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This issue, I would like to get some feedback from our readers regarding the Linux games they play. Is Dwarf Fortress enough for you? Are you addicted to minetest? How about sleuthing in Noir Chronicles: City of Crime? Kill time with cookie clicker? Bash skulls with Doom Eternal? Happy with Stardew Valley? Online slots more your thing? Does Mario race your pulse? How about some Chess?
What addicts people to a game? Why do people play them?
Okay, addict is a strong word.
I talked to some casual and serious gamers alike to see what makes them tick. NOTE: These are pseudonyms, don’t ask. I could not find another female gamer to interview, so it’s not 50/50.
Liz: Casual gamer, enjoys match 3, Hidden Object games and card games.
When do you like to play games?:
As a filler, when I am waiting for the food to cook or late at night to take my mind off things.
Why do you play games, are you addicted?:
It is something to do. No, it’s more like a hobby.
What started you playing games?
My iPad.
Do you use Linux?
Ubuntu Budgie.
Do you have a dedicated game account? (Steam, GoG , etc.)
Big fish games, Artifex Mundi.
Where do you mostly game? And on Linux?
I told you, my Ipad. Arifex Mundi supports Ubuntu better.
Have you ever been conned into spending more money than you wanted?
Yes, many times, in Facebook games.
Shane: Serious gamer, FPS mostly.
When do you like to play games?:
As soon as I get home. I play with a team and we try to get 6 hours a day every day.
Why do you play games, are you addicted?:
It’s fun and I like the challenge. Keeps me on my toes. Definitely.
What started you playing games?
My brother with Doom.
Do you use Linux?
Ubuntu and Garuda now.
Do you have a dedicated game account? (Steam, GoG , etc.)
Steam and Epic and Origin.
Where do you mostly game? And on Linux?
My Windows PC. Any time a game is faster on Linux, I game there, but Windows is more geared with overlays and Gfx card management.
Have you ever been conned into spending more money than you wanted?
Every dam DLC.
Mike: Casual gamer, strategy mostly, some online gambling.
When do you like to play games?:
When I have nothing to do or when the weather is inclement.
Why do you play games, are you addicted?:
My brain needs slowing down. Gaming gives me a sense of achievement that is semi-immediate. Yes, if I had to stop I’d get withdrawal symptoms.
What started you playing games?
We played Warcraft on the college computers and it stuck by me.
Do you use Linux?
Solus, they were the first to have proper Steam integration.
Do you have a dedicated game account? (Steam, GoG , etc.)
Steam and GoG both.
Where do you mostly game? And on Linux?
I have a Windows box, but I play mostly on Steam on Linux these days, since Windows always wants to update when I want to play, so rude.
Have you ever been conned into spending more money than you wanted?
Only in online gambling – Poker, but now it makes me money.
Elize: Serious gamer, action games.
When do you like to play games?:
Right after work. Work is dull, games are exciting.
Why do you play games, are you addicted?:
It gives me and my fiancée some alone time. Also I grew up with games. Yes, I am a fully fledged gamer girl until I die.
What started you playing games?
My older brother. I just marvelled at the cool graphics.
Do you use Linux?
Yes, Kubuntu.
Do you have a dedicated game account? (Steam, GoG , etc.)
Haha, all of them.
Where do you mostly game? And on Linux?
I play on my gaming PC, me and my other half play console games. Linux laptop is filled with free games, I’m sort of addicted to itch.io at the moment.
Have you ever been conned into spending more money than you wanted?
Consoles are the biggest con.
Rob: Serious gamer, emulation.
When do you like to play games?:
All day.
Why do you play games, are you addicted?:
I like JRPG games, and I did not get to play them much as a kid. I’m catching up now. I’m not addicted, but it fills my day.
What started you playing games?
My friend had a Nintendo with Dragon Quest and I loved it.
Do you use Linux?
Gentoo always.
Do you have a dedicated game account? (Steam, GoG , etc.)
I have a Steam account, but I don’t use it as my games are emulated.
Where do you mostly game? And on Linux?
I have a Ryzen beast running Gentoo. That is my Linux gaming PC.
Have you ever been conned into spending more money than you wanted?
No.
Sean: Casual gamer, Minecraft mostly.
When do you like to play games?:
When I can, my little one will walk soon and then I won’t have time.
Why do you play games, are you addicted?:
It’s fun and I get to make a lot of friends online. Maybe.
What started you playing games?
My aunt bought Minecraft when it came out and I got to play on her laptop.
Do you use Linux?
Yes, currently MX Linux.
Do you have a dedicated game account? (Steam, GoG , etc.)
Anywhere I can get free games.
Where do you mostly game? And on Linux?
I have an old HP laptop that was given to me. We are not well to do. Shush, but it’s almost all pirated. Only Linux.
Have you ever been conned into spending more money than you wanted?
No.
Sidney: Casual gamer, Indie games.
When do you like to play games?:
Before bed and weekends.
Why do you play games, are you addicted?:
Imagination is more powerful than anything and it stimulates my imagination. Not really.
What started you playing games?
I started paying attention when I wanted to write my own.
Do you use Linux?
Yes, Ubuntu and Manjaro.
Do you have a dedicated game account? (Steam, GoG , etc.)
Almost all games are delivered digitally these days, you have to have one.
Where do you mostly game? And on Linux?
In the spare room, it’s set up as my home office. I use Lutris.
Have you ever been conned into spending more money than you wanted?
No, but my mom has.
Brandon: Casual gamer, old-school, some indie.
When do you like to play games?:
Any time really. But mostly afternoons or evenings.
Why do you play games, are you addicted?:
I use gaming as a pressure valve for my brain. It lets me think about something, but be distracted enough that I don't go crazy with my unresolved ideas and thoughts. And, yes, I'm addicted to Terraria.
What started you playing games?
I was born… Lol
Do you use Linux?
Yes. Debian.
Do you have a dedicated game account? (Steam, GoG , etc.)
Steam
Where do you mostly game? And on Linux?
I mostly game on Win10, but I do have some of my games ported into Debian.
Have you ever been conned into spending more money than you wanted?
No. I'll play games until I hit an obvious paywall. Then I either try hacking the game to remove the paywall, or edit my save so the paywall doesn't matter.
But my wife once spent about $2000 on IAP's in a game..
Gord (former Q&A writer extraordinaire)
When do you like to play games?:
In the morning, to get my brain in gear.
Why do you play games, are you addicted?:
Maybe.
What started you playing games?
There was a terminal-based Star Trek game at the University of Toronto, which was good, but had a couple of bugs. It was written in APL, which made it fairly easy to print out the source code. (I had access to a printing terminal which had the oddball APL character set.) My buddy typed in the code on our employer's multi-million dollar IBM mainframe. He fixed the bugs and added numerous extensions, including increasing the top difficulty level from 99 to 999. By the time he finished, there were close to a dozen types of characters: Klingons, Romulans, Tholians, Iotions, etc. One Friday evening after work I sat down to play a 999 game, and by mid-afternoon on Saturday I had won.
Do you use Linux?
Xubuntu and Mint Mate.
Do you have a dedicated game account? (Steam, GoG , etc.)
No.
Where do you mostly game? And on Linux?
On my main computer.
Have you ever been conned into spending more money than you wanted?
I haven't spent any money on games since buying Chess for the Commodore PET, several decades ago.
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