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Quake 4 Linux
Crusader writes "id Software has released the Linux client and server for Quake 4. There's a FAQ page with installation instructions, notes, and download links."
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I've been living under a rock... is Quake 4 out yet for other OSs?
Does this mean that the copy and paste troll about installing Quake 3 in Linux vs Windows will have to find a new troll to copy and paste?
Game! - Where the stick is mightier than the sword!
Torrent
And I just purchased Quake 3... damn!
BUT, couldn't they have made a regular website instead of a flash app that has ridiculously long transitions? I was all interested in checking it out, until I lost interest due to the wait for basic information.
ART on dA
Just a note: The quake 4 webpage is flash based. So if you try to access it, either have a broadband connection (and you will still have to wait), or a lot of patience with a modem. Also, if you block pop-ups with firefox, you won't be able to access anything but their main page unless you turn off the pop-up blocker.
One more thing... if a company already has a patches section with the words "Coming Soon" before the game is released, is that suggesting something about the quality of the product?
-Kruton
Praise is good, but your wallet speaks louder. Don't forget to let them know *why* you purchased the game.
Here is the IGN review which might help you decide if it's worth putting on the Linux box. http://pc.ign.com/articles/658/658263p1.html
The cd likely has the artwork to keep the download small, and the cd key of course. Basicly you need to buy the cd, then you can dl and use the linux client.
It also gives ID firm numbers on how many actually use the linux version. So if you bought the game, please dl it.
I still have more fans than freaks. WTF is wrong with you people?
Quake 4 Linux Version! IMPRESSIVE!
Requires Windows Version! HUMILIATION!
Be sure to let id know that you bought the Windows package in order to install it on your Linux box. I know id are good guys (as evidenced by how quickly this came out), but it never hurts to let them know exactly how much we appreciate it.
Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
Jack Thompson today publically voiced his opinion against Linux and against Quake in all shapes and forms... quoted specifically he said :
"Any group of people who advocate giving a Penguin a helmet and a rocket launcher are a bunch of sick fucks..."
News at 10!
A lot of people (myself included) are having issues with the second installation disc. It basically just won't read in any CD drive I can get my hands on. And I'm not alone.
If this turns out to be a result of SecureROM, I'm going to send my box back to Activision with a piece of poo inside.
I currently have no clever signature witicism to add here.
It appears that there is a number of badly pressed CDs. You should be able to exchange them at the store :)
Since I'm friends with a member or 3 of the Q4 dev team, I just want to point out that this is not a "port" of Doom 3. There has been major under the hood work between D3 and Q4 -- Raven would like people to license the Q4 engine instead of the D3 engine. The new engine is far more powerful but also efficient, which allows them to have a lot more lighting, shadowing, etc. effects while maintaining the same basic performance characteristics. That's why, unlike FEAR, it doesn't bring a 7800GTX to its knees.
I use a wiki because it's an easy format for me to edit and update wherever I am. I have no intention to make it writable - god we're getting enough feedback as it is :)
Thanks for pointing the language issue though. Would you know how to force a single language maybe?
It is definitely better to write portable code from the ground up and be able to run and debug it on multiple platforms. The GNU/Linux market share alone would not justify the time I spend on it.
This said, I'm much happier doing my developement on Linux when it's possible. Debugging isn't as easy as MSVC, but the environement just feels right for me.
TTimo