slaxer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:23 pm UTC
Quoting: Purple Library GuySo, there are Conservatives, presumably you're not talking about them.All parties. If there's anything politicians are good at, it's pointing their finger at someone else to blame for their failures. Blaming rich people is a popular choice because it's emotionally stimulating. With that said, the only person I've seen publicly refuse to accept the pay raise was from the Conservative Party... I forgot his name though. Also, since we can agree Steven Guilbeault is one of the "eat the rich types", did he refuse the pay raise? Or better yet, did he offer to take a pay cut? Without looking it up, I'm sure we both know the answer to that question anyway. hehe.
Quoting: Purple Library GuyReally, the Conservative echo chamber in Canada is an exact imitation of the American oneDon't do that. Please.
Quoting: MohandevirTalking about Tesla... An all Canadian EV, maybe?It says, "Smart cities connected vehicle systems, AI‑designed, 3D‑printed metal‑alloy chassis". It'd be nice to have a domestic car company... but I'm gonna have to pass on this one.
https://www.projectarrow.ca/
Sorry, really not on topic!
Alright, enough of this. Back on topic.
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By PaldinoX, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:15 pm UTC
By PaldinoX, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:15 pm UTC
Quoting: williamjcmWhat is it with devs trying to make a Titanfall-inspired shooter but absolutely refuse to take inspiration from the best part of the Titanfall series (as in, the second game's amazing single-player campaign) ?Single player campaigns are SIGNIFICANTLY more difficult to produce than a multiplayer-only game.
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By Liam Squires-Hand, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:10 pm UTC
By Liam Squires-Hand, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:10 pm UTC
This might surprise you - but for such a shooter a proper campaign would take vastly more time and resources compared with online play. Not just to make one, but to make one that isn't crap.
News - Prepare for the Steam Frame with the Upload VR Summer 2026 Humble Bundle
By Tevur, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:09 pm UTC
By Tevur, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:09 pm UTC
Nice, but I will be fine in the first place with some 360 Beat Saber and another Alyx run
News - Sludgineers is an oddly satisfying active incremental game about cleaning up pollution
By Jarmer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:04 pm UTC
By Jarmer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:04 pm UTC
you had me at "satisfying incremental" 🥰
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By Jarmer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:03 pm UTC
This was a rollercoaster of an article ... at first I was SO EXCITED OMG YES then I read the article and learned it was all focused on multiplayer (which I don't care about at all) and immediately got depressed lol
By Jarmer, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:03 pm UTC
Quoting: williamjcmWhat is it with devs trying to make a Titanfall-inspired shooter but absolutely refuse to take inspiration from the best part of the Titanfall series (as in, the second game's amazing single-player campaign) ?EXACTLY THIS. The best thing about titanfall was the second game's greatest-of-all-time single player campaign.
This was a rollercoaster of an article ... at first I was SO EXCITED OMG YES then I read the article and learned it was all focused on multiplayer (which I don't care about at all) and immediately got depressed lol
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By Rumbletoad, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:59 pm UTC
By Rumbletoad, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:59 pm UTC
I've enjoyed my time with the demo so far. It's refreshing to have a simple pvp shooter that is so easy to just jump in a play, no bs.
I feel the same as you though that something feels like it's missing but I'm not sure what. I think it may just be because of how simple the mechanics are; you only get one weapon and you don't even get a grenade! It feels like after a few matches I've sort of seen everything.
But of course this is just the demo for the early access launch. I hope they can flesh the game out a bit more and make some deeper mechanics and customization/play-styles, because I think this game has a lot of potential.
Also the insta-kill hammer may be OP but it is so satisfying 😁
I feel the same as you though that something feels like it's missing but I'm not sure what. I think it may just be because of how simple the mechanics are; you only get one weapon and you don't even get a grenade! It feels like after a few matches I've sort of seen everything.
But of course this is just the demo for the early access launch. I hope they can flesh the game out a bit more and make some deeper mechanics and customization/play-styles, because I think this game has a lot of potential.
Also the insta-kill hammer may be OP but it is so satisfying 😁
News - Canonical reveal Myna, a speech to text system for Ubuntu Linux
By Arehandoro, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:59 pm UTC
By Arehandoro, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:59 pm UTC
So far it seems they've only released the specifications and architecture documents as open source on [GitHub](https://github.com/canonical/myna).As long as they release the full thing under open source, all good. Accessibility options are very important, and a must if we really want Linux to get more mainstream.
News - EMPULSE is basically Titanfall but from the devs of Splitgate
By williamjcm, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:55 pm UTC
By williamjcm, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:55 pm UTC
What is it with devs trying to make a Titanfall-inspired shooter but absolutely refuse to take inspiration from the best part of the Titanfall series (as in, the second game's amazing single-player campaign) ?
News - CONTROL Resonant will have Steam Deck support at launch
By doragasu, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:49 pm UTC
By doragasu, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:49 pm UTC
Quoting: StellaI don't see this performing well on the Deck. The minimum specs (1070) are over 100% higher than Steam Deck's GPU. And if it's anything like Control, you want at least 40-60fps for it to be playable. SD can probably run it at 30, but a fast paced action game like this won't be playable at 30.Not saying I'm expecting it having stellar performance by any means, specially when their previous game (AW2) runs awful on the Deck. But those specs are for 1080p with upscaling. 720p/800p with upscaling should be more forgiving on the requirements. Let's just hope for the best (and stay prepared for the worst 😅).
News - Canonical reveal Myna, a speech to text system for Ubuntu Linux
By scaine, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:43 pm UTC
By scaine, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:43 pm UTC
I'm massively anti-genAI and even I can see that this is a useful, targeted use of the technology. Not that I'll likely ever use it - only CEO's seem to think that people want to talk to their devices, like Star Trek. But it's an amazing accessibility feature and local models, assuming the model training is ethical, is the way to go.
I'm sure the anti-canonical crowd will find something to moan about though. Probably point at some other obscure project and whine "why didn't they just contribute to this??? <outrage>".
I'm sure the anti-canonical crowd will find something to moan about though. Probably point at some other obscure project and whine "why didn't they just contribute to this??? <outrage>".
News - European Commission rejects new laws for Stop Destroying Videogames
By Eike, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:18 pm UTC
packages selling platforms how long they guarantee to run the servers, and be be forced to give the money back if they don't keep their promise. (That would be assuming that such companies aren't being closed down and something new comes up whenever they want to, so you wouldn't find anybody to pay anymore.)
And, no forced servers for single player - at least after closing down servers.
By Eike, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:18 pm UTC
Quoting: cooliticI think that's a perfectly fair and reasonable position:I wonder if that's enforced. I'd be ok with companies having to write on their
Under EU consumer law consumers must be informed about the duration and conditions of a video game’s lifespan.
If the supply is stopped earlier than the contract states, players should be reimbursed.
And, no forced servers for single player - at least after closing down servers.
News - NVIDIA 595.84 released as the new Recommended Driver for Linux
By msmafra, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:05 pm UTC
By msmafra, 18 Jun 2026 at 2:05 pm UTC
[Joke alert]
Is that image saying that the NVIDIA driver is as grated as Godrick there?
Is that image saying that the NVIDIA driver is as grated as Godrick there?
Guide - Anticheat check - which competitive games actually work on Linux?
By Zakaria_Shalih, 31 May 2026 at 2:44 am UTC
By Zakaria_Shalih, 31 May 2026 at 2:44 am UTC
games whose anti-cheats makes them never works in Linux(even with wine/proton) aren't ended up in my Library for whatever reason
Guide - How to give Valve feedback when Proton games have issues on Linux / SteamOS
By ProfessorKaos64, 30 May 2026 at 8:57 pm UTC
By ProfessorKaos64, 30 May 2026 at 8:57 pm UTC
Quoting: StellaIs that really worth doing though? I uploaded logs and gave really detailed information for 3 different games that have issues with Proton. The Witcher 3, Vampyr, Doom TDA. All 3 are Steam Deck Verified. In all 3 reports, i gave detailed repro steps along with proton logs, and the issue was 100% reproducible. In Vampyr, the report was specifically about a regression in Proton 8 or later on the Steam Deck. I have never heard back from Valve on any of these 3 reports. This effort feels like a waste of time now.😫This. I have a plugin called decky-proton-pulse, and as soon as I started reading this I was excited to maybe work this in some native easy way, but I remembered that so many do these seem to be ignored. Maybe they are not though, and we just don't see what goes in in Valve's world. Perhaps they ingest these etc... for trends and fixes.
Guide - Anticheat check - which competitive games actually work on Linux?
By kaisellgren, 29 May 2026 at 11:29 pm UTC
By kaisellgren, 29 May 2026 at 11:29 pm UTC
If you're completely stuck, want to use Linux for gaming but need specific gamesThe simplest option is to have Windows on another SSD and then you just boot into it for few select competitive games while using Linux for all the rest. This is what I do.
Guide - How to give Valve feedback when Proton games have issues on Linux / SteamOS
By Stella, 22 May 2026 at 10:27 am UTC
By Stella, 22 May 2026 at 10:27 am UTC
Is that really worth doing though? I uploaded logs and gave really detailed information for 3 different games that have issues with Proton. The Witcher 3, Vampyr, Doom TDA. All 3 are Steam Deck Verified. In all 3 reports, i gave detailed repro steps along with proton logs, and the issue was 100% reproducible. In Vampyr, the report was specifically about a regression in Proton 8 or later on the Steam Deck. I have never heard back from Valve on any of these 3 reports. This effort feels like a waste of time now.😫
Guide - How to give Valve feedback when Proton games have issues on Linux / SteamOS
By Cley_Faye, 21 May 2026 at 5:32 pm UTC
By Cley_Faye, 21 May 2026 at 5:32 pm UTC
Ah, there must be a rule somewhere to state that a solution to a problem will show up when you don't need it anymore :D
I was facing an issue with a game last week, and ended up getting proton logs out this way. It was quite helpful. Ubuntu 24.04 have nvidia 595 drivers, but for some reason they didn't ship with the 32 bit builds of the various libraries. The proton logs showed that the game (a 32-bit windows executable) was just not seeing the GPU *at all* and moved to llvmpipe.
Still, a useful post; I'm sure there are issues that can't quite get fixed on our end.
I was facing an issue with a game last week, and ended up getting proton logs out this way. It was quite helpful. Ubuntu 24.04 have nvidia 595 drivers, but for some reason they didn't ship with the 32 bit builds of the various libraries. The proton logs showed that the game (a 32-bit windows executable) was just not seeing the GPU *at all* and moved to llvmpipe.
Still, a useful post; I'm sure there are issues that can't quite get fixed on our end.
Guide - How to give Valve feedback when Proton games have issues on Linux / SteamOS
By Yasri, 21 May 2026 at 2:44 pm UTC
By Yasri, 21 May 2026 at 2:44 pm UTC
You can upload the log file, first I have heard of this. I've just been chopping them up and making dozens of posts per bug report.
/this is a joke, don't do this.
/this is a joke, don't do this.
Guide - How to setup OpenMW for modern Morrowind on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck
By Savor592, 10 Apr 2026 at 1:32 pm UTC
By Savor592, 10 Apr 2026 at 1:32 pm UTC
I would welcome a post (or an edit) introducing https://modding-openmw.com/ and especially showing a setup that works well on Steam Deck.
Their scripts make modding really easy. But unfortunately the Total Overhaul seems to be too much for the Deck. Would be nice to see a configuration close to it which can be run on the Deck.
Their scripts make modding really easy. But unfortunately the Total Overhaul seems to be too much for the Deck. Would be nice to see a configuration close to it which can be run on the Deck.
Guide - How to get Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 online working on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck
By lucasgomesbz, 7 Apr 2026 at 11:44 pm UTC
By lucasgomesbz, 7 Apr 2026 at 11:44 pm UTC
Thanks so much!
Your trick work!
Your trick work!
Guide - How to install Battle.net on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck for World of Warcraft and Starcraft
By esapolundead, 11 Feb 2026 at 11:37 pm UTC
Close Lutris, then
Open Lutris, start Battle.net. You will have to login again, but it should be working now. Hope this helps.
By esapolundead, 11 Feb 2026 at 11:37 pm UTC
Quoting: iliyalesanitried wine, wine-staging-tkg, proton experimental, proton-ge, proton-tkg, reinstalled battle.net multiple times on different prefixes even cleared appdata and programdata but still nothing. gave VPN and tethering mobile network a shot as well. the result was always the same:This happened to me as well. Looks like the latest Battle.net launcher update broke something. This is how I fixed it in Lutris.
"Battle.net Update Agent went to sleep. Attempting to wake it up... BLZBNTBNA00000005".
Close Lutris, then
# pkill -9 Battle.net
# pkill -9 Agent
# pkill -9 Blizzard
# rm -rf ~/Games/battlenet/drive_c/ProgramData/Battle.net/Agent
# rm -rf ~/Games/battlenet/drive_c/ProgramData/Blizzard\ EntertainmentOpen Lutris, start Battle.net. You will have to login again, but it should be working now. Hope this helps.
Guide - How to install Battle.net on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck for World of Warcraft and Starcraft
By iliyalesani, 11 Feb 2026 at 9:46 pm UTC
By iliyalesani, 11 Feb 2026 at 9:46 pm UTC
tried wine, wine-staging-tkg, proton experimental, proton-ge, proton-tkg, reinstalled battle.net multiple times on different prefixes even cleared appdata and programdata but still nothing. gave VPN and tethering mobile network a shot as well. the result was always the same:
"Battle.net Update Agent went to sleep. Attempting to wake it up... BLZBNTBNA00000005".
same thing with lutris using different versions of wine runners. even tried starting up the agent before and after launching battle.net to no avail:
EDIT / FIX:
using bottles (AUR, not flatpak) with proton-ge 10-30 worked. bottles also applied this launch option:
"Battle.net Update Agent went to sleep. Attempting to wake it up... BLZBNTBNA00000005".
same thing with lutris using different versions of wine runners. even tried starting up the agent before and after launching battle.net to no avail:
WINEFSYNC=1 WINEPREFIX="$HOME/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/2240255771/pfx/" "$HOME/.steam/steam/compatibilitytools.d/Proton-Tkg-2634/files/bin/wine" "$HOME/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/2240255771/pfx/drive_c/ProgramData/Battle.net/Agent/Agent.exe"EDIT / FIX:
using bottles (AUR, not flatpak) with proton-ge 10-30 worked. bottles also applied this launch option:
WINEDLLOVERRIDES="locationapi=d" WINE_SIMULATE_WRITECOPY=1 %command%
Guide - How to install Battle.net on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck for World of Warcraft and Starcraft
By mr-victory, 23 Jan 2026 at 4:01 pm UTC
By mr-victory, 23 Jan 2026 at 4:01 pm UTC
Proton will also do however the default wine is ancient and does not work. I had to give this info in universal blue discord so many times I started to meme about "days since last Battle.net install failure on Lutris: 0". It is a pet peeve of mine😅
Guide - How to install Battle.net on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck for World of Warcraft and Starcraft
By tuubi, 23 Jan 2026 at 2:55 pm UTC
Lutris really needs to cut a new release at some point and make this the default.
By tuubi, 23 Jan 2026 at 2:55 pm UTC
Quoting: mr-victoryI forgot this guide existed lol. Option 1 (Lutris) does not work and hasn't for months unless the default Wine version is changed from Wine GE 8.26 to something newer. Other wine versions can be installed by clicking a tiny button that looks like an open box in the main page of Lutris, next to "Wine" button.For most games you'll want to select "GE-Proton (Latest)" instead. No need to download anything manually. Lutris (UMU) will automatically download and manage the latest Proton version for you.
Lutris really needs to cut a new release at some point and make this the default.
Guide - How to install Battle.net on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck for World of Warcraft and Starcraft
By mr-victory, 23 Jan 2026 at 12:44 pm UTC
By mr-victory, 23 Jan 2026 at 12:44 pm UTC
I forgot this guide existed lol. Option 1 (Lutris) does not work and hasn't for months unless the default Wine version is changed from Wine GE 8.26 to something newer. Other wine versions can be installed by clicking a tiny button that looks like an open box in the main page of Lutris, next to "Wine" button.
Guide - How to install Battle.net on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck for World of Warcraft and Starcraft
By dbarreda, 23 Jan 2026 at 4:54 am UTC
By dbarreda, 23 Jan 2026 at 4:54 am UTC
I did install Steam thru Flatpak (K)ubuntu 25.10;
Proton 9 did not work, but Proton 10 did. It got stuck on "agent went to sleep attempting to wake it up steam".
The location for the directory is here: `~/.var/app/com.valvesoftware.Steam/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/`
Hope this helps someone.
Proton 9 did not work, but Proton 10 did. It got stuck on "agent went to sleep attempting to wake it up steam".
The location for the directory is here: `~/.var/app/com.valvesoftware.Steam/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/`
Hope this helps someone.
Guide - How to install Battle.net on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck for World of Warcraft and Starcraft
By Liam Squires-Hand, 14 Jan 2026 at 12:57 pm UTC
By Liam Squires-Hand, 14 Jan 2026 at 12:57 pm UTC
I've added the Steam Snap path into the guide now, thanks.
Guide - How to install Battle.net on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck for World of Warcraft and Starcraft
By jurquizo, 14 Jan 2026 at 12:55 pm UTC
*mod snip: we prefer note to have user scripts here, especially from an AI*
By jurquizo, 14 Jan 2026 at 12:55 pm UTC
Quoting: Liam DaweThanks for the quick reply. The folder compatdata is in ~/snap/steam/common/.local/share/Steam/steamapps, and there are a two folders with random numbers as names with the same created/modified date. In my case it was easy to find the correct because there were only 2 candidate folders.Quoting: jurquizoFirst of all, great guide. I tried following the steam method and I couldn't find the folder of the Steam installation folder to change the shortcut, I think it is because I installed Steam via snap and I can't find similar paths inside the .snap folder. Could you help me?Ah, that's an interesting one. Snap is a whole different can of worms.
Could you try looking in: ~/snap/steam/common/.local/share/Steam/steamapps
See if the compatdata folder is there? Once we find the correct path, I'll add it to the guide.
*mod snip: we prefer note to have user scripts here, especially from an AI*
Guide - How to install Battle.net on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck for World of Warcraft and Starcraft
By Liam Squires-Hand, 13 Jan 2026 at 8:25 pm UTC
Could you try looking in: ~/snap/steam/common/.local/share/Steam/steamapps
See if the compatdata folder is there? Once we find the correct path, I'll add it to the guide.
By Liam Squires-Hand, 13 Jan 2026 at 8:25 pm UTC
Quoting: jurquizoFirst of all, great guide. I tried following the steam method and I couldn't find the folder of the Steam installation folder to change the shortcut, I think it is because I installed Steam via snap and I can't find similar paths inside the .snap folder. Could you help me?Ah, that's an interesting one. Snap is a whole different can of worms.
Could you try looking in: ~/snap/steam/common/.local/share/Steam/steamapps
See if the compatdata folder is there? Once we find the correct path, I'll add it to the guide.
Guide - How to install Battle.net on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck for World of Warcraft and Starcraft
By jurquizo, 13 Jan 2026 at 8:17 pm UTC
By jurquizo, 13 Jan 2026 at 8:17 pm UTC
First of all, great guide. I tried following the steam method and I couldn't find the folder of the Steam installation folder to change the shortcut, I think it is because I installed Steam via snap and I can't find similar paths inside the .snap folder. Could you help me?
Guide - How to setup OpenMW for modern Morrowind on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck
By Caldathras, 4 Jan 2026 at 7:16 pm UTC
By Caldathras, 4 Jan 2026 at 7:16 pm UTC
This is for those looking for a solution that doesn't involve Flatpak. It is primarily intended for desktop Linux users. Although, I imagine with a little tweaking, It might work for Steam Deck as well.
Option 3) Direct Download
https://openmw.readthedocs.io/en/stable/manuals/installation/install-openmw.html#direct-download
Recently, I discovered that OpenMW offers a Direct Download "installer" on their GitHub site. This archive acts just like the Windows installer, allowing you to keep multiple versions of OpenMW installed in Linux.
The problem is that the installation instructions from the online guide are written very poorly. All they say is "run the install package once downloaded. It’s now installed!". It is not that easy. For one, the "installer" is an archive, not an executable. For two, they assume that you know what file to run once the archive is extracted. Here are my expanded instructions:
1) Download the latest Direct Download archive from the GitHub Releases page.
2) Extract the archive to the folder/location of your choice.
3) Launch the "openmw-launcher" script from within the folder.
.... a) If you are simply upgrading, it will use your existing configuration. You are good to go.
.... b) If this is a fresh installation, the launcher will offer to run the OpenMW Wizard to help you set everything up (see Option 1 of Liam's guide above for the rest of the steps).
4) If the launcher script will not start, then you have very likely encountered the rather infamous glibc issue (you can verify this by trying to launching the script in a terminal).
5) Make sure to download the latest version of the Steam Linux Runtime (currently Steam Linux Runtime 4).
6) To add OpenMW to the Steam client, choose the option "Add a Non-Steam Game ...". You may have to manually point Steam at the location of the openmw-launcher script (I did).
7) Go to the Properties menu for openmw-launcher and select "Install Compatibility Tool". Choose the latest Steam Linux Runtime, which you downloaded in Step 5.
8) Update and customize the Steam Library entry to your preferences. You should now be good to go.
Spoiler, click me
There are many ways to install OpenMW. There is even an unofficial AppImage available. The distro repositories almost always offer an out-of-date version. In the past, I used to install via the LaunchPad PPA (only works for Ubuntu derivatives). The problem with PPAs is that they have to be reinstalled with every major version upgrade of your distro. If you are slow to upgrade, the PPA will eventually update to a version of OpenMW that will not run on your outdated distro. Updating uninstalls the version that currently works and then fails on installing the new version.
Option 3) Direct Download
https://openmw.readthedocs.io/en/stable/manuals/installation/install-openmw.html#direct-download
Recently, I discovered that OpenMW offers a Direct Download "installer" on their GitHub site. This archive acts just like the Windows installer, allowing you to keep multiple versions of OpenMW installed in Linux.
Spoiler, click me
NOTE: By default, all installations share the same saves and configuration. There is a feature that was introduced with version 0.48 that allows you to set up a "portable install", which allows you to isolate a particular version with its own configuration and save files.
https://modding-openmw.com/tips/portable-install/
https://modding-openmw.com/tips/portable-install/
The problem is that the installation instructions from the online guide are written very poorly. All they say is "run the install package once downloaded. It’s now installed!". It is not that easy. For one, the "installer" is an archive, not an executable. For two, they assume that you know what file to run once the archive is extracted. Here are my expanded instructions:
1) Download the latest Direct Download archive from the GitHub Releases page.
2) Extract the archive to the folder/location of your choice.
Spoiler, click me
NOTE: If you want to maintain multiple versions, keep in mind that only one of them can be in your default PATH. In fact, it would probably be better to keep the lot of them out of your PATH altogether. Instead of treating the executable/script like a system command, you will just have to provide the entire folder address to launch the game.
This, however, also makes the installation somewhat portable since you can place folder wherever you want. Combined with the "portable install" feature described above, this means you won't even have to have the game installed in your File System partition at all.
This, however, also makes the installation somewhat portable since you can place folder wherever you want. Combined with the "portable install" feature described above, this means you won't even have to have the game installed in your File System partition at all.
3) Launch the "openmw-launcher" script from within the folder.
.... a) If you are simply upgrading, it will use your existing configuration. You are good to go.
.... b) If this is a fresh installation, the launcher will offer to run the OpenMW Wizard to help you set everything up (see Option 1 of Liam's guide above for the rest of the steps).
4) If the launcher script will not start, then you have very likely encountered the rather infamous glibc issue (you can verify this by trying to launching the script in a terminal).
Spoiler, click me
GLIBC Compatibility Issues
One of the big concerns that I have with the OpenMW project is that they don't clearly notify Linux users of a change in system requirements (which they could include with the text for each release on GitHub). The OpenMW Team occasionally increases the version of the glibc library required without clearly advising their Linux users of this change.
For example, the latest version of OpenMW (0.50.0) requires glibc 2.38. This is only available on Ubuntu 24.04 (Mint 22) or higher. (Still running an earlier distro version? Surprise!)
The solution is quite simple. You need to integrate the game into the Steam Client and set the compatibility to Steam Linux Runtime 4, which is based on Debian 13.2 Trixie (and supports glibc 2.38).
One of the big concerns that I have with the OpenMW project is that they don't clearly notify Linux users of a change in system requirements (which they could include with the text for each release on GitHub). The OpenMW Team occasionally increases the version of the glibc library required without clearly advising their Linux users of this change.
For example, the latest version of OpenMW (0.50.0) requires glibc 2.38. This is only available on Ubuntu 24.04 (Mint 22) or higher. (Still running an earlier distro version? Surprise!)
The solution is quite simple. You need to integrate the game into the Steam Client and set the compatibility to Steam Linux Runtime 4, which is based on Debian 13.2 Trixie (and supports glibc 2.38).
5) Make sure to download the latest version of the Steam Linux Runtime (currently Steam Linux Runtime 4).
6) To add OpenMW to the Steam client, choose the option "Add a Non-Steam Game ...". You may have to manually point Steam at the location of the openmw-launcher script (I did).
7) Go to the Properties menu for openmw-launcher and select "Install Compatibility Tool". Choose the latest Steam Linux Runtime, which you downloaded in Step 5.
8) Update and customize the Steam Library entry to your preferences. You should now be good to go.
Guide - How to get Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 online working on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck
By subzero, 19 Dec 2025 at 9:04 pm UTC
By subzero, 19 Dec 2025 at 9:04 pm UTC
Quoting: Liam Daweyes im trying to play battlefield 3, apologiesQuoting: subzeroThis doesnt seem to be working for me, i am on the official steam version of the game and i followed all the steps but for some reason the browser menu doesnt seem to detect the EA app on my computer that's already open, i am on fedora cinnamonSince the guide covers two games, which game are we talking about? Battlefield 3?
Guide - How to get Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 online working on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck
By Liam Squires-Hand, 19 Dec 2025 at 5:57 pm UTC
By Liam Squires-Hand, 19 Dec 2025 at 5:57 pm UTC
Quoting: subzeroThis doesnt seem to be working for me, i am on the official steam version of the game and i followed all the steps but for some reason the browser menu doesnt seem to detect the EA app on my computer that's already open, i am on fedora cinnamonSince the guide covers two games, which game are we talking about? Battlefield 3?
Guide - How to get Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 online working on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck
By subzero, 19 Dec 2025 at 5:47 pm UTC
By subzero, 19 Dec 2025 at 5:47 pm UTC
This doesnt seem to be working for me, i am on the official steam version of the game and i followed all the steps but for some reason the browser menu doesnt seem to detect the EA app on my computer that's already open, i am on fedora cinnamon
Guide - How to install Battle.net on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck for World of Warcraft and Starcraft
By Mirrored, 29 Nov 2025 at 9:52 am UTC
By Mirrored, 29 Nov 2025 at 9:52 am UTC
On CachyOS:
I was not able to get the Lutris method to work. The installer kept complaining about a file system error and the Battle.net installer would freeze. I attempted this installation many times (~10) and eventually managed to install it without a file system error appearing, but even then, Battle.net would give either the "Battle.net Agent Went to Sleep" error or the "An error occurred while loading game information" error. I tried changing the Runner configuration to many other options than the default, but they all resulted in Battle.net freezing immediately after launch. I didn't try Jiloup's suggestion of using Proton Plus, though, so look at that if you insist on Lutris.
I was able to get the Steam method to work. Use Steam to run the Battle.net setup exe, and then re-target it to the launcher exe that is installed. However, the suggested Compability setting of Proton 9.0-4 still lead to the "Battle.net Agent Went to Sleep". Once I switched it to proton-cachyos-10.0-20251120, that error went away, Battle.net started normally, and I was able to install games. I then tried Proton 10.0-3, which also worked.
TL;DR: I'd recommend the Steam method, and Proton 10.0+
I was not able to get the Lutris method to work. The installer kept complaining about a file system error and the Battle.net installer would freeze. I attempted this installation many times (~10) and eventually managed to install it without a file system error appearing, but even then, Battle.net would give either the "Battle.net Agent Went to Sleep" error or the "An error occurred while loading game information" error. I tried changing the Runner configuration to many other options than the default, but they all resulted in Battle.net freezing immediately after launch. I didn't try Jiloup's suggestion of using Proton Plus, though, so look at that if you insist on Lutris.
I was able to get the Steam method to work. Use Steam to run the Battle.net setup exe, and then re-target it to the launcher exe that is installed. However, the suggested Compability setting of Proton 9.0-4 still lead to the "Battle.net Agent Went to Sleep". Once I switched it to proton-cachyos-10.0-20251120, that error went away, Battle.net started normally, and I was able to install games. I then tried Proton 10.0-3, which also worked.
TL;DR: I'd recommend the Steam method, and Proton 10.0+
Guide - How to get Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 online working on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck
By Turkeysteaks, 23 Nov 2025 at 5:12 pm UTC
By Turkeysteaks, 23 Nov 2025 at 5:12 pm UTC
Realise this is a bit old now, but I've been playing with BF4 for a year or so and one thing is really annoying - no steam overlay. Which also means no steam recorder.
Do you or anyone have any experience with getting the steam overlay to work with this?
Do you or anyone have any experience with getting the steam overlay to work with this?
Guide - How to install, update and see what graphics driver you have on Linux and SteamOS
By Eike, 17 Nov 2025 at 12:27 pm UTC
Installing nvidia-drivers on Debian is basically
> apt install nvidia-driver
I made I video talking way too long for the easy task of installing Steam plus Nvidia drivers on a virgin Debian:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS6mXW7KPoU
By Eike, 17 Nov 2025 at 12:27 pm UTC
Added some notes for Debian.Our wiki is bad.
Installing nvidia-drivers on Debian is basically
> apt install nvidia-driver
I made I video talking way too long for the easy task of installing Steam plus Nvidia drivers on a virgin Debian:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS6mXW7KPoU
Guide - How to install, update and see what graphics driver you have on Linux and SteamOS
By Liam Squires-Hand, 17 Nov 2025 at 11:58 am UTC
By Liam Squires-Hand, 17 Nov 2025 at 11:58 am UTC
Added some notes for Debian.
Guide - Why are there so many different Proton versions? Proton 8, Proton 9, Experimental, GE-Proton
By vertigo, 3 Nov 2025 at 6:40 pm UTC
By vertigo, 3 Nov 2025 at 6:40 pm UTC
Great write up, very useful for new users. It could be worth adding [proton-cachyos](https://github.com/CachyOS/proton-cachyos) given how popular CachyOS is now.
Guide - An idiots guide to setting up Minecraft on Steam Deck / SteamOS with controller support
By blindcoder, 28 Oct 2025 at 10:07 am UTC
By blindcoder, 28 Oct 2025 at 10:07 am UTC
Thank you, I just setup the Steam Deck using this guide and now my kid and I can play together on my own server! <3
Guide - How to setup OpenMW for modern Morrowind on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck
By Cu5t0m1z3, 19 Oct 2025 at 8:43 pm UTC
By Cu5t0m1z3, 19 Oct 2025 at 8:43 pm UTC
I think you missed a huge part of playing a TES game by leaving out modding. I know modding on Linux tends to be difficult but the website modding-openmw makes it so easy.
I followed their Automatic Installation guide for the Total Overhaul of 589 mods on Linhx Mint and it worked flawlessly with no crashing after a few hours of playing. It downloads mods from Nexus through your terminal into your game install. If you pay for Nexus it'll be quicker and smoother, otherwise you have to acknowledge all 589 mods so it can take a few hours.
I followed their Automatic Installation guide for the Total Overhaul of 589 mods on Linhx Mint and it worked flawlessly with no crashing after a few hours of playing. It downloads mods from Nexus through your terminal into your game install. If you pay for Nexus it'll be quicker and smoother, otherwise you have to acknowledge all 589 mods so it can take a few hours.
Guide - How to setup OpenMW for modern Morrowind on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck
By quot, 10 Oct 2025 at 2:47 pm UTC
By quot, 10 Oct 2025 at 2:47 pm UTC
The next release is focused around their new gamepad UI feature.
https://openmw.org/2025/openmw-0-50-0-is-now-in-rc-phase/
It's not officially released, but the RC releases of OMW are very stable.
https://openmw.org/2025/openmw-0-50-0-is-now-in-rc-phase/
It's not officially released, but the RC releases of OMW are very stable.