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People are discussing Proton-related Linux gaming compatibility, including a Decky plugin for tracking Proton/Wine game achievements and reported issues running RPG Maker MV on Proton Hotfix in Linux Mint. There’s also promotion of Proton VPN with a 70% off deal.

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Key Takeaway Proton comes up in two practical ways right now: a new Decky plugin for Proton/Wine achievements, and Linux-specific troubleshooting when using Proton Hotfix with RPG Maker MV.
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Proton comes up in two practical ways right now: a new Decky plugin for Proton/Wine achievements, and Linux-specific troubleshooting when using Proton Hotfix with RPG Maker MV.

People are discussing Proton-related Linux gaming compatibility, including a Decky plugin for tracking Proton/Wine game achievements and reported issues running RPG Maker MV on Proton Hotfix in Linux Mint. There’s also promotion of Proton VPN with a 70% off deal.

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Decky plugin status Beta achievement watcher for Proton/Wine games
Platform context Linux Gaming (r/Linux_Gaming)
Reported issue RPG Maker MV issue when using Proton Hotfix on Linux Mint

What to Watch

  • Follow r/Linux_Gaming for updates and fixes related to RPG Maker MV on Proton Hotfix for Linux Mint. XDA Developers
  • Check for new Decky plugin beta releases of the Proton/Wine achievement watcher and reported compatibility notes. r/Linux_Gaming

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  • Issue when using RPG Maker MV with Proton Hotfix on Linux Mint XDA Developers
  • Sentinel decky plugin (beta) - An achievement watcher for proton/wine games r/Linux_Gaming
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