GNU/Linux Port [AGS 3.1.2 SP1 - beta 3]

Electroshokker · Tue 04/08/2009 07:05:09

Admins, please keep both this thread and the AGS 2.72 one stickied. (as neither is considered final and needs further testing and development)

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So yes, it's finally here: a 3.1.2 SP1 build.

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Please submit any and all bugs you encounter!

Pumaman · Tue 04/08/2009 17:56:08

Excellent work!

The Linux port is back!!

bicilotti · Tue 04/08/2009 21:16:32

I just read in SSH's blog about this! It is awesome! Thanks Electro!

Joseph DiPerla · Tue 04/08/2009 21:40:19

:o

strazer · Mon 17/08/2009 15:21:32

I must be doing something wrong, I cannot get any game to run, I always get the resolution error message. Can you post a sample config file we can use that definitely works on your system?

Electroshokker · Tue 18/08/2009 11:43:25

Quote from: strazer on Mon 17/08/2009 15:21:32
I must be doing something wrong, I cannot get any game to run, I always get the resolution error message. Can you post a sample config file we can use that definitely works on your system?

I'll try finishing the new config utility this week(end?).

I'm currently swamped with work and the move to my new appartment. I'll put a sample config file online soon, though.

bearseatbeats · Tue 18/08/2009 16:42:01

I'm also having problems running 3.1.2 and also the 2.72 runtimes.

I seem to have the correct libraries installed and I thought I followed the instructions for install.sh correctly, but when I try to run the AGS312 or AGS272 runtimes (on different games, obviously), I get absolutely nothing. No errors, etc. When I run from the config utility (save and run), it just shuts down and nothing happens. I can't get the runtimes to start from a terminal either but that may be due to my n00biness (well, not a complete newbie, but close). Is there an exact command I can try to run that would at least give me an error message that I can report? I'm on Ubuntu 9.04 w/ nvidia drivers.

I'm not home so I can't try anything right now, but I could later.

Thanks!

Electroshokker · Tue 25/08/2009 17:31:09

Looks like there's some more problem with this build. I'll try to resolve all problems asap.

bearseatbeats, the 2.72 runtime should work flawlessly. Did you change the game runtime filename (the .exe file) to 'ac2game.dat'?

Also, try to run it from the command line to get more details. (install the nautilus command line package from the package manager, it gives you a handy extra button in the right-click context menu which allows you to quickly open up a terminal)

deadsuperhero · Wed 09/09/2009 07:31:59

No matter what resolution I put in the config settings, I always get the equivalent of this:

QuoteUnable to initialize your audio hardware.
[Problem: No supported synth type found]
There was a problem initializing graphics mode 640 x 400 (32-bit).
(Problem: '')
Try to correct the problem, or seek help from the AGS homepage.

Possible causes:
* your graphics card drivers do not support this resolution. Run the game setup program and try the other resolution.
* the graphics driver you have selected does not work. Try switching between Direct3D and DirectDraw.
* the graphics filter you have selected does not work. Try another filter.

Not quite sure what to do here.

Electroshokker · Fri 18/09/2009 21:41:32

A new beta is up. This time without the game-breaking bug and with an updated setup utility.

Enjoy! 8)

(Oh, and don't forget to file bug reports if you have any problems with the engine or the setup utility!)

RickJ · Wed 30/09/2009 17:41:00

Will this work on an 64-bit AMD machine?

Electroshokker · Thu 01/10/2009 13:39:36

Quote from: RickJ on Wed 30/09/2009 17:41:00
Will this work on an 64-bit AMD machine?

Yes, if you get all the required 32-bit libraries. (Which the installer script does for you on Ubuntu Linux, though there might be issues with the gstreamer video plugin libraries)

Joseph DiPerla · Mon 05/10/2009 16:17:30

For anyone who doesn't know....

Be sure to open a terminal window. And where the file install.sh is located type in:
sudo ./install.sh and it should take care of everything you need.

redspark · Wed 07/10/2009 13:00:06

Is there any chance that this port can be used as a basis for the OS X port? I think there are many who would like to see a native OS X port. I'd do it, if I knew how.

xenogia · Thu 08/10/2009 05:54:50

I get a Segmentation Fault when I try to run the setup program. Using Ubuntu 32-bit with all appropriate libraries installed.

Electroshokker · Fri 09/10/2009 11:26:52

Quote from: Xenogia on Thu 08/10/2009 05:54:50
I get a Segmentation Fault when I try to run the setup program. Using Ubuntu 32-bit with all appropriate libraries installed.

What's the exact error you're seeing in the command terminal? (segmentation fault is a bit vague, and can point to numerous things)

Radiant · Mon 12/10/2009 21:00:13

It looks nice, but it runs very slowly on my Ubuntu machine, to the point where it takes 10 seconds for a fadeout to complete. Are my system specs too low or am I doing something wrong here?

Electroshokker · Tue 13/10/2009 14:28:57

Quote from: Radiant on Mon 12/10/2009 21:00:13
It looks nice, but it runs very slowly on my Ubuntu machine, to the point where it takes 10 seconds for a fadeout to complete. Are my system specs too low or am I doing something wrong here?

Nope, I got the same problem. I've been looking into it, but doesn't seem I'm gonna figure this one out soon.

Angelus3K · Thu 29/10/2009 17:44:14

Would this also allow AGS games to be ran under Yellow Dog Linux on PS3?

Joseph DiPerla · Thu 29/10/2009 19:09:12

I think he mentioned that with a little tweaking, you should be able to get it working under any kind of linux os.

EDIT: Here is where he said it: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/yabb/index.php?topic=37968.msg499586#msg499586

GNU/Linux Port [AGS 3.1.2 SP1 - beta 3]

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