Linux Gaming

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I assume CK2 is Crusader Kings 2? If so, it already has a Linux native build. For Guild Wars 2, you can download it from Steam and use you own credentials on the launcher and play like that. It would be easier that way.

For different distros, it doesn't actually matter that much. Just pick one you like and delve into it. You may want to change it when you learn more about Linux, but that's for some time later.

This game is buggy on Windows, moreso on Linux.

I get memory leaks when playing for longer than an hour. My pc has 48gb of memory, and i've caught gw2.exe taking over 10gb by itself after a long session. This has happened to me on multiple distros and machines. If you let it continue it eventually crashes the game

That said, it's pretty playable. You can just reboot your pc when you are done.

You should try to figure out what's going on with Ubuntu. Maybe try a different proton version, or try using proton-GE. You could also look at Lutris and either use that or copy the relevant flags they are using to your launch options in Steam.

I play (not often) on Fedora just using steam. My gpu is AMD. No big issues except the memory leak.

It also very well could still be a driver issue. Driver installation is a bit different on Linux vs Windows, perhaps something wasnt enabled or configured properly.

You're overthinking it - distro doesn't matter that much. Fix the issues you have on the distro you're running.

It's not like "Ubuntu is good for GW2, bazzite runs god of war, mint for baulders gate"

I don't think that's distro related. I've played GW2 on Mint with an Nvidia card and it worked just like on Windows. I installed the Steam version though and linked my account.

What Proton version are you using in Steam to play it, did you try some different ones? Without knowing what your issue really is, there are some tinker steps mentioned on ProtonDB, maybe have a look. It's really hard to recommend anything without more info.

Bazzite or nobara. Bazzite just works, nobara is a bit more flexible with what you can install easily

For simplicity and ease of use (also shipped with NV drivers) Bazzite.

It's not as ease of use if you want to fiddle with stuff but as a turnkey solution it's the best out there IMHO, it's geared to non savvy users, it comes with everything pre-packaged OOTB (or gives you the option to run an install script for it) and it just works for the most part. Highly recommend going with KDE and Plasma.

That's not to the detriment of other distros (don't torch my house Arch fans), just that, bazzite really invested into the UX and it shows.

I only have experience with Mint, but you could try running GW2 as a steam game? Not sure if it would help.

You need to add "-provider Portal" to the launch options so you can use your non-steam account.

Could also ask in[email protected] for GW2 specific advice.

You might give Bottles a go. It can be used to run GW2 the same way steam does, but you'll have access to tweak all the different settings of the compatibility layer.

You can also use ProtonUPQT to install custom versions of proton, then set steam to use them from game properties.

Fedora desktop with KDE. Or you could do grape Arch

https://garudalinux.org/

Or Blueberry Fedora

https://bazzite.gg/