You could try adding the __GL_THREADED_OPTIMIZATION=1 environment variable to the custom launch options, it improved performance and lessened bugyness for me.
You could also try to run the launcher with software rendering^1^ by editing ~/.paradoxlauncher/launcher-v2.2024.1/Paradox Launcher (you might have to change the version). Try adding –disable-gpu in the last line, between –no-sandbox and “$@”
You could also try disabling gamemoderun. It hasn’t really improved performance in my experience, but has caused some bugs for me. It also muddies the logs.
Valve has a substantial interest in AMD linux performance considering they sell hardware that is both AMD and Linux (they did contribute before the steam deck, but now they have a concrete reason to)
Not sure I follow actually. DO mean have like a comments system underneath the video? Not sure how that’d work when folks go online and offline constantly.
Gabe, Owncast dev, is working on clips and highlights of streams, so maybe he could have comments there if that’s what you’re referring to?
Gamescope should solve your issues because the game won’t be able to change your desktop resolution. It basically runs the game through xwayland in a wayland compositor , which in turn runs in your xorg/i3 session.
It introduces two or so frames of latency due to forced vsync, but many people don’t notice it (or prefer it over tearing).
Another solution might be to enable wine virtual desktop, which might stop the game from changing your actual resolution. It solved some cursor issues in Overwatch a few years ago, but I might be misremembering.
First: nice AI gen image. Dude apparently has a weird relationship with mice.
That said:
Maybe, just maybe, my insights could simplify someone else’s path into the world of Linux.
I don’t think distro hopping would really simplify anyone’s path to using Linux, especially not with family members who just want to use computers to get stuff done.
I think it makes a lot more sense to just pick one popular distro, and walk through any issues you have with that. That way you build up a bunch of tips and tricks, instead of just war stories about what sucked on the surface.
That said, thanks for writing about Linux! Honestly anything helps in getting people interested.
Thanks for your input. Part of the reason I’m focusing on Fedora and Fedora derived distros right now is specifically for that reason. To give new people a path to gaming success. Windows 10 and 11 basically proved Microsoft is going to monetize at any cost. Gaming has been the primary reason people stay on Windows, and that isn’t necessary anymore.
I think Nobara is the distro for gaming. its easy to use, has a brilliant and supportive discord thats friendly to the new/unknowing, and all the gaming headaches (like steamtinkerlaunch that require compiling from scratch on a certain other popular semi-default distro) are all ready and raring to go, either from the get go, or via a simple and easy tool.
I’ve been on linux for a relatively short time. only 6ish+ years? hard to remember off the top of my head. and Nobara is legitimately the best experience I’ve had out of everything I’ve tried.
Not going to base my personality around or become obnoxious about pushing it, but its definite the most click and go distro for gaming that i’ve seen.
Distrohopping is such an odd hobby. How can you get anything done when you’re constantly trying something new? Is it a young person thing? A fomo thing? I don’t get it.
It’s why live discs/drives exist. You don’t have to have it installed to try it, and you can even install on portable drives. So you don’t have to fuck with your main device to distro hop you just load up whatever you’re using next, try it out for a few days or weeks, and move on.
A locked bootloader is all they need to lock you out for “a uniform experience and support across all devices”. That freedom to install whatever is not a given.
Stating your experience level and distros that you’re interested in would be helpful, but in lieu of that, here’s my recommendation.
Make a windows restore USB, so you can restore your system if either of these distros don’t seem to work out for you.
First, try Linux Mint. Install it, try to exist in it for a while and see if all of your hardware functions the way it should. Learn some stuff. Mint makes it easy for the most part. Drivers are simple and everything can be done in the GUI.
If Mint has hardware issues, try endeavourOS. It’s a rolling release, running on a fresher version of the kernel, with possibly better support for your hardware. It’s a bit more command line focused. Keep it simple. Update weekly using yay, and see how it goes.
If neither works for you, break out that windows USB and go back to the drawing board, or keep digging. Linux is a less intimidating experience than it used to be, but it still generally requires an active learner who wants to solve problems as they arise and learn more about Linux in the process.
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