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Some thoughts on Linux gaming in 2019, an end of year review
16 Dec 2019 at 8:26 pm UTC
"You can now open most of your Office documents but not always exactly how they were meant to look, and without the full integration with email and calendar you used to enjoy. But you'll get used to it. We don't really have your favourite design tools either but we do have some alternatives that cover 80% of the ground, you just need to learn a completely new tool to do the same. And we probably can offer you the clients to connect to your work network from home - although that's no guarantee.
Do the plunge today!"
The problem with Linux is not the OS - it's been stable and user friendly for years now - it's the applications. Only the applications. But damn how important that is - regardless if we talk about games, developer IDEs, office solutions or other desktop tools.
Even if we were on par with Windows - and we're far from it - why should they go through the hassle of getting familiar with a new OS?
You have to be willing to sacrifice something in order to take that plunge. And those who are today - at least the core crowd - should be well aware of Linux already.
I mean, I don't want to be the Debbie Downer here, but there really truly are no easy simple path to "the year of the Linux desktop". I still think we need someone like Microsoft to do something drastic. And... I got a feeling that may just happen. So I've not given up! :)
16 Dec 2019 at 8:26 pm UTC
Quoting: Liam DaweWhen talking about marketing, I'm talking about Linux as a whole. The market share for Linux is much bigger outside of gaming and could be bigger still, if all the stuff that's already mentioned happened. As it is, Linux is already a very stable and fantastic OS to use for general purpose. That's the point.Yeah well alright, then I slightly misunderstood you. But actually my point still stands: The imaginative "message" I described in my post could be rewritten to,
"You can now open most of your Office documents but not always exactly how they were meant to look, and without the full integration with email and calendar you used to enjoy. But you'll get used to it. We don't really have your favourite design tools either but we do have some alternatives that cover 80% of the ground, you just need to learn a completely new tool to do the same. And we probably can offer you the clients to connect to your work network from home - although that's no guarantee.
Do the plunge today!"
The problem with Linux is not the OS - it's been stable and user friendly for years now - it's the applications. Only the applications. But damn how important that is - regardless if we talk about games, developer IDEs, office solutions or other desktop tools.
Even if we were on par with Windows - and we're far from it - why should they go through the hassle of getting familiar with a new OS?
You have to be willing to sacrifice something in order to take that plunge. And those who are today - at least the core crowd - should be well aware of Linux already.
I mean, I don't want to be the Debbie Downer here, but there really truly are no easy simple path to "the year of the Linux desktop". I still think we need someone like Microsoft to do something drastic. And... I got a feeling that may just happen. So I've not given up! :)
Some thoughts on Linux gaming in 2019, an end of year review
16 Dec 2019 at 2:05 pm UTC
16 Dec 2019 at 2:05 pm UTC
There's no reason to call for marketing when there's nothing to market. What should the message be? "You can now play a few of your windows games with just a little more hassle and just a little less performance than your windows pc. Except competitive online games, due to anti cheat.
Do the plunge today!"?
Thing is, those of us who want to choose Linux have already done so. That's why our share is so rock stable. Of course, new users are added each day but the core audience for Linux remains the same.
It's a huge, huuuge endeavor to create "the year of the Linux desktop". Ironically - and this pains to say - but someone like Microsoft is needed on board. And well, judging from the development from their side over the last few years, I don't rule out thaw exactly that's what will happen. Not today, not tomorrow, but further down the street.
And if so happens, that's gonna be one hell of a bitter pill to swollow for many of us, that's too damn sure. 😂
Do the plunge today!"?
Thing is, those of us who want to choose Linux have already done so. That's why our share is so rock stable. Of course, new users are added each day but the core audience for Linux remains the same.
It's a huge, huuuge endeavor to create "the year of the Linux desktop". Ironically - and this pains to say - but someone like Microsoft is needed on board. And well, judging from the development from their side over the last few years, I don't rule out thaw exactly that's what will happen. Not today, not tomorrow, but further down the street.
And if so happens, that's gonna be one hell of a bitter pill to swollow for many of us, that's too damn sure. 😂
Monster taming RPG 'Siralim Ultimate' announced, coming to Linux next year
16 Dec 2019 at 1:51 pm UTC
16 Dec 2019 at 1:51 pm UTC
Sometimes when I see "new games" announced for Linux it's like looking into a time periscope back to the late 80s. Like an article that resurfaced from the past.
I could have sworn we had something like this on the arcade machines back then, I just vävt recall the title. Or was it the Amiga perhaps...?
I could have sworn we had something like this on the arcade machines back then, I just vävt recall the title. Or was it the Amiga perhaps...?
Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York for Linux is now uncertain
12 Dec 2019 at 11:25 pm UTC Likes: 2
Of course it's more complicated, from a technical point of view, to make one type of game than another. There are obvious, technical reasons why for example so many indie games are 2D or with isometric or birds view perspective. No, it's not just for artistic reasons.
But let me just remind you all that I do not (mean to) insult the GENRE here. I just simply point out that of all types/genres of games we have, these games should be amongst the easiest to ensure multi platform compatibility.
12 Dec 2019 at 11:25 pm UTC Likes: 2
Quoting: DrMcCoyThis is irrelevant nonsense. Are you just trolling me?Quoting: BeamboomSo what genre is technically simpler? Text based adventures?What's simpler, writing a fantasy story or a biography?
What's simpler, painting a still or a nude?
What's simpler, playing in a jazz band or a metal band?
Of course it's more complicated, from a technical point of view, to make one type of game than another. There are obvious, technical reasons why for example so many indie games are 2D or with isometric or birds view perspective. No, it's not just for artistic reasons.
Quoting: EhvisVisual Novels are most interesting with good writing of complex branching storylines. Getting suitable artwork also requires some talent.Yes obviously but now you talk artistically. I talk technically, because that's the topic here - they didn't skip the Linux and Mac versions because of issues with the storyline or artwork.
But let me just remind you all that I do not (mean to) insult the GENRE here. I just simply point out that of all types/genres of games we have, these games should be amongst the easiest to ensure multi platform compatibility.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York for Linux is now uncertain
12 Dec 2019 at 3:54 pm UTC
12 Dec 2019 at 3:54 pm UTC
Quoting: DrMcCoyYes, you are ignorant.So what genre is technically simpler? Text based adventures?
Seems like Feral Interactive may have a few surprises for Linux in 2020
12 Dec 2019 at 2:58 pm UTC Likes: 1
12 Dec 2019 at 2:58 pm UTC Likes: 1
I really hope for them that it is releases from a distributor that's not used them earlier - just for the sake of future range of titles.
But yeah - I'll probably buy it regardless, unless racing or turn based.
But yeah - I'll probably buy it regardless, unless racing or turn based.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York for Linux is now uncertain
12 Dec 2019 at 11:57 am UTC
12 Dec 2019 at 11:57 am UTC
I may be ignorant now, but surely the "visual novels" must conceptually be one of the simplest "games" to make? I mean, one should easily be able to make the bloody thing in javascript, ffs.
Insurgency: Sandstorm no longer getting Linux/Mac support or a campaign mode
10 Dec 2019 at 3:42 pm UTC Likes: 8
10 Dec 2019 at 3:42 pm UTC Likes: 8
Quoting: GuestQuoting: BeamboomA lot of disappointing news in the Linux gaming world this year :(Yep, Valve and Microsoft have worked nicely together at hurting Linux and killing support for our platform. Valve made a real push towards Linux at first until they were bribed by a bunch of Microsoft suits that visited their headquarters a while back as reported by Michael of Phoronix. They slowed their Linux push and transformed into just helping Windows gaming, and the native releases slowed and slowed.
Insurgency: Sandstorm no longer getting Linux/Mac support or a campaign mode
10 Dec 2019 at 3:07 pm UTC Likes: 1
10 Dec 2019 at 3:07 pm UTC Likes: 1
A lot of disappointing news in the Linux gaming world this year :(
Beyond a Steel Sky, the sequel to the classic Beneath a Steel Sky is coming to Linux next year
6 Dec 2019 at 10:14 pm UTC
I don't even get why you're so eager to argue against this! All I did was illustrating that it works regardless of gender. It's a widespread belief that it's so tricky - but it's not. It really isn't. Think of any good book you've read, replace the main character with someone of the other sex, and see if that would work. It very likely would!
And that's what's been demonstrated too, numerous times, now that we got a media where it can be demonstrated.
But anyways, back on topic: I wish it was an option. :)
6 Dec 2019 at 10:14 pm UTC
Quoting: tuubiExactly! I doesn't matter. So why not let the writer decide?Oh come on. That's cheap. Don't rewrite my point.
I don't even get why you're so eager to argue against this! All I did was illustrating that it works regardless of gender. It's a widespread belief that it's so tricky - but it's not. It really isn't. Think of any good book you've read, replace the main character with someone of the other sex, and see if that would work. It very likely would!
And that's what's been demonstrated too, numerous times, now that we got a media where it can be demonstrated.
But anyways, back on topic: I wish it was an option. :)
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