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Latest Comments by TheSHEEEP
Turns out Linux market share on Steam did not go back up in December
8 Jan 2018 at 9:26 am UTC

Quoting: BasianiAll WINE users, dual booters and VM users are counted as Windows users. So whats matter?
Yeah, absolutely. I took part in the survey at least 5 times in the last 2-3 years. Each time, I just happened to be on Windows (once via Wine)...

The Linux 2017 GOTY Awards are now open for nominations
4 Jan 2018 at 6:31 pm UTC

Ah, my bad. Was a bit confused by the layout ;)

The Linux 2017 GOTY Awards are now open for nominations
4 Jan 2018 at 1:08 pm UTC Likes: 1

Getting this when trying to vote for a game in the audio category.

Voting is not currently open, so check back soon!
.... I tried!

The RTS 'Forged Battalion' is not coming to Linux, despite reports saying it will
24 Dec 2017 at 8:21 am UTC

Quoting: GuestI've also seen other LGC/LGN articles stating a game is coming or on Linux when I couldn't find any information at all about that happening, and sources are usually not cited.
Well, that's modern gaming "journalism".
Only very few like GOL or Yong Yea do it properly.

The RTS 'Forged Battalion' is not coming to Linux, despite reports saying it will
22 Dec 2017 at 7:49 am UTC

Well, it IS just yet another RTS with uber-generic SciFi setting.
As much as I like RTS games, developers should start coming up with settings that are at least somewhat interesting...

The Libretro Team and other emulators are being ripped off by companies trying to make a quick buck
21 Dec 2017 at 1:04 pm UTC

Quoting: Eike
Quoting: TheSHEEEPIt is the natural and logical result of open source licenses and nobody enforcing them around the globe.
That's not true, open source licences are enforced.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IfrOSS [External Link]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_Freedom_Law_Center [External Link]
Maybe one of these can help the emulator teams as well?
Please, don't be naive.
These may have a certain reach in the Americas and Europe, but besides that?
Some minor (or even major) business in Asia can do mostly whatever they want. Nothing there to keep them in check - or those who could do not really care.

Quoting: Doc AngeloOf course it's possible to base things on morals. It's just not for everyone. Not everyone is the same, and there are people who don't have conscience
And those who have conscience can very easily put them aside if enough $$$ is in it.
This is nothing new.

No, morals are a terrible base for any kind dealing between people. Everyone has their own morals and acts according to them, of course. But they have no place in law or its enforcement.
If your whole argument is "don't do something because I think it is wrong", you have already lost your cause.

As long as their is no tangible downside to people using code without adhering to licenses, people will just continue to do so. And to be honest, I don't really see a way to create something tangible.

The Libretro Team and other emulators are being ripped off by companies trying to make a quick buck
21 Dec 2017 at 11:38 am UTC

I'm not in the least surprised.
It is the natural and logical result of open source licenses and nobody enforcing them around the globe.
There is a point to be made about closed source software.

If there is no repercussion to doing illegal things, there is no reason not to do them.

Ah, now, I can hear you say:
Because it would be "wrong"!

And to that I say:
Did you ever meet a human being? Morals are a ground so thin it is impossible to base anything on them.

Factorio 0.16 is out with artillery, cliffs, more high-res graphics and more
16 Dec 2017 at 2:44 pm UTC

Quoting: monnef
Quoting: stretch611Also, for those that are interested, the devs have not participated in and have no plans to discount factorio [External Link] during any sales. There is no reason to wait for a sale, or you will be disappointed [External Link].
Thanks for the info, removed it from my wishlist. 20euro is a bit too much for me for such poorly looking game (also I dislike they stance on sales, so I am not supporting it).
First of all, the game looks pretty wonderful. Once you are really automating things, it's like looking at your very own tiny little clockwork going in motion. And killing aliens.
If you like strategy games that involve planning in a very big scale and the trailer doesn't blow your mind, something might be wrong. You may want to visit an ophthalmologist.

Second, the game offers way more value for money than 99% of 30+€ games. We're talking about hundreds of hours here, if the gameplay is for you. If that is not worth 20€ to you, you quite simply should be ashamed of yourself.

Third, I get the impression you are simply not a gamer but prefer to look at things mindlessly. I recommend going to the movies instead or an art gallery, though good luck getting far with your attitude on pricing. At least cinemas where I've lived do not really offer sales.

And finally, nobody likes beggars.

Wine 3.0 RC2 is officially available with bug fixes for Fallout 4, Far Cry 2 & 3 and more
16 Dec 2017 at 7:48 am UTC

Is there any reason to go with "official" wine instead of wine-staging? I always use the latter and never had any problems.