Quoting: Guest"You can now expand your trucking simulators with community create mods in both Euro Truck Simulator 2 & American Truck Simulator."

The game already had mod support, it just makes it more easier. :) SCS is a good company, they really care about their costumers.

Oh I aware, I was speaking directly about Workshop support which is what the article is about :)

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Quoting: linuxgamerBTW: Was this update news really a linux theme?

It's a Linux game, and so updates to it affect us, so yes.

I often run editorials and such that don't directly affect a single Linux game, but wider issues, this is nothing new for GOL.

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Unless the developers promised somewhere before they would let people choose their gender, they haven't really broken any rules or anything. Can't say I ever saw them say they would let people.

I don't get why using games as an escape mechanism has any relation to what gender a made-up character has.

As for sharing accounts, wouldn't matter, it's random, so even if the other person owned it too it would also be random for them.

As for content, it doesn't cut any content. Content isn't gender specific.

My character for example seems to be a black male with a tiny dongle, the exact opposite of me (stop laughing!), and I'm okay with that.

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Quoting: Mountain Man"...no pay for anything here as they are funded by the original ARK."

I wonder how people who paid for the original game feel about that?

Dont see an issue, i purchased it and I am fine it helped them create a spin off free for all.

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Quoting: jf33

Steam Play does not mean it supports Linux & SteamOS. Steam Play means you buy it once, and it will only work on the platforms that the game supports directly.

I still don't get it, sorry. Could you please explain to a non-Steam user* what Steam Play means? I mean, obviously a game can only run on the platforms that it supports (at least if you don't use things like wine). Where does Steam Play come in?

* Never bought a single game on Steam, but got some as a present.

If you buy a Steam Play title on Windows, you can play it on Mac and Linux and so on.

There is a Call of Duty game Aspyr ported to Mac which is not Steam Play, so Windows and Mac versions are seperate purchases as one example.

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Quoting: Guestthey should only add this Steamplay icon if the game supports all platforms steam supports.

No, that's not what Steam Play is for, as already explained.

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Quoting: VoltageHello, what are the difference between the drivers from the web page you linked us and this one :

http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en [External Link]

That is the stable driver, this is more bleeding edge.

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Quoting: rustybroomhandle

Quoting: TheBoss

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Quoting: TheBossYou may think it's overreacting, but I will keep pointing out developers that do stuff like this.

Do stuff like what?? Tone it down a little, maybe.

Tone it down? Cheeky.

I think you're fully aware of what I am talking about: Developers who state Linux is a platform right up until release, then release without Linux support and don't mention it anywhere. Forcing me and other users to chase them up for answers.

I will continue to point out developers that do it, as the majority appreciate it. We also have people who like to know what happens with games that we previously covered.

When did we suddenly start expecting day 1 releases by default?

We're 2% of the market, and like it or not, whether intentional or not, GOL represents the face of that 2%. And if you go about this thing with all the grace and tact of a British tabloid, it does a huge disservice to us all.

So yeah, tone it down.

The "majority" you speak of is debatable too - did you take a survey?

If GOL is the "face" of the 2%, then I will continue to point out developers who do shady things. And I will continue to be happy doing so. I get annoyed by it as a potential customer, and as someone who reports on things based on the word of these developers.

I feel like I'm repeating myself here. The Steam store and everywhere mentions Linux right up until the release. It releases and the Linux mentions are removed, and no communication until quizzed on it.

If you feel like me chasing down developers who bait and switch isn't worth your time, I really don't care.

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On my old PC I had to use boot-repair every single time I installed any Linux distribution, grub would never install and boot correctly.

With this new system I had to reset the motherboard to get Ubuntu to boot and work properly, as the manufacturer put Windows on to test it, even though I selected the No OS option. That took me an entire day to figure out, had to phone them in the end. Apparently something to do with UEFI, I don't quite understand it, but he was right. I held down a button on the motherboard to reset it, then Ubuntu was fine.

There are lots of niggling issues.

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Quoting: scaineThanks for the update Stesen. Can I ask a couple of questions, since your update still leaves me with some uncertainty - mainly because you keep inferring things should work, but if you don't know, I don't see how you can expect us to pledge.

So my two questions are: 1) how does the Linux build work right now and 2) Can you confirm that Linux builds be available at your $50 tier "Rook"?

Given your response, if you were on Kickstarter, you'd probably have my money in the near future. Sadly, I don't trust Fig, but best of luck with your campaign.

I have to echo this post. I would also very much like to know if the Linux build has even been tested yet, and if it will see regular tests.

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