I wrote about the brand new Nexus mods app before, as it's quite a promising and exciting development for the future of modding (especially for Linux and Steam Deck). And now, they want your feedback.

Yesterday, July 1st, they announced the Alpha release of this next-generation mod manager and their new Product Manager got in touch to mention they “would be really keen to get feedback from Linux users”. So this is your chance to ensure Linux (and Steam Deck) finally become a first-class citizen for game modding.

    • F04118F@feddit.nl
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      5 months ago

      Just install Linux on your laptop or desktop.

      If you want a hassle-free setup, get Linux Mint, or if you use Nvidia, Pop!_OS.

      To get as close to the Steam Deck setup as reasonable, get EndeavourOS with KDE. It is Arch-based and may require maintenance though.

      Kubuntu is a good middle ground, with the same desktop interface as SteamOS (KDE) but also pretty hassle-free setup.

      • can@sh.itjust.works
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        5 months ago

        Just install Linux on your laptop or desktop.

        I have been trying

        I don’t think my laptop likes to boot from a USB, things used to be so much easier. Maybe I need to try a DVD.

        I need to find a DVD.

          • can@sh.itjust.works
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            5 months ago

            That’s reassuring. I think it’s capable but it may be windows secure boot messing it up. Not familiar with bcdedit but I could try.

              • can@sh.itjust.works
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                5 months ago

                For me, it’s just a matter of finding various forum posts from other people trying to get it working, and applying different suggested fixes until something works (ideally).

                I’m no stranger to that. I guess it’s a matter of motivation at this point.

        • Caveman@lemmy.world
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          5 months ago

          It might take a bit to wade through the BIOS settings to get it up but I’d recommend a process of elimination based on “Doesn’t sound relevant to the boot sequence” to figure it out. I have a recent HP laptop and I installed KDE Neon on it.

          Searching for “How to install Linux on [your BIOS and version]” might also help.

        • caseyweederman@lemmy.ca
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          5 months ago

          Mind if we collectively do some troubleshooting?
          What are you using to write to the usb key? Have you tried tools like Ventoy? What OS are you using to write the USB iso? Which iso are you using?
          What model is your laptop? How far along in the process are you able to get? Is the USB key in the boot device list? Do you have USB enabled in the BIOS under bootable options?

          • can@sh.itjust.works
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            5 months ago

            I would really appreciate that in fact.

            I tried Rufus and UNetbootin, both on the windows 10 machine I’m intending to try Linux on, to a 32gb flash drive (I tried two different ones actually). I used an AV Linux ISO and Ubuntu Studio ISO. I have not tried Ventoy.

            It’s an HP. I’ll have to check the model. I went through the bios, and while admittedly it’s been some time, I thought everything seemed right. I recall trying to change the priority.

            It wouldn’t boot at all. Windows just forces its way through.

            Edit: I looked I to Ventoy a bit. I’ll give it a try tomorrow.

            • w2tpmf@lemmy.world
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              5 months ago

              UNetbootin stopped being useful a long time ago. Rufus is OK as long as you set it up right.

              Partition scheme: MBR

              Target system: BIOS or UEFI

              File system:FAT32

              Then in the BIOs setting on the HP go to advanced and set “Legacy Support Enabled”. Save and exit.

              Smash the F9 key repeatedly during boot to pull up the boot menu. You should see your USB device listed to pick and boot from.

            • pezhore@lemmy.ml
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              5 months ago

              There should be a a button that you can press repeatedly to open up a boot menu - it can be the delete key, f2, etc.

              Depending on how new your laptop is, you may need to disable something called “Secure Boot”. Keep in mind if your windows installation is encrypted with BitLocker or whatever else Windows is using these days. If it is encrypted, and you have secure boot enabled you may run into issues booting back into Windows - it will freak out that secure boot was disabled and require your encryption key.

              At least, that’s what happened with my ROG Zephyrus M16 - I had to find my BitLocker key to boot into Windows and then decrypt it using the settings menu.

              Also, if you want to be able to use both Windows and Linux - see if your laptop has an expansion port for a second hard drive. Windows historically has screwed over dual booted Linux grub with updates, and if you can just boot to a entirely different drive that won’t happen.

              • can@sh.itjust.works
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                5 months ago

                It’s at least 5 years old. I’ll look into secure boot. I wouldn’t be against ditching windows entirely but I’m not sure I’m up for transferring all my files over right now. No way my laptop supports another drive unfortunately

                • pezhore@lemmy.ml
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                  5 months ago

                  Yeah, I may catch flak but I wouldn’t be inclined to ditch windows altogether. Unless you literally only do web browsing on your laptop, there’s a high likelihood you may run into a few things that need troubleshooting to get working under Linux, and dual being able to switch back to Windows seamlessly is a huge help/comfort.

                  If you can find the model number or service tag, that would be a big help for troubleshooting.

                  There should be a sticker under your laptop with a bunch of tiny text, or if I recall correctly you can use System Information. See this article

                  • can@sh.itjust.works
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                    5 months ago

                    I only do audio production on my laptop. All browsing is come on my phone whenever possible. The software in my workflow is all Linux compatible and the distros I’m interested in are geared toward that focus. That said I would appreciate the convenience of having windows for now still. Especially since there are some plugins I occasionally use which unfortunately aren’t Linux compatible.

                  • caseyweederman@lemmy.ca
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                    5 months ago

                    That’s good advice, but I’d put forward that you can do all your troubleshooting in a live install so you can bail if you need to. Chances are most things just work and then it’s easier to hit the button.

      • S_H_K@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        5 months ago

        I’m already a mint user tho in one of my laptops I have atlas cause I’m trying to extract some sprites from an old game and for some reason wine wasn’t making it. But I’m not liking the windows experience any bit.

        • Grass@sh.itjust.works
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          5 months ago

          if you have an amd gpu and install bazzite its basically the steamos version valve hasn’t released yet but with a fedora base instead of arch. I wouldn’t actually do the deck image though because game mode is kinda annoying unless controller really is your primary input. I use the desktop image on all my computers that aren’t server use.

        • F04118F@feddit.nl
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          5 months ago

          Software-wise, if you are using a Linux installation with KDE interface, on an AMD CPU and AMD GPU, and are using a wayland session with gamescope to play games, it is very VERY close to the Steam Deck and you are benefiting from all the optimizations that were made for Steam Deck. Bonus points if the hardware is Ryzen 3000 series and Radeon RX 6000 series.

          You probably saw this, but Nexus Mods are asking feedback from Linux users, not just Steam Deck. Because, you know, apart from the sticks, size and touch pads, Steam Deck is just another Linux machine.

      • Cosmonaut_Collin@lemmy.world
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        5 months ago

        I use kubuntu with nvidia and it works really well. The only issue I have is stuttering on games with a locked framerate lower than my monitor refresh rate. I was able to fix the stuttering on elden ring with mods and so far that is the only game that has been wonky about it.

    • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de
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      5 months ago

      I really love the thing. It’s been my almost exclusive gaming device for the last couple years, except for the past few weeks where I’ve been binge gaming shattered pixel dungeon on my phone.

        • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de
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          5 months ago

          I just screwed myself so hard. Was OP buff as hell warrior class. Killed the final boss with ease, went back up to level 1, and …couldn’t leave. I’d forgotten to go grab the dumb amulet and didn’t even notice I wasn’t healing on the boss stages on the way back up.

          Went all the way back down, grabbed the amulet, started going back up again but at that point I was running low on food. Then due to a quick series of absolute bs and bad luck I got killed. Ruined a fantastic run that I thought was in the bag.

          • Butt Pirate@reddthat.com
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            5 months ago

            Oh nooooooo! Wow that sucks but its really impressive you crawled that entire dungeon three times (down up down).

            I don’t bother with the challenge ascent, since I don’t want to ruin a win. I want to do it someday but for now I just end the game with the amulet.

            • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de
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              5 months ago

              I gotta go all the way! Lol. So far I’m 2/48 now. Beat with the mage first, then warrior just today. Next up will be Rogue. After I win with every hero it’s going to be time to retire and play other games again. I think the last three hero wins will go a lot faster than the first two. I have a great grasp of the game, now.

              • Butt Pirate@reddthat.com
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                5 months ago

                Hah respect. Please update me when you finish!

                I’ve beaten it with the four base classes but not the dualist, and not since the “ascent” feature was added. Its a good timewaster. Though, I wish I used alchemy and spells more…

                • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de
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                  5 months ago

                  Will do. I started a rogue run just a bit ago and I hope I don’t screw it up, cause I got a crazy good level 3 blasting wand drop on floor 1 or 2. Huge benefit to rogue it seems. I’ve never even had a level 3 wand drop on me in my last 48 games.

              • S_H_K@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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                5 months ago

                I already learnt that you have to keep an eye on the amulet debuff. One time I got up a level and as I didn’t sqw it I gone “ooops” and gone back.