Linux Review:

Schedule I

From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

Schedule I

PROTON TIER: PLATINUM


Schedule I - Technical Documentation

Schedule I is a crime empire simulation where players manufacture and distribute drugs throughout the city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire by acquiring properties, businesses, and employees.

Status Check: Runs over Proton. Tier: Platinum.

TWEAKS & TRICKS

  • Laggy Movement: Movement feels locked when running.
    • Solution: gamescope -w 1920 -h 1080 --force-grab-cursor --fullscreen -- %command%
  • Laggy Movement: Movement feels locked when running.
    • Solution: gamescope -w 2560 -h 1440 --force-grab-cursor --fullscreen -- %command%
  • Low-Resolution Object Rendering: Objects rendered at a lower resolution until close.
    • Note: This appears to be a graphical artifact and doesn’t affect gameplay.
  • Freezing After ~1 Minute: The game freezes and stops responding after approximately one minute of gameplay.
    • Note: This issue persists across various Proton versions and fixes.
  • NPC/Item Visibility Issues: Intermittent failure to see NPCs or pick up items.
    • Solution: Reload save.
  • Graphical Inconsistencies: Pixel rendering issues with godrays enabled.
    • Solution: Disable godrays.

WINEDLLOVERRIDE:

  • Potential Performance Enhancement: Some users report improved performance with the following WINEDLLOVERRIDE.
    • Solution: WINEDLLOVERRIDES="Custom=n;OnlineFix64=n;SteamOverlay64=n;winmm=n,b;winhttp=n,b" gamemoderun %command%

Multiplayer Considerations:

  • Stability: It is recommended to let someone else host for multiplayer and take frequent saves.

Verdict: Schedule I is a buy for Linux gamers. While some graphical quirks and potential stability issues exist, they are largely manageable. The Platinum ProtonDB tier and successful reports from many users indicate a largely functional and enjoyable experience.