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NWN Linux Client Not So Delayed after All?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the believe-it-when-I-see-it dept.

Sir Joltalot writes "It seems as if the NWN linux client might not be as delayed after all. From the client page: "We have just been informed by Rad Game Tools that they have Linux versions of both Bink and Miles. ... This solves the two outstanding issues with the Linux Client, and I bet we will have even more good news for you in the coming week in terms of future Betas or Demos of the Linux Client."" You'll excuse me if I opt against holding my breath ;)

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  1. Here it is. by BoomerSooner · · Score: 5, Informative

    http://nwn.bioware.com/about/macversion.html

  2. Just remember... by mao+che+minh · · Score: 5, Informative

    ..to actually buy the Linux version once it hits shelves (or more then likely, the stock of your favorate online retailer). Without support for their efforts, Bioware won't throw money towards future ports.

    1. Re:Just remember... by 1%warren · · Score: 5, Informative

      There isn't a *Linux* version. They originally planned to ship the game with Linux support. The Linux client will be a free download. Bioware will be able to get a fair idea of the numbers by seeing how often it's downloaded.

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  3. Re:Bink and Miles by John+Miles · · Score: 5, Informative
    Because we spend $I_don't_know_how_much_money_but_it's_a_boatload on bandwidth giving away the RAD Video Tools for free. :)

    I'm not involved with that particular product and can't rattle any stats off the top of my head, but I remember being shocked to hear how much download traffic our site sees per month. The donation button shows up only when you're downloading a freebie like the video toolset that's of primary interest to (non-paying) end users.

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  4. Re:It took them that long to find out? by crisco · · Score: 5, Informative

    Might have something to do with the post (near the bottom of the page) that Sam Latinga (formerly of the SDL project, now with Blizzard) reporting yesterday that he ported the RAD game tools to Linux.

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