Failed to Start Game - Missing Executable

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akaMichaelP Wolfbait

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This is the message I have been getting on Steam. Recently purchased it.

Using Ubuntu 14.04.3 LTS as OS, Steam was installed.

Looks like there is nothing there to download for Linux.

Is there a Linux version?

bethany Pathfinder

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Not sure what you mean by not seeing the option? Which option exactly? As evidenced by the other players successfully running the game on multiple Linux platforms, there is definitely no "bait and switch ploy" happening here, and we'd be happy to help you figure this out.

We will be making the Linux test build live very soon (as opposed to a "test build"). Once this happens, these steps will not need to be taken to opt in to the Linux build.

Addle Survivor

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Indeed, I don't even *have* Windows and I've put in 29 hours on this game. I purchased it on Linux, followed the instructions, and played. They're a nice company who made a fun game, have the decency to port it to Linux for us, and are working hard to fix the remaining bugs in the test version. There is absolutely no dishonesty here, on their part. And they are quite willing to help you with any issues you have.

akaMichaelP Wolfbait

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Please just remove my account, I have had a bad experience with trying to get this game to work for me.

When I went under the Beta tab it did not give the option to select anything.

I am glad others are enjoying it under Linux but I have a had a bad experience which has frustrated me and I give up trying to get it to work.

Respect my wishes and Thank you.

akaMichaelP Wolfbait

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Yep, total User Error, bought a non-existent game on Steam.

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And, no option to select Test whatever ...

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So, please, respect my wishes and remove this account and forget about it.

Addle Survivor

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Because you literally didn't read or follow the instructions I posted. From that link:

To download when not in Big Picture Mode:

1. Start Steam and log in

2. You should see "The Long Dark" in your Library

3. Select it, right-click, and select Properties

4. Click on the BETAS tab

5. Enter access code first: QjDcT5s3JXw8hcUL

6. Select 'test_linux' from the beta pulldown choices

I would draw your attention to step 5. You clearly didn't paste that access code. If you had, the 'test_linux' option would have appeared for you.

It's ok to make a mistake, but please don't take it out on the devs who were kind enough to port it for us.

akaMichaelP Wolfbait

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User error?

A mixture of user errors Sir and too many solutions at once on me.

I apologize if I came across the wrong way toward you. I was a bit frustrated at the moment.

akaMichaelP Wolfbait

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Because you literally didn't read or follow the instructions I posted. From that link:

To download when not in Big Picture Mode:

1. Start Steam and log in

2. You should see "The Long Dark" in your Library

3. Select it, right-click, and select Properties

4. Click on the BETAS tab

5. Enter access code first: QjDcT5s3JXw8hcUL

6. Select 'test_linux' from the beta pulldown choices

I would draw your attention to step 5. You clearly didn't paste that access code. If you had, the 'test_linux' option would have appeared for you.

It's ok to make a mistake, but please don't take it out on the devs who were kind enough to port it for us.

Addle, your reply here seems a bit cocky towards me.

BTW, I figured out the problem after I stepped away from it.

Let us leave it at that, OK?

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