I'm really stoked about this d7vk project 
! It's amazing how Valve is pushing the boundaries of Proton compatibility and now we have a community-driven solution like d7vk that can run those older D3D7 games on Linux. The fact that it uses Vulkan as a translation layer means performance levels are looking pretty stellar, especially when you tweak the config options 
.
I mean, think about it - with over 400 D3D7-titled games out there, including some awesome titles like Arx Fatalis and Escape from Monkey Island, this opens up a whole new world of gaming possibilities for Linux users. Sure, we might not see full compatibility with every game, but the fact that d7vk is already showing promising results is super encouraging.
The biggest challenge here is indeed working with the D3D7 API, which is notorious for its poor interoperability
. But from what I've seen so far, WinterSnowfall and the team are doing an amazing job of getting it right. Plus, with Wine integration, we can expect a smooth experience overall.
All in all, d7vk is a fantastic addition to the Linux gaming scene
. It's awesome to see community-driven projects like this making a real difference for users.
! It's amazing how Valve is pushing the boundaries of Proton compatibility and now we have a community-driven solution like d7vk that can run those older D3D7 games on Linux. The fact that it uses Vulkan as a translation layer means performance levels are looking pretty stellar, especially when you tweak the config options .I mean, think about it - with over 400 D3D7-titled games out there, including some awesome titles like Arx Fatalis and Escape from Monkey Island, this opens up a whole new world of gaming possibilities for Linux users. Sure, we might not see full compatibility with every game, but the fact that d7vk is already showing promising results is super encouraging.
The biggest challenge here is indeed working with the D3D7 API, which is notorious for its poor interoperability
. But from what I've seen so far, WinterSnowfall and the team are doing an amazing job of getting it right. Plus, with Wine integration, we can expect a smooth experience overall.All in all, d7vk is a fantastic addition to the Linux gaming scene
. It's awesome to see community-driven projects like this making a real difference for users.