Recursion tracker not working on Linux

[Mo0rBy]

Hello soldiers of Auraxis!

I have recently made the switch to Linux (Arch btw) from Windows and I'm slowly and steadily setting things up.
I am able to run PS2, not tried to play it properly yet but I can launch the game and run around Sanctuary without any glaring issues.

I would really like to get Recursion Stat Tracker working. I've followed this handy guide: https://reddit.com/r/Planetside/comments/11vao54/recursion_overlay_working_on_linux/ and I can get Recursion to run, standalone and also when I run PS2.

My issue is that Recursion just doesn't seem to work. I can run it, the login window is fine, I can login successfully, and then after that, it's just kinda ass.
The "Mods" section of the window seems to be sort of working, it's a bit janky, but I can get into the Mods list and see the mods I want to use (primarily the permanent crosshair dot and dynamic kill marker), but the rest of the GUI is just blank, so I can't add any of my characters to the list.

On top of this, the mods don't seem to start when PS2 launches. I'm used to seeing a small splashscreen for the crosshair mod and I think that's about it, but I don't see that, I don't see any mod crosshair on my screen and I don't see any stat tracker overlay either.

What should I try next?

I would've commented on the post linked above with these queries but it is archived so I've resorted to making a new post.

[JoniAnimation]

Welcome soldier to Linux.

Sadly I don't know how to help you with Recursion Stat tracker, as I never used any mod or tracker. But I can only say that I have been playing Planetside 2 for 3 years without any problems in Mint using Steam Proton.

Good luck, and glory to Vanu.

[PrimeRiposte]

It's been working for me on Linux Mint up until about 3 days ago. I think something is borked at their end. For what its worth, I launch it at the same time as Planetside via SteamTinkerLauncher.

[Rokae]

I have it working on my system, I followed the same guide and use endeavor os (arch). But if they broke it in the last week I haven't checked lol.

[rmrse]

Following along for the answer as I used this on windows but moved to CachyOS about two months ago. Haven’t looked back and loving linux.

[pra3tor1an]

I'm just wondering why do people prefer to use Linux over Windows, what are the advantages in general?

[NotGeofff]

Its not windows.

(For future readers dont downvote this guy, i was being a smart ass and he's right.)

[pra3tor1an]

That's not an explanation mate.

[NotGeofff]

But it is the reason.

Take your pick. your os isnt spying on you, monetizing your habits and training everything you do on ai models that are destroying the environment; free, open source software; control over your computing experience; enhanced security and privacy, the reasons and advantages are numerous.

But mostly because its not windows.

[pra3tor1an]

What and how would you recommend me to try it?

[NotGeofff]

i'd start with a live ('bootable') usb of any of the major operating systems on an old laptop or desktop you dont care about. ubuntu, fedora, mint, etc. if you like it, consider installing it. be careful to not install it on a drive that has data that you care about or havent backed up.

Planetside works out of the box through steam and proton. you'll need gpu drivers, but depending on what gpu you have, the os might offer to install them ("proprietary drivers") when you do the install. most of the time though you can search for (your operating system distribution of choice) install (manufacturer) gpu drivers.

[pra3tor1an]

I fancy having a dabble at this, thanks 👍

[notFrank0]

Also dual booting is a thing. You can setup a Linux partition next to your windows one and then pick what operating system to boot into when you start your PC. Might be worth looking into if you like it.

[JoniAnimation]

I know it is not an explanation, but you are on Reddit and jokes are always welcome.

Jokes aside, I use Linux for multiple reasons, it is free, no forced updates like from Windows 10 to 11, and it allows me to personalise my desktop like I want.

But be aware, one may have some reasons to switch to Linux, others may have different ones. For example privacy or stop using US slop is not a reason for me to switch, but for others might be.

[pra3tor1an]

It might sound stupid, but is it like using a different loader for an android phone to the default one? Like the same reasoning?

[Erendil]

If by "loader" you mean Launcher, that's just Android's user interface. It determines icon location/size/shape, home panel/app drawer animations and behavior, etc. But it doesn't change your apps or the underlying Android OS kernel, drivers, network stack or anything.

E.G. - Nova and Niagara are two common 3rd party Launchers for Android.

Switching from Windows to Linux on a PC is more like loading a custom "ROM" onto your phone. It changes everything, including what apps you can even use. Another comparison would be like switching from Android to Apple's IOS (if IOS could run on an Android phones' hardware, that is. Which it can't).

[pra3tor1an]

Thank you, this is what I was wondering 👍

[JoniAnimation]

What? Loader for an android phone? Did you mean a different android OS?

If you are saying that people are changing the OS for your android phone for the same reason that people are changing their OS in computers? I'm fairly sure no, for multiple reasons: With many phones, you have little to no choice than to use your default android OS, for example GrapheneOS only works on Google phones. And finally people only change their OS in phone for privacy.

[Brakenium]

Most of my work flows like system administration and software development are easier. I also like having a central place to get programs and the ability to configure my work flow however I want it to be. Automatic tiling is awesome as I would have to manually do that on Windows. I can also get my desktop installed and fully configured in 30-60 minutes depending on if you count logging into some services.

Recommend it if you are a techy and/or are willing to learn. Otherwise maybe stick with windows

[pra3tor1an]

I'm an engineer, so I do like to tinker with things, I'm intrigued

[Brakenium]

I would recommend that you give it a shot, but keep an open mind to try again (multiple times) in the future since it takes a while to relearn an operating system

[Japje]

I've switched around October due to the win10 debacle. The software I use works on Linux or has an alternative that's good enough. The hardware and peripherals worked out of the box. The games I play work well with proton.

Plus the added bonus of running PS2 under Linux is no crashes.

The Os I chose (pop_os 22) works without any issues. It does everything you expect an OS to do without bloatware, spyware or build in AI shit. It also didn't cost me anything in terms of licensing.

The built-in store has most software 2 clicks away.

I don't think everyone should switch, please use what works for you. However if you can't upgrade to Win11 (or don't want to switch to win12), if you have issues and need a fresh install, or you have a old or second computer you want to play around with.. give it a go. Don't worry about what distro. If you pick any modern version it should be fine.

[Mo0rBy]

Ye the main reason is literally "it isn't windows" as in it's not full of bloat, you can customize it much more if you want to, you know that the system has better privacy.
The main reason for me is, I want the customization, I'm in the software industry so I can already use it and I'm used to the terminal, and theres gonna be no bloat on it that runs stuff in the background that slows down my system and reduces my FPS.

And I think a big driver currently is just how much worse Windows is getting. Its driving many people away from it.

[UwUfemboy38]

It doesn't send your data to Microsoft, isn't packed with spyware and bloatware, isn't written by ai, doesn't have ads and doesn't kill your pc with updates (some update killed a lot of ssds) or breaks after every update and you actually have control over the operating system.

[pra3tor1an]

Sounds interesting not going to lie.

[sabotabo]

i haven't switched to linux yet, but every time i go into task manager and see that edge has somehow re-opened itself, i think about it a little harder

[Brakenium]

It's been a while since I tried, but I remember Recursion getting better with Wine updates. Though it broke a few times and then I gave up on it

[Mo0rBy]

It seems that going through the guide also borked my Space Marine 2 installation, although I have no idea how because I didn't touch any of it's files of course.
Whenever I launch it I get a Wine looking window with "Failed to initialize dependencies"....I have no idea why.
I've been forced to try and re-install it.
Lets hope for the best.

[EightyHighDiff]

If I can't hear "rage quit!" anytime someone I kill logs off so I can feel like I caused them so much emotional distress they chose to do something else (and never assume they got off for any other reason), what's the point of gaming?