Quoting: saffyreSorry for the stupid question, but.. if the game is Windows-only, how are we supposed to get the game files on Linux or Mac? I own the game, but it won't install on my laptop via Steam, because it just complains that I'm on an "invalid platform." Is there any way to do this without owning a Windows machine?

One of three ways:
1) Use the SteamCMD [External Link] tool.
2) Right click on the game in the library, go to properties and tick "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool" (doesn't matter which since you only need the game data) and you'll be able to install it.
3) Enable Steam Play for all Windows titles in Steam->Settings->Steam Play

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Can we please keep discussion on the subject of Cthulhu saves the world and its unofficial port? If you want to discuss what is DRM or not, use the forums. No more weird rape analogies or whatever else please.

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Quoting: Alm888They'd better make CSH for Linux, as they promised! :><:

They have.

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I picked this one up on Steam about a week ago and I've sunk in about five hours. The performance for me has been solid and I haven't noticed many dips below 60fps with everything turned up at 1080p. This is on a 2700x and RX480 with Mesa 19.1. There was some shader compilation stutter but it's been an overall smooth and interesting experience. Thankfully there's a demo you can try out, the performance didn't really vary for me between that and the full build.

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It definitely works, just tried it (was gifted a copy yonks ago from a Windows friend with good intentions :P ). I recall hearing how their programmer used Linux exclusively, so I wonder why it took them so long to get the port done.

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Quoting: drlambIs Battletech out of beta for Linux then? I recall some confusion as to whether or not the game was actually released or if the beta builds were just published.

It's had version parity with the other platforms for a while, gets updated alongside them, there don't seem to be outstanding bugs and has a SteamOS icon on Steam. That's about as "officially out" as I can imagine. Even last time when there was confusion as to the Linux version's status, it came off to me as PR/Publishers not really talking to their devs and knowing the full story and just covering their bases. So if it is still a beta, it's a beta in name only.

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Quoting: lqe5433AMD cards are also working?

Yeah, I've played several hundred hours on my RX 480. They're not officially supported by Aspyr for whatever reason but they work.

Quoting: rustybroomhandleLoosely related - who's on Aspyr cookie detail for Borderlands 3?

Not to derail the comments but various other sites have speculated that it may be an Epic Games Store exclusive from a (now deleted) tweet from the official Borderlands twitter account. I wouldn't hold my breath for a Linux version but I'm sure that Liam and others will ask Aspyr, 2K and other relevant parties once we get a solid release date for that.

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Quoting: KithopAs much as I'd love to jump on this, the EULA shenanigans are gross

I looked into it out of curiosity and it lead me to this [External Link] and I have to agree with the assessment that people are getting it wrong and overreacting. I don't believe the bits you quoted apply for actual gameplay. See the "where applicable bit and compare to this [External Link] (which is linked in Steam's EULA that you quoted as Take-Two's privacy policy). The clauses you quoted would seem to me to apply only if you created a take two account or otherwise gave them personal information elsewhere.

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Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in. :D

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Quoting: BeamboomRegarding Pillars, should I play the first before starting the second?

It's a direct sequel. So if you care about the lore and story, I'd say start with the first. They're both fine RPGs though it can be a bit hard to get used to some of the combat mechanics in the first one especially. Otherwise there's not much to stop you from playing the second game right away as there's a fairly decent recap and ways of exploring past events if you care to. It's also worth mentioning that I think one's enjoyment of the sequel depends on how much they enjoy the openness and exploration; I've seen criticism that it feels too directionless for some.

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