the2ndSign
Published
Multiplayer issues aside, the game runs very well after applying the launch parameters. There are minor graphical bugs.
WINEDLLOVERRIDES="msvcp70,msvcr70=n" %command%
Enable DirectPlay through protontricks. Required for multiplayer.
3D model textures occasionally darken significantly after minimizing the game. Annoying, but not game breaking.
Loading the stock animal list in the army builder was agonizingly slow, as was loading into a match. This was fixed via the indicated launch parameter.
Attempting to host a lobby via IC Online consistently causes a crash. Joining a game appears to work, although an error I cannot confidently attribute to Proton occurred while loading into the match. I was not able to play. I have not tried LAN or Internet TCP as of yet.
In my case, the launch parameters are essential. The load time issues are severe and detract greatly from the main draw of the game, i.e. unit customization. The problem worsens when using mods that add more stock animals.
My experience after tinkering has been very good. I am an active mod developer and do not feel my workflow has suffered from running the game and its tools on Linux.
