• AlexWIWA@lemmy.mlEnglish
    121·
    7 months 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·
      7 months 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.

      • AlexWIWA@lemmy.mlEnglish
        1·
        7 months 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·
      7 months ago

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

      • AlexWIWA@lemmy.mlEnglish
        19·
        7 months 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.

          • AlexWIWA@lemmy.mlEnglish
            34·
            7 months ago

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

          • AlexWIWA@lemmy.mlEnglish
            2·
            7 months 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.