EAC on Steam Deck / Proton / Linux
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I still wasn’t able to get it running again. Have you been able to get it running multiple times? If so, could you change your launch args to `PROTON_LOG=1 %command%` and reply here with a log file of when the game runs? Should be in your home folder under the name steam-{GAME_ID}.log
I have a suspicion that the anti cheat is actually not working, the game is just ignoring the fact that it couldn’t download the files it needs. When you try downloading the wine64 binary for DbD EAC you get a 0 bytes file. This has happened before to other games temporarily. On some the games run fine, on others the game kicks you out eventually when it validates all your files.
The log would be helpful to figure out if that’s the case or not, but in any case, if someone gets the game running, BE CAREFUL. We haven’t heard anything official and if the anti cheat is turned off it might cause bans. If someone can get me the log file of the game starting I’d recommend you don’t play any games, just get the log file. At least until we know what’s going on.
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Have you been able to get it running multiple times?
YES , but through many attempts, 20-30 attempts, I manage to pass the Initialization EAC Client, I search for a match, it stays open for 1 minute and 30 seconds, then it crashes , please add me on discord Licuツ#1811
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Shall I upload your log file here?
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I added you. It seems very much like the issues some other games have. Paladins is a good example, even though Paladins is fully playable for about a week after each patch. Basically EAC is letting you go through initialisation, and it thinks everything is fine. But after a while it checks again and sees that it doesn’t actually have a valid EAC so it kicks you out.
Thankfully it doesn’t seem to result in a ban, so far…
Update:
I got a log from a successful boot (thanks davidlicurici). Unfortunately it doesn't really offer a clear reason as to why the game boots sometimes. Considering that trying to download the wine64 EAC binary still gives this output:
./download.sh --id=83 No '--os-type' argument, defaulting to wine64 game id dl size last modified (UTC)download saved as ------- ------- ------------------------------------ 83 0 2021-10-08 03:38:23
I'm assuming no work has actually been done from Behaviour's side. The fact that it boots sometimes is probably an EAC bug, which explains why you can't actually join a game, since I assume the server realises you're not actually using EAC and kicks you out when it finishes matchmaking.
I just tested the PTB and the same issue is still there. For a second it seemed like Behaviour was actually following through on their (almost) year long promise, but in classical fashion that is not the case.
I'll see you guys in 2045 when we can actually play this on Linux.
Post edited by Gustash on0 -
Steam Deck is now purchasable in Japan.
DbD is pretty popular in Japan.
would be a shame if they couldn't...
play on Steam Deck.
;)
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I love scrolling through the popular tab on protonDB.com just to see almost every game works now except for dead by daylight. It's sop rare to see "borked" now.
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It's starting to annoy me, I bought the game a while ago and I still can't play! I don't know why they take so long to enable eac on Linux. They are clearly taking us for idiots! I have 1 hour on the game while I've only been on the menu.
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honestly, at this point, ask for a refund and tell Valve why. maybe it will spur someone into action
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I second this. Only when you touch their benefits will they care your need.
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disappointing
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I have Uninstalled windows in favor of steam os on my desktop. So I guess for the time being, I will be without this game. Which is fine by me, I have been wanting to switch to Linux for a while and since it appears no effort is being put in. I will add it to the games I don't need to play currently.
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How's going this, this's already working on Steam Deck? I want to buy and play ittt.
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Please BHV , make this game run on Steam Deck, it's the only reason why I still have Windows installed on Steam Deck
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how's steam os going for you??
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I forgot that the game mode was limited to the resolution of the steam deck. So I Uninstalled it for mandatory. Which has been pretty good for me. It feels good getting rid of windows for sure.
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I have more than 300 hours playing this game, I latest only try if the game is working on Linux, but nothing I have iridescent fragments that I have not spent in-game because there is no working the game in ubuntu, only try if a new update makes the game working in them, is terrible, waiting for any update of devs, or my money also of my all friends that playing in Linux is not sufficient for BHVR.
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Also, for some reason I can't figure out how to edit my comments properly so I apologize if you suddenly see like 3 messages from me...
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I see what you mean and I must admit, it did cross my mind that they are treading in perilous waters...
Yet, at the same time a part of me hopes that someone will find a way to play DbD on Linux and then, you know, Happy End and fireworks for Linux gamers etc.
But yeah, one should exercise caution when dealing with such matters...
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I tried this out using Remote Play on my Steam Deck, and while the game looked great, the frame rate and input delay from Remote Play using wifi did make it difficult to play as both Killer (countering jukes) and Survivor (skill checks). It's sad because the game will run great on the Steam Deck otherwise.
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DEVS PLEASE I want to switch to Linux get this thing bloody done already
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please devs..
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One of the biggest disappointments of switching to Linux was realizing this game was intentionally broken on it. C'mon
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Where is this BHVR? Didn't you say it was coming?
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We said it would come in the future, we did not give an ETA for Steam Deck and we specifically said it would not be at launch. When we have an ETA for when this will be implemented we will be sure to communicate that, until then, there is no information I'm afraid.
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Thanks for keeping us up-to-date Mandy. It is frustrating that the devs don't have any new information. For those out of the loop, Steam Deck support was confirmed 9 months ago. They said that the Steam deck would not be supported at launch, but the launch was back in late February. There have been hints of Steam Deck support in a few updates. Primarily in the form of an EAC library file, but nothing else since. Its understandable that other dev work is more important that adding Steam Deck support, but the silence is deafening.
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Thank you kindly for replying and providing some insights on the situation. And, more importantly, thank you for your patience. I realize that it might seem like we aren't exactly forbearing, but I hope you understand that sometimes the feeling of "so close, yet so far" gets to us, especially when more and more titles are being added to the "Supported" section of the Steam Deck/Linux.
I do wish you and the entire Dead by Daylight Team all the best and look forward to the day when Dead by Daylight will come to Linux.
<3 <3 <3
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I completely understand don't worry...as someone who'll be hopefully getting a Steam Deck shortly, I too want to play DbD on it, especially when travelling, so I do completely understand.
The minute I find out any information, I will update though.
<3
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My comment editing is still acting weird...
Post edited by ScoobyDoo on0 -
Surely you guys understand though that like, while everyone acknowledges BHVR has made so many improvements lately in terms of community management and taking on feedback for major changes - The most frustrating thing for so many players is things being announced and then left with no explanations or elaboration at all down the line regardless of whether they seem trivial or complex to implement. I remember seeing the initial announcement of support and the pessimist in me thinking to myself "I bet a year from now if I look at ProtonDB this will still be borked".
So is there any elaboration at all we can get on if its being tested? Or what stage of implementation its at? Or if there is any technical reasons that implementation would take a while? - We're all happy to be patient, but sometimes the "why" is important.
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Just going to add my voice to the crowd, as I'm expecting to get my Steam Deck soon-ish. I am curious, if the game can be played via Remote Play if it won't work on the Deck itself. That's something I plan to experiment with once I get it.
Grinding on the Steam version is daunting enough; I really don't want to do the entire grind on the Nintendo Switch version, too. Playing on the Switch can be insufferable, through Elgato and OBS due to input lag, and in handheld mode due to everything being too dark to see anything. So being able to play my main account on the go would be awesome. XD
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Of course it can be played via remote play, but this requires an active computer somewhere else and much more delay than playing locally.
The steam deck is just a PC essentially, so when it works you have exactly the same state as on the computer/Windows version, i.e. no further grind should be necessary, even if cross progression is turned off.
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wishin i was on the dev team rn
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Can't wait for this. I cannot stress how much more important this was/is than releasing the meme that is Hooked on You. I know Proton/Linux support doesn't directly bring in profit like the meme game will, but player satisfaction unequivocally leads to long term revenue increase (Think Amazon). Plus, people who use Linux tend to be more invested in their computer and the games they play, which would could mean higher per-user spending than users of other platforms.
With that said, Behaviour, give Linux the same standards as Windows, and I'm sure the return on investment will be more than worth it.
Thank you.
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Still waiting..
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preach. by the way hooked on you runs on linux... LMAO ugh
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The funny thing is not that Hooked on you works on Linux (since it's a singleplayer game with no anti cheat), is that other online games with EAC work PERFECTLY.
They have absolutely no reason to take all this time, but hey, we're talking about devs that take their time with practically every aspect of the game and when they make mistakes, they reward you with bloodpoints :)
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+1
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Came on to support this dev effort! Would love to see DbD on the deck, I'd definitely play more!
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anti cheat will be fixed chapter 45: The Fortnite Chapter featuring Jonesy and Goku
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You made my day
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I tried for a while with remote play but the inconsistent latency made skill checks impossible to predict, on top of just the general added latency making it so I have to hit skill checks extra early. So I'm worried playing like that will just make it harder to switch back to non-remote play, and also makes all my teammates hate me.
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Oh yeah, I have the same problem with playing on the Nintendo Switch via the Elgato Stream Deck + OBS, regarding input latency and skill checks. It's really insufferable at times...
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Just came here to say that I would love to be able to play the game on Steam Deck. I got the game as a gift from my girlfriend and I'm saving some money to buy the Steam Deck eventually.
But for now, I'd play on my Linux machine.
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+1 for Proton support!
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got my steam deck email today, im gonna decline it and build my own rtx 3070 ryzen 5 pc in a small box and install the Steam Deck 3.0 OS
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proof?
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ill send a pyc
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After a week or so this post will become 1 year old.
Good job behavior!
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+1 for Linux support. There are people in this topic said they can add eac support for free, maybe bhvr will offer them?
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I have found proton + eac official documentation for devs, looks like even I can do it, and for free
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