squeedlyspooch.com— This guy wants to play StarCraft on his Linux box without wine so he's doing a port using the Mono platform
Apr 26, 2006View in Crawl 4
It depends on what pieces in the Windows API you need to use. Depending on whether or not the required pieces are implemented, they usually work very well (around native speed) or not at all.BTW, there aren't any Windows emulators (that I'm aware of), only attempts to reimplement the Windows API.
Ahh the timeless classic of trying to prove your point by calling the person whom's argument you're against a teenager. That is really mature.I love Starcraft. If someone wants to spend their time making a port of it for no significant reason or outcome go ahead. But let me point out a couple of holes in your argument:1) How can you be such a big fan (being that you're not 15 and all) if you didn't play it and like it in it's original platform?Some people would argue that "you're messing with a good thing". Not I, of course.2) Play it. Have lots of free time and want to dedicate it to the game you love. Why not play it?3) The game already runs on Linux. Via Wine. And fourth, I have no problems with him getting old games to play on Linux if he has the talent to. What I would suggest is for him to use his talents elsewhere. Don't waste all your time coding for ONE game. Why use your time and talents creating something that can be applied to every 10 year old game.Dare I say that YOU are dumb for failing to see what else he could do and instead falling amongst the sheep with a mindless "Do it! It's great!". Think a little.
"Christ...let it go.The damn game came out in 97. It's time to move on. "I play starcraft once in a while... Ive been playing since 97... Starcraft is a good game and im gonna play it for another 10 years! :P
Closed AccountApr 26, 2006
I'd much rather play Total Annihilation on linux....oh wait... I do :)
eklitzkeApr 26, 2006
It depends on what pieces in the Windows API you need to use. Depending on whether or not the required pieces are implemented, they usually work very well (around native speed) or not at all.BTW, there aren't any Windows emulators (that I'm aware of), only attempts to reimplement the Windows API.
blanskiApr 26, 2006
Ahh the timeless classic of trying to prove your point by calling the person whom's argument you're against a teenager. That is really mature.I love Starcraft. If someone wants to spend their time making a port of it for no significant reason or outcome go ahead. But let me point out a couple of holes in your argument:1) How can you be such a big fan (being that you're not 15 and all) if you didn't play it and like it in it's original platform?Some people would argue that "you're messing with a good thing". Not I, of course.2) Play it. Have lots of free time and want to dedicate it to the game you love. Why not play it?3) The game already runs on Linux. Via Wine. And fourth, I have no problems with him getting old games to play on Linux if he has the talent to. What I would suggest is for him to use his talents elsewhere. Don't waste all your time coding for ONE game. Why use your time and talents creating something that can be applied to every 10 year old game.Dare I say that YOU are dumb for failing to see what else he could do and instead falling amongst the sheep with a mindless "Do it! It's great!". Think a little.
pro547Apr 26, 2006
How do you play TA on linux.... I have it for mac a long time ago and loved it but runs slow emulating it on my mini... please I need to play TA....
jeb101Apr 26, 2006
"Christ...let it go.The damn game came out in 97. It's time to move on. "I play starcraft once in a while... Ive been playing since 97... Starcraft is a good game and im gonna play it for another 10 years! :P
marty0577Apr 27, 2006
are you kidding me, starcraft can run on a goddamn toaster.
kleedracApr 27, 2006
@palaktLooks like 20 people and counting disagree with your little theory :)
ssamApr 30, 2006
TAspring