Another Locust Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 You will need to use wine. It allows one to execute ECMA-CLI based code on a UNIX platform. Translation: Run M$ windows programs on Mac or Linux(Note: Wine is a real pain in the ass if you don't know what you're doing, I'm no expert.)I'll try to explain as best as I can.Getting it to workI recommend running WINE through a prefix manager, such as PlayOnLinux (open source) or Crossover (commercial). PlayOnLinux is free, so I will explain how to use it, it's quite simple actually.For Mac users, use PlayOnMac instead of PlayOnLinux, the instructions are nearly identicalInstalling PlayOnLinuxDownload and install PlayOnLinux: sudo apt-get install playonlinuxLaunch PlayOnLinux, follow the steps in the initial setup wizard.Installing PlayOnMacDownload the dmg package from hereInstall it, if you have a Mac you should already know how to do this, I can't remember!Launch PlayOnMac and follow the steps in the initial setup wizardSetting up WINE - SteamNote: There seems to be a bug with PlayOnMac (4.2.2) where it will get caught in an infinite loop of downloading wine, hopefully not all Macs are affected...Since I find Steam to be very reliable with WINE, we will install Total War: Medieval II with it. Bear with meLaunch PlayOnMac/Linux, click on the giant 'INSTALL' buttonEnter 'steam' into the search bar, and double click (methinks)Follow the directions on the Wizard, may be time consumingWhen it is done, double click on the Steam icon on the main windowIf it works, you're done. If not, may the seven save you!Getting TW: M2 to Launch (This is where the fun begins)Hopefully, when you finish downloading it from Steam, running it will work. In that case, go to the next section. In the event that it does not work, do the following (and don't panic yet)Launcher does not start:You will need to start it manually, likely from the command line...Figure out where PlayOn(whatever) installed Steam. Usually in the properties of the installation from the main windowType the following into your terminal:export WINEPREFIX=... # path to wine prefix from properties, any spaces must be escaped: (' ' -> '\ ')cd $WINEPREFIX/drive_c/Program\ Files\ \(x86\)/Steam/SteamApps/common/Medieval\ II\ Total\ War/cp Launcher.exe Launcher.exe~ # make a backupln -s medieval2.exe Launcher.exe # replace Launcher.exe with the direct launcherI can't say I'm the best at this, reply with any questions you might have.Performance and Reliability:I got some bad news: If are unlucky and it runs like shit, there isn't really a whole lot you can do about it. But...Visit the winehq page for optimization and tips: link.Consider a hardware upgrade: memory is cheap, can bottleneck WINEMake sure you're not running this as the super userClose all other programsUse a light-weight desktop managerI got nothing... If you tried to follow my steps and failed, (I don't blame you) please reply to this topic so I can help you with your problem. - Another Locust, dedicated Linux fanatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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