hey everyone, I'm struggling to get PAYDAY 2 running via proton. the game starts the processes but closes immediately after "fsync: up and running".

System Specs:

• OS: Linux Mint (latest)
• CPU/GPU: AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics (Lenovo V15-ADA)
• Kernel: 6.14.0-29-generic
• Mesa Version: OpenGL version string: 4.6 (Compatibility Profile) Mesa 25.0.7-0ubuntu0.24.04.2
• Storage: game is on an NTFS partition. (ik ik, i just have alot of important stuff here and dont have any drives to back it up on to format it so thats kinda final choice)

What I have already done:

1. FSTAB: fixed mount options with uid=1000,gid=1000,exec,rw,user,umask=000. Permissions are drwxrwxrwx.
2. Dependencies: installed libvulkan1:i386, mesa-vulkan-drivers:i386 and all 32-bit mesa-libs.
3. Proton Versions: tried Proton 7.0-6, 8.0, 9.0, and Experimental.
4. Launch Options tried: - AMD_VULKAN_ICD=RADV %command%
   • PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 %command% -windowed
   • RADV_DEBUG=novulkan %command%
5. Cleaned Prefix: deleted compatdata/218620 before every major change.
6. Overlay: steam Overlay is disabled.

The Error (Steam Log): pid [numbers] != [numbers], skipping destruction (fork without exec?) Game Recording - game stopped [gameid=218620]

it seems like a rendering/initialization issue. the native Linux version works (but I need proton for cross-play/mods). any idea why the fork fails or why it won't initialize the window?

steam also says the game is launched before it crashes so i dont really know i did a back and fourth with chatgpt (which i realized more than ever it just spits out bs) and realized i might as well ask reddit atp

I just installed cachyos on my laptop and i’m trying to open cs2 and it keeps giving me this error, and it’s driving me INSANE, my processor is AMD ryzen 5 7530U with radeon graphics and 8 gb of ram, can someone help?… pls?

• you watching 1080p streams on background or on second monitor
• and it does hit CPU performance - when without hardware video decoding
• setup (manually) nvidia-vaapi-driver - follow instruction on page
• it is actually working - only when video is visible it will be decoded - no wasted performance when you have multiple videos playing in different tabs
• it does work in Wayland
• it is extremely useful for 4k videos - low CPU usage

this post is just for visibility to many new people who not aware

I have an old Aliexpress bought laptop random generic brand / model "CARBAYTA / AU51".

16gb DDR4 single channel

11th gen Intel N5095

Battery was trash, so I removed it and plugged direct to board with it's original power cable thru the DC connector.

I intend to mod the parts into some other case, but first I need to settle on an OS that can best fit my needs.

Retro Emulators (Up to PS2)

Steam Games For Low Spec PCs (Maybe some thru Wine)

Streaming Services Like Netflix (Possibly Thru Kodi too)

Youtube/Reddit Doom Scrolling

I haven't done anything with a computer in like 10 years but about 15 years ago I used to build Gaming Rigs as a part time source of income ( I am NOT the most knowledgeable on PCs) and never really touched laptops or custom case modifications.

With all that in mind, I am looking for advice for this project.

(1) What Linux distro is best for my needs

(2) Because it runs directly off of a DC plug, should I run in a Power Save / Balanced / Performance MODE

(3) Case suggestions because I don't want to keep it in a laptop case. 😆

(4) Random Ideas or Facts or Concerns💡 👌 😄

Thanks In Advance For Any And All Help!

I will get dimensions for the parts soon as I get time to break it down completely.

Hi! I’m one of the developers of Astro Protocol, a turn-based space strategy game, and we recently announced that it will launch as a full release on February 9.

Astro Protocol is built with the open-source game engine Godot and runs natively on Linux. About halfway through development, I moved my development setup from Windows to Linux, and the project has been developed and tested on Linux ever since. Despite a few workflow quirks (my window management setup is probably due for a rethink), I’ve been genuinely happy developing the game on Linux.

On the game side, Astro Protocol focuses on tactical, challenging matches that you can finish in about an hour. It uses one-unit-per-tile hex combat, randomized maps and tech trees, and an economy built around planetary networks and map control rather than city build queues.

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Controller light turns on, steam recognizes the adapter, but no input. Device ID 0810:0001

Ive seen others use this exact controller on their steamdecks as well. So I know its possible, but im having trouble. I also have those common black psx adapters, but they dont show at all. Only the blue "twin usb ps2 adapter" is recognized. But cant get the buttons or the joystick to to anything. KDE sees the adapter as well, but no buttons or joysticks do anything.

Is kernel-Zen or kernel-cachy-os better? Because lately I've noticed that the performance is lower than it should be.

And while we're at it, GE-Proton or Proton Base?

I haven't seen anything online or any youtube videos about it.

I currently use Heroic Launcher to run my Windows games, but lately I haven't been able to get any Assassin's Creed (Origins/Syndicate) games to launch, and if they do, it's at around 10 FPS.

Is there a better launcher or a better way to install the dependencies?

Hey guys.

I'm currently trying to run Path of Building (a third party app for Path of Exile) using Faugus, but all the UI elements look way, way too tiny on a 4k screen.

Like I can't even properly see the text.

Is there a way to force Faugus to increase UI scaling or something to that effect so I could actually see what's happening on my screen?

I have tried cranking up Mint's own display scaling to 200% but it doesn't seem to do anything for Faugus.

Send help.

I recently set up dualbooting with Windows 11 and Bazzitte and I noticed that Bazzite instantly detected my Steam games installed on a NTFS drive. I've tested several of them this way and honestly, there hasn't been any issues.

Out of curiosity, I looked this up and nearly everyone recommended not to do this because it can supposedly cause issues. Most of these posts are at least a year older, so I'm wondering if this is still a safe thing to do and won't cause issues on either Linux or Windows in the future.

So i tried making file sharing (so other accounts could run the games without reinstalling). I made a folder in /opt for the steam shared library, gave all permisions to everyone for it on steam, set the storage where to install games to that folder and all of other games installed. And there comes ARK. It says that ARK is 0B and it only installs the shaders. I have tried everything and it wont work.

Im using linux mint cinnamon. I have 400GB free on my disk.

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I don't even remember why I installed the one to the right tbh

Hi all, I have purchased the Artics Nova Pro Wireless from amazon some days ago. I bought them used but in "mint" conditions. So, after fiddling with them a little, I noticed that I can a little pop or buzz, typically when I use the volume wheel on the base, sometimes I can hear it without turning the volume up or down on the base station. I immediately thought it was interference but I tried to use a laptop with Arch in a different position and I still hear those artifacts. I tried pw-top and dmesg but nothing seems to pop up. On journalctl it shows "Pipewire remote error: - 2 unknown resource" tho this shows up only on the laptop. Are these headphones cooked? Am I missing something? I also tried to switch the USB cable to no avail.

Probably a codec issue, since VLC player plays the files just fine. But swapping around Proton versions, and a couple other suggested fixes did nothing.

I'm thinking of trying custom proton versions next, unavailable by default on Steam, but if anyone has any other solutions, I'd welcome the input.