For all of Epic's talk of how much they like Linux. And how little trust their CEO has in Microsoft. They've done nothing to support the platform. It's just a happy accident, due to their open sourced engine. Their latest game "Fortnite" has no support for Linux either. Supports Mac though.

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Bought and completed in one sitting. Such a great game.
Also I thanked no cats.

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This didn't work very well for me. I'm using Arch x64. nVidia blob. 980Ti.
The game had no sound, resolution settings didn't work. Tutorial could not be selected ingame, the selectable campaigns loaded and showed a screen with some nondescript terrain ie there were no rocks, cliff formations or anything of the like, it was completely flat, and nothing was going on. There was no sound and then the game locked up and crashed.
I refunded. I'll check it out later if theres favorable comments from Linux users.
Serious Sam Bogus Detour works great however :D

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I was just playing "Super Skidmarks" on FS-UAE, and thought that this is a genre that's been severely underrepresented in recent years.

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Mods have worked on Linux for as long as tloader have had a Linux version.

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I remember a similar scenario where a developer postponed the Linux version multiple times and then eventually announced that it had been cancelled due to development 'difficulties'.
I don't like feeling like I'm being strung along.

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The fonts still aren't antialiased on the Linux build. And the textures are lowres on the Linux build. Try it on WINE to see the difference. On a high res display the difference means that the Linux version is unplayable.
I submitted multiple bug reports about the issue, but they were all ignored.

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My mistake

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Quoting: apocalyptech

Quoting: ZaxthNo projects on Kickstarter have to deliver to you what they promise, it's like a charity, you can't demand anything from them after giving them money.

That's... actually not the case. From the Kickstarter TOS at https://www.kickstarter.com/terms-of-use [External Link] :

If a creator is unable to complete their project and fulfill rewards, they’ve failed to live up to the basic obligations of this agreement. To right this, they must make every reasonable effort to find another way of bringing the project to the best possible conclusion for backers. A creator in this position has only remedied the situation and met their obligations to backers if:

* they post an update that explains what work has been done, how funds were used, and what prevents them from finishing the project as planned;
* they work diligently and in good faith to bring the project to the best possible conclusion in a timeframe that’s communicated to backers;
* they’re able to demonstrate that they’ve used funds appropriately and made every reasonable effort to complete the project as promised;
* they’ve been honest, and have made no material misrepresentations in their communication to backers; and
* they offer to return any remaining funds to backers who have not received their reward (in proportion to the amounts pledged), or else explain how those funds will be used to complete the project in some alternate form.

The creator is solely responsible for fulfilling the promises made in their project. If they’re unable to satisfy the terms of this agreement, they may be subject to legal action by backers.

Now, I'm not sure how often or successfully that kind of thing has been challenged in court, but you ARE entitled to refunds if a creator defaults on their obligations.

That is a new addition to Kickstarter. Was this in effect during the Carmageddon Kickstarter?
EDIT: It was not, the Carmageddon Kickstarter is from 2012 and Kickstarter updated their TOS in 2014
http://www.kickstarterforum.org/kickstarter-updates-terms-of-service-important-t3255.html [External Link]
As such it doesn't apply to the original Carmageddon Kickstarter.

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This is why, when I consider pledging for a Kickstarter, I have to remind myself: The moment money changes hands and the receipient is under no contractual obligation, then you as a consumer, loose all power over them.

No projects on Kickstarter have to deliver to you what they promise, it's like a charity, you can't demand anything from them after giving them money.
When stuff like this happens though, I won't ever support the company, even if they come out with a Linux version.

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