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A linux gamer asks, "How do I install windows for just one game?" (piefed.blahaj.zone)
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There is a game I am considering getting; it has been out for a few months now, and the devs are specifically blocking it from running under proton with a Kernel Level Anticheat which specifically blocks linux.

Folks on the discussion boards made the point tht it is technically possible to install windows for just one steam game, so I am looking for a guide on how to do that?

I've heard that if you don't activate windows, you can still use it, and if you get the LSTC (?) Version of windows, it is not so annoying.

Does anyone have a guide for how to install windows alongside linux for one game?

If we have a discussion in the comments about whether it is tactically appropriate to give money to a game corporation that requires windows, i guess we can, but i would rather learn how to install windows in the least annoying way possible.

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[-] howrar@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 month ago

If i thought my boycott would have any effect on the publisher, sure.

I've heard the game may die from not enough players. So that is why I'm going to dual boot if I can.

Well, which is it? Do you think you're going to have an effect or not?

Regardless, I don't think regdog@lemmy.world is talking about the effect on the game/publisher. It's the effect on yourself that's important.

[-] sem@piefed.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 month ago

I don't really understand the question.

If there were some kind of Linux gamers petition that was attracting signatures, maybe me joining in would have an effect on persuading the publisher, maybe not.

I don't think me buying it or not buying it in a vacuum will have any effect on them deciding to enable the settings in their Kernel level anti cheat to allow Linux compatibility.

Whether the game dies or not definitely won't be affected by whether i buy a copy and play, or not. I don't even want to play the pvp modes which is the majority of the game.

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