• AlexWIWAEnglish
    121·
    1 year ago

    Because I need Windows to run old C&C games. Get Generals world builder working on Linux and I’ll delete my dual boot

    • AMillionNames@sh.itjust.works
      3·
      1 year ago

      You can already get it working under Linux, running a Windows VM. I remember doing that for Homeworld, it’s basically the emulator approach. A VM is ok if it isn’t too demanding graphically.

      • AlexWIWAEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        Yeah the issue is the tools. They’re what I have a hard time with in the VMs. I have no idea why

    • the_q@lemmy.world
      109·
      1 year ago

      Imagine keeping an entire system set aside for one application. You do you, bud.

      • AlexWIWAEnglish
        19·
        1 year ago

        I don’t think you understand how zealous C&C fans are. Some of us have entire XP machines with CRT monitors just to play the game in its purest form. We’re about as culty as Linux.

        But it’s also not just one program, it’s all the c&c games, their map editors, mod loaders, and any modding tools. World builder is just an example.

          • AlexWIWAEnglish
            34·
            1 year ago

            The simple solution here is to just move on and play a game that isn’t old enough to drink, lol.

          • AlexWIWAEnglish
            1·
            1 year ago

            I really need to get a Windows 98 PC for the same reason

          • AlexWIWAEnglish
            2·
            1 year ago

            It can but it’s already a headache to get the tools running, and adding in the VM layer can add more headaches.

            Usually the compatibility patches make the games work in the VM, but the map editors and modding tools had a lot of issues last time I tried.

            The tooling around those games was incredibly barbones so there are probably a lot of hacks going on that the VM wasn’t properly stimulating.