TheCoinGuy: .....P.S. I can remember seeing somewhere that you had some type of tutorial on
Linux mint? If so...a link would be appreciated. I might switch to mint, everywhere I read people are using it with great success when it comes to gaming.
Engerek01: adamhm introduced me to Linux mint 2 years ago. After testing it on Virtual Box (VB) for a year and getting used to it, I permanently started using it since Jan 2017. Now, I carry the torch and convert people to the light. I do not know how many people thanked me for helping them install Linux mint from age 13 to 70. Adam is right. Getting used to Mint is as easy as getting used to a new windows version (God I still can't figure out Windows 10 even tho I am a MS professional :) ).
And yes. From my personal experience, Old games work much better in Linux.
Thank you for your comments. I've been around Windows since 3 or 3.1 if I remember correctly. I even took several classes in linux back in the early 90's...but it's been so long I can't remember anything. With the advent of Windows 10, I started looking for alternatives...and here I am. I just bought the 1st computer I didn't build for myself in the last 25 years....an Intel NUC...and I love this little thing(runs DEAD silent). The NUC was part of my plan to move to linux and purchase a smaller simpler computer that better coincides with my minimalistic lifestyle...I landed on Ubuntu first...when the new version of Mint comes out...I plan on switching. Until then, I'm learning as quickly as possible.
I also wanted to mention that I've installed several wrappers now, and with Witcher, Oblivion, and System Shock 2....I've not run into a single issue. I'll also repeat (for the 3rd time now.). I think Oblivion looks beautiful in Linux and I can't stop playing it! I apologize for my giddiness, but I am actually quite excited about playing this title.
Now...with all of that said...I ran into a problem installing Risen. When I start the game, the little graphic picture in the middle of the screen pops up as usual...then it goes full screen and BLACK. The music continues to play, it doesn't seem like the game is frozen, but it stays with a black screen.
This seems to be a very common problem in Windows. I can remember this happening when I first played it awhile back(I also have a steam copy), the black screen stayed for a minute or two..then the game started just fine. That hasn't been the case here. If anyone knows a workaround, please speak up. I tried three things. 1) letting it sit for 15 minutes, nothing happened. 2) set the game to start in a window...didn't work. and 3) verified all settings in the .ini are properly set up. Everything else that I read about the Risen Black Screen Issue...had to do with Windows. Reinstall PhysX, verify integrity of the files, compatibility verification etc...
In closing...I've read adamhm's tutorial on Linux mint and the POL tutorial. Both are very easy to understand for a beginner and I would definitely recommend them to someone who is new to linux. As far as gaming goes...with my skill level...I think I'll be sticking to wrappers for awhile and playing around with POL...Wine other the hand intimidates me so I'll be treading careful in those waters.
Adam are there any wrappers you're currently working on? I've adjusted my wishlist a bit to more reflect the wrappers you've already made(especially the STALKER and FALLOUT series). I'm not sure if you take suggestions, or have the time for it...but TRON 2.0 looks to be a good candidate based on the fact you've already made wrappers for the FEAR series.
Like you haven't already done enough? Smile.
Best,
TCG
