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> I keep a Windows 2000 virtual machine with no network access around just to occasionally play HOMM 3. according to wiki there should be an easier way: Platf

> I keep a Windows 2000 virtual machine with no network access around just to occasionally play HOMM 3. according to wiki there should be an easier way: Platform(s) Windows, Macintosh, Linux (PowerPC/x86), iOS, Android Release March 3, 1999

0cf8612b2e1e 1y ago
I would be quite surprised if a modern Linux could run the original binary without gymnastics. Windows is the only OS which prioritizes backwards compatibility.
- GeekyBear 1y ago
  The game isn't stable under modern versions of Windows.
- morsch 1y ago
  You're probably right about the native version, but the Windows version works fine: https://www.protondb.com/app/297000?device=pc https://www.protondb.com/app/297000?device=pc
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  - 0cf8612b2e1e 1y ago
    Heh. Which is why the only stable Linux ABI is Win32.
    - bigstrat2003 1y ago
      And even then not always. For example, Rome 2 Total War crashes in Proton, but works just fine on actual Windows.
  - GeekyBear 1y ago
    That report is for the fixed version of HOMM 3 from GOG, not the original version of the game.
- yownie 1y ago
  there's a linux version off archive.org I managed to get running last year. this is a perfect problem for a flatpak to solve however.
GeekyBear 1y ago
The Windows version is no longer compatible with modern Windows versions. The Mac version (I own both) was for PowerPC Macs. I've already paid for it a third time, as part of a HOMM box set for Windows. Good Old Games has produced a fixed version, so I could pay for it a fourth time, but running it in the VM still works.
- thaumasiotes 1y ago
  > Good Old Games has produced a fixed version, so I could pay for it a fourth time It probably wouldn't cost more than $1, given that you're clearly willing to wait for a sale. Advertised price right now is $5 with "lowest price in the last 30 days" of $2.50. The bundle of all 8 expansion campaigns shows the same current and recent pricing.
ktallett 1y ago
https://vcmi.eu/ https://vcmi.eu/ There is also a great remake with a new engine, that of course requires the original assets.

0cf8612b2e1e 1y ago

I would be quite surprised if a modern Linux could run the original binary without gymnastics. Windows is the only OS which prioritizes backwards compatibility.

GeekyBear 1y ago
The game isn't stable under modern versions of Windows.
morsch 1y ago
You're probably right about the native version, but the Windows version works fine: https://www.protondb.com/app/297000?device=pc https://www.protondb.com/app/297000?device=pc
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- 0cf8612b2e1e 1y ago
  Heh. Which is why the only stable Linux ABI is Win32.
  - bigstrat2003 1y ago
    And even then not always. For example, Rome 2 Total War crashes in Proton, but works just fine on actual Windows.
- GeekyBear 1y ago
  That report is for the fixed version of HOMM 3 from GOG, not the original version of the game.
yownie 1y ago
there's a linux version off archive.org I managed to get running last year. this is a perfect problem for a flatpak to solve however.

GeekyBear 1y ago

The Windows version is no longer compatible with modern Windows versions. The Mac version (I own both) was for PowerPC Macs. I've already paid for it a third time, as part of a HOMM box set for Windows. Good Old Games has produced a fixed version, so I could pay for it a fourth time, but running it in the VM still works.

thaumasiotes 1y ago
> Good Old Games has produced a fixed version, so I could pay for it a fourth time It probably wouldn't cost more than $1, given that you're clearly willing to wait for a sale. Advertised price right now is $5 with "lowest price in the last 30 days" of $2.50. The bundle of all 8 expansion campaigns shows the same current and recent pricing.

ktallett 1y ago

https://vcmi.eu/ https://vcmi.eu/ There is also a great remake with a new engine, that of course requires the original assets.