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Latest Comments by Jarmer
Mesa 23.0 out now improving open source graphics drivers
25 Feb 2023 at 8:15 pm UTC Likes: 1

Yes, the simplicity of that switch is REALLY nice. I'm with @HxE though, I honestly don't mind a slowly rolling release. I'll look forward to it when it comes. Won't be long.

The new System Shock remake demo runs surprisingly well on Steam Deck
25 Feb 2023 at 8:02 pm UTC

Quoting: nullzeroNice video Liam, I have to try it then. Combat does indeed look sloppy, and all those attempts to climb a box to destroy a camera... Is the VR mode combat more satisfying?

That is a bit worrying since they also intend to remaster System Shock 2.
I wouldn't count on it. If the remaster of SS1 is any indication, SS2 would release around 2035. And they burned a LOT of kickstarter/indiegogo bridges by delaying this game like 6 years. So they don't even have that to start with.

Mesa 23.0 out now improving open source graphics drivers
23 Feb 2023 at 3:56 pm UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: KuduzkehpanLong Live Rolling Distro,
Praise Be Manjaro!
LOL! I agree ... but even us rolling distros will need to wait a bit.

https://packages.manjaro.org/?query=mesa [External Link]

The current stable release of Mesa as listed on their site (https://mesa3d.org/) is 22.3.6 which is in unstable branch on Manjaro ... so it needs to get into testing, then stable. THEN Mesa 23 can enter into unstable and start testing.

I'm moreso waiting on plasma 5.27!

Linux kernel 6.2 is out now, here's a feature highlight
21 Feb 2023 at 2:16 pm UTC

Very excited for some good arc testing. Having a viable 3rd gpu is wonderful!

Free 2D space exploration sim Endless Sky v0.10.0 adds new factions, gets better AI
21 Feb 2023 at 1:52 pm UTC

Does this compare at all with Naev? I've been wanting to try something like these, but not sure which one is a good starting point.

EVERSPACE 2 gets a Steam Deck and Linux release update
15 Feb 2023 at 3:06 pm UTC

Quoting: KohlyKohl
Quoting: Jarmerdoesn't ue4 work very well on proton? Sometimes I wonder, if that is the case, is it even worth it for them to do a native release? Or is that blasphemy to say? I'm just thinking dev time to upkeep two independent platforms maybe could be better spent on the game itself if it works exactly the same in proton vs native.
The more games that support Linux the better the developer ecosystem becomes.
I suppose you're right ... oh how nice it'd be for linux native to be the default, then "windows support" later on lol.

KDE Plasma 5.27 released with multi-monitor & Wayland upgrades, Steam Deck updater
15 Feb 2023 at 2:17 pm UTC

Yes!!!!!! Ok ... I do love me some multi monitor improvements (although I don't really have much to complain about currently) but this has got me super happy!!

"Save power with one keystroke: While on the lock screen, hit the Esc key to turn off the screen and save some power."

WOOOO!!! Biggest thing I missed when I changed distros from popos with its custom gnome to manjaro with kde. I know, might seem trivial, but I hated waiting for my monitors to time out, especially at night.

EVERSPACE 2 gets a Steam Deck and Linux release update
15 Feb 2023 at 2:14 pm UTC

doesn't ue4 work very well on proton? Sometimes I wonder, if that is the case, is it even worth it for them to do a native release? Or is that blasphemy to say? I'm just thinking dev time to upkeep two independent platforms maybe could be better spent on the game itself if it works exactly the same in proton vs native.

Space looter-shooter EVERSPACE 2 set to launch on April 6
7 Feb 2023 at 3:38 pm UTC

DEFINITELY looking forward to this, this is great news! April will be here before we know it. Should be a great year for space games.

I'm far too excited about Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania
20 Jan 2023 at 3:38 pm UTC Likes: 9

I loved this game so much when it came out. Unfortunately I just suck SO BAD at it, and the repetitive nature of the rouge-like design killed all interest in it for me very quickly. I really just wish there was a "I suck" mode for difficulty setting that would let me progress to some of the more fun enemies / maps without replaying the same beginning 100 times.