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Steam version on 64-bit linuxdain09/15/2009 - 12:21

I purchased the Steam version of World of Goo, and saw that it is possible to run it under linux by installing the demo and overwriting the res folder (I read it somewhere on this site I believe). However, this does not seem to be the case with the 64-bit version. Is there any way (if it's even allowed) to run the native 64-bit linux version of World of Goo using the res files from the Steam game?

Re: Steam version on 64-bit linuxPavke09/15/2009 - 12:43

Just install 1.41 patch! ;)

Re: Steam version on 64-bit linuxdain09/15/2009 - 13:29

I'm not quite sure of what you mean. I installed the 1.41 linux demo (64-bit), and I believe the Steam copy is up to date as well, as Steam automatically updates its games. I don't think I have access to a full linux version or patch of 1.41 since I purchased the game via Steam.

Re: Steam version on 64-bit linuxPavke09/15/2009 - 13:52

[quote author=dain link=topic=2059.msg14403#msg14403 date=1253039377]
I believe the Steam copy is up to date as well, as Steam automatically updates its games


Well that's not the case with World of Goo. Yeah I know, it sucks :)

I suggest you do this:

1. Install demo whatever version you have on your linux
2. Install steam on you PC.
3. Copy res folder you linux (and see if anything else is missing)
4. Download and install 1.41patch  http://www.worldofgoo.com/dl2.php?lk=demo

It should work.


Last modified Tue, 09/15/2009 - 13:54 by Pavke
Re: Steam version on 64-bit linuxdain09/16/2009 - 10:45

The link you provided seems to have the available demo versions, but no patches (which I haven't been able to find anywhere so far). Also, if I start by installing the demo for 1.41 (linux) and add the res files from the windows version, wouldn't patching the (modified) 1.41 version with a 1.41 patch be meaningless? I don't mean to question you, I'm sure you know a lot more about this game than I do. I'm just trying to understand how this whole thing works.  ;D

Re: Steam version on 64-bit linuxPavke09/17/2009 - 03:36

Oh sorry, my mistake.

After reading throw forum and goofans.com I have come to a conclusion that it isn't possible (even though common sense say it is) :(.

The only way you could have played on 64 Linux was by ordering throw this site. You get a download link for PC, Mac, Linux...

Re: Steam version on 64-bit linuxdain09/17/2009 - 03:51

I see. Oh well, thanks for your help nonetheless! I guess I'm stuck playing WoG on my Windows PC for now.