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Windows 11 is now an ad platform--this is why we're here in c/[email protected]

[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

It definitely has gotten a lot better in the nVidia driver side but it's not on AMD levels yet. But this is my experience with a 960 and 3080Ti. My 6800XT and 5700XT have been smooth sailing.

Windows 11 is now an ad platform--this is why we're here in c/[email protected]

[-] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago

I am someone that is a Microsoft professional by trade and have been for about 20 years. I have absorbed everything that Microsoft has ever done in the Windows, Server and Cloud ecosystems, but Windows 11 was what really broke this lovely glass dream.

Under Windows 10, I was ale to create a custom image and use advanced policies to block the crap, Windows 11 on the other hand you can still do the same but with every update, it reverts settings back to their "default" without notification or even recorded information.

I would say to anyone that has the "but Windows is better for gaming..." you are living in the 00s to early 10s! With the Wine program and Valves Proton program, I am able to run all games that I own (1000+ games... I am a Valve sales bundle addict alright?!?). I am able to play games such as Star Citizen, Planetside 2, PalWorld, Helldivers 2 with a few clicks of a button, and only a couple of clicks if the game is Proton gold or above.

From my testing on several distros I would say start with something friendly such as Mint Cinnamon or PopOS (linux die hards, remember not everyone wants to spend time figuring things out on a daily basis and these OS from my experience are the most Windows-esque - i mean I started with Garuda and I am stubborn to learn it instead of jumping to another distro). Then spend a bit of time just getting the basics of a Linux system of your choice, such as the file system and how to install packages (apps). Don't forget you also have platforms such as YouTube that people will show you click for click on what to do!

But... yes there is a but.... if you have an nVidia GPU your experience might not be as smooth. If you want to take a leap and have the best experience, have at least an AMD GPU and even better an AMD system. Unfortunately this is purely on nVidia still having their finger up their ass on open source drivers.

You think Linux is living a Renaissance with Gaming and New Non-Technical Users? in c/[email protected]

[-] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago

Ditched Windows late last year and jump to Linux as my main driver. I've had Linux servers for years but it is completely different when it's your main driver.

I mainly play games and from the over 100 games that I tried to play only 2 had issues and I was unable to get them working (BattleField 4 and FaF Forever).

Honestly Wine and subsequently Proton is the true game changer when it comes to games BUT I'm on an all AMD hardware and had 0 issues with driver stability, however a friend of mine on an Intel/nVidia has had a couple of issues which were eventually resolved but took a bit of wait for fixes and updates.

So... Let's talk about StarSector in c/[email protected]

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Rimworld the game that I have over 500 hours and still dont know how to play it but I love it. I heard that the minimum amount of hours to get the game is about 1000 (/s).

So... Let's talk about StarSector in c/[email protected]

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

I am with you. On my first try I died early on and then I hit YouTube for a couple of lets plays. If you are interested, they are Big Brain Energy and Francis John

So... Let's talk about StarSector in c/[email protected]

[-] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

I am currently playing my first save on vanilla with a few QoL mods but looking at the mods list there is a lot more amazing content to be had. I think I am going to enjoy this game for sometime.

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[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Thank you very much for such a detailed list. I had a look through all of them and X series is something that I am very fond of.

However, I have added Transcendence and Nebulous Fleet Command on my next to play list.

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So... Let's talk about StarSector (beehaw.org)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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In my quest to find awesome games that aren't well known, I came across StarSector a couple of weeks ago and I can't put it down. It is the same addition that I had with Factorio and Balatro in recent times.

However, when I started looking into it, I had already heard about it back in 2013/2014 under the name of Starferer and it was great to see that it was still being worked on.

What an amazing game/project as I'm sure many of you might agree. The lore, the gameplay and the atmosphere is great.

But I have to admit, digging my teeth into the mods for QoL and trying to get Java23 to game the game to work was as fun as the game.

My questions to you are:

How did you come across StarSector
A favourite moment while playing
What other games that you have played/heard come close to this?

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Best way to delete small partitions? (beehaw.org)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hello all

So I have been using Garuda for a few months now and love it, but when I was doing some maintenance on the system, I noticed that I still have 2 partitions on my NVME for when I had Windows 11. Small partitions (less than 1GB), but I want them gone.

I thought I had cleaned wiped the SSD when I installed Garuda and thought that was the case when I check the disk manager within Garuda and didn't see them. I only saw them as I was creating a merge of two disks and have them showing in the partition list.

My question is, I'm happy to re-install the OS, but I'm not well versed on how to do it before installing the OS in Linux or even within my current OS. I'm still getting my grips with Linux, and any help or even pointers will be greatly appreciated.

My Experience Of Linux Gaming (Switching from Windows) in c/[email protected]

[-] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

That's an amazing jump and congratulations on doing it.

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My Experience Of Linux Gaming (Switching from Windows) (beehaw.org)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hello all,

At around the mid Nov this year I had enough with Windows especially the latest 23H2 pack that forced a lot of what I call malware back on my system when I had put several blockers from being re-installed.

A bit of a background. I have been using Windows since 3.1 with MSDOS 6.2 since forever and I have seen everything from Microsoft. At the same time I'm a senior Microsoft engineer and have been for more than a decade.

Back in 2018 I decided to maximise my hosting game server and installed Ubuntu. I didn't have the greatest of times but I always enjoy the tinkering process of solving something, so I stuck with it.

Fast-forward to Nov this year, by chance I stumble upon a YouTube video show-casing Garuda Dragonized edition and how it performed in gaming. I was very skeptical as I tried gaming on Linux back in my college days and it was unworkable and unplayable.

Having had enough with Windows, I took the plunge. Now something about me, when I take the plunge on something, I'm going in both hands and legs. There isn't a compromise.

Created the boot drive, backed up my data to my NAS and purged the system from Windows. Within 30 mins of installing the OS and updating (slow internet, the OS installed everything from drivers to tools that I needed for gaming. I was surprised to be honest and I actually spend the rest of the afternoon making sure that everything was working by running benchmarks and low and behold, everything was. The CPU (5800X3D) was boosting at default values, the GPU (6800XT) was stable with the built in OC profile and was actually pushing better maximums than I had in Windows.

After my satisfaction that everything was good, it was time to test out and real gaming. I installed Satisfactory as that was the game that I was playing just before the purged. I didn't have hopes as it is still really access, but to my surprise, worked first try (to add, I did follow the Proton instructions on how to setup Steam prior).

I tried several other games such as Borderlands 3, Hunt Showdown, Assetto Corsa and Planetside 2 and all worked. The only issue I have is that Forged Alliance Forever is currently bugged on Arch and I'm unable to launch custom games but weirdly enough, I can play the game no probs without FAF.

I know this is a Linux forum but to anyone that is browsing, thinking of taking the plunge. Do it! But make sure that you prep before doing so as without prep, you are not going to be smooth sailing.

What are some game genres / styles you like that aren't being made anymore, or are being mde but not very often? in c/[email protected]

[-] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

For me are mystery and clue games such as Myst and 7th Guest. The scenery and thought of adventure that these titles used to bring as very rare and although Goragoa was quite recent, it was far too short.