I am now downloading the three demos: Depths of Peril, Din's Curse and Drox Operative. Will Kivi's Underworld be released next?

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Quoting: scaineBecause he's more likely to play online, than on a LAN? Just a guess.

Ok, I'll admit there is a little difference because LAN multiplayer is more difficult to configure (specially when a VPN is needed) and it's usually restricted to people you know. On the other hand, it's faster and more reliable (specially in the long run).

I would like them to release a single DRM-free version and just disable the steamworks? features when unavailable. I'm afraid they have a different plan though.

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Quoting: SXXThey promised DRM-free to Kickstarter backers and not anyone else. ;)

I just explained reason why they might decide to not sell DRM-free version publicly.

No worries then, if some of my LAN companions can't get their own DRM-free copies, we'll share mine.

Quoting: SXXIn same time inability to use online multiplayer it's kind a sad.

Why do you say so?

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Quoting: RobertA version that can't be played offline looks more crippled to me.

Might be for you, but most of people fine about Steam because it's can run games offline. In same time inability to use online multiplayer it's kind a sad.

I'm not starting another DRM war. They promised both DRM-free and Steam versions and this is what I demand. DRM is an anti-feature and I won't believe in any technical excuse that forces it's implementation.

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Quoting: SXXAs long as I remembered from Kickstarter campaign they want to use Steamworks for multiplayer so DRM-free version might looks crippled and this will also split player base into two independent groups.

Not so crippled:
DRM THIS!: As well as the Steam version, all $15 pledgers will be offered a DRM-free, caffeine free, gluten free, born free non-Steam version of the PC game to download. This version will have no Steamworks functionality and will support single player and LAN multiplayer only.

A version that can't be played offline looks more crippled to me.

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I am playing the demo and it almost feels like an RTS, I like it but I would love it with better graphics. Probable future purchase.

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Also available at ShinyLoot.

EDIT: And yes, I like to check the shops from time to time :D

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Also available at FireFlower.

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Quoting: liamdaweFreespace Code Project
The process is a little rocky since you will need to obtain a copy of the game from somewhere like GOG.com (hooray I feel okay linking to them again!) and use wine to get the data from the installer.

Desura provides ready to use Linux installations and you can choose between FSOpen and the port made by Ryan Gordon.
http://www.desura.com/games/freespace-2

And if I remember rightly, some extra mods like the FreeSpace Port are also included.

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Quoting: HadBabitsI'm sure you could with a quick search ;) I've only been using Linux for over a year, and while there is quite a bit to learn there are also plenty of resources. Here's a great place to start http://linuxcommand.org/ :D

Wait! don't make it look harder than it is, "right click -> extract" is sufficient to install a tarfile for a closed-source product in most cases.

For open source programs, forget the tar and use the package manager. My Linux amateur users are able to survive without the command line nowadays.

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