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Bosslords and Architect of Ruin from Hooded Horse look great as they refuse to sign AI "art"
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Any fix for dragons dogma 2 freezing?
On vocation menu the game freezes. I tried looking things up. I already changed wine config to win 11. Apparently for some people increasing the swap fixed it, for me it did not. Anybody knows a fix?
I'm on bazzite with a 9700x and 7800xt.
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Minecraft is getting a cute overhaul of baby mobs
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Steam Client Beta adds a revamped interface for opting into game Betas and other changes
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SteamOS 3.7.20 adds the ntsync driver to help improve some game performance
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Getting XBox-like controller working on Linux SOLVED
So I and my wife were trying to get her XBox-like controller working on linux, specifically a Tutrle Beach Afterglow wired controller on Ubuntu. After some work with Claude Code it came up with the below which worked for me on multiple Ubuntu systems. As I could not find this help online anywhere I thought I would post it here
Claude:
Instructions for Setting Up the Controller on Another PC
Prerequisites
- Ubuntu/Debian-based Linux system
- USB connection for the controller
- Internet connection
- Sudo/root access
Step-by-Step Installation
Install required packages:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y dkms cabextract linux-headers-$(uname -r) git
Download the xone driver:
cd /tmp
git clone https://github.com/medusalix/xone
cd xone
Install the xone driver:
sudo ./install.sh
Unload the default xpad driver and load xone:
sudo rmmod xpad 2>/dev/null
sudo modprobe xone-wired
Make the change permanent (prevent xpad from loading on boot):
echo "blacklist xpad" | sudo tee /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-xpad.conf
echo "xone-wired" | sudo tee -a /etc/modules
Plug in your controller
Test the controller:
# Check if controller is detected
ls -la /dev/input/js0
# Test button presses (press buttons while this runs)
sudo apt-get install -y evtest
evtest /dev/input/event16
(The event number may vary - use ls /dev/input/event* and check /proc/bus/input/devices to find the right one)
Why This Works
The default xpad driver doesn't properly initialize your Turtle Beach Afterglow controller because it needs GIP (Gaming Input Protocol) initialization commands. The xone driver has full GIP support and properly authenticates with the controller, allowing it to send input events.
Troubleshooting
If the controller still doesn't work:
- Verify xone is loaded: lsmod | grep xone
- Check kernel messages: dmesg | tail -30
- Ensure xpad is blacklisted: lsmod | grep xpad (should return nothing)
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Stress tests fail when I wake my display (and I can consistently reproduce it)
I've been driving myself crazy over the last two weeks with this. I spent a long time validating my hardware on Windows first. I ran almost all the standard memory/CPU stress tests: Prime95 (Large FFT), y-cruncher, HCI Memtest, and TM5. I tested both default JEDEC settings and my EXPO profile, and nothing threw a single error.
Once I was sure the hardware was stable, I wiped Windows and installed Arch. I ran y-cruncher overnight just to be extra sure everything was stable. It ran for 12+ hours straight, but then immediately failed the moment I woke up my monitor.
I can reproduce this consistently. It happens even if I revert to stock and use the JEDEC profile. However, it does not occur if I hook my monitor up to the iGPU instead of the 9070 XT. I also tested on a minimal Debian install with no Desktop Environment (where the display never times out), and y-cruncher never failed there either.
I also briefly tried to reproduce this on a laptop with a Ryzen 7840HS and 780M (RDNA 3), and it didn't fail there, so it seems specific to the desktop or the newer architecture.
Some Googling led me to this Mesa issue (https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/mesa/mesa/-/issues/14313) and this thread on the CachyOS forum (https://discuss.cachyos.org/t/turning-on-monitor-causes-cpu-to-fail-y-cruncher/18599). The common link I'm seeing is that everyone reporting this seems to be on AM5 with a Zen 5 processor and an RDNA 4 GPU.
I'm on Arch using KDE with everything fully up to date (Kernel 6.18.3 and Mesa 25.3.3).
Specs: Ryzen 5 9600X B850M Mortar 32GB DDR5 (KF560C30BBEAK2-32) RX 9070 XT
Does anyone have any ideas what could be causing this or any potential solutions?
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Bazzite + NVIDIA - VRR Doesn't Work
I really don't want to go back to Windows, so I hope there is a fix.
I have an RTX 5080. Running Bazzite.
All games on either the monitor (connected via DP) and the TV (HDMI 2.1) run smoothly if the game is at 120fps (monitor and TV both are 120Hz).
However, whenever the game drops frame rates, or I cap it below 120fps (example, 90fps), there is a camera judder that is quite severe, pointing towards a failure of VRR.
I have set VRR enabled in Gamescope as well as in the Display settings for both the displays. The judder also happens in Desktop Environment.
I am not sure what to do and if this fixable, but I am hoping someone knows and can help me solve it. The thought of going back to Windows is dreadful as VRR is essential.
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Are we cooked?
"Wrong" Distro.
Is there a such thing as a "wrong" distro?
I often see this statement on many Linux forums:
"Why would you choose [current distro]? Its sucks, change to [another distro] instead."
I'm honestly tired that people offer this as a "solution" to a problem.
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Witcher 3 via Heroic Launcher (GOG) - Preset M and DLSS 4.5?
I'm trying to get preset M to work with Witcher 3 but struggling with my setup... should have just bought on Steam it seems...
Anyway... that aside, I think I have successfully updated the DLL to 4.5 with DLSS Updater but now I'm trying to set the M preset.
It seems that in Steam I was able to do that with this launch command which shows the debug overlay as well: DXVK_NVAPI_DRS_NGX_DLSS_SR_OVERRIDE_RENDER_PRESET_SELECTION=render_preset_m DXVK_NVAPI_SET_NGX_DEBUG_OPTIONS=DLSSIndicator=1024 %command%
But I'm unsure how to apply this via Heroic.
I tried setting these variables in the settings for the game in Heroic here:
The first variable does seem to have enabled the debug overlay:
DXVK_NVAPI_SET_NGX_DEBUG_OPTIONS = DLSSIndicator=1024
But this second variable doesn't seem to be able to enforce preset M as per the overlay when I'm in-game.
DXVK_NVAPI_SET_NGX_DLSS_PRESET = M
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It takes forever to load vulkan shaders
I already have tried that thing where you make a cfg files that tells steam to use more threads but that did nothing and that is the only solution anybody mentions anywhere.
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WoW Classic keeps crashing.
I'm currently running Battle.net through Steam Proton 10.0-3. It runs for about five minutes before it completely freezes up and I have to shut it down. When I log back in, all of my settings (keybindings and such) have been completely reset to default. I have no idea why this is happening or what even to try to fix it. Anyone have any ideas?
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[OC] Discord Presence for Xorg
xorg-discord-rpc is a side project that I've been working on this past month; its a Discord activity status tailored towards displaying elements of your current X session.
The program isn’t exactly tailored specifically toward gaming, but it can be used effectively for it.
Because xorg-discord-rpc tracks the currently focused Xorg window, games are handled the same way as any other application. You can configure Rich Presence on a per-application basis using the game’s window class or title.
When a game window is focused, Discord can display
- Large image -> the game’s artwork
- Small image -> your distro / WM icon
- Details -> the game name
- State -> a custom message or the current window title
Example:
A more in-depth explanation is located in the README of the GitHub repository.
GitHub: https://github.com/thelinuxpirate/xorg-discord-rpc
AUR: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/xorg-discord-rpc-git
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How's Fedora for gaming? NVIDIA 5090, a couple of modern MMOs and RPGs but mostly games 5 years old or more.
I recently got Pop!_OS installed, and I was impressed with the fact that a lot of my games worked with very minimal setup. In Ubuntu Cinnamon, I had to compile and use Gamescope to get WoW's UI scaling (close to) correctly, and it still had issues. In Pop!_OS, I booted it up and it was... fine.
However, with that said... I honestly just don't really like Pop!_OS's desktop environment. I also want to try theming my desktop environment, which I understand GNOME is unfriendly towards, but KDE is more open to. To avoid instability or bugs, it seems the wisest decision would be to just switch to a distro that natively uses KDE instead of installing KDE on top of Pop!_OS.
I've got my eye on either Kubuntu or Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop. I've tried Ubuntu, in a couple flavours; it's fine. But there's a lot of distros out there and I feel like exploring, so I'm thinking of trying Fedora. How is Fedora for gaming? Is it noticeably worse or better than Ubuntu or any of the other "common" distros?
I run an NVIDIA RTX 5090. I play a couple of modern MMOs and RPGs (WoW and FFXIV are common, along with whatever the most recent mega-RPG happens to be -- Baldur's Gate 3, for example). Beyond that, it's mostly games that range in age from 5 to 20 years old.
(before anyone bemoans the waste of the 5090, it's for AI, not gaming -- and my triple monitor, 2560x1440, 144Hz setup)
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FSR4 trouble with Optiscaler installed via Goverlay
I installed Optiscaler via Goverlay and when playing The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt, Optiscaler only detects when I'm using XeSS and DLSS (using the override). But when I select the native FSR2 option, Optiscaler thinks I haven't selected an upscaling method yet. I want to upgrade FSR2 to FSR4. Could this be specific to TW3 or do I need a specific setup/configuration?
I tried the PROTON_FSR4_UPGRADE=1 and PROTON_FSR4_INDICATOR=1 launch options before trying Opstiscaler but I wasn't able to verify if that actually did anything.
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Hi Again PLAYERRS!
Hi everyone,
I'm excited to share the latest update to Playerr, the self-hosted game library manager inspired by the *Arr stack (Radarr/Sonarr).
I honestly believe this project fills a significant gap in our self-hosted labs, bridging the world of local game files with rich metadata and automation. I've been listening closely to the community's feedback, and v0.3.3 brings the features you asked for.
What's New & Key Features
- I Listened to You: Hardlinks (Atomic Moves): By far the most requested feature. Playerr now supports atomic moves, keeping your library organized without duplicating data or wasting storage space.
- Beyond Torrents: Usenet Support: We now have native support for the NZB protocol (compatible with SABnzbd & NZBGet), alongside our existing integration for Torrents (qBittorrent, Transmission, Prowlarr).
- Playerr Goes Global: The UI is now available in 7 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese.
- Run It Anywhere: Whether you are on a server or a desktop, we've got you covered with official builds for Docker (amd64 & arm64), Windows, Linux, and macOS (Both Apple Silicon & Intel).
Community & Support
I am deeply committed to this project and open to all feedback. Building a tool of this scale takes a tremendous amount of time and effort.
If you believe Playerr adds value to the community and want to see it grow, please consider supporting the development. Financial support allows me to dedicate the necessary hours to maintain the code, add new features (like the upcoming DBI/Lutris integrations), and keep the project alive.
- GitHub (Star & Download): https://github.com/Maikboarder/Playerr
- Sponsor/Support: https://ko-fi.com/maikboarder
Thank you for giving Playerr a try. I’ll be in the comments answering questions.
Cheers, Miguel
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what is the best quickshell for gaming?
i'm looking at dankmaterialshell versus noctalia. or is there a better one?
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AMD BC-250 having USB issue
Hey y'all. I am posting in hope that someone has had similar issues and may have a solution. I have 2 AMD BC-250s I bought from ebay. Neither seems to want its usb ports to work. I've plugged in multiple mice and keyboards and nothing gets power. I even tried my steam controller and it won't pair, meaning no power to the dongle. It boots into bios, which the seller sold with the cards. They display fine and I can get them into bios if I remove the SSD and boot it without it in.
Any ideas? I've tried the 450 watt Apevia power supply and a 750 watt EVGA power supply so I know its not an issue of lack of power.
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