Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet is an epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China at the tenth century. Players will assume the role of a young sword master as they embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their own identity. Let the wind carry your legend on an epic journey to the East!
PROTON TIER: PLATINUM
Where Winds Meet - Proton Technical Documentation
Where Winds Meet is an epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Players assume the role of a young sword master, uncovering mysteries about their identity.
Status: Runs via Proton - Platinum Tier.
TWEAKS & TRICKS
Crash in Nine Mortal Ways Underground City:
- Problem: Game crashes when entering the Nine Mortal Ways Underground city.
- Solution: This appears to be a recent fix, so updates to Proton may resolve this. No specific Proton version is cited as a resolution.
Microstuttering on Texture Load:
- Problem: Occasional microstuttering when new textures load.
- Solution: No specific fix identified.
Rendering Issue with Proton Experimental:
- Problem: Only a portion of the screen renders while the rest is black when using Proton Experimental.
- Solution: Avoid Proton Experimental. No definitive cause identified.
Performance Optimization:
- Problem: Poor optimization requires significant tinkering for playable performance.
- Solution: The reports suggest that experimentation with various launch options provides increased control over performance.
Texture Streaming Issue:
- Problem: Reduced visual quality when enabled
- Solution:
LD_PRELOAD="" %command% -NOTEXTURESTREAMING
Wayland Compatibility:
- Problem: Some users recommend Wayland.
- Solution:
PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1
FSR4 Upscaling:
- Problem: Improving graphical fidelity
- Solution:
PROTON_FSR4_UPGRADE=1
NTSync:
- Problem: Potential for improved performance
- Solution:
PROTON_USE_NTSYNC=1
Gamescope Command (Example):
MANGOHUD=1 PROTON_USE_NTSYNC=1 PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1 game-performance %command%
Verdict
Where Winds Meet offers a Platinum experience on Linux through Proton, but requires some technical proficiency to optimize performance and avoid crashes. Linux gamers seeking a visually impressive and mechanically engaging Wuxia RPG should consider this title, but be prepared to experiment with Proton versions and launch options.