[Question] Linux version ?

ContestedPanic

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13 years ago

Jun 4, 2012, 4:57:58 PM

Hi guys,

Just wondering if the dev team is considering building the game for Linux. I know Steam is coming to Linux in 2013 and I'd just like to be able to play Endless Space on my laptop running Ubuntu. Please consider the possibility.

ContestedPanic

schlarper

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schlarper

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13 years ago

Jun 20, 2012, 10:35:46 AM

+1 for a linux version....

rmahood

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rmahood

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6 000g2g pts

13 years ago

Jun 20, 2012, 11:07:12 AM

Looks like Unity 4 will have Linux compatibility. (http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Unity-4-game-engine-will-support-Linux-natively-1620664.html)

If Unity 4's APIs, SDKs and all other libraries are backwards compatible, then 80% of the work will have already been done.

Kyle

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Kyle

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13 years ago

Jul 6, 2012, 7:35:33 PM

would be great!

Revro wrote:
They should definitely try to make a linux version, if not atleast try to make it work well with wine.

I've also got Ubuntu 12.04 but I can't get it to work, i get a popup with "GetThreadContext failed" when I try to start it, even with wine 1.5.

same problem, but I have not tried with wine 1.5 yet

Toetje583

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Toetje583

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13 years ago

Jul 6, 2012, 7:51:53 PM

As the developers are INDIE developers this can also be interesting. http://www.desura.com/

Slotos

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Slotos

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13 years ago

Jul 7, 2012, 11:37:45 AM

"GetThreadContext failed" is linked to ptrace_scope setting. Set it to 0 according to Truga's inctructions.

I'm playing ES on Ubuntu 12.04 in windowed mode, having full access to all my desktop features. I was having some problems with Unity (all windows from all virtual desktops would get squashed into one upon game start) but I'm having none with Gnome 3. The only thing that seems like a bit of a bother is ignored mouse wheel, still the game provides other means to access all the content, so I'm not feeling crippled.

Teodosio

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Teodosio

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13 years ago

Jul 7, 2012, 1:15:42 PM

OS name is GNU/Linux

I second the request, of course...

Hakko

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Hakko

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13 years ago

Jul 7, 2012, 1:27:26 PM

Unity3d 4.0 will be able to build for Linux too, so in future, if they are interested they may release a linux build too.

alekseigusev

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alekseigusev

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12 years ago

Jul 17, 2012, 8:48:08 AM

The game runs and works in Wine very well. The only problem is mouse scrolling. It just does not work.

I think if someone from developers team will fix this little issue, the game will receive 'Platinum' rating on Wine's AppDB.

Anyway, +1 for Linux version. I've already bought it and play in wine, but native version is very welcome!

alekseigusev

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alekseigusev

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12 years ago

Jul 17, 2012, 8:48:39 AM

The game runs and works in Wine very well. The only problem is mouse scrolling. It just does not work.

diepfanne

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diepfanne

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12 years ago

Jul 21, 2012, 12:40:04 PM

i get the "GetThreadContextFailed" Error too.

Is there any Package needed?

LinuxMint 13 64Bit

mfg

quandasim

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quandasim

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12 years ago

Jul 29, 2012, 9:26:54 AM

i buy this game, when it run under linux.. will it be possible after steam linux release???

Mansen

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Mansen

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12 years ago

Jul 29, 2012, 9:42:15 AM

quandasim wrote:
i buy this game, when it run under linux.. will it be possible after steam linux release???

No - as already explained earlier, Unity isn't Linux compatible yet - and Amplitude would have to rewrite a good chunk of code (which might not be worth the development time contra possible profits). The only thing that will happen once the Linux version of steam is out is that Valve will possibly convert a few of their own games - and allow for other developers to sell their linux products through Steam.

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