95% of this subreddit is tech support.

Users are frustrated.
Other tech support subreddits exist.

Here's a recent post that called it out. And it's not wrong. https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/1r2clel/

i want this place to be about linux gaming. u/Liam-DGOL
thanks

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Super early but thought I would share if anyone wants to try it out:

https://github.com/gshipley/Klay

To be clear, this is based on Cartridges as I have been using that app but it was missing some stuff that I wanted so I decided to fork it. While doing that, I also decided to port it to QT. Anywho, if you like game launchers - give this a go. If no huge issues are found I will work on getting it added into flathub etc for easy installation for people.

The big downside right now is that you have to provide your own steamgrid and igdb api keys which can be a pain to create.

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Hello there,

My current setup involves lauching a gamescope session nested within Hyprland. That gamescope session encapsulates steam as a whole and therefore every game I run.

I have a small script to run all that:

#! /usr/bin/env fish # Sources for these environment variables: # https://dsrtfbbg379.github.io/gamescope-deep-dive/ # https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Gamescope set --global --export DISABLE_HDR_WSI 1 set --global --export DXVK_HDR 1 set --global --export ENABLE_GAMESCOPE_WSI 1 set --global --export LD_PRELOAD "" set --global --export MANGOHUD_CONFIGFILE $HOME/.config/MangoHud/MangoHud.conf set --global --export STEAM_GAMESCOPE_COLOR_MANAGED 1 set --global --export STEAM_GAMESCOPE_HDR_SUPPORTED 1 set --global --export STEAM_GAMESCOPE_VRR_SUPPORTED 1 set monitor "$(hyprctl monitors -j | jq '.[] | select(.focused)')" gamescope \ --adaptive-sync \ --hdr-debug-force-output \ --hdr-enabled \ --hide-cursor-delay 3000 \ --mangoapp \ --nested-refresh "$(math "round($(echo "$monitor" | jq '.refreshRate'))")" \ --output-height "$(echo "$monitor" | jq '.height')" \ --output-width "$(echo "$monitor" | jq '.width')" \ --scaler stretch \ --steam \ -- \ steam -steamos -tenfoot -pipewire-dmabuf

By and large, this has been working really well.

But for Trackmania in particular, I can't seem to have any control over whatever app gets the focus.

• Can't navigate the game's menu, or skip the intro scene when I don't have it disabled entirely.
• Can't interact with the ubisoft connect launcher when it needs my input before starting the game, e.g. to approve an update of the user agreement.
• Keyboard, mouse, gamepad, nothing is responding at all.

The problem is entirely restricted to whatever app is meant to have focus after I launch the game, however.

• After opening the game, I can still open the steam overlay with my gamepad, e.g. to force exit the game.
• I can navigate in steam itself.
• I've played other games (FFVII remake and rebirth, myst, trine 5, …) with no issues at all.
• Keyboard, mouse, gamepad, everything works as expected is these situations.

I'm suspecting it has something to do with gamescope or how I configure it, because running steam natively in hyprland, without gamescope, the issue disappears. I can run Trackmania and control it completely fine. Besides skipping the gamescope layer, I'm not changing anything else.

I have attempted to open an issue on gamescope's github but so far, not answer. In this issue, you'll find more details, including hardware information, software versions, a list of things I've attempted to fix the issue.

And most importantly, my last comment there links to a log file of a gamescope session where I did manage to get input going in the game. For some reason, it seems that touching my gamepad the right way at the right time “fixes” the issue. However, it's highly unreliable. I've managed to repeat that a few times, but we're talking once every ~25 attempts at best.

I've been banging my head against a wall trying to figure this one out. Any help or suggestion would be appreciated.

Thanks

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So recently picked up MHW and it will launch the game and close right after. Any idea why?

Linux Mint / Proton Experimental OS: Linux Mint 22.3 x86_64 Host: B550I AORUS PRO AX Kernel: 6.17.0-14-generic Uptime: 11 hours, 31 mins Packages: 2203 (dpkg), 15 (flatpak) hell: bash 5.2.21 Resolution: 2560x1440 DE: Cinnamon 6.6.7 WM: Mutter (Muffin) WM Theme: Mint-Y-Dark-Aqua (Mint-Y) Theme: Mint-Y-Dark-Aqua [GTK2/3] Icons: Mint-Y-Sand [GTK2/3] Terminal: gnome-terminal CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (16) @ 4.853G GPU: AMD ATI 09:00.0 Device 7550 Memory: 4949MiB / 31991MiB

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Like I posted before (https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/1qzrtbu/should_my_bg3_game_be_lagging_or_its_an_external/)
I am having stuttering in my BG3, I know there is the possibility of being the mods, but since there is that possibility and I tried the other solutions before ditching the mods I think the next stop is dealing with mods.
But since I will deal with mods anyway, I am thinking in changing to the native version, I unmarked the compatibility option, but the mods are still there, I should uninstall the mods using the mod manager from the game itself? Any other recommendation?
I will follow this guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/1pq31be/guide_native_linux_bg3_mods_achievements_enabled/
And then use only mod.io mods, maybe this will solve everything. To be honest if I can't have a lot of mods, I at least want the mods that let me have a bigger party (and the one that goes with that raise the difficulty), really shadowheart, some sorting bags mod and maybe a hair mod.

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To give some context, I got two SSDs: One with Fedora (which I'll call SSD A) and the other with a minimal Windows partition and another NTFS partition which I use to install games (which I'll call SSD B). For some reason, games that requires Proton to run do not launch when they're installed on this game partition on SSD B, but games that has natively Linux support do run just fine. Moving Proton games to SSD A fix the issue, so I can guess the problem must be the partition being NTFS or maybe Steam can't handle Proton games being on other drive. Do anyone knows what is happening?

I tested with Dishonored and Subnautica Below Zero which needs Proton to run. They don't launch on SSD B but do on SSD A. I also tested with Oxygen Not Included and Terraria which do not need Proton. Both runs just fine. I tried to test with Dust: An Elysian Tail which has Linux support and it launches on both SSDs, but the game has some strange graphical issue that makes the screen constantly black.

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After countless driver changes, optimization, loads of troubleshooting, game launch options, and linux distros, my PC would not play CS2.

All other games would launch and play fine, no crashes.

By now.... AI knows all my system and story of my life attempting to get it fixed.

I have plugged, unplugged hardware (gpu).

12th gen i5

16gb ram

Gtx1080Ti

PSU 850w

Guess what it was....?

Maintenance...🪛 thermal paste on the GPU.

Probably the power spike caused the gpu to throttle down momentary and vulkan crash and freeze whole PC.

After cleaning and replacing thermal paste on the GPU success, everything works smoothly.

Good luck people 🤙

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I’m trying to run absolum on steam on mint. I hit play it a black box starts flashes and it stops trying to run. Am I supposed to have installed something aside from the game itself?

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I installed arch on my PS4 to play some minecraft java with mods. Its been working good so far even put a shader and it runs at 60fps! Finally found a use for this old thing lol.

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Hey r/linux_gaming! I've posted here before about OpenDeck, my Linux app for the Elgato Stream Deck - which now has over 1,500 users - but today I'm here to show off something that doesn't need you to own a $200 piece of hardware. In fact, you only need your phone.

If you've thought about getting a Stream Deck before, to control your streams, calls, audio, media, RGB, smart home, or IDE, or to monitor your server uptime, CPU usage, or pomodoro timers, but never committed to buying a Stream Deck, Tacto might let you turn any phone or tablet with a web browser into a Stream Deck Mini for free.

Unlike Elgato's Stream Deck Mobile app, Tacto is made for Linux - although the image below shows Tacto working on macOS as well, I use Arch btw. All the software that runs on your computer is developed in the open, and premium features in the Tacto app like custom background images (that support OpenDeck development) are half the price of Elgato's offerings.

https://preview.redd.it/8r4k78bmxqjg1.png?width=2360&format=png&auto=webp&s=97db48101adb3412a43c72a25de42346be518156

Tacto inherits all the features of OpenDeck, such as Multi Actions, Toggle Actions, automatic profile switching when you switch apps, and Linux-native media control, plus support for hundreds of open-source plugins made with the Stream Deck SDK. OpenDeck's 1,500+ users make use of OBS, Discord, VSCode, Home Assistant, and Spotify plugins, and many more.

Tacto's still in beta, but every plugin and action that works in OpenDeck should be working with Tacto. Head over to https://tacto.live/ to try it out - I would love to get your feedback :)

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I usually add all games I play to steam so I can take screenshots with the game overlay there. Unfortunately, it appears steam overlay straight up doesn't work with flatpak programs, so that doesn't work.

OBS makes gigantic .png screenshots, which you cannot change.

Can someone recommend me a program that is lightweight, preferably gives customization options, and allows me to take normal-sized screenshots? Bonus points if I can make it so it only captures screenshots in certain games.

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Using GE-Proton10-31 and everything but the dongles firmware update works perfectly.
You can edit profiles and update your firmware.

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I just replaced all my devices with Razer gear (Tartarus Pro, Basilisk V3 Pro and Huntsman TKL V3 Pro). The Tar isn't supported, but the other two are. However, in Polychromatic, I can't interact with the Huntsman, it will let me interact with the mouse, though. I'm on CachyOS, too. Also, not sure if it's related, but I can't change the chroma effects on the Huntsman with fn + ctrl + number key.

I've done a ton of searching just to get openrazer working, but I can't figure out why the Huntsman isn't cooperating. What am I missing? TIA!

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