Posts by Aldenmar Odin

  • Making Money

    the game is more than 20 years old ... I mean, under this circumstances, Crossfire is very active :D.


    but maybe meeting on the forums and then playing together is more productive.

  • Running Crossfire Freelancer on Linux with Steam Proton (Also works with Steam Deck)

    Hi, I was wondering if crossfire would work on steam deck or any linux, here is a guide. Have fun.

    Step 1: Prepare Files

    1. Download the Freelancer ISO (or use your original CD) and the Crossfire Mod.
    2. Place both files in a convenient location, such as your Downloads folder.

    Step 2: Set up Steam for Proton

    1. Open Steam and go to:
      • Steam -> Settings -> Compatibility
      • Enable Steam Play for all other titles by selecting the option "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool."
    2. Ensure Proton is installed (you can choose any version, but the latest Proton version is recommended).

    Step 3: Install Freelancer

    1. Create a Non-Steam Game in your library:
      • Go to Games -> Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library.
      • Add any random executable for now; you will change this later.
    2. Edit the Game to Use Proton:
      • Right-click the newly added game and select Properties.
      • Under the Compatibility tab, check Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool and select your Proton version.
    3. Set Freelancer ISO Setup as Launch Target:
      • Replace the launch target with the path to setup.exe from your Freelancer ISO or CD. This is done under Properties -> Shortcut -> Target.
    4. Install Freelancer:
      • Launch the game from Steam, and the Freelancer setup should start.
      • Install the game on the default C: drive (leave all settings as default).

    Step 4: Install the Crossfire Mod

    1. Change the Steam Launch Target:
      • After Freelancer is installed, change the launch target to the Crossfire Mod setup file.
    2. Install Crossfire:
      • Launch the game from Steam again to install the Crossfire Mod.
      • Make sure you install Crossfire on the C: drive (installing on Z: caused issues).

    Step 5: Rename Installation Folder

    1. Navigate to your Proton game directory:
      • /home/YOUR_USERNAME/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/ANY_STEAM_ID/pfx/drive_c
    2. Rename the "Freelancer Crossfire" Folder:
      • Rename the folder to Freelancer_Crossfire (no spaces allowed).
    3. Adjust the Path:
      • Replace YOUR_USERNAME with your Linux username.
      • Replace ANY_STEAM_ID with the folder corresponding to the installed game (it's usually the newest folder in compatdata).

    Step 6: Launch the Game

    1. Change the Steam Launch Target:
      • Set the launch target to Freelancer.exe located at:
        /home/YOUR_USERNAME/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/ANY_STEAM_ID/pfx/drive_c/Freelancer_Crossfire/EXE/Freelancer.exe
    2. Launch Freelancer:
      • Launch the game and allow it to update.
    3. Play Single Player Once:
      • Launch the game in single-player mode to ensure it's working.

    Step 7: Adjust Resolution Settings

    1. Go to:
      • /home/YOUR_USERNAME/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/ANY_STEAM_ID/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/My Games/Freelancer
    2. Edit the configuration file to set the resolution to match your monitor's resolution.

    Step 8: Tweak Crossfire Launcher Settings

    1. Open the Crossfire launcher and adjust the following settings:
      • Windowed Mode: No
      • Shader Options: None
      • Adjust to Desktop Resolution: No

    Troubleshooting

    • Currently, online multiplayer may not work due to issues connecting to the global server. This issue is being investigated, but single-player should work fine.

    With this setup, you should be able to enjoy Freelancer with the Crossfire mod on Linux (or Steam Deck) using Proton!

    :zocken:

    Have fun.