Eschalon and Linux

ariten · Post by **ariten** » November 10th, 2007, 4:07 am

That is great decision. I hope there will be a lot of linux users who will buy the game. We have to show support to such projects. Good work!

slamelov · Post by **slamelov** » November 13th, 2007, 2:25 am

I'm interested in a Linux release and I will buy the game for that OS.

murlock · Post by **murlock** » November 14th, 2007, 3:41 pm

I'm also interested in a Linux version, please respond to this thread when Linux version is ready

PS: Is it possible to buy windows version before and download Linux binaries when it will be available ?

YouTube · November 14th, 2007, 5:01 pm

Yes Murlock, we'll work with people to get the version they want. Thanks for stopping in!

YouTube · November 14th, 2007, 5:15 pm

I have a Linux technical question: is there some type of universal installer for Linux, or should we just distribute the game as a single compressed archive, then let the user just extract the game (directories intact) to whatever directory they want?

murlock · Post by **murlock** » November 15th, 2007, 4:52 am

As installer for linux, you can check http://www.installjammer.com/ or http://icculus.org/loki_setup/

Personally, I prefer a simple script inside archive to check dependencies (lib, opengl, ...)

My 2cents,
Murlock

YouTube · November 15th, 2007, 6:49 am

Thank you. I will look at those.

As I said a few posts earlier, I will release the demo to Eschalon on Linux sometime in December and have the community help test it on all the different distos. We'll call this an open beta test, and after all the technical issues are smoothed out, I'll put the full version up for purchase.

ariten · Post by **ariten** » November 15th, 2007, 7:41 am

Another vote for an archive....it is much easier to maintain the packages in different distributions that way.

slamelov · Post by **slamelov** » November 18th, 2007, 3:42 am

If I buy the Windows release tomorrow, would I get some kind discount for the Linux release when it be released?.

(Yes, I can't wait for this game

)

PhilosophiX · Post by **PhilosophiX** » November 18th, 2007, 4:56 am

Hi Slamelov,

I believe from what I've read on other threads that those of us who are using Linux and Mac will be able to buy the windows version when it's released tomorrow, and once the Linux or Mac version comes out convert the license.

In the words of BasiliskWrangler over on the ask a question thread:

However, we are a small company and want our customers happy. We may have a very short period of time after the Mac version is released (30 days?) where you can convert your license and get a Mac version if you have already bought the Windows version. We'll try to get something like this figured out.

And when we asked, BasiliskWrangler said that if it was implemented it would also apply to Linux users. So here's hoping.

So anyway now is a good time to re-ask the question since we're all going to be buying it as soon as we can get our hands on it...

slamelov · Post by **slamelov** » November 18th, 2007, 6:19 am

Great to hear that.

uggwar · Post by **uggwar** » November 19th, 2007, 9:22 am

Looking forward to the linux version! Seems to be the perfect game for xmas holliday

Janusz11 · Post by **Janusz11** » November 30th, 2007, 4:47 pm

Just dropped in 'cause I wanted to say that I'm really glad you decided to release this great game on Linux. I'm really looking forward to it!
(on Zenwalk here, btw â€“ and I'm preferring a simple archive as well)

I downloaded the Windows demo today and gave it a try and, wow!, what a beautiful crafted game! I had some problems with the controls at the beginning but got used to them pretty quickly.

I didn't get very far, but what I've see so far from the demo/game I really enjoyed. Now I'm looking forward to the Linux version.