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I asked them nicely if I could get the codes some other way or get a voucher in compensation, but apparently no, we Linux users can't obtain the games.
If anyone has a Windows partition and a RX 5700, I have two coupons to give. Drop me a DM if interested.
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I mean I'll take the codes if you really don't want them, but really you can use a Windows2Go USB to run windows long enough to validate the code. That's how I have to update the bios of my laptop. If you're unwilling to do this I'll do it for you and send you the key.
Edit: For context I just did this for Borderlands 3 myself. Gave it away as a Xmas gift.
Interesting, I didn't know that would work! I'll give it a go then. Thanks a lot!
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Now, I don't know the specifics of these AMD codes or rewards program, but I imagine the goal here is for them to be able to tie the sold hardware to a unique identity. If this is the case, I wouldn't worry too much about not being able to get these "free" games.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=mmPFy3l-oaI
>You have to create / register via eMail-Account and after that you have to download (in an 2 hour timeframe) a windows-only-app which (i think) creates an verification code.
@GustyGhost: youre right here, and its definitely not about the free game. It is about feeling a 2nd (3rd) class customer and i am not willing to accept this. This is one (tiny) piece in the puzzle why are not more Linux Gamers aka FOSS-Users.
The shell script only generated an error that it cannot verify my AMD product, and i contacted support again. But this was lot more than i expected, so i am happy for now.
Last edited by skywalkershand on 26 August 2020 at 4:10 pm UTC
- eMail from support that i have to submit invoice and code-mail, Done!
- eMail from support that i have no AMD product purchased ...
- eMail to support that this is wrong ...
- eMail from support with new transaction code and a short "sorry for any trouble..."
Transaction code is working, and ... surprise ..., the games are not interesting to me, but this was not the goal.
... its sometimes hard to walk the left hand path!