say I am running a game through a .sh or a .exe that then launches the game. how can I pass the gamescope parameter to the game?

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Anyone else experiencing similar issues after Steam Client updated (I got it on 04-10) from version 1757650573 to 1759461205? Even a full clean re-install refuses to launch for me.

Up till last Friday 03-10, CP2077 was running fine (modded)
This last Monday, I had updating 4 mods, it refused to launch then. Short black screen, then back to desktop with the PID hanging needing manual stopping.
The PROTON_LOG, had it enabled, was not updated and Steam terminal showing only the following output out of the ordinary:

ATTENTION: default value of option vk_x11_override_min_image_count overridden by environment. (several entries) pid 106337 != 106336, skipping destruction (fork without exec?) Game Recording - game stopped [gameid=1091500] Removing process 107013 for gameID 1091500 (several processes)

Rolling back the 4 mod updates made it launch again. Then tested each updated mod to find a culptris and weirdly got all 4 working, multiple restarts of CP2077 and it loading save games fine.
This was the state late Monday until today.

Today again CP did not launch, same black screen back to desktop. Same output from Steam in terminal.
Same rolling back mods making CP launch, only ones, updating each mod and testing it did not work. Checked steam-1091500.log to my shock the log file size was 5.5Gb!

The following was being spammed:

15098.891:00d0:00d4:trace:seh:dispatch_exception code=6ba (RPC_S_SERVER_UNAVAILABLE) flags=0 addr=00006FFFFFBFD197 15098.891:00d0:00d4:trace:seh:dispatch_exception rip=00006fffffbfd197 rsp=000000000021d570 rbp=000000000021d660 eflags=00000202 15098.891:00d0:00d4:trace:seh:dispatch_exception rax=000000000021d590 rbx=000000000021e420 rcx=000000000021d590 rdx=0000000000000000 15098.891:00d0:00d4:trace:seh:dispatch_exception rsi=0000000000000064 rdi=0000000000826440 r8=0000000000000000 r9=0000000000000000 15098.891:00d0:00d4:trace:seh:dispatch_exception r10=0000000000826580 r11=000000000082fff8 r12=000000000021e420 r13=0000000000000005 15098.891:00d0:00d4:trace:seh:dispatch_exception r14=00006ffffee7cdd4 r15=0000000000826440 mxcsr=00001fa0 15098.891:00d0:00d4:trace:unwind:RtlVirtualUnwind2 type 1 base 6fffffbf0000 rip 6fffffbfd197 rva d197 rsp 21d570 15098.891:00d0:00d4:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info **** func d128-d19f 15098.891:00d0:00d4:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info unwind info at 00006FFFFFCB1CE8 flags 0 prolog 0xf bytes function 00006FFFFFBFD128-00006FFFFFBFD19F 15098.891:00d0:00d4:trace:unwind:dump_unwind_info 0xf: subq $0xc8,%rsp 15098.891:00d0:00d4:trace:unwind:RtlVirtualUnwind2 inside epilog. 15098.891:00d0:00d4:trace:unwind:RtlVirtualUnwind2 type 1 base 6fffff8f0000 rip 6fffff920e56 rva 30e56 rsp 21d640

Decided to regenerate CyberPunk's Prefix, Purge all mods and manually remove all core mods (RedExt/ArchiveXL/Codeware/CET). Remove launch arguments and setting Proton Experimental. Essentially going back to "stock Cyberpunk state".
Cyberpunk now refused to launch, no matter Proton version Experimental/GE-Proton. On Proton change I regenerated the Prefix. I t gets to the Red Launcher, press play, black screen then back to desktop Red Launcher hangs. Steam terminal output showing the entry I mentioned above.

The did a complete clean install.
CP2077 should run and it had when I first installed it with Proton Experimental, out of the box. Now it does not, Red Launcher same issue as above.

I am at a complete loss to be honest here. Anything I am overlooking?

System information:

Kernel 6.12.48-1 Desktop: KDE Plasma 6.3.6 Distro: Manjaro Linux Mobo: Micro-Star model: B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02) CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Memory: 32 GiB submitted by /u/Gkirmathal
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When I try to start steam it just loads and then crashes. I have no idea how to see the logs, but when I run the "steam" command in terminal nothing happens. My system:

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Soo I’m building a new PC and I’m trying to get ahead of a possible speed bump. My new build has a Ryzen 9600X (has iGPU) and a Radeon 9060 XT. Is there a way to select a specific chipset whenever I’m playing games on Steam? Is there maybe like a graphical tool or command on Linux that allows me to force every Steam game to use my discrete GPU rather than the iGPU?

I know on Windows you can force an app/game to use the discrete GPU in the settings or in the AMD Adrenalin app. Just wondering if we have something similar.

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trying to open sober from the browser but it just does nothing is there a way to fix it

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Yes. Just install MSVC using scripts from https://github.com/mstorsjo/msvc-wine.git and build Optiscaler via wine. It just works.

Here is a simple script (you need to accept MS license on the first run)

#!/bin/bash set -euo pipefail MSVC_WINE_REPO="https://github.com/mstorsjo/msvc-wine.git" OPTISCALER_REPO="https://github.com/optiscaler/OptiScaler.git" # Increase up to your cpu's thread count for faster build. # Reduce in case of build errors. CL_MPCount=6 log() { echo "[$(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')] $*" >&2 } errorExit() { log "ERROR: $*" exit 1 } checkMsbuild() { if ! command -v msbuild &>/dev/null; then errorExit "msbuild not found in PATH. Please install MSVC tools first." fi } cloneOrUpdateRepo() { local repo=$1 local dir=$2 # Check if directory exists and is a git repository if [[ -d "${dir}" ]] && git -C "${dir}" rev-parse --git-dir >/dev/null 2>&1; then log "Updating existing repository in ${dir}" cd "${dir}" || errorExit "Failed to cd to ${dir}" if ! git pull origin "$(git branch --show-current 2>/dev/null || echo 'main')"; then errorExit "Failed to pull updates from ${repo}" fi else log "Creating new repository in ${dir}" mkdir -p "${dir}" || errorExit "Failed to create directory ${dir}" if ! git clone "$repo" "${dir}"; then errorExit "Failed to clone ${repo}" fi fi } installMsvc() { log "Installing MSVC tools..." if [[ -d "${MSVC_WINE_INSTALL_DIR}" ]] && [[ -f "${MSVC_WINE_INSTALL_DIR}/bin/x64/msbuild" ]]; then log "MSVC tools already installed" return 0 fi cloneOrUpdateRepo "$MSVC_WINE_REPO" "${MSVC_WINE_REPO_DIR}" if [[ $? -eq 0 ]]; then log "Installing MSVC tools..." if [[ ! -f "${MSVC_WINE_REPO_DIR}/vsdownload.py" ]] || [[ ! -f "${MSVC_WINE_REPO_DIR}/install.sh" ]]; then errorExit "Required installation scripts not found in msvc-wine repository" fi chmod +x "${MSVC_WINE_REPO_DIR}/vsdownload.py" chmod +x "${MSVC_WINE_REPO_DIR}/install.sh" if ! "${MSVC_WINE_REPO_DIR}/vsdownload.py" --dest "${MSVC_WINE_INSTALL_DIR}"; then errorExit "Failed to download MSVC tools" fi if ! "${MSVC_WINE_REPO_DIR}/install.sh" "${MSVC_WINE_INSTALL_DIR}"; then errorExit "Failed to install MSVC tools" fi fi if [[ ! -f "${MSVC_WINE_INSTALL_DIR}/bin/x64/msbuild" ]]; then errorExit "MSBuild not found after installation" fi log "MSVC tools installed successfully" } updateOptiscaler() { log "Updating OptiScaler repository..." cloneOrUpdateRepo "${OPTISCALER_REPO}" "${OPTISCALER_REPO_DIR}" log "Updating OptiScaler repository... DONE" cd "${OPTISCALER_REPO_DIR}" || errorExit "Failed to cd to ${OPTISCALER_REPO_DIR}" if ! git submodule init; then errorExit "Failed to initialize submodules" fi if ! git submodule update; then errorExit "Failed to update submodules" fi if ! git pull; then errorExit "Failed to pull latest changes" fi log "OptiScaler repository updated successfully" } buildOptiscaler() { log "Building OptiScaler..." checkMsbuild cd "${OPTISCALER_REPO_DIR}" || errorExit "Failed to cd to ${OPTISCALER_REPO_DIR}" if [[ ! -f "OptiScaler.sln" ]]; then errorExit "OptiScaler.sln not found in repository" fi local resource_build_date_file="OptiScaler/resource_build_date.h" if [[ ! -f "$resource_build_date_file" ]]; then log "Creating new build date file..." mkdir -p "$(dirname "$resource_build_date_file")" echo "#define VER_BUILD_DATE \"$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)\"" > "$resource_build_date_file" else log "Updating build date file..." touch -r "$resource_build_date_file" "${resource_build_date_file}.ts" echo "#define VER_BUILD_DATE \"$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)\"" > "$resource_build_date_file" touch -r "${resource_build_date_file}.ts" "$resource_build_date_file" rm "${resource_build_date_file}.ts" fi log "Starting build process..." if ! msbuild OptiScaler.sln -p:Configuration=Release -p:Platform=x64 -p:CL_MPCount=$CL_MPCount; then errorExit "Build failed" fi log "OptiScaler built successfully" } main() { if [[ "$#" -ne 1 ]]; then echo "Usage: $0 <sources_root_directory>" echo " <sources_root_directory>: The directory where all repositories will be cloned and built." echo " This script installs MSVC tools via Wine, clones or updates the OptiScaler repository, and builds OptiScaler." exit 1 fi SRC_ROOT="$1" OPTISCALER_REPO_DIR="${SRC_ROOT}/OptiScaler" MSVC_WINE_REPO_DIR="${SRC_ROOT}/msvc-wine" MSVC_WINE_INSTALL_DIR="${SRC_ROOT}/msvc" export PATH="${MSVC_WINE_INSTALL_DIR}/bin/x64/:${PATH}" if [[ ! -d "${SRC_ROOT}" ]]; then mkdir -p "${SRC_ROOT}" || errorExit "Failed to create source root directory ${SRC_ROOT}" fi installMsvc updateOptiscaler buildOptiscaler } trap 'errorExit "Script interrupted"' INT TERM main "$@" submitted by /u/DeathToOrcs
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So I have gave Microsoft a chance because one product, Xbox. I love Xbox been my childhood I met my best friends on there which would prevent me from Linux, I mainly use Xbox to talk to my friends in party and gamepass so after the announcement on $30 a month I can’t do it no more, so I’m going to use Linux, I use Linux when I was 13 (I’m 27) and a lot changed I remember when wine was like 1.7 and 1.8 and now you can do almost everything on Linux,

and before I migrate I need to ask how do I import my edge sign in like Gmail, YouTube etc. why I ask, because I lost my phone and it had passkey and I can’t have access my Gmail with out passkey

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Oh bother! The virus has returned in the refreshed and expanded demo for the roguelite Winnie’s Hole the viral dungeon crawling roguelite.

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Building out my desk and looking for a daily driver that’s great for typing and some gaming. I’m torn on size (TKL vs 75% vs 65%) and switches (linear vs tactile), so real-world picks would help.

Priorities: hotswap sockets, good stabilizers out of the box (or easy to tune), PBT keycaps, gasket or at least decent dampening, wireless (BT/2.4 GHz) with USB-C, and VIA/QMK or solid remapping software. Bonus: south-facing LEDs, knob, long battery, and Mac/Windows toggle.

Budget tiers I’m considering: $100–$200

If you love yours, please share: model/size, switches, any mods (tape/PE foam/lube), firmware quirks, and how it holds up for long sessions. Also open to barebones + switch/keycap combos if that’s better bang for buck. Thanks!

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With the ongoing drama from the likes of Steam and itch.io getting hit by payment processors for adult games, the UK government say they will not get involved.

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Ahoy,

Just installed Mint 22.2, still trying to figure everything out, quite the learning-curve. My previous OS was Windows 7 & I had a 2nd SSD (samsung evo 1tb) which I installed Steam and the games on. I have the drive connected now, but not sure what I should do.

Should I try to re-install Steam onto the Samsung evo, maybe try 'repair' that installation? or am I having to delete the old steam folder and reinstall a new Linux-Steam version, then somehow try verify the existing installed games?

I also used 'Epic Games Launcher' & 'Origin' on that drive too & a couple of non-launcher games, like Guild Wars 2.

Or maybe it's best to backup the profiles of each game and wipe the drive, start fresh?

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Paradox Interactive today revealed that the Crusader Kings III major expansion All Under Heaven now has a release date and a new trailer too.

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Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Vice: Magic City Mayhem is a supremely odd blend but it looks like it works. A Zelda-like with some GTA elements thrown in because why not.

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Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

I am using a Dell Precision 7530 Laptop with an NVIDIA Quadro P2000 GPU. I am also a law student so tech is not my "field", but I love to discuss about it from time to time especially since I love gaming. I'm pretty much tired of Windows how slow it is. I don't want to quit gaming and I was always told (at least in the past) that gaming on Linux is horrendous. Recently however it seems that this "idea" has changed significantly especially due to Valve/Steam launching steamdeck and promoting games to be allowed on SteamOS which is also Linux.

And that's the thing. I am someone who likes to try various stuff like maybe Blender, Unity etc, but more importantly I like to game and write a lot since that is part of the legal profession (And yes somehow just using Microsoft Word has been a painful experience for me). Knowing all that, should I migrate? And to which distro? Is it possible to do so without losing data or any games I have installed? (I have a horrendously slow wifi so reinstalling everything is gonna take time. Of course its just laziness speaking but it'd be a great help).

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The WinBoat project has released version 0.8.7, a significant update that enhances user control and functionality for running Windows applications inside a Docker container on Linux.

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Let’s start from the beginning. A couple of years ago, I started jumping from Windows to Linux. It was cool, but I ran into some issues—mainly with NVIDIA and some lag in games—so I kept going back to Windows 10. (I hate Windows 11; maybe the next version will be better.)

My distro-hopping experience wasn't great, but I eventually settled on CachyOS. It’s simple and really user-friendly. Even though I still have a few issues with Bluetooth (maybe it’s my WiFi/Bluetooth stick or KDE—I haven’t had problem on other desktop environment),

I wanted to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, but since it’s Windows-only, I shrunk one of my drives and installed Windows 11. Big mistake. It was slow, bloated, and the constant updates drove me crazy—I deleted it after 10 minutes. (I ended up pirating the game just to be able to play it on Linux. I own the game, though.)

Even with a few bugs (mostly related to my NVIDIA GPU), I feel better using Linux. I’ve been on it for 6 months now, and most games run just fine. My only ongoing issue is with Bluetooth. If anyone has a solution, feel free to leave a comment.

For the Bluetooth to work with my headphones i need to restart the Bluetooth.service ones or twice

Have a nice day! 😃

P.S PC Spec Ryzen 7 7700x 4070 32 gb ram

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I'm thinking about switching from Windows 10 to a Linux distro that feels more like Windows. Does anyone play Football Manager on Linux? What's the experience like? And does Steam's Proton actually work well? I really want to switch, but I'm worried I won't be able to play my Steam games, like CK3 and FM.

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https://reddit.com/link/1o19wh9/video/g58gtbj6yvtf1/player

I tried different window modes and I'm not sure what else I can try except run it on a different Proton version. I'm using:
-Fedora 42 KDE
-RTX 4090
-Proton Experimental

Ray Tracing works fine on Hogwarts Legacy (but also the game crashes when I enable DLSS)

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Disclaimer: by whatever is written below i dont come in with anything like "boo hoo, loonix is bad! just use windoos!", but rather come in with "i heard A is better than B. i tried using it. it performed for me worse than B used to. help". im not wishing to drop shit onto linux gaming or linux itself as even for the time of writing i daily drive arch on said laptop since may and before that ran arch on external ssd since summer of 2024 so i am NOT deciding to shit on linux nor deciding to ditch it (the battery times will keep me here already)

Recently was hearing from every kettle that linux gaming is now on a horse and stuff like that. Eventually that made me interested in it to try so i finally nuked win 10 and put on arch (before that i ran arch on external ssd as windows took too much space on my drive for dualboot) natively onto my laptop to finally try it. So did installed all drivers, put on steam, and put up the proton, but the final result was rather displeasing for me as things were less stable and performant. That brings me to the question: May i have done something wrong (or forgot to do something at all?) or is it just me out of luck because of what hardware i use or what?

Details on hardware: Laptop - HP 15 dw3170nia GPU - NVIDIA MX450 CPU - Intel i7 11th gen

Details on software: Distro - Arch DE - xfce4 (with xfwm as window manager respectfully) Server - X11 Drivers: tried both nvidia and nvidia-open, no difference detected. what was required by steam according to arch wiki was installed. complete system updates were made. Mostly used proton versions: both Proton 5 versions, Proton 9 and everything after it.

So far everything was only tested with proton and nothing else.

Games tested with the issues i had:

native Dota 2 - 15-30 fps ingame, first minutes of the game are lottery "will it freeze with no way out?". pipewire constantly fall off from any trickery with window focus (even notification from xfce might be enough) and iirc it did even regardless of -sdlaudiodriver. fullscreen mode was buggy and tend to brick the game and steal mouse input so had to kill the game via taskmanager or htop.

native Portal 2 - Worked fine but performance was really low. Even my old pc (Athlon II x2 215 + Radeon HD6670) handled the game on win 7 better.

proton Portal 2 - Far better than native, but it hated DXVK and was getting frozen from first second it got launched. Only fix was using WINED3D parameter for proton.

native The Long Dark - 3 fps slideshow in the secondary main menu (the one after the menu that lets you open wintermute mode)

proton The Long Dark - now the game is playable, but the performance still lacking compared to what it used to be on windows. has a tendency to freeze after you close some in game ui and for a fux i had to alt tab into game 3-4 times. also intro video with logo was replaced with TV debug screen but i was told its because proton lacked certain codecs

native Hollow Knight - out of all games tested, that was the one that performed the best. sometimes was hanging on level loads (e.g. entering pantheon or switching to the next boss in it) and the Hollow Knight's roar effects were a bit too much for it (need to test that one on win 10 though)

proton OLDTV - very low performance and at least when i had pipewrire i had no sound at all. hadnt tested with pulseaudio.

Could there be something I've been doing wrong or missed out doing if judging by the descriptions i provided? Maybe im just out of luck with this specific device? i remember hearing that nvidia users have a harder time with linux compared to amd what mightve been the reason of my issues perhaps?

In the end with this laptop i decided to revert to double booting and moving gaming back to win 10 (had to revert to double boot either way since part of uni program use windows-only stuff that i didnt managed to get working without it) but thinking of repeating the experiment with my purely amd driven pc (fx4300 + rx580 + chipset on motherboard that uses some Radeon HD3XXX chip). until then i decided to still ask about whole situation, now as out of curiousity and maybe in attempt to accumulate some community knowledge for the time i will try to pull out during said "next time"

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Is there a way to launch a game on steam but using a different keyboard layout ?

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