Nexus mods want feedback from Linux / Steam Deck users on their new cross-platform app
Nexus mods want feedback from Linux / Steam Deck users on their new cross-platform app
I wrote about the brand new Nexus mods app before, as it's quite a promising exciting development for the future of modding (especially for Linux and Steam Deck). And now, they want your feedback.
Yesterday, July 1st, they announced the Alpha release of this next-generation mod manager and their new Product Manager got in touch to mention they "would be really keen to get feedback from Linux users". So this is your chance to ensure Linux (and Steam Deck) finally become a first-class citizen for game modding.
finaly,
one of the verry last things i was missing.now $(date +"%Y") will truly be the year of the linux desktop
I tried this out, I was unable to log in with Firefox or Chromium. It appears the only games that it supports in this alpha are Stardew Valley and Cyberpunk 2077. I have Stardew Valley installed and it finds it.
It's a good start, though. I hope this gets updated soon.
This appears to be what they are using to track progress
That sucks. I was able to log in with Firefox but it was goofy. It took two tries.
Cross platform now!? Oh happy day! As time moves on I find less and less that would force me to hold on to this Win10 install just for gaming. One of those things was "Aw but their mod manager was really good."
Absolutely astounding.
YEAH SWEET I'll give my feed back for sure... After I get enough money for the steam deck...
Just install Linux on your laptop or desktop.
If you want a hassle-free setup, get Linux Mint, or if you use Nvidia, Pop!_OS.
To get as close to the Steam Deck setup as reasonable, get EndeavourOS with KDE. It is Arch-based and may require maintenance though.
Kubuntu is a good middle ground, with the same desktop interface as SteamOS (KDE) but also pretty hassle-free setup.
I use kubuntu with nvidia and it works really well. The only issue I have is stuttering on games with a locked framerate lower than my monitor refresh rate. I was able to fix the stuttering on elden ring with mods and so far that is the only game that has been wonky about it.
I don't game that much on pc anymore, but this reminded me of this post about Linux gamers providing good bug reports.
I never really used their previous client. I liked the control of doing it manually and found it got in the way.
I'm glad to hear they're working Linux support in to this new version though.
Directly asking for feedback is a good sign. I'm looking forward to the future of modding on Linux
Does it work with nonstandard steam directories and proton?
It only works with Stardew Valley right now, but a gog and steam are support so I think you can point it to where you have the game.
I just bought the Steam Deck 3 days ago. And I like modding ES5 and Cyberpunk 2077. So I will!
No thanks. Nexus Mods is about censorship.
Oh yikes, is this still about that spiteful pronouns mod?
Idk what that is. This is about that mod where some dude wanted all the relationships in BG3 to be straight couples. Nexus mods is okay with all the relationships being gay, but not all of them being straight? The hypocrisy is ridiculous. We can't have our fantasy play time be dictated by other people, so why should they?
Edit: It might have been Skyrim. Not sure. Either way, people should get to do whatever they like in the privacy of their homes with whatever shapes please them, and it shouldn't be up to Nexus mods to say which communities can share their fantasy shit and which can't do long as they're positioned as the primary access point for the whole modding scene. It's literally discrimination. Those who say otherwise are probably the same trolls that say only men can rape.
@Mango so I must have missed something but just use Nexus and then run lovers labs mods. That's all I did all the time. I don't know if the new Nexus app put restrictions on lovers labs mods but you should still be able to use it.
I haven't really bothered modding anything since Skyrim. Regardless, if I do, I won't really have anything to do with Nexus. Attention is money.