Overgrowth on Linux status

[Chameleon]

In case anyone missed it, there's an encouraging note at the end of the a117 weekly build release stating the following:

Note! No Linux support at the moment -- we are waiting on Awesomium for these. AJS says that Linux support is on the horizon, but we cannot make any concrete estimates for it. In the meantime, we are working with the creator of Berkelium to switch to that, which has a Linux build, so we will no longer be dependent on Awesomium.

Berkelium is an artificially element on the periodic table created in 1949, so most of the results you'll find from a search are related to that. However, I found more information about the Berkelium we're interested in here.

This is very good news for those of us using Linux.

Thanks Wolfire for hearing our pleas.

[admalledd]

as a note, a46 had the "waiting for Awesomium" thing, and it seems that from the start there was never a linux build (at least that I can find...)

a104 was the first time for the "switch to Berkelium" post, kind of getting annoying with no news on any front...

<rage> here they tout on their blog cross-platform compatibility and leave linux high and dry
</rage>

sorry, its just that I have no windows computer (except my collection of a libbretto 50ct running windows 95, and a IBM thinkpad that was upgraded to windows 3.15) to play overgrowth on, and watching isn't enough!


TL;DR can we have some new-er oficial news on what the plans are/progress of said plans are for getting some linux running builds? (even if i have to use WINE again!)

[Jeff]

Everything in Overgrowth is designed to be totally cross-platform and we strongly believe that Linux support is important.

When the time is right, Ryan Gordon (the most awesome Linux game developer) will jump into Overgrowth and masterfully port it to Linux. When is the time right? I am not sure, he has been very busy.

Please do not bother him about it though!

That's basically all the news. Everything is ready to go on our end, we just need a good Linux developer to check out the code.

If you guys know of other awesome Linux developers, and would be willing to help compile Overgrowth on Linux, send me an email at [email protected]

[dyrvere]

I'm just happy if we get a Linux version before the end of the year. As Awesomium devs seem to be gearing up to get a beta version with the Linux support in during the next coming weeks or so. Wish them and Ryan lots of luck!

[davidc]

FYI, the RC3 for Awesomium 1.6 is out. Still no sign of Linux support.

[davidc]

http://www.khrona.com/2011/02/16/top-six-new-features/

Davidc says:
February 16, 2011 at 7:28 am
Kudos for the release, I’m really looking forward to being able to actually use Awesomium. Do you have any good news for Linux users?

Robert says:
February 16, 2011 at 4:36 pm
@Davidc: Thanks! We’re testing the new Linux build right now, aiming for a release in the next week or two.

[Marcus]

Everything in Overgrowth is designed to be totally cross-platform and we strongly believe that Linux support is important.

When the time is right, Ryan Gordon (the most awesome Linux game developer) will jump into Overgrowth and masterfully port it to Linux. When is the time right? I am not sure, he has been very busy.

Please do not bother him about it though!

That's basically all the news. Everything is ready to go on our end, we just need a good Linux developer to check out the code.

If you guys know of other awesome Linux developers, and would be willing to help compile Overgrowth on Linux, send me an email at [email protected]

I'd suggest you'd put the same question on some other sites such as IndieDB, Phoronix and perhaps a Linux gaming website?

[mattjohn0169]

http://www.khrona.com/2011/02/16/top-six-new-features/

Davidc says:
February 16, 2011 at 7:28 am
Kudos for the release, I’m really looking forward to being able to actually use Awesomium. Do you have any good news for Linux users?

Robert says:
February 16, 2011 at 4:36 pm
@Davidc: Thanks! We’re testing the new Linux build right now, aiming for a release in the next week or two.

YAY!

[Midget_Cat]

http://www.khrona.com/2011/02/16/top-six-new-features/

Davidc says:
February 16, 2011 at 7:28 am
Kudos for the release, I’m really looking forward to being able to actually use Awesomium. Do you have any good news for Linux users?

Robert says:
February 16, 2011 at 4:36 pm
@Davidc: Thanks! We’re testing the new Linux build right now, aiming for a release in the next week or two.

I never expected that to happen. Was expecting to wait a lot longer. This is certainly wondrous news! Thank you, Davidc!

[Marcus]

I guess the week is pretty much over soon, so any news?
I am still confused wether Wolfire is even going to use Awesomium, as I recall someone discussing Berkelium instead. So what are the plans at the moment?

[jwagner]

Hi,

what's currently recommended for Linux-only users? Wait for a Linux build, or try an older version with wine?

Thx, -jens

[Marcus]

Hi,

what's currently recommended for Linux-only users? Wait for a Linux build, or try an older version with wine?

Thx, -jens

Personally I am waiting for the (hopefully) soon coming Linux build.
But if you want to, some of the older alphas worked fine in Wine.

[lizard]

Are there plans to 64-bit version?

[klj]

Everything in Overgrowth is designed to be totally cross-platform and we strongly believe that Linux support is important.

When the time is right, Ryan Gordon (the most awesome Linux game developer) will jump into Overgrowth and masterfully port it to Linux. When is the time right? I am not sure, he has been very busy.

Please do not bother him about it though!

That's basically all the news. Everything is ready to go on our end, we just need a good Linux developer to check out the code.

If you guys know of other awesome Linux developers, and would be willing to help compile Overgrowth on Linux, send me an email at [email protected]

..so first You were waiting for Awesomium... then Berkelium - with no real updates on that front - and now that it seems that Awesomium is back into play, You're suddenly waiting for Ryan and for "the time to be right"??

If Overgrowth is indeed designed to be cross-platform from the start, waiting for Icculus sounds a bit like just another excuse for leaving Linux hanging. I'm sure You can manage it Yourself, so how about if You guys put some effort into it, get in touch with Adam Simmons over at Awesomium, and start prioritizing the Linux build as promised?

[mattjohn0169]

Everything in Overgrowth is designed to be totally cross-platform and we strongly believe that Linux support is important.

When the time is right, Ryan Gordon (the most awesome Linux game developer) will jump into Overgrowth and masterfully port it to Linux. When is the time right? I am not sure, he has been very busy.

Please do not bother him about it though!

That's basically all the news. Everything is ready to go on our end, we just need a good Linux developer to check out the code.

If you guys know of other awesome Linux developers, and would be willing to help compile Overgrowth on Linux, send me an email at [email protected]

..so first You were waiting for Awesomium... then Berkelium - with no real updates on that front - and now that it seems that Awesomium is back into play, You're suddenly waiting for Ryan and for "the time to be right"??

If Overgrowth is indeed designed to be cross-platform from the start, waiting for Icculus sounds a bit like just another excuse for leaving Linux hanging. I'm sure You can manage it Yourself, so how about if You guys put some effort into it, get in touch with Adam Simmons over at Awesomium, and start prioritizing the Linux build as promised?

That seems a little harsh, but I do think that doing the work in-house would make for the best Linux version of the game. The word 'port' doesn't exactly conjure pleasant images...