From 564890434d2f5771b6f00de7af4b135d97c7964b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aminda Suomalainen Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:24:13 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] gayming/README.md: notes learned on Fedora Kinoite on Steam Deck --- gayming/README.md | 66 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 65 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/gayming/README.md b/gayming/README.md index b16a8c1..ef95b10 100644 --- a/gayming/README.md +++ b/gayming/README.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ -# Notes related to gaming +# Notes related to gayming _A lot of older files that I haven't touched recently were moved to this directory. I don't think anyone was using them, so I am not afraid of breaking @@ -18,6 +18,12 @@ links._ - [Cursor doesn't stick to game window](#cursor-doesnt-stick-to-game-window) - [Graphics corruption such as display full of black dots](#graphics-corruption-such-as-display-full-of-black-dots) - [Steam client itself is laggy](#steam-client-itself-is-laggy) +- [Fedora Atomic](#fedora-atomic) + - [Heroic Games flatpak](#heroic-games-flatpak) + - [Actually using gamescope](#actually-using-gamescope) + - [Steam flatpak](#steam-flatpak) + - [Steam Deck](#steam-deck) + - [Other flatpak lifehacks](#other-flatpak-lifehacks) @@ -67,3 +73,61 @@ it's tracked at Close/logoff friends window/network or disable its animations. - https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/7245#issuecomment-897417115 + +## Fedora Atomic + +_Means Fedora Kinoite unless otherwise specified._ Read also +[aminda.eu/n/essentialsoftware](https://aminda.eu/n/essentialsoftware) which +may cross-reference here. + +### Heroic Games flatpak + +- When asked for Steam flatpak location, it's + `~/.var/app/com.valvesoftware.Steam/data/Steam`. The `data/Steam` confuses + me too. +- No input in Skyrim Special Edition GOG? Try quitting Steam. That may also + affect other games (KH:MoM didn't care whether Steam was running or not). +- Gamescope and Mangohud installed, but not found? Pay attention to their + branch, at the time of writing they want branch `23.08`. + - Remember the dualslash shortpaw! + `sudo flatpak install flathub org.freedesktop.Platform.VulkanLayer.MangoHud//23.08 org.freedesktop.Platform.VulkanLayer.gamescope//23.08` + +#### Actually using gamescope + +Having gamescope and mangohud installed and found? That is not enough to use +it. + +> It's weird. You have to check the "enable upscaling" box, then set "Game +> Width" and "Game Height", but leave "Upscale {Width,Height}" empty. + +- [`@rtxn@lemmy.world`](https://lemmy.world/u/rtxn) on + [How the heck do I get gamescope working with Heroic Games Launcher?](https://rimworld.gallery/m/linux_gaming@lemmy.world/t/2882/How-the-heck-do-I-get-gamescope-working-with-Heroic/comment/20433#entry-comment-20433) + +Same page may have hinted me on the branch version numbers, but I lost the +source for that. + +### Steam flatpak + +See also above and below. Remember to +`sudo flatpak install flathub com.valvesoftware.Steam.CompatibilityTool.Proton-GE` +and in Steam settings find the checkbox to make everything run with +compatibility tool `Proton GE (flatpak)`. + +### Steam Deck + +If using Fedora Kinoite, life may be easier by making symlinks to autostart +the gayming apps on login + +```bash +mkdir -p ~/.config/autostart/ +ln -nsfv /var/lib/flatpak/exports/bin/com.valvesoftware.Steam ~/.config/autostart/ +ln -nsfv /var/lib/flatpak/exports/bin/com.heroicgameslauncher.hgl ~/.config/autostart/ +``` + +Visit Steam settings to enable launching in big picture mode and Heroic Games +Launcher settings to start minimized. + +### Other flatpak lifehacks + +Don't forget +[scripts/bash/flatpak-workarounds.bash](https://gitea.blesmrt.net/mikaela/scripts/src/branch/master/bash/flatpak-workarounds.bash)!