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I can also mention that it works flawlessly on Linux even with the GoG version (still through proton). It’s uncommon for such games to be on GoG day one, and I wouldn’t have bought it otherwise.

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TWeaK@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
Oh nice, I went with GOG as well and was wondering if I’d be able to get it running on Linux.

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- okamiueru@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
  Most GoG games can be run through steam/proton, but it’s a bit tedious. I’m guessing that there are better approaches than what I do, which is to
  
  Download install files from GoG. For BG3 it’s like 27 or so files and one setup executable. Place all of them in the same folder
  
  Add the install executable from 1. as a “Non steam game”. Through the “Games” -> “Add non-steam game to my Library”.
  
  Edit the entry from 2. and add compatibility. (Right click and “properties”. “Compatibility” and check the “Force the use of a specific Steam …”. I used Proton 8.0.3
  
  Run it, and complete the installation. The install allows you to run the game directly, but don’t do this. Just exit it after finishing the install.
  
  Locate the wine installation for the game. Something like "/home/<$USER>/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/pfx/drive_c/GOG Games/Baldurs Gate 3/bin/bg3.exe"
  
  Edit the entry again from 2., set a nicer name. And the adjusted path above as the TARGET. And full path of the bin-directory it’s in, in quotes, in START IN.
  
  You should be able to run it as a normal steam game. I’ve done this with all gog games without much issues.
  
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  - okamiueru@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
    If anyone stumbles upon this comment, I would also mention that you can install any subsequent update in the same way, by editing the entry to the update file(s), run the update executable, and then edit the entry back.
    
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Freesoftwareenjoyer@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
Why do you use Proton instead on WINE? I’ve never tried, so I’m curious if I should look into it.

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- rusty@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
  Proton is WINE on steroids, I haven’t used it for a while, but ever since proton came out it’s been a much smoother experience, at least for the sample size of me.
  
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- mrvictory1@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
  It is not recommended to use Proton outside of Steam. Use Wine + DXVK instead for GOG.
  
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  - Freesoftwareenjoyer@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
    Good to know, thanks!
    
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