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      Gzack @DrPatrickStar
      last edited by Gzack

      @drpatrickstar Yes both, and neither worked.

      I'm not sure how to approach this anymore. I've tried using the old python client, tried getting a friends files and just running the game by itself. I can't figure it out 😞

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        DrPatrickStar @Gzack
        last edited by

        @gzack
        Weird, Lutris works super well for me, despite nothing else working.
        Can you tell me at what point Lutris install breaks down?

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        • tatsuT
          tatsu
          last edited by

          @Gzack I have no idea what you're doing or why you're having this experience.
          using FAF on linux is easy. you just do this:

          (in this video where java 14 is mentioned just do java 17 instead) :
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv3ZXA4FNFk

          How to setup FAF on linux

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            Evan_
            last edited by Evan_

            Hi guys, I am trying to install Faf on linux and running into an issue with protontricks (step 5 of https://wiki.faforever.com/en/FAQ/Client-Setup). I am able to install all the programs, and the protontricks folder populates, however, when trying to run ./protontricks 9420 dlls d3dx9 there is no executable file for it to run ('file or directory not found').

            Aside from this, I am able to follow the installation guide, create an FA profile, and set up faf etc. The only issue is that FA gives me a black/frozen screen both in steam and FAF, presumably because I couldn't complete step 5.

            I am running Ubuntu 20.0.4 with OpenJDK 17. So far I have tried proton experimental, 5.0, and 7.0-2. I have tried installing protontricks first and installing steam FA first. All other steam games and all features of the faf client are working well. Has anyone else had any experience with this?

            edit: does graphics card matter? I am using Mesa Intel® UHD Graphics 620 (KBL GT2) on my laptop.

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              thecore @Evan_
              last edited by

              @evan_ For graphics cards for Linux gaming AMD is the best because their drivers are opensource. You can get external GPU enclosures like the Razer Core X though it would depend on how mobile you are.

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              Never Fear, A Geek is Here!

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                klozz
                last edited by klozz

                Hi i installed FAF today

                with some guides

                and this worked

                heres my guide
                https://pastebin.pl/view/23c24008

                i had major problems with java environment
                and the essential run script and essential faf.desktop run script

                now its working like a charme

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                  Evan_
                  last edited by

                  Thank you both, I'll check out that guide and see how it goes.

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                    klozz @Evan_
                    last edited by

                    @evan_

                    t seems to me you are typing

                    ./protontricks 9420 dlls d3dx9

                    into the terminal

                    but you should type

                    protontricks 9420 dlls d3dx9

                    into the terminal

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                      contomman2
                      last edited by

                      Hi everyone. I was having issues with fonts not rendering in the launcher on archlinux. The issue was fixed by installing Microsoft's fonts using the package "tts-ms-fonts" from the AUR.

                      Just posting it here in case anyone else has the same issue in the future

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                      • SpikeyNoobS
                        SpikeyNoob Global Moderator
                        last edited by

                        I did a lot of playing around with linux faf today and i got 2 notable bits of info to share will everyone.

                        1. If you (like me) have extreme stuttering during the launch animation and the score screen, i have found a way to remove it (at the cost of some looks). To remove it u need to take this https://imgur.com/a/MoKYCZJ command and add /nomovie to the end of the command after the %s. This removes all videos/movies from the game.

                        2. Jip will be putting out a video on how to setup a development environment for FA. I went through and created a script that would allow us linux users to contribute as well. It will be located here as soon as my pr is accepted https://github.com/Spikey84/fa/tree/deploy/fafdevelop/setup/bin

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                          daz1st
                          last edited by

                          Hey I installed FAF from the Aur and used my run file from proton, linked it and did everything right, but I cant enter a custom match, ICE Adapter doesnt load properly

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                          • Frozen_byteF
                            Frozen_byte @daz1st
                            last edited by

                            @daz1st hey, would you mind posting your STEAM and FAF command line options? This may help try debugging ur problem further.

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                              daz1st
                              last edited by

                              Sure, just a sec,

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                                daz1st
                                last edited by

                                they are
                                PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 PROTON_NO_FSYNC=1 PROTON_DUMP_DEBUG_COMMANDS=1 %command%

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                                • Frozen_byteF
                                  Frozen_byte
                                  last edited by

                                  What about the FAF command line?
                                  Do you have any useful debug logs? May start faf-client from CMD and watch the output or use the debug-log option in settings.

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                                    Kokefageln
                                    last edited by Kokefageln

                                    I have a similar problem as daz1st, I'm running EndeavourOS as distro.

                                    I have followed the stops throughly on https://wiki.faforever.com/en/Linux-Install

                                    I'm able to run SupCom from steam with no problems, just running SupCom with FAForever that's not working

                                    FAF: ~/.faforever/run "%s" /nomovie
                                    STEAM: WINEDLLOVERRIDES="d3d9=n" PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 PROTON_DUMP_DEBUG_COMMANDS=1 %command%

                                    From FAForver terminal: https://pastebin.com/TSh3xMRa

                                    Nevermind I found out the problem.

                                    Thought that arch-based put the client in ~/.faforever/
                                    Solution:
                                    cp /tmp/proton_$USER/run /usr/share/java/downlords-faf-client

                                    and then in Command Line Format for Executable in FAF-Client
                                    /usr/share/java/downlords-faf-client/run "%s" /nomovie

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                                    • Frozen_byteF
                                      Frozen_byte
                                      last edited by

                                      Yes, don't use realtive paths in the Startup commands, this got me twice, too 💨

                                      Maybe someone with editorial permissions adds this information to the Wiki?

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                                      • RoweyR
                                        Rowey
                                        last edited by

                                        the best place to get faster support is in the dedicated #linux-support channel on the discord. their are people there who are running faf on linux that may be able to help quicker than on the forum

                                        "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" - Spock

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                                        • BlackJaguarB
                                          BlackJaguar
                                          last edited by

                                          Can you help me? Im installing step by step Supcomm FAF in Linux and now appeared the following:
                                          CD3DDeviceResources::DevResInitResources: Unable to load effect file /effects/cartographic.fx

                                          Program : Z:\home\george.local\share\Steam\steamapps\common\Supreme Commander Forged Alliance\bin\SupremeCommander.exe
                                          Cmd line arguments :

                                          Callstack:
                                          unavailable.

                                          Last 100 lines of log...

                                          info: checking C:\users\steamuser\My Documents\My Games\Gas Powered Games\Supreme Commander Forged Alliance\mods
                                          info: checking C:\users\steamuser\My Documents\My Games\Gas Powered Games\Supreme Commander Forged Alliance\maps
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\ambience.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\editor.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\effects.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\env.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\loc_us.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\lua.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\meshes.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\mods.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\mohodata.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\moholua.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\objects.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\projectiles.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\props.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\schook.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\skins.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\textures.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\units.scd', mounted as '/'
                                          info: DISK: AddSearchPath: 'z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance', mounted as '/'
                                          warning: Can't open lua file "Z:\home\george.local\share\Steam\steamapps\common\Supreme Commander Forged Alliance\bin..\Installed.Prefs"
                                          warning: unable to load Installed.Prefs; using empty initial prefs
                                          info: Hooked /lua/userInit.lua with /schook/lua/userInit.lua
                                          info: Hooked /lua/globalInit.lua with /schook/lua/globalInit.lua
                                          warning: SND: Error retrieving XACT COM interface. Unknown XACT Error
                                          warning: SND: Error retrieving XACT COM interface. Unknown XACT Error
                                          warning: SND: Error retrieving XACT COM interface. Unknown XACT Error
                                          debug: Loading module '\000/lua/sim/buffdefinitions.lua\000'
                                          debug: Loading module '\000/lua/sim/adjacencybuffs.lua\000'
                                          debug: Loading module '\000/lua/sim/adjacencybufffunctions.lua\000'
                                          debug: Loading module '\000/lua/sim/cheatbuffs.lua\000'
                                          info: adding font file /fonts/arial.ttf
                                          info: adding font file /fonts/arialbd.ttf
                                          info: adding font file /fonts/arialbi.ttf
                                          info: adding font file /fonts/ariali.ttf
                                          info: adding font file /fonts/arialn.ttf
                                          info: adding font file /fonts/arialnb.ttf
                                          info: adding font file /fonts/arialnbi.ttf
                                          info: adding font file /fonts/arialni.ttf
                                          info: adding font file /fonts/ariblk.ttf
                                          info: adding font file /fonts/arlrdbd.ttf
                                          info: adding font file /fonts/butterbe.ttf
                                          info: adding font file /fonts/vdub.ttf
                                          info: adding font file /fonts/wintermu.ttf
                                          info: adding font file /fonts/zeroes_3.ttf
                                          debug: Loading module '\000/lua/keymap/keynames.lua\000'
                                          debug: Loading module '\000/lua/keymap/keymapper.lua\000'
                                          debug: Loading module '\000/lua/user/prefs.lua\000'
                                          debug: Loading module '\000/lua/options/optionslogic.lua\000'
                                          debug: Loading module '\000/lua/keymap/defaultkeymap.lua\000'
                                          debug: Loading module '\000/lua/keymap/keyactions.lua\000'
                                          debug: Loading module '\000/lua/options/options.lua\000'
                                          warning: z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\effects.scd\effects\cartographic.fx: unable to compile effect: z:\home\george.local\share\steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance\gamedata\effects.scd\effects\cartographic.fx reason: unknown error

                                          Any hint about this?

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