I wasn't a racing sim guru for sure, but I can imagine a lot of linux folks higher up in the ranks would be into this kind of game.

It's nice to have the selection, definitely worth a look but not 4 me i think.

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I totally loved the Cities game, but still haven't pulled the trigger on Cities: Skylines, OGL4 would be a nice performance boost im sure - I'm sure I'll get it for my better half who also is a Arch Gamer, very exciting to see OGL4 as we own many Unity games.

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Man I had to watch my brother play this yesterday and we both agree that it's still underwhelming. If it weren't for his friends restrictions to authorized video games he would play Terraria or other games with his friends.

I mean weird funky SFX and walking half speed when moving backwards - an attempt to marry realism and surealism. Sure walking backwards IRL is slower, but should that really be reflected in a 2D pixel game?

I'll answer that now - NOoOOOooOOOoOOOoOOoOooooOOOOOOOOOOO.

Unless the core mechanics get fixed Starbound will never be "a good game", it'll always be a bad game with cool new stuff grafted on top of broken mechanics.

Starbound is like trying to put garlic in your coffee or replace a beef hamburger patty with tofu.

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I forgot about this one, I'm glad to get a reminder since GOL is the only place I can know what's going on with new ports & big updates

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This was a good read. I also enjoyed the patch summary.

To me it reinforces the truth that all systems have caveots and suck somehow.

At least in this instance the openness of the code allowed the problem to be resolved.

The more that they, valve & others carve the way the easier it'll be to follow suit in design

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Quoting: tuubi

Quoting: ElectricPrismI hated GRID 1 because of the realistic controls, maybe if it looks fun in the Live Stream I'd like it. I want something like Twisted Metal or Burnout Paradise - Dirt Showdown quenches most of that style but I wish it was open world ;(

I want good old Driver San Fransisco on Linux. It's beats Burnout Paradise hands down.

Thanks for the recommendation, I loved Driver on PS1, I would love to play on SteamOS :)

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Quoting: BillNyeTheBlackGuyHe speaks to truth. If you're butthurt about it, then too bad.

I love you guys


Gonna make me get teary eyed about having such excellent family in linux. Be excellent to to each other.

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Quoting: shigutsoI used to follow him on social media, now I just don't waste my time with him anymore.

Looks like he and his "crew" aren't good with Linux. And they will probably never be, because they are too used to Windows. I think they should hire Feral to build their Linux binaries.

You hit the nail on the head. In Life I find people lack perseverance - these attitudes are common - Skate Boarding is TooHard™. Linux is TooHard™. Fixing My Car TooHard™. Playing a RPG Video Games without SpoonFed Tutorials... TooHard™.

It just goes to show the sheer lack of interest in expanding a skillset, and a lifestyle where everything is Instant, Google any question you have and get a answer in 2 seconds. Instant Gratification. This future generation is lazier and dumber than ever.

Quoting: SamsaiI say "meh". Garry is a bit of a one hit wonder and even that game hardly counts as a game. I don't think any of his future creations are going to interest me.

I remember GarysMod performance was pretty bad, but I still played it as one of my Early Linux games, I was more than happy to shell out $400 on a new GPU to get the frame-rate fixed (nearly 200% more than I ever spent on a GPU before and I bought two for both my Linux' Gaming Rigs).

Quoting: dnlbainesI think Rust is a great game. The performance is bad on all platforms not just Linux and over the last few weeks they have made great improvements.

If you put your mind to it you can acomplish anything? Like profiling and benching slowdowns? Yup.

In all truth, I think ARK has already usurped and risen above Rust, I find when someone's #1 crown is taken away their ego often is shattered and their pride hurt, they usually when they turn to blasting and making excuses as to why their game / product / etc didn't do well. Once again Linux is the scapegoat, kick the dog - it can't fight back, It'll make you feel better, go ahead!

Quoting: dnlbainesI don't feel there is a need for people to start putting him, his team or his games down purely because he said something "anti Linux".

I see his statements more as pure ignorance, and a indicator that the days of GameDev being his passion may be long past. I believe it takes 1/3 Passion, 1/3 Money & Time and 1/3 Skill - I actually pitty him for seeing it entirely as a monetary cash cow waiting to be exploited.

Quoting: dnlbainesAs much as we all want to see more games coming to Linux the truth is right now there is very little money to be made for the cost. This will hopefully improve but it is the truth.

I would like to see some facts to justify such a statement, I for one have Linux games coming out my hair and it seems I've bene overbuying everything Linux to support the platform.

Quoting: dnlbainesHe is actually making a very valid point in that if something is going to have Linux support it should have good support and so I respect his decision fully.

Not necessarily. When a manufacturer stalls a product from deployment for the last 5-10% of perfection they really hurt their future. It's better to release a game on Linux with a 33% Performance Loss and Profile it later so your pockets get lined with more cash to support the cause.

You ever see how fast they build Walmarts and Hamburger Joints? They construct the building in 3 months practically because they're smart enough to know that the sooner they can start taking peoples money the better for their checkbook, a 1-2 year construction process would mean loss of millions of dollars in operation profits. It doesn't have to be perfect to sell, Road Redemption is a example of that - but you will need to communicate with the community to improve whatever issues there are instead of watch the game with a pint of beer and ignore your job.

Quoting: dnlbainesThat said I would love to see his and his teams future games on Linux and hope that a growing market share and improved support from engines such as Unity will change his mind.

I can't even Imagine the nightmare of a multiperson game design in Unity, I can't imagine they have GIT or any kind of way for people to work on the same product at the same time, sounds like a nightmare.

Quoting: dnlbainesWe are a great community, but I do get somewhat upset when people make negative comments about things purely because of a lack of Linux support or a statement made against Linux. We should be a friendly and thankful community as otherwise there is even less of a reason for anyone to bring their games to Linux.

Agreed we should emit a friendly aura. However, thankful? Screw that - take my cash, "thanks" will not bring games to my platform, "wheel barels of cash will". Additionally, it's a strategic Business Plan to tap a market, like a Oil Well with 0 refineries on it, Linux users are hungry and will take anything so it's easy to rise to #1 in a genre.

Additionally, I'm not going to stand by if someone blasts SteamOS/Linux because of their pure ignorance and lack of respect for things they don't understand. You gotta nip that in the bud and teach them to take us seriously, not in a rude way but in a educational way where you expose their true motives behind their statements be it trollism, or genuine ignorance.

Quoting: XelancerNobody is forcing developers to support Tux, if its too hard then I/we forgive them.

That said;

- Linux gamers suffer less from 'casual gamer'-itus.
- Were much more willing to problem solve and much more invested in what we spend our time on.
- This too reflects in our collective maturity, wisdom and disposable income.

Knowing your target market - first rule of any business - means that developers who make games we collectively LIKE will undoubtedly shine through in more positive reviews/feedback.

I know right, It's like Business 101 evades some persons who are in a position of CEO like authority over a entity.

Quoting: GuestBut I agree, maybe Linux will be more profitable if people put more effort into developing for it. Not just to "make it work," but to understand and have a some practical experience using Linux beyond the level of novice.

This is an important point, I forgive everyone putting foot in unknown territory, Linux is hard, Linux is completly Alien to say Windows, and Linux is Powerful and Amazing. I wouldn't expect a noob even with godlike C# / .NET / XNA skills to instantly be a Linux God, that glorious skillset takes time.

Quoting: GuestStill, one of these days, we'll have some forward-thinking developer make a totally kickass game only for Linux/SteamOS as an exclusive title.

Equally Important, Steam Machine/Linux Support from Day 1 in Engine Design has been extreemly beneficial - eg, Ark, Unreal Tournament 4 and Storm United are all under the same Engine - Ark runes better on a Linux SSD than on Windows 7 imo, better framerate and smoother.

When Linux is a afterthought, performance is the price paid.

Quoting: GuestHey, I can dream, right?

Dream Not. Open Your Eyes, the Future is a landslide victory, developers and gamers once entrenched will perpetuate Steam Machines until they dominate the Living Room like they Dominate the Office.

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Quoting: GuestJust to note that the requirements will list what Feral support. It may well work on the "original" specs, but probably not to a degree that they're comfortable with officially contractually supporting.

FTFY

I hated GRID 1 because of the realistic controls, maybe if it looks fun in the Live Stream I'd like it. I want something like Twisted Metal or Burnout Paradise - Dirt Showdown quenches most of that style but I wish it was open world ;(

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