Quake3 for Linux...

[i8mywindpipe]

Hello,

Where can I get Quake 3 Arena for Linux??
Do you have to purchase it from id?

Can I download it from somewhere..
I got the latest patch off of the net already.

Can someone help me.
thanks

 

[n0cmonkey]

I got my copy at EBX.

 

[i8mywindpipe]

is it available for download anywhere...
or ordering internationally on CD.
im in new zealand

id prefer a dload though

 

[n0cmonkey]

No clue, Im sure you can find a warezed version somewhere.

 

[Priit]

You can download linux binaries (for free) and copy graphic files from your Quake3 Windows CD/installation folder. I did so and it worked very well...

 

[n0cmonkey]

<< You can download linux binaries (for free) and copy graphic files from your Quake3 Windows CD/installation folder. I did so and it worked very well... >>



Can you provide a link? Ive never seen this, just curious

 

[Priit]

Random download site for example. Grab linuxq3a-1.27g-beta1.tar.gz from there, unpack it somewhere, copy everything from quake3 windows installation folder into there and off you go

 

[i8mywindpipe]

thanks for the replys.

"Priit" i'll have to try this out, sounds good.

drew

 

[manly]

http://www.ebgames.com/

 

[KenCleanAirSystem]

The latest Linux point release can be down loaded from id's ftp site.
You'll need to chmod +x and run the file. That will install the binaries and all the pk3 files besides pak0.pk3 which you can copy from either a Windows installation, your Windows Quake3 cd or even symbolic link to your Windows installation if you want.

 

[spamsk8r]

I went and bought the linux version from ebgames.com, it was only 10 bucks too.

 

[mindiris]

Assuming you already have the Windows version, just get the binaries off ID's Site:

ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/quake3/linux/linuxq3apoint-1.31.x86.run

There's source code somewhere also if you want to make Mods.

Otherwise, the EBgames route works too.

 

[n0cmonkey]

<< I went and bought the linux version from ebgames.com, it was only 10 bucks too. >>



Did you get the tin or just the cardboard box? I bought my copy the day (week?) it came out and got one of the nice tins

 

[manly]

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<< I went and bought the linux version from ebgames.com, it was only 10 bucks too. >>



Did you get the tin or just the cardboard box? I bought my copy the day (week?) it came out and got one of the nice tins >>



A long time ago, a Loki rep emailed me and said that all Q3A Linux retail boxes are the tin box.

It seems that Loki cut down the list prices on its older games to bargain basement level due to slow sales and their Chapter 11 reorganization.

I wish I could buy the games from Amazon, but they are always out of stock (i.e. their distributor's database lists the title, but they don't actually restock it). I'd rather not buy from ebgames because I already have way too many web accounts, and don't care to create another one. Sounds like a silly reason, but *shrugs*

 

[spamsk8r]

I got the nice tin, and for 10 bucks you can't beat it (btw you can use it for windows also )

 

[BlvdKing]

I downloaded the point release from www.quake3arena.com (1.31), installed it, and then copied the pak0.pak from the Windows CD to the /usr/local/games/quake3/baseq3 directory. It works like a charm.

I was thinking about ordering Tribes 2 for Linux from Loki. Anyone play T2 on Linux? How does it run?

 

[EmperorRob]

I don't suppose there's a way to download it if you don't have the Windows version is there?