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=Video Guide=
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18o8jF1hnz0

=Introduction=

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This guide aims to get [[Final Fantasy XI]] running on any/most Linux distros. Whether you're a Linux guru or a noob, fear not! We'll get you slaying dragons in no time. The guide was crafted on Manjaro (Arch), but should work on most distros with a DE, like Fedora, Ubuntu, and their quirky cousins Nobora and Cinnamon.
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=Steam Deck=

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To get the game working on your Steam Deck, you'll need to follow these steps:
* Set your Steam Deck into Desktop Mode.
 
[[File:Steam Deck.png|200px|thumb|right|Behold! The Steam Deck in all its glory, running FFXI.]]
 
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=Install Lutris=
First things first, we need a trusty launcher to get things rolling. As the game isn't officially supported on anything outside of Windows (typical!), we'll call upon [https://lutris.net/ Lutris], the hero of our Linux gaming saga.

== How to Install Lutris ==
There are several ways to summon Lutris to your side. The easiest is to use [https://nobaraproject.org/ Nobora], as it's bundled with the distro. For other cool distros, like Arch, you'll need to do some manual summoning.

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* First, dive into the Discovery Store.
* Use the almighty Flatpak (it's like a magic spell!).
 
[[File:Discovery Store Linux.png|200px|thumb|right|Behold! The mystical Discovery Store. Your icons may vary, depending on your theme settings.]]
 
[[File:Linux Install Lutris Flatpak.png|200px|thumb|right|Flatpak Installation - as simple as brewing a potion!]]

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== Setup Lutris & Install Final Fantasy XI ==
* Ready to roll? Open Lutris.
* Click the '''[+]''' icon and select the '''Lutris website for installers''' option.
* Type '''Final Fantasy XI Online''' and choose the top-tier option.
 
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* Open Lutris and prepare your search magic.
* Click the '''[+]''' icon and select the '''Lutris website for installers'''.
* Type '''Final Fantasy XI Online'''.
 
[[File:Lutris search game.png|200px|thumb|right|Select Final Fantasy XI Online]]
 

[[File:Lutris FFXI Install.png|200px|thumb|right|Installing FFXI: Like mixing potions, but with more pixels.]]

* Choose: download fresh files or use local files if already downloaded from [https://www.playonline.com/ff11us/ Playonline].
 
[[File:Lutris FFXI Install 2.png|200px|thumb|right|Installation strategy: Choose wisely!]]
 
* Await the magic to finish its work.
 
Congratulations! You're now the proud owner of a Linux-powered FFXI gaming setup!

[[File:Lutris Installation Log.png|200px|thumb|right|Installation Log: The chronicle of your victory!]]
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=Install Compatible Proton QT/Wine Version=
If you need to upgrade or downgrade your magical tools like Proton or Wine, don't fret. Follow these steps:

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* Install '''ProtonUp-QT''' from the Discovery Store.
* Launch '''ProtonUp-QT'''.
 
[[File:ProtonUp-QT.png|200px|thumb|right|ProtonUp-QT: Your trusty tool for upgrading magical essentials.]]
 
* Select Lutris from the drop-down list.
* '''Add version'''.
 
[[File:ProtonUp-QT Add Version.png|200px|thumb|right|Select version.]]

* Choose '''GE-Proton8-26''' and let the magic do its thing.
* Restart Lutris.
* In Lutris, right-click '''Final Fantasy XI Online''', select '''Configure''', and upgrade your '''Wine version''' to '''GE-Proton8-26''' under the '''Runner''' tab.
 
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=Install Windower=
If you wish to use Windower, follow these steps:
 

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* Install Windower through Lutris:

* Click the '''[+]''' icon and select '''Search Lutris website for installers''' again.
* Search for '''Final Fantasy XI Online''' and select '''Windower 4 Live'''.

* After the installation is complete, you'll find two '''Final Fantasy XI Online''' entries in Lutris. Rename the Windower one for clarity (Should be the second one).

[[File:Lutris Install FFXI Windower.png|200px|thumb|right|The Windower installation: Bridging the realms!]]

[[File:Lutris Install FFXI Windower 2.png|200px|thumb|right|Windower installation, part 2: Mastering the art.]]

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=Remove FPS Counter=
To remove the DXVK FPS counter:

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* In Lutris, right-click your '''Windower 4''' entry. Choose '''Configure'''.

* Navigate to '''System options''' tab and under the '''Environment variables''' under '''Game execution'''.

* Highlight '''DXVK_HUD''' key and click '''Delete'''.

* Click '''Save'''.
 
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=Limit FPS=
On a Windows PC you can control the max FPS in nVidia control panel, on Linux we don't have access to this applciation, but we can tell Lutris and DXVK to control it for us.

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* In Lutris, right-click your '''Windower 4''' entry. Choose '''Configure'''.

* Navigate to '''System options''' tab and under the '''Environment variables''' under '''Game execution'''.

* Create a entry '''DXVK_FRAME_RATE''' with the ''key value'': 60 (or whatever max FPS you wish to add, 60-61 seems to be the sweetspot to avoid weird visual behavior when moving).

* Click '''Save'''.
 
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'''Note:''' An alternative to this is using '''Mango HUD'''. We won't go into details for that here as its not in scope but if you're interested - Visist their '''[https://github.com/flightlessmango/MangoHud Github]''' page for more details.

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=Resources / Credit=
* [https://lutris.net/ Lutris Website]
* [https://docs.windower.net/linux/ Windower Install Instructions]
* [https://www.discord.gg/invite/Windower Windower Discord] (For Windower support)
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxi/comments/19371z0/a_dream_come_true/ Steam Deck Image, Reddit user (SuperKing1o3)]

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imported>Joso33 at 16:59, 9 September 2024