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ReShade installer script

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 13 Apr 2025 - 2:44am

so I used the ReShade installer script but whenever it installed it didn't install all the shaders and is missing allot of the shaders that I require for my ini's.
is there any fix for that?

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Running Marvel Rivals On LInux Or Steam Deck After The Recent Update

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 13 Apr 2025 - 2:21am

TL;DR - Use these launch options:

Linux Desktop: unset LD_PRELOAD; gamemoderun %command% -PSOCompileMode=1

Steam Deck: gamemoderun %command% -SteamDeck=1 -PSOCompileMode=1

Proton Experimental has been working better for some people rather than using GE, UMU or the latest Proton stable.

Explanation & Tweaks

unset LD_PRELOAD skips the launch client which seems to not work at all on Linux right now. -SteamDeck=1 does the same thing but is specific to Steam Deck but it does still work pretty much the same as using the previous argument and can be used on desktop.

Either way you'll need it to skip the launch client in order to play the game until it's fixed or just because you don't want the launch client in your way in the first place.

gamemoderun is simply to use Feral Game Mode if you have that installed and like the optimizations it brings. I recommend it for the best experience but it's also not needed to get the game running.

-PSOCompileMode=1 makes the game use their new compile mode that was introduced with the update without needing to pick it in the launch client. Something you can't do right now on Linux since it won't launch and is why you need to skip it.

I highly recommend using the new shader compiler as it skips needing to compile shaders every time you launch the game unless there's an update. That and it really does reduce lag as the devs promise as I tested two quick matches and the one using the new shader compiler completely got rid of the lag I was having when I wasn't using it.

Please feel free to leave any corrections in case I got something wrong.

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amdvbflash with 7800xt?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 13 Apr 2025 - 1:44am

Is there a build of amdvbflash I could use with my XFX 7800xt?

It appears that it only supports up to 6xxx series cards.

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GNOME 48 is out. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support on Wayland?!

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 13 Apr 2025 - 1:44am

GNOME 48 is finally out. HDR is now visible by default. VRR is still a secret, experimental setting.

VRR is supposed to create tearing-free gaming, without the input lag of VSync.

All the info I have found about VRR is for older versions of GNOME.

  1. How does VRR work on Linux?
  2. Apart from enabling the experimental flag, what else needs to be done to get VRR in games? On Windows, games usually need some settings (vsync on/off, can't remember, and always using in-game frame limit cap set to ~3 frames less than your monitors max FPS). On Linux, I have no idea what to do!
  3. Are there any problems with VRR on Linux, or any problems that specifically affect GNOME VRR or NVIDIA?

Has anyone tried it? What are your thoughts?

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BG3 modding

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 13 Apr 2025 - 1:35am

So, I managed to get BG3MM working using Lutris, but in going through the process of trying to get it to actually install the mods, I can't get anywhere. After setting the game data and executable file paths, here is what I get:

The error I get when trying to import a mod

Proof that my file paths are set

The long error messages I get when I restart the program

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people who have the RX 5700xt, what are your settings for underclock?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 13 Apr 2025 - 12:49am

I remember I underclocked mine some months ago, but now I just reinstalled again void linux and I don't remember the setting that I had... can you share your setting and what have been your experience with it

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Random error/crash/glitch when playing Marvel Rivals

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 13 Apr 2025 - 12:36am

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Sometimes while playing Marvel Rivals the image freezes for a second or two, then this happens. I assumed it was my almost 10 year old Rx480 8GB dying and since it fixed itself after a restart I didn't gave it much thought.

Today playing with a friend I sent him this pic and he told me something similar happened to him. In his case, this weird effect/glitch happened but only for a second before fixing itself (usually in loading screens). Since his graphic card is less than a year old (Rx6600 8GB) and he is on Windows, I started to think maybe it's not my dying card after all.

I haven't played anything else yet on linux so I don't know if this is only Marvel Rivals but I'm inclined to think so after my friend response.

I have tried Proton hotfix, Proton experimental and the 9.0 version I think (latest one). Changed the fans to almost full speed in case it was a temp issue. Sometimes it doesn't happen in a whole day, others it happens 4 or 5 times a day. I'm using Nobara just in case it helps.

Does anyone know what would this be? And/or how to fix it?

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Launch options documentation

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 13 Apr 2025 - 12:31am

Guys, I see a lot of possibilities regarding commanding launch on Linux and I don't see anyone explain what each flag does at all. I mean, often I got a problem, search for a solution and someone talks about some sort of miracle flag that solves all my problems (thanks for that, community) but I really want to know what each flag is doing to my game to know the side effects. I have been search a lot about that and for proton the GitHub explains itself, for native Linux games (source) there is a valve documentation (example: CS2) but for commands that are not related to proton itself or valve games I just cant find the explanation. Some flags I have been used and I don't got any clue why:

SteamDeck=1

It look obvious that it states that I am using a steam deck (despite I am not), but I dont know what it changes on my game.

LD_PRELOAD=""

PROTON_ENABLE_NVAPI

VKD3D_DISABLE_EXTENSIONS=VK_NV_low_latency2

This one I dont use but I am wondering what it does exactly and purpose

force_vk_vendor=-1

PYROVEIL=1

If there is any documentation with that information I would be very glad if anyone share it <3

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Can't play Kingdom Come Deliverance on my gaming PC because my graphics card is unsupported??

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 13 Apr 2025 - 12:16am

I'm trying to run KCD via Proton Steam. Game refuses to run, I get the following error:

Unsupported Graphics Card detected GPU with support for D3D FeatureLevel 11.0 is required

I have a Radeon RX 5700 series, surely it should be able to run KCD? I'm running Linux Mint on a 2nd hand (but still good) Alienware Aurora Ryzen if that matters any.

Thanks!

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Skyrim Special Edition MO2 SKSE launching windowed

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 12 Apr 2025 - 11:48pm

As the title suggests, I've got Skyrim Special Edition launching using MO2 (Mod Organizer 2) and I am successfully launching the game with SKSE (Skyrim Script Extender) I have 2 mods installed otherwise, Unofficial Patch and Alternate Start.

The game continually launches in windowed mode using SKSE.

I've checked my SkyrimPrefs.ini for "bFull Screen=1"

I've also added custom MO2 ini editor for:
skyrim.ini --- fFull Screen=1
skyrimprefs.ini --- bFull Screen=1

I'm not sure where else to look to solve this issue as I'd like to be able to play full screen.

Thank you in advance.

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Anybody know how to fix this when game recording on steam

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 12 Apr 2025 - 11:22pm

I'm running fedora 41 kde plasma X11, and whenever I try to screen record using steam, the video comes out like this. My PC does not have a dedicated graphics card and uses Intel integrated graphics. I have tried changing all the steam game recording settings and it still comes out like this. Any help is greatly appreciated

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The Last of Us Part 2 (Remastered); Game crashes after hitting with an Axe.

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 12 Apr 2025 - 11:09pm

The moment i swing the axe to hit the enemy (especially a certain animation, a certain hit of it) the game crashes; tried different proton versions and it didn't help. Haven't seen such a crash during melee combat until i switched to the axe; other minor graphical bugs were present too but i experience mainly this problem.

Did anyone encountered such an error? Did any recent update fix or improve these in your system?

I'm running Nobara-OS, up to date. I heard that at some cases and for some specific functions (such as audio stability) the Debian based distros, such as Pop-OS, perform better but i migrated from it (clean install) for variety of reasons. Also have a visual bug that makes any icon look like a Question mark; HDR is messy to; desaturated colors.

Linux gaming came to a point where games now running on day one; but strangely, perhaps this fedora based distro have some quirks with it. For example, GTA 5 Enhanced took some time to get it together with patches; on day one, there were some issues that are fixed later on.

(Screenshots are the last rendered frames before crashing.

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Can you use Proton outside of Steam? If so, how?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 12 Apr 2025 - 10:47pm

I tried Wine and it has some lag spikes.

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stuttering when using DualSense controller on hyprland

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 12 Apr 2025 - 10:42pm

Hi, I tried playing with a PS5 controller, but I get massive FPS drops whenever I press any buttons. I think using the controller causes the game window to lose focus, even when it's in full screen mode.

OS: Arch Linux x86_64
Kernel: 6.14.2-arch1-1
DE: Hyprland
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (32) @ 5.756GHz
GPU: AMD ATI Radeon RX 7900 XTX

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Mmx 330 pro or maxwell or arctis nova pro(ps5 gaming)

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 12 Apr 2025 - 9:49pm

Hi guys

I really need help i want a new headset especially mmx 330 pro but I don't know if that's the best.

Also I have no clue what a dac was until now. Do I need one for a mmx 330 pro or not as how would I control the audio on ps5 and would the sound quality be worse without a dac. I really need help 😫 🙏

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Is linux better than windows in terms of resource management? (Ram Usage)

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 12 Apr 2025 - 9:19pm

Dumbass fucking windows for some reason steals over 4 gigs of my ram leaving me barely 2 gigs for my games. Making even older games like tf2, fnv, & oblivion run like shit. Dropping the graphics to the lowest possible settings doesn't even help. I've done everything, & haven't been able to lower ram usage, & I'm sick & tired of bitchass windows stealing my ram. Is linux way better in terms of ram usage? Will it steal over 4 gigs of my ram like windows does?

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PCIE to Sata for HDD? Which one?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 12 Apr 2025 - 9:15pm

I want to buy 2x1tb hdd disk but I ran out of SATA on my motherboard. Is there any such thing that works well with linux? Thanks for help.

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is it possible to play minecraft with my friend that uses windows?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 12 Apr 2025 - 8:57pm

i know about athernos but its kinda shitty and i wanted a better option, is there any? i use fedora.

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After ~2 hours of gaming (Dark and Darker only so far), screens go black and gpu fan goes to 100%. Audio still works, but need to hard shut down to recover.

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 12 Apr 2025 - 8:30pm

I was able to run things fine until yesterday. Since then I've had 3 crashes, all after almost exactly 2 hours of play. The only things I can think that changed were (1) I switched my compositor from compton to picom (I'll try disabling this next) and (2) Dark and Darker had a big update.

Some system info and logs:

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inxi -F System: Host: frostyarch Kernel: 6.14.1-arch1-1 arch: x86_64 bits: 64 Desktop: Qtile v: 0.31.1.dev0+g8666bfc8.d20250312 Distro: Arch Linux Machine: Type: Desktop Mobo: ASRock model: B450M Pro4 serial: <superuser required> UEFI: American Megatrends v: P4.20 date: 07/07/2020 CPU: Info: quad core model: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 bits: 64 type: MT MCP cache: L2: 2 MiB Speed (MHz): avg: 3583 min/max: 2200/3906 cores: 1: 3583 2: 3583 3: 3583 4: 3583 5: 3583 6: 3583 7: 3583 8: 3583 Graphics: Device-1: NVIDIA TU104 [GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER] driver: nvidia v: 570.133.07 Display: x11 server: X.Org v: 21.1.16 with: Xwayland v: 24.1.6 driver: X: loaded: nvidia gpu: nvidia,nvidia-nvswitch resolution: 1: N/A 2: 2560x1440~60Hz API: EGL v: 1.5 drivers: nouveau,nvidia,swrast platforms: gbm,x11,surfaceless,device API: OpenGL v: 4.6.0 compat-v: 4.5 vendor: nvidia mesa v: 570.133.07 renderer: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER/PCIe/SSE2 Info: Tools: api: eglinfo,glxinfo gpu: nvidia-smi x11: xdriinfo, xdpyinfo, xprop, xrandr Audio: Device-1: NVIDIA TU104 HD Audio driver: snd_hda_intel Device-2: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] Starship/Matisse HD Audio driver: snd_hda_intel Device-3: JMTek LLC. USB PnP Audio Device driver: hid-generic,snd-usb-audio,usbhid type: USB API: ALSA v: k6.14.1-arch1-1 status: kernel-api Server-1: PipeWire v: 1.4.1 status: active Network: Device-1: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8211/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet driver: r8169 IF: enp4s0 state: up speed: 1000 Mbps duplex: full mac: a8:a1:59:3c:4a:f8 Device-2: Realtek RTL8153 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter driver: r8152 type: USB IF: enp1s0f0u4u2 state: down mac: 44:67:52:01:0d:ae Drives: Local Storage: total: 1.91 TiB used: 97.33 GiB (5.0%) ID-1: /dev/nvme0n1 vendor: Intel model: SSDPEDMW012T4 size: 1.09 TiB ID-2: /dev/sda vendor: Samsung model: HD502HJ size: 465.76 GiB ID-3: /dev/sdb vendor: Western Digital model: WD1500HLFS-01G6U0 size: 139.74 GiB ID-4: /dev/sdc vendor: PNY model: CS900 250GB SSD size: 232.89 GiB Partition: ID-1: / size: 132.13 GiB used: 96.79 GiB (73.3%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/nvme0n1p4 ID-2: /boot/efi size: 1.9 GiB used: 549.5 MiB (28.2%) fs: vfat dev: /dev/nvme0n1p1 Swap: ID-1: swap-1 type: partition size: 11.18 GiB used: 0 KiB (0.0%) dev: /dev/nvme0n1p3 Sensors: System Temperatures: cpu: 48.4 C mobo: N/A Fan Speeds (rpm): N/A Info: Memory: total: 32 GiB available: 31.27 GiB used: 3.22 GiB (10.3%) Processes: 270 Uptime: 8m Shell: Zsh inxi: 3.3.37 ```

My sudo journalctl -b -1: https://gist.github.com/kovasap/97ad0144f228ed537de638d4b48acd6d. GPU has fallen off the bus. sounds not great. I did try reseating the physical GPU, but without any effect.

Please let me know if there are other good places to look for log info!

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Is headless Sunshine gaming possible?

Reddit Linux_Gaming - 12 Apr 2025 - 8:16pm

Has anyone successfully done a remote gaming via Sunshine?

I got an HDMI dummy plug and I couldn't get the headless gaming. The only way for me to get the Sunshine working is when a monitor is plugged in. Once I unplugged the monitor then replace it with the dummy plug, Sunshine complained about the VAAPI encoder failed.

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