Quake 4 Linux

Crusader writes "id Software has released the Linux client and server for Quake 4. There's a FAQ page with installation instructions, notes, and download links."

Re:Wait

[gunpowda]

Yeah, I felt compelled to check this too. From ID's official site [idsoftware.com]:

We are pleased to announce that QUAKE 4 for the PC is done, and will begin shipping on Tuesday, October 18th! The game will be arriving at retailers beginning Wednesday, October 19th.

Re:Wait

[Anonymous Coward]

Apparently we've both been living under a rock. I didn't realize until now either. Yet here we are [amazon.com]. Go figure.

Torrent

[Vapebait]

Torrent [idsoftware.com]

Re:quake 4 linux

[andy_shepard]

It isn't open source. It's an i386-only binary.

Review - to see if it's Linux worthy

[RUFFyamahaRYDER]

Here is the IGN review which might help you decide if it's worth putting on the Linux box. http://pc.ign.com/articles/658/658263p1.html [ign.com]

Re:Portage...

[Krach42]

Jon Caramack is generally a pretty wicked Apple fan. So expect a client for OSX at some point sooner rather than later.

Full review and screen shots

[Billly Gates]

I was wondering if I was living under a rock since I never heard of quake4?

Turns out Raven software made the port and modified the doom3 engine. For the older slashdoters who remember doom1 and doom2, raven developed heretic and then hexan on the doom1 and doom2 engines and added multiplayer capability. I forgot all about these guys.

A full review and screenshots are here [gamespot.com]. I find it pecuilar that Raven ported this classic level of quake3 to quake4. ... or commonly known as the level where the cheaters with auto-aim and the rail gun whip your butt in.:-) [com.com]

Re:Need RAM!

[jspraul]

What VPN support do you need?

MS PPTP? http://pptpclient.sourceforge.net/ [sourceforge.net] (recommending Suse 10.0)
Cisco has a client which is included in Knoppix.

Just trying to help.

Re:Sinister Voiceover

[temojen]

windows version does not have to be installed.

Too bad the installation is failing for people...

[daVinci1980]

A lot of people (myself included) are having issues with the second installation disc. It basically just won't read in any CD drive I can get my hands on. And I'm not alone [forumplanet.com].

If this turns out to be a result of SecureROM [securom.com], I'm going to send my box back to Activision with a piece of poo inside.

Re:Sinister Voiceover

[Boogaroo]

The quotes are from the Quake 3 announcer for when you perform actions such as killing someone with the melee glove.

Re:How does one get to the torrents?

[TTimo]

There is no login, you just need to click on 'DL' on the torrent page to get the .torrent and start downloading..

Re:quake 4 linux

[hammock]

There are other components to DirectX than 3D. DirectPlay, DirectInput, DirectSound... the list goes on.

All these same questions came out when Quake 2 was released.

Re:Too bad the installation is failing for people.

[TTimo]

It appears that there is a number of badly pressed CDs. You should be able to exchange them at the store :)

Re:Full review and screen shots

[PsychicX]

Since I'm friends with a member or 3 of the Q4 dev team, I just want to point out that this is not a "port" of Doom 3. There has been major under the hood work between D3 and Q4 -- Raven would like people to license the Q4 engine instead of the D3 engine. The new engine is far more powerful but also efficient, which allows them to have a lot more lighting, shadowing, etc. effects while maintaining the same basic performance characteristics. That's why, unlike FEAR, it doesn't bring a 7800GTX to its knees.

Re:Hey ID Software!

[TTimo]

I use a wiki because it's an easy format for me to edit and update wherever I am. I have no intention to make it writable - god we're getting enough feedback as it is :)

Thanks for pointing the language issue though. Would you know how to force a single language maybe?

Re:Too bad the installation is failing for people.

[Anonymous Coward]

The game uses SafeDisc, and the pressings for CD2 were bad. No underhanded ploy here.

Re:i wonder...

[Minna Kirai]

if the copy "protection" (prevention) works in linux...

It didn't back in Doom3. You just install the separately-distributed Linux executable, copy a directory from each of the CDs onto your hard drive, and play from disc henceforth.

Currently, securerom-style copyprotection on Linux would be a waste of effort. There are many Windows customers who don't know how to install no-cd patches, but nearly everyone running Linux has that level of technical skill.

Re:Hey ID Software!

[Sweetshark]

I use a wiki because it's an easy format for me to edit and update wherever I am. I have no intention to make it writable - god we're getting enough feedback as it is :)

Would you know how to force a single language maybe?
You either have to deleted the Templates for alternative FrontPages: (StartSeite, PageD%27Accueil, P%C3%A1ginaPrincipal ...) or change "page_front_page" in the configuration to something moinmoin cant autotranslate (almost everything but FrontPage) and move you Frontpage there.
See "System pages, including FrontPage" on http://moinmoin.wikiwikiweb.de/HelpOnLanguages?hig hlight=(language) [wikiwikiweb.de]
I would propably just go and kill any template I dont need on the wiki - problem solved.

Thanks for the great game BTW and keep up the good work!

Sweetshark, who will buy Quake 4 for his linux-only machine as a reward for finishing his diploma next week ....

The torrent "they" don't want you to see!

[Anonymous Coward]

QUAKE.4.DVD-DEViANCE
http://www.torrentspy.com/download.asp?id=442388 [torrentspy.com]

Re:Recommended Hardware to play?

[tezbobobo]

This is what I found for requiremnets. Add GNU/Linux in there.

English version of Microsoft Windows 2000/XP
Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or Athlon XP 2000+ processor
512MB RAM
8x Speed CD-ROM drive and latest drivers
2.8GB of uncompressed hard disk space (plus 400MB for Windows swap file)
100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit soundcard and latest drivers
100% Windows 2000/XP compatible mouse, keyboard and latest drivers
DirectX 9.0c (included)
3D hardware accelerator card required
100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 64MB
Hardware accelerated video card and the latest drivers
          ATI Radeon 9700
          ATI Radeon 9800
          ATI Radeon X300 series
          ATI Radeon X550 series
          ATI Radeon X600 series
          ATI Radeon X700 series
          ATI Radeon X800 series
          ATI Radeon X850 series
          Nvidia GeForce 3/Ti Series

Multiplayer requirements:
Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play supported
Internet play requires broadband connection and latest drivers
LAN play requires network interface card and latest drivers

Re:Exciting news...

[kv9]

gamespot sez [gamespot.com] its `great'

Re:Q4 webpage

[supun]

or if your running a 64bit Linux, you'll get nothing since there is no 64bit version of Flash for Linux yet.

Re:God, I Hate Flash.

[msh104]

install a 32bit chroot...

https://alioth.debian.org/docman/view.php/30192/21 /debian-amd64-howto.html#id271960 [debian.org]

it works wonderfull, surely it is a workaround, but it is not as bad as not being able to use 32bit programs at all.

One word...

[BinLadenMyHero]

Err.. one URL:

http://www.icculus.org/quake3 [icculus.org]

I just grabbed it and 'make' just worked. Works perfectly.

Re:Star Trek parralels...

[Cheapy]

The guys who made Quake 4 also made a Star Trek game.