Latest Comments by emphy
SteamOS 3.5.5 rolls out to all Steam Deck owners, plus new Steam Client update
17 Nov 2023 at 2:36 pm UTC
17 Nov 2023 at 2:36 pm UTC
Am I missing something obvious or is the family view switch really not present in steam's small mode (any version)?
I noticed, because I had to turn off the family view, hence switch to large mode first, before being allowed to check for updates (however this latest client version can check for updates when in family view fine).
I noticed, because I had to turn off the family view, hence switch to large mode first, before being allowed to check for updates (however this latest client version can check for updates when in family view fine).
Steam Deck OLED is just pure joy - the definitive Steam Deck
17 Nov 2023 at 4:59 am UTC
17 Nov 2023 at 4:59 am UTC
Quoting: SalvatosShouldn't it look sharper, with it having the smaller viewable area?Quoting: 1xokThe colors on the OLED always seem oversaturated to me.I was wondering about that too. The LCD unit just seems sharper and cleaner to me, versus the red blur bleeding through everything on the OLED unit. Tough to judge image quality through a picture, but sharpness is sharpness, and the OLED screen just seems to lose a lot of detail and its gradients are way less subtle.
KeeperFX open-source remake and expansion of Dungeon Keeper 1.0 out now
14 Nov 2023 at 12:51 pm UTC Likes: 2
14 Nov 2023 at 12:51 pm UTC Likes: 2
For now, my preferred method for adding KeeperFX to the heroic games launcher is:
1. Use the innoextract utility to unpack the gog dungeon keeper install file into a temporary folder.
2. extract the keeperfx file into a directory into my games directory, sideload (with the add game option) keeperfx.exe into heroic with the -nocd launch option.
3. in heroic, in keeperfx's settings, run the launcher.exe file from keeperfx's directory. Point it to the unpacked files from step 1. You may also change keeperfx's settings such as game resolution and language here.
4. Copy the ogg files from the folder from step 1 to keeperfx's music directory (don't forget this if you want music!).
5. delete the temporary folder from step 1, keep the keeperfx folder untouched.
6. add thumbnail of choice. I did some creative cropping from the banner on keeperfx's homepage.
7. sacrifice a chicken each time the game is launched.
From what I gather, the devs are also working on the launcher directly obtaining game data from the gog install file. So this should soon become less involved.
Alternatively, the relatively quick&easy method would be to install dungeon keeper directly in the launcher, extract keeperfx's files into the installation directory, run the keeperfx's launcher file (via dungeon keeper's settings in heroic) to copy over the data, manually copy the ogg files to keeperFX's music folder, and set keeperfx.exe to run by default, with the -nocd option, in dungeon keeper's settings (in heroic).
Either way, keeperFX is running like a dream for me with the latest heroic-provided version of proton-ge.
1. Use the innoextract utility to unpack the gog dungeon keeper install file into a temporary folder.
2. extract the keeperfx file into a directory into my games directory, sideload (with the add game option) keeperfx.exe into heroic with the -nocd launch option.
3. in heroic, in keeperfx's settings, run the launcher.exe file from keeperfx's directory. Point it to the unpacked files from step 1. You may also change keeperfx's settings such as game resolution and language here.
4. Copy the ogg files from the folder from step 1 to keeperfx's music directory (don't forget this if you want music!).
5. delete the temporary folder from step 1, keep the keeperfx folder untouched.
6. add thumbnail of choice. I did some creative cropping from the banner on keeperfx's homepage.
7. sacrifice a chicken each time the game is launched.
From what I gather, the devs are also working on the launcher directly obtaining game data from the gog install file. So this should soon become less involved.
Alternatively, the relatively quick&easy method would be to install dungeon keeper directly in the launcher, extract keeperfx's files into the installation directory, run the keeperfx's launcher file (via dungeon keeper's settings in heroic) to copy over the data, manually copy the ogg files to keeperFX's music folder, and set keeperfx.exe to run by default, with the -nocd option, in dungeon keeper's settings (in heroic).
Either way, keeperFX is running like a dream for me with the latest heroic-provided version of proton-ge.
Heroic Games Launcher 2.10.0 released with plenty of essential fixes
10 Nov 2023 at 1:50 am UTC
It's also not the only ui element I've tweaked.
Discord? No need for it.
Patreon and ko-fi? Noted heroic for my yearly round of open source donations, don't need permanently visible links to those in my launcher either, thankyouverymuch.
Little store icons spammed all over this beautiful launcher? Who the hedgefund thought that was a good idea? They can go as well.
And so on. It was done in a few minutes, and I get to feel all smug and happy about the benefits of using an open source launcher when seeing the cleaner version. A much better mindset to start a game with than being annoyed at the little bugbear store menu item.
10 Nov 2023 at 1:50 am UTC
Quoting: TheSHEEEPYes it does. It's there radiating psychological pressure to click it ~_^Quoting: emphyHuge fan of heroic.You can install games you own in your library in Heroic, no need to go to the store page for that.
Absolutely hated that it contains a store page, though. I vehemently dislike that one often has to install a shop on one's system just to be able to install a game one has already paid for.
You can remove the store button to the left, of course, but... does that really make a difference compared to just not clicking on it?
It's also not the only ui element I've tweaked.
Discord? No need for it.
Patreon and ko-fi? Noted heroic for my yearly round of open source donations, don't need permanently visible links to those in my launcher either, thankyouverymuch.
Little store icons spammed all over this beautiful launcher? Who the hedgefund thought that was a good idea? They can go as well.
And so on. It was done in a few minutes, and I get to feel all smug and happy about the benefits of using an open source launcher when seeing the cleaner version. A much better mindset to start a game with than being annoyed at the little bugbear store menu item.
Heroic Games Launcher 2.10.0 released with plenty of essential fixes
8 Nov 2023 at 6:08 am UTC
8 Nov 2023 at 6:08 am UTC
Huge fan of heroic.
Absolutely hated that it contains a store page, though. I vehemently dislike that one often has to install a shop on one's system just to be able to install a game one has already paid for.
Luckily it is open source; adapting the ui and repackaging heroic with said menu item removed is ludicrously easy ^_^
Absolutely hated that it contains a store page, though. I vehemently dislike that one often has to install a shop on one's system just to be able to install a game one has already paid for.
Luckily it is open source; adapting the ui and repackaging heroic with said menu item removed is ludicrously easy ^_^
Unity update their terms to clarify new terms aren't forced on game devs
8 Nov 2023 at 1:01 am UTC Likes: 2
8 Nov 2023 at 1:01 am UTC Likes: 2
They still seem to be holding on to the runtime fee in some form.
Harebrained Schemes and Paradox Interactive to split
18 Oct 2023 at 6:44 am UTC Likes: 1
18 Oct 2023 at 6:44 am UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: BrokattAnd a separate character in the nocturne dlc. A single one.Quoting: JarmerThis is so sad. I absolutely loved the Shadowrun games. I hope that somehow, some way, at some time, the veterans behind those games get together and do another in that universe.Why? There's only a digital artbook and soundtrack available as DLC.
Funny enough, it was Paradox's predatory scam dlc behavior that prevented me from purchasing Lamplighter. So maybe HBS can pick up and move to a better home!
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Epic Games launch 'First Run' and 'Now On Epic' with 100% revenue for devs
17 Oct 2023 at 4:42 am UTC
Of course, that still doesn't solve the problem of epic somehow managing to forget that they need to retain all those grumbling customers.
17 Oct 2023 at 4:42 am UTC
Quoting: Thibug...I suspect that we will see less of the "old-style" exclusivity deals, where epic gives a bag of money for exclusivity. In that case this new deal could be a cost-cutting measure compared to the old situation.
I know, because they were losing a lot of money. Yet they continue to use exclusivity deals (That cost them money) to get games on their store, so if they continue at the same rate, it will be back in the news at some point...
Of course, that still doesn't solve the problem of epic somehow managing to forget that they need to retain all those grumbling customers.
Love classic RTS games? Check out D.O.R.F. Real-Time Strategic Conflict
17 Oct 2023 at 4:25 am UTC Likes: 2
I like the gameplay videos of this much better than those from the rts that is to be published by embracer. Can't quite put my finger on as to why.
17 Oct 2023 at 4:25 am UTC Likes: 2
Quoting: Purple Library GuyAre there any clues as to what D.O.R.F. stands for, if anything?Dumb Over the top Real-time Fighting?
I like the gameplay videos of this much better than those from the rts that is to be published by embracer. Can't quite put my finger on as to why.
Microsoft completes takeover of Activision Blizzard as UK CMA approves new deal
14 Oct 2023 at 4:56 am UTC Likes: 2
14 Oct 2023 at 4:56 am UTC Likes: 2
Quoting: SalvatosI'm confused on two points.If I remember correctly, it does include game streaming. However, like microsoft's other subscriptions, it is primarily one where the software is downloaded and run locally.
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2. Isn't Game Pass essentially a game streaming service?