I think the fact is that most Linux users have a more technical background and work in the tech/IT sector. They know that filling a bug report requires a clear explanation of the problem, and steps to reproduce it, hence the greater quality of their reports.
But still makes me happy that even though Linux has a small market share, game devs actually start caring more for them. And a lot of this is also thanks to Steam, I don’t think we would be here without their relentless work to make this happen and the Deck.
so he says it was worth the amount of QA he got rather than the sales. I think it makes sense. I hope its really cost effective so others can try it.
Pro-Linux game dev who releases a Linux-native version, then proceeds to break down the stats to explain to a non-Linux crowd why he chooses to do so? Fuck it, take my money.
This makes me very happy for some reason. It is like a huge pat in the back for a community that often is under appreciated. The open source community is the last bastion that stands against the rapid capitalism that is spreading through the world. We need more such devs who appreciate this sort of feedback and more new members of the community to take up the torch and continue the good fight.
“The open source community is the last bastion that stands against the rapid capitalism that is spreading through the world.”
I need to share this. This should be on people’s t-shirts and stuff.
This is great that Linux gamers take the time to submit quality bug reports.
I also put in reviews of games that work with Linux and give my PC specs and Linux Distribution.
I love this for people looking for high quality games with fewer bugs.
The counter argument is that the industry is dominated by the opposite. Low quality trash with flashy graphics and deep monetization. Publishing execs would read this kind of thing and demand to never publish a Linux game.
Then they’d hiss at the sunlight and scurry back into their dank cave …
As long as people spend money on it the cycle will continue. Publishers seem to have found the quality threshold people are still willing to pay for. It makes me mad but I can’t control what other people do with their money…
Both the dev and his game are amazing. Highly recommended.
I might have to give it a try after reading this.
Just made me think of the quote: "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.”
Used to work in a lab. We had a Dr. that was so computer dumb. We downloaded an “error msg” screensaver. Messages were unclickable. We watched this fool click for like a min, on nonsense errors.
I feel like this exact post is several years old…
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We are not your QA. If you want us to be, pay us.
All users are basically QA after QA in any type of product
