[Linux] Python CK2 launcher for Linux
Python CK2 launcher for Linux
A small Crusader Kings 2 launcher written in Python with DLC and Mod support.
New in version 0.4:
Screenshots:
Changelogs for older versions
Usage without Steam:
Usage with Steam:
The file ck2launcher is a bash script desgined to be used from Steam that fixes the PNG loading issue. So in order to use it from within Steam:
Download: ck2launcher-0.4.tar.gz
Old versions:
Python CK2 launcher for Linux
A small Crusader Kings 2 launcher written in Python with DLC and Mod support.
New in version 0.4:
- Added -skiplauncher
Screenshots:
Changelogs for older versions
Version 0.3.3:
Version 0.3.2:
Version 0.3.1:
Version 0.3:
Version 0.2:
Version 0.1:
- Fixed log not beeing writen to disc correctly
- Moved configuration file to ~/.config/ck2launcher.conf (your existing configuration file will be moved automatically)
- Updated readme file
Version 0.3.2:
- Fixed PNG loading bug when running from Steam
- Fixed sound issues for some linux distros
Version 0.3.1:
- Fixed bug where the launcher informed the user about a game crash when closed correctly
- Fixed bug where the launcher window was created too small for its content
- Code cleanup
Version 0.3:
- Added DLC support to launcher
- The selection of Mod's and DLC's is restored on launch
- The launcher no longer closes when unable to read a mod file
- The launcher no longer closes when unable to find the mod directory
- The launcher no longer closes when unable to launch the game
- Log file is now created in the same path as the launcher executable
Version 0.2:
- Added CK2 logo.
- Error and warning messages are now shown with dialogs.
- Added configuration window into launcher, no need for maunally editing the configuration file anymore.
- If the configuration file is missing the launcher creates one with default values.
Version 0.1:
- First release
Usage without Steam:
- Install wxwidgets
In order to use it you will need Python 2 (should allready be installed on any distro) and wxpython.
You can install wxpython on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distros using:
Code:sudo apt-get install python-wxgtk2.8
Code:sudo pacman -S wxpython
- Download ck2launcher-0.4.tar.gz
- Decompress it anywhere
- Make sure ck2launcher and ck2launcher.py have execution permissions:
Code:
chmod +x ck2launcher ck2launcher.py
- Run ck2launcher.py
- Edit the configuration to fit your needs (All options are explained in the README file)
- Click on 'Run CK2' and have fun :happy:
Usage with Steam:
The file ck2launcher is a bash script desgined to be used from Steam that fixes the PNG loading issue. So in order to use it from within Steam:
- Follow the instructions above up to point 4 (included)
- Open the Crusader Kings II preference window in Steam and click on "SET LAUNCH OPTIONS..."
- Write the path to ck2launcher (not ck2launcher.py) into the input box followed by " %command%" (without quotes). For example if your ck2launcher is in /home/$USER/.bin that path would be:
Code:
/home/$USER/.bin/ck2launcher %command%
- Launch game and have fun
Download: ck2launcher-0.4.tar.gz
Old versions:
Version 0.3.3: ck2launcher-0.3.3.tar.gz
Version 0.3.2: View attachment ck2launcher-0.3.2.zip
Version 0.3.1: View attachment ck2launcher-0.3.1.zip
Version 0.3: View attachment ck2launcher-0.3.zip
Version 0.2: View attachment ck2launcher0.2.zip
Version 0.1: View attachment ck2launcher2.zip
Version 0.3.2: View attachment ck2launcher-0.3.2.zip
Version 0.3.1: View attachment ck2launcher-0.3.1.zip
Version 0.3: View attachment ck2launcher-0.3.zip
Version 0.2: View attachment ck2launcher0.2.zip
Version 0.1: View attachment ck2launcher2.zip
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