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[GUIDE] Play DODI/FitGirl repacks on Linux with Lutris

Hi, I recently discovered a post that finally allowed me to run the known repacks on Linux, so I decided to summarize everything and share it with you here on Lemmy; let me know if you would improve some steps to make the procedure even easier to follow.

Requirements

lutris, protonup-qt, wine-staging

Set Up Lutris

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        1. Open Lutris > Preferences > Global Options
    2. Enable "Show advanced options"
    3. "Disable Lutris Runtime" (off)
    4. "Disable Desktop effects" (on)
    5. "Disable Screen Saver" (on)
    6. "Enable Feral GameMode" (on)
    7. Save


  

Wine Versions Management

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        1. Open ProtonUp-Qt > choose Lutris > Add version
    2. Choose and Install (ignore -LoL versions; Wine-GE suggested)
    3. Restart Lutris


  

Install Windows Repacks

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        1. Open Lutris > + > Add locally installed game
    2. Type the name of your game
    3. Select Wine as Runner
    4. Go to "Game options" tab
    5. In "Wine prefix" create "/home/user/Games/your-game"
    6. Go to "Runner options" tab
    7. On "Wine version" select the version you prefer
    8. Save
        8-1. (If FitGirl Repack)
        8-2. Click on the game your just added
        8-3. On the botton panel click the "Up" icon near the "Platform: Windows" text
        8-4. Run EXE inside Wine prefix
        8-5. Open the .bat file inside the FitGirl repack
        8-6. Wait then "Install"
        8-7. Wait the "Checking fg-01.bin" window and "All files OK"
        8-8. Close the window
    9. Click on the game your just added
    10. On the botton panel click the "Up" icon near the "Platform: Windows" text
    11. Run EXE inside Wine prefix
    12. Open the "setup.exe" file inside your repack
    13. Wait; click "Install" if any installation prompt appears
    14. Follow the DODI/FitGirl installer
        14-1. Use "C:\" as destination
        14-2. Don't create a desktop icon or a start menu entry
        14-3. Deselect every option that starts with "Update" for eg: "Update DirectX"
    15. After the installation > right click on the game > Configure
    16. Go to "Game Options" tab
    17. In "Executable" put "/home/user/Games/your-game/drive_c/Your Game/your_game.exe"
    18. Save
    19. (optional) Right click on your game > Create desktop shortcut


  

Credits

Jack000999, SolarPunker

Based on (https://www.reddit.com/r/LinuxCrackSupport/comments/yqfirv/how_to_install_fitgirl_or_dodi_windows_repacks_in/)

7 comments
  • For Game Audio Issues
    Install xact with winetricks - This is needed to fix an audio error in wine.

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             a. Select your game in the Lutris Menu
    
         b. Select "winetricks" from wine menu (wineglass icon)
    
         c. Select "install an application"
    
         d. Select "cancel"
    
         e. Select "install a windows DLL or component" under "What would you like to do to this wineprefix?"
    
         f. Select "xact_x64"
    
         g. Select "OK"
    
         h. Install & ignore any errors or warnings it gives
      
  • What do I do about this?

    Edit: Nevermind, ignored the part where it says to "Use "C: as destination. My bad!

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