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"vulkan is not mature enough for production use yet"

Surely it will be if no one uses it... Maybe this attitude is why they can't sell a single engine license.

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Quoting: EgonautWhile the performance is much better with the Vulkan renderer, it's still heavily single core bound. I have around 100-140 FPS in the actual game (Ultra @1080p) but when I'm driving around the FPS drops very often below 60 FPS. When the FPS drops, always one core is at 100% load and GPU load goes down.

I don't expect any magical fix for this, since it's still a port and there will be always down sides. But instead of trying to get the max FPS more upwards, maybe Feral could try to get the load more balanced on threads, if possible. If I could have stable 60 FPS I would be more happy as with 100+FPS and drops below 60 :)

Well, it is still beta, so I suspect there's more optimization to come.

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Quoting: HihiDanniThe controller issues sound weird.

Come to think of it, my DualShock 4 no longer seems to be reliably picked up by Rocket League, and Steam might have something to do with it. They introduced official DualShock 4 support in an update which seems to have disabled the generic joystick support by default. If I enable DualShock 4 support and connect my controller Steam outright crashes. So I have to use the generic support for now, which seems buggy for some reason?

Well at least I know now that Steam controller works. Tried it a few minutes ago and it just worked. (I am not using the SC driver. Only through Steams setup). It's sad to see only it works, out of the three controllers I have. =/

The PS, Xbox, and generic configuration settings enabled in big picture mode have always gave me problems. In fact I have the same issue you have with Rocket League if I have any of those enabled. R-L just will not find my controller with those enabled, but turning them off and my PS3 or 360 controller just works with no issues.

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Quoting: UnholyVisionI have a i7-5820k & using a GTX 970. None the less I am running fine. Upon first launch Vsync was turned on so 60 cap. I turned that off in the setting menu and I am pushing 200+ fps. Depending on the area I sometimes jump to 300+ and others I go down to no lower than 120.

That sounds pretty good. I can probably divide that number by 2 to get an approximation (CPU is from 2010).

The controller issues sound weird. Come to think of it, my DualShock 4 no longer seems to be reliably picked up by Rocket League, and Steam might have something to do with it. They introduced official DualShock 4 support in an update which seems to have disabled the generic joystick support by default. If I enable DualShock 4 support and connect my controller Steam outright crashes. So I have to use the generic support for now, which seems buggy for some reason?

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Good thing to know Septerra Core works in wine, I still have my original CD and T-Shirt. And it was the first game to have my name in the credits! (I was running a website dedicated to the game back then) Great game, but its slow, the battles last forever with very slow and long animations. It could really use a speed up key like you get on console emulators.

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Quoting: syxbitI kickstarted this. I originally paid for a Steam key, but then switched for a PS4 key. Mostly because Unity has a bad reputation on Linux, because I figured this sort of game was best played on a console/TV, and because I prefer my PS4 controller over my Steam controller.
I'm starting to regret my decision. Maybe I'll pick it up for cheap in a future Humble Bundle.

What is wrong about playing with the PS4 Controller on PC with Steam and Linux? This game might have some issues with that on launch day but generally spoken that works very well. My PC is connected to two screens and to the TV which I use for Controller games.

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ok it looks like it is hte libudev that ships with steam clashing with the distro provided layer...
I am now playing via steam controller. Ill try via SteamLink tomorrow (I just need to get to the 1st save point because the 1st cust scene is unskippable and it is now damn annoying)

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Quoting: axelb

Quoting: Kuduzkehpanooo yeah :D greate!

Quoting: kellerkindt

Quoting: syxbitWhat is Panorama UI ?

https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Dota_2_Workshop_Tools/Panorama

well, doesnt the steam client already use (some sort of) the panorama ui, does it? at least like browsing the steam store. it is just chrome/chromium running in the background.

No, that's Chromium. Panorama is only used for the Big Picture UI in the Steam client. It is also used heavily in DOTA2. The store is literally embedded Chromium and is unrelated.

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Quoting: UltraViolethere goes:

ultraviolet@HAL9000 ~ $ steam
Running Steam on linuxmint 18.1 64-bit
STEAM_RUNTIME is enabled automatically
Installing breakpad exception handler for appid(steam)/version(0)
libGL error: unable to load driver: radeonsi_dri.so
libGL error: driver pointer missing
libGL error: failed to load driver: radeonsi
libGL error: unable to load driver: radeonsi_dri.so
libGL error: driver pointer missing
libGL error: failed to load driver: radeonsi
libGL error: unable to load driver: swrast_dri.so
libGL error: failed to load driver: swrast


looks like a driver problem

Yes,it is.

Did you add Padoka Stable Ppa and update your drivers with it?

On Mint,you need to select 4. Level updates to see them on Update Manager.

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It's nice to see this game on GOG without any drm.

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here goes:

ultraviolet@HAL9000 ~ $ steam
Running Steam on linuxmint 18.1 64-bit
STEAM_RUNTIME is enabled automatically
Installing breakpad exception handler for appid(steam)/version(0)
libGL error: unable to load driver: radeonsi_dri.so
libGL error: driver pointer missing
libGL error: failed to load driver: radeonsi
libGL error: unable to load driver: radeonsi_dri.so
libGL error: driver pointer missing
libGL error: failed to load driver: radeonsi
libGL error: unable to load driver: swrast_dri.so
libGL error: failed to load driver: swrast


looks like a driver problem

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Quoting: UltraVioletno, the terms and conditions window disappears after i click OK and nothing happens

my system language is UK

Weird, can you type steam to terminal and copy the outputs here?

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While the performance is much better with the Vulkan renderer, it's still heavily single core bound. I have around 100-140 FPS in the actual game (Ultra @1080p) but when I'm driving around the FPS drops very often below 60 FPS. When the FPS drops, always one core is at 100% load and GPU load goes down.

I don't expect any magical fix for this, since it's still a port and there will be always down sides. But instead of trying to get the max FPS more upwards, maybe Feral could try to get the load more balanced on threads, if possible. If I could have stable 60 FPS I would be more happy as with 100+FPS and drops below 60 :)

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Quoting: HihiDanniAny word on how well the Linux version performs? As someone who has a system that's more or less CPU-bound the large draw distance looks kind of scary to me.

This might not be what you're looking for, but I am a bit more CPU heavy with my system. I have a i7-5820k & using a GTX 970. None the less I am running fine. Upon first launch Vsync was turned on so 60 cap. I turned that off in the setting menu and I am pushing 200+ fps. Depending on the area I sometimes jump to 300+ and others I go down to no lower than 120.

The only big issue I am having is no controller works but the keyboard. In the sandbox (the pre-order playground) I could customize controls & even use any controller I wanted. However in the full game it has no way to change your keybinds for a keyboard or even a gamepad. Along with the fact 360 & PS3 controllers don't even work at all. (I haven't tried my Steam Controller yet. Though if what is said in the article works I might try it later & edit this post). I have just been gritting my teeth & using my keyboard so far. Because the keyboard mapping isn't that great. (My only other problem with this game is the camera. Sometimes it likes to get stuck in place so it makes some obstacles harder). (Edit: Well Steam Controller works like a champ).

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Quoting: liamdawe

Quoting: Naibthe game crashes with any controller plugged in ... YET reports are saying to stand a chance to play well you need a controller HERPDERP...

This explains why the game crashed for me via steamLink. Went in via the desktop and yup.. crash

Yet another reason for me to love my Steam Controller :D

:)
I have two (with decals on them). They are good :)

For reference:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/360830/discussions/1/133261907146185472/

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no, the terms and conditions window disappears after i click OK and nothing happens

my system language is UK

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Quoting: Naibthe game crashes with any controller plugged in ... YET reports are saying to stand a chance to play well you need a controller HERPDERP...

This explains why the game crashed for me via steamLink. Went in via the desktop and yup.. crash

Yet another reason for me to love my Steam Controller :D

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the game crashes with any controller plugged in ... YET reports are saying to stand a chance to play well you need a controller HERPDERP...

This explains why the game crashed for me via steamLink. Went in via the desktop and yup.. crash

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Quoting: Kuduzkehpanooo yeah :D greate!

Quoting: kellerkindt

Quoting: syxbitWhat is Panorama UI ?

https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Dota_2_Workshop_Tools/Panorama

well, doesnt the steam client already use (some sort of) the panorama ui, does it? at least like browsing the steam store. it is just chrome/chromium running in the background.

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Oh my god! I installed CS:GO just today and the performance is worse than it was 1 year ago..... Eagerly waiting for vulkan and source 2.

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As much as I'm somewhat interested in the Enhanced Edition, I already own the original and feel the Enhanced one is priced too high for existing owners.

Also, while I'm being picky, I don't like the fact that the Original version is taken off the market now that the Enhanced Edition is released. You can still get the Original, but only as part of a purchase of the Enhanced Edition.

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Noting that Septerra Core on Steam released the Linux port on 14 Nov 2016, and Jack Orlando's Linux port came out on Steam on 20 Mar 2017. Good that GOG is getting them, but shame about the delay.

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I can understand delays on titles like 'Inner Chains' ; but delay on 2d indie games like this is just unacceptable.

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Quoting: UltraVioletthankyou all for the info, i cleared Steam off my system and re-installed from the website. clicked on the icon and it came up the terms and conditions page, agreed and clicked OK and.. nothing happened

Is there just a blank login window with Steam logo?
Your system language?

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Had a quick test:

Vulkan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyNQRaELdoQ

OpenGL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmlJX1hLo1I

My specs:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/includes/ajax/call_profile.php?user_id=5136

Resolution was 1920x1080
Nvidia driver 378.13

OBS seems to cost me 2-4 frames. Without OBS I was almost always above 60 FPS with Vulkan. My system is decisive benefiting in the Stronghold benchmark, where I have now 60 fps nearly constantly.

The remaining scenes are also okay with OpenGL.

Good work Feral. Keep it up!

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Quoting: SkiskiJust to add a precision, I use an xbox360 wired controller and it works perfectly.

Quoting: vickop

Quoting: PixelPi

QuoteThe default configuration will not allow you to move the camera with the right pad while any other button is being used, including movement with the stick. This is a big problem for a game like this to not be able to move the camera while doing anything, so I highly recommend changing it to “Mouse Joystick”.

See https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/mad-max-released-for-linux-port-report-and-review-available.8368

This is the main reason why I don't get into this game until now. “Mouse Joystick” isn't nice. As a work around I have additionally configured the the gyro as mouse. But this is also not an optimal solution.

Any ideas?

I had the same issue. I've fixed it using Steam Controller Configuration available on "Community Configurations" that works well.

Thanks. Will try to find this.

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ooo yeah :D greate!

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thankyou all for the info, i cleared Steam off my system and re-installed from the website. clicked on the icon and it came up the terms and conditions page, agreed and clicked OK and.. nothing happened

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Any word on how well the Linux version performs? As someone who has a system that's more or less CPU-bound the large draw distance looks kind of scary to me.

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It's probably something about the version of the drivers or X11 or something like that. I don't see why big picture would be a problem to run vulkan games.

I've never used steam os, but that's my guess.

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