I used linux in the past, both privately and work-related, but the last time was over 10 years ago, so I’m a bit out of touch. I am in need of a new PC, but it’ll be a good year before I have the funds, so for now I am making due with an i5 7500 and a gtx 1660. I do have 32 GB so there’s that. I finally feel confident enough to make the permanent switch to linux from windows as all of the programs I use are either available on linux or have a good/better equivalent. The only thing I fear will hold me back is games. I know Steam has Proton now which will run most games, but how does it compare? The games I play most are Skyrim (heavily modded) , RDR2, Witcher 3, Transport fever, Civilization, Crusader kings 3 and Cities Skylines (uninstalled atm waiting for 2). I’m on the fence to either wait until I can afford a new PC and dual boot or make the switch now and deal with a few gaming problems. Thing is, what kind of problems may I expect? Anyone able and knowledgeable to give me some advice?
EDIT: Wow, those are a lot of replies; thank you everyone! You really helped me. I will make the switch sooner rather than later.
The whole reason I kept Windows around was for Genshin Impact. At compete random, the game silently added proton compatibility with their anti cheat, so now I never have to boot into Windows anymore. I was never expecting it to actually happen lol.
Wait, when did that happen?? That’s great! I always was playing it with the sneaky secret way that shall not be named lol.
So that’s not necessary anymore?
Yup, I just run the exe thru Lutris as is. No modifications. Happened randomly like 5 months ago or something.
Dang, awesome!
Is there anything wrong with the sneaky way that shall not be named?
Yeah because it patched the game to bypass the anti cheat, which is definitely in violation of ToS. Otherwise you’d be able to name it without fear lol. The anti cheat works now so no need to run it anymore for any risk. You can just play the unmodified game officially without any risk.
Oh okay, I see, thanks for explaining.
Naw, but my spouse is a hardcore player with a ton of time into it and I am only a casual player.
I don’t wanna risk an IP ban on our connection and have her have to start using a VPN or worse, have her account banned because it’s associated with my account using the secret way to play.
If I do it through proton which is officially supported, that risk goes away.
I actually had issues with proton. I would recommend through Lutris, and then use their wine-proton version. That’s how I play the game unmodified and officially.
Roger that.
More players = increased revenue potential
If only more companies realized this…
They do. It’s a matter of assumed additional dev time and library lock in. Actively fighting proton efforts is stupid tho