So I finally bit the bullet, installed a second SSD and put Linux on it to test the waters. Tested out GW2 as a non steam game via Wine and while it runs, it runs very poorly with constant frame drops. Did anyone else try? How was your experience?
I have Nvidia GPU which I gather might be the most likely culprit but was interested in what your experience might’ve been.
The Steam version works, at least on my system (I have AMD). If your account is from the launcher you need to add a parameter in the steam game properties to open the login menu.
It runs flawlessly on my system.
What are you PC specs?
I’ve installed the Steam version of GW2 and then in the Steam console, you can tell it to use the standalone launcher. I can’t remember the command, but when I get home I’ll post it here.
I’ve played this easy for years now, first via Lutris and more recently through steam. I have no problems and performance is on par with Windows.
@illi Yep, I had it running under Ubuntu and now use it in EndeavourOS, both on SSD and with an Nvidia RTX GPU.
I have the ArenaNet (most game hours) and Steam versions. I installed it in Steam, which handles all the hard work, and added “-provider Portal” to the game’s startup options in Steam which makes it use your ArenaNet account. (This is what RiQuY meant in their reply to your Lemmy post).
This provides useful howto and gotcha info:
https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/topic/120919-yes-you-can-link-your-anet-account-to-steam-and-its-really-easy/
@illi Hopefully by installing it in Steam it will smooth out how it runs for you. Good luck!
FWIW, I have the game, ArcDPS, GW2 Radial and Jokolay running nicely together, and have Firefox, Discord, Obsidian and Spotify all running at the same time.
Playing games just using WINE can be difficult since there will usually be configuration missing. If possible, use something like Lutris.net or Heroic Launcher if the game isn’t available on Steam.
Installing older games like that might work, but these other launchers do a lot on the background for you.
