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Anarchy Online - Finally Working On Linux

Posted by simoniker on from the rioting-in-the-streets dept.

MrOion writes "Marius Grigoriu has posted a HOWTO for running the PC MMORPG Anarchy Online under Linux (screenshot). This is done using Cedega from Transgaming, in addition to the patch from Marius Grigoriu. A thread on the official Anarchy Online Messageboard contains more information on how the players are experiencing running AO under Linux."

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  1. ATITD has native Linux support. by DAldredge · · Score: 3, Informative

    ATITD has native Linux support. That is one of the reasons that I play it, well that and the fact that it is a very unique and fun game.

    http://www.atitd.net/
    http://www.atitd.info/

    1. Re:ATITD has native Linux support. by WankersRevenge · · Score: 3, Informative

      I played ATITD for some time. And although I like the concept of it, the thing that frustrated me the most was how quickly things fell apart.

      For instance, me and a bud were working to create a tent, and then one of our tools broke (I forget which one, it was over a year ago). So I went to recreate it, then that tool broke. It went all the way down the line. Plainers breaking. Kilns falling apart.

      I realized, the way to succeed in the game was to create multiple kilns, multiple drying racks, multiple everything. But... to reach my previous point now required A LOT of work.

      When I realized that's just what it was ... work, I gracefully bowed out of the game. I like the concepts of art and the social aspects. I like the fact that everyone contributes, but at the end of the day ... it's a crafting game which drove me nuts cause the products of your labor ultimately perished with little use.

      Also ... the map was WAY huge for the playerbase. The waypoint system was great but I didn't like that you were randomly dumped somewhere in egypt. It took my buddy and I three hours to reach each other. Three hours of running.

      The game has a lot to offer other MMORPGS because in ATTID, you felt like you could make a difference in the world by helping others (as opposed to SWG where you feel entirely expendable). Just my thoughts.

  2. yup by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Ugly Goth girl desktop background... CHECK
    Irc window.... CHECK
    Fatty Linux dork.... CHECK