Running EQ under LINUX

[abazaba]

I've been playing around with some old hardware to get eq running on Lubuntu but i've encountered the same high cpu load as others. Wondering if there are any suggestions to fix this?

System:
Kernel: 5.0.0-32-generic x86_64 bits: 64
Desktop: LXQt 0.14.1 Distro: Ubuntu 19.04 (Disco Dingo)
Machine:
Type: Desktop System: NVIDIA product: MCP7A v: 2
serial: <root required>
Mobo: NVIDIA model: MCP7A v: 2 serial: <root required> BIOS: Phoenix
v: 6.00 PG date: 02/02/2009
CPU:
Topology: Dual Core model: Intel Core2 Duo E8400 bits: 64 type: MCP
L2 cache: 6144 KiB
Speed: 2999 MHz min/max: 2000/3000 MHz Core speeds (MHz): 1: 2999
2: 2999
Graphics:
Device-1: NVIDIA GF116 [GeForce GTX 550 Ti] driver: nvidia v: 390.129
Display: x11 server: X.Org 1.20.4 driver: nvidia
unloaded: fbdev,modesetting,nouveau,vesa resolution: 1280x1024~60Hz
OpenGL: renderer: GeForce GTX 550 Ti/PCIe/SSE2 v: 4.6.0 NVIDIA 390.129

$ glxinfo | head -50
name of display: :0
display: :0 screen: 0
direct rendering: Yes
server glx vendor string: NVIDIA Corporation
server glx version string: 1.4
server glx extensions:
GLX_ARB_context_flush_control, GLX_ARB_create_context,
GLX_ARB_create_context_no_error, GLX_ARB_create_context_profile,
GLX_ARB_create_context_robustness, GLX_ARB_fbconfig_float,
GLX_ARB_multisample, GLX_EXT_buffer_age,
GLX_EXT_create_context_es2_profile, GLX_EXT_create_context_es_profile,
GLX_EXT_framebuffer_sRGB, GLX_EXT_import_context, GLX_EXT_libglvnd,
GLX_EXT_stereo_tree, GLX_EXT_swap_control, GLX_EXT_swap_control_tear,
GLX_EXT_texture_from_pixmap, GLX_EXT_visual_info, GLX_EXT_visual_rating,
GLX_NV_copy_image, GLX_NV_delay_before_swap, GLX_NV_float_buffer,
GLX_NV_multisample_coverage, GLX_NV_robustness_video_memory_purge,
GLX_SGIX_fbconfig, GLX_SGIX_pbuffer, GLX_SGI_swap_control,
GLX_SGI_video_sync
client glx vendor string: NVIDIA Corporation
client glx version string: 1.4
client glx extensions:
GLX_ARB_context_flush_control, GLX_ARB_create_context,
GLX_ARB_create_context_no_error, GLX_ARB_create_context_profile,
GLX_ARB_create_context_robustness, GLX_ARB_fbconfig_float,
GLX_ARB_get_proc_address, GLX_ARB_multisample, GLX_EXT_buffer_age,
GLX_EXT_create_context_es2_profile, GLX_EXT_create_context_es_profile,
GLX_EXT_fbconfig_packed_float, GLX_EXT_framebuffer_sRGB,
GLX_EXT_import_context, GLX_EXT_stereo_tree, GLX_EXT_swap_control,
GLX_EXT_swap_control_tear, GLX_EXT_texture_from_pixmap,
GLX_EXT_visual_info, GLX_EXT_visual_rating, GLX_NV_copy_buffer,
GLX_NV_copy_image, GLX_NV_delay_before_swap, GLX_NV_float_buffer,
GLX_NV_multisample_coverage, GLX_NV_present_video,
GLX_NV_robustness_video_memory_purge, GLX_NV_swap_group,
GLX_NV_video_capture, GLX_NV_video_out, GLX_SGIX_fbconfig,
GLX_SGIX_pbuffer, GLX_SGI_swap_control, GLX_SGI_video_sync
GLX version: 1.4
GLX extensions:
GLX_ARB_context_flush_control, GLX_ARB_create_context,
GLX_ARB_create_context_no_error, GLX_ARB_create_context_profile,
GLX_ARB_create_context_robustness, GLX_ARB_fbconfig_float,
GLX_ARB_get_proc_address, GLX_ARB_multisample, GLX_EXT_buffer_age,
GLX_EXT_create_context_es2_profile, GLX_EXT_create_context_es_profile,
GLX_EXT_framebuffer_sRGB, GLX_EXT_import_context, GLX_EXT_stereo_tree,
GLX_EXT_swap_control, GLX_EXT_swap_control_tear,
GLX_EXT_texture_from_pixmap, GLX_EXT_visual_info, GLX_EXT_visual_rating,
GLX_NV_copy_image, GLX_NV_delay_before_swap, GLX_NV_float_buffer,
GLX_NV_multisample_coverage, GLX_NV_robustness_video_memory_purge,
GLX_SGIX_fbconfig, GLX_SGIX_pbuffer, GLX_SGI_swap_control,
GLX_SGI_video_sync
Memory info (GL_NVX_gpu_memory_info):

$ wine --version
wine-4.0 (Ubuntu 4.0-1)

launched with this script and also tried with wineq2

#!/bin/sh
# if you don't have the script's cwd set, you get XML errors
export WINEPREFIX=$HOME/.wine/
cd ~/.wine/drive_c/Program\ Files/EQLite
# Bind to one core of the processor and launch.
# The client will spew a lot of errors, especially every time
# you target a mob, hence the stdout/stderr redirect.
# You probably want to leave off the 2>/dev/null until you're satisfied
# everything is working.
wine eqgame.exe patchme

I've tested the same software setup across some different hardware configs with similar results. High cpu seems to start as soon as eq is launched, dipping only in loading screens. gpu utilization is around 20%.

A side note: wineq2 seems to fix the blank server select without the need of p99 middlemand by Zaela, however this causes TAB and BACKSPACE keys to center the mouse when pressed in eq. Trying to figure that one out too.

thanks

[Izmael]

I have a feeling that the high CPU usage is due to one or more of the following:

- Recent DirectX developments for classic darkness - the fact that they are mandatory really sucks
- Recent 60 FPS hardcode lock-in
- Possibly Themida version change and/or additional Themida options being activated. If this is the case, I'd like to ask the devs to please have a look at it. It's really annoying to have laptop fan at 100% all the time when running a 2004 game in 2019.

[fb9]

My 2 cents for ultra poor performance -

On a 5 year old laptop, also have embedded Intel 4000 video.

On Linux Mint checked under 'Driver Manager'
Had to make sure Intel microcode drivers were 'activated'.
Sorry, can't advise how that exists with other systems.

Major updates I think tended to reset this and would find the game running at terrible FPS. Switching it back and it was reasonable.

Still no powerhouse, but can play most zone without major issue.

[xaix1999]

Hello everyone

im having some problems with being away for a few months and coming back to no sound
no sound issue is localized to only EQ
if anyone know the sound requirements i will investigate in meeting those
also my script to start looks like

#!/bin/bash
~/mimd/p99mimd &
echo $! >/tmp/p99middle.pid
cd "$HOME/.wine/drive_c/EQEmu"
WINEPREFIX="${HOME}/.wine" wine eqgame.exe patchme 2>/dev/null
kill -9 $(cat /tmp/p99middle.pid)

the pastebin is my log upto character screen where i should be able to hear my melee guy swing
https://pastebin.com/Qh8xT2GJ

also my eqclient.ini says Sound=TRUE

[xaix1999]

nm everyone downgraded my wine and the sound came back

[Feracitus]

Hi, i'm a new linux user, and i copied over my install from windows inside the wine directory, but i cant figure out how to create a desktop shortcut for eqgame.exe, i'm using linux mint 19.

[sol87]

Originally Posted by Feracitus [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Hi, i'm a new linux user, and i copied over my install from windows inside the wine directory, but i cant figure out how to create a desktop shortcut for eqgame.exe, i'm using linux mint 19.

Hi there! Idk mint but it should be the same.
Make a new file on your desktop with .sh at the end of the name. Edit the file with a text editor.

cd "/home/username/.wine/yourEQfolder" && wine eqgame.exe patchme

Let me know if not.

[Benanov]

Originally Posted by sol87 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Hi there! Idk mint but it should be the same.
Make a new file on your desktop with .sh at the end of the name. Edit the file with a text editor.

cd "/home/username/.wine/yourEQfolder" && wine eqgame.exe patchme

Let me know if not.

Really should make a .desktop file, that's what the google links should tell ya. Make sure it's +x

[Feracitus]

Originally Posted by sol87 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Hi there! Idk mint but it should be the same.
Make a new file on your desktop with .sh at the end of the name. Edit the file with a text editor.

cd "/home/username/.wine/yourEQfolder" && wine eqgame.exe patchme

Let me know if not.

so i was able to create the shortcut like this by substituting with my path, but when i try to launch i get an error: "there was an error launching this application" (that's a translation from my native language)

i also tried making a launcher following the tutorial on https://superuser.com/questions/1219...-mint-18-or-up, but that didnt work either.

Really should make a .desktop file, that's what the google links should tell ya. Make sure it's +x

I did name it EQ.Desktop, didnt work, and i'm noob to the point i don't really know what +x means.

[loramin]

Originally Posted by Feracitus [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

so i was able to create the shortcut like this by substituting with my path, but when i try to launch i get an error: "there was an error launching this application" (that's a translation from my native language)

i also tried making a launcher following the tutorial on https://superuser.com/questions/1219...-mint-18-or-up, but that didnt work either.



I did name it EQ.Desktop, didnt work, and i'm noob to the point i don't really know what +x means.

"+x" is UNIX-speak for "add executable permissions to the file". UNIX controls which users on your computer can access which files in three ways: it can let a use read (R), write (ie modify; W), or execute (ie. run; X) that file.

When you right-click on the file and choose properties, or at the command line by using the "chmod" command, you can change which permissions a user has on a file. When you do it at the command line, you use pluses and minuses to add/remove permissions. For instance "chmod a+x foo.file" would give ("+") execute ("x") permissions to all ("a") users on foo.file.