VN Ren'Py Long Road Home [Ep.15] [OBDGames]

[Black_Prince]

Sorry to interrupt and also if I am not the first with that problem writing or if there is a relating thread to this problem - I haven't found one, but while I am using linux it seems as if I am not able to run the game...

Everytime I try to start LongRoadHome.sh by double click it just asks if I want to execute the file or open as text file and when I hit "Run" nothing more happen... I did activate "allow file to run as an application" in file properties tab "Access" as always.

Anyone has an idea how to solve this?

 

[Dimitri57]

Sorry to interrupt and also if I am not the first with that problem writing or if there is a relating thread to this problem - I haven't found one, but while I am using linux it seems as if I am not able to run the game...

Everytime I try to start LongRoadHome.sh by double click it just asks if I want to execute the file or open as text file and when I hit "Run" nothing more happen... I did activate "allow file to run as an application" in file properties tab "Access" as always.

Anyone has an idea how to solve this?

Hello Black_Prince, I'm sorry to hear you are having problems running the game. I'm at a loss since I have 0 Linux experience. Maybe someone else on the thread can help you. Are you using the latest full update? (10.0 Part one) There's an old 9.0.1 partial update posted. Don't use that.

 

[funkymonkeyjedi]

Sorry to interrupt and also if I am not the first with that problem writing or if there is a relating thread to this problem - I haven't found one, but while I am using linux it seems as if I am not able to run the game...

Everytime I try to start LongRoadHome.sh by double click it just asks if I want to execute the file or open as text file and when I hit "Run" nothing more happen... I did activate "allow file to run as an application" in file properties tab "Access" as always.

Anyone has an idea how to solve this?

Assuming you have a Linux distro based off Debian (more than likely), I'm thinking it's probably about /dir permissions (all depending on where you unpacked the game archive because seems to me you're running the correct file).

Without knowing more about your setup that would be my first suggestion, to make sure where the unpacked folder is located has enough permissions to run applications. Sorry for not being more helpful, but hopefully this can nudge you in the right direction.

 

[funkymonkeyjedi]

Sorry to interrupt and also if I am not the first with that problem writing or if there is a relating thread to this problem - I haven't found one, but while I am using linux it seems as if I am not able to run the game...

Everytime I try to start LongRoadHome.sh by double click it just asks if I want to execute the file or open as text file and when I hit "Run" nothing more happen... I did activate "allow file to run as an application" in file properties tab "Access" as always.

Anyone has an idea how to solve this?

Ok I've just ran a small test on an Ubuntu VM Fully updated etc. And I'm getting same results as you are, Shell window runs and then quits. And it's nothing to do with /dir permissions. Let me look into this and I'll get back to you shortly.

 

[Black_Prince]

Assuming you have a Linux distro based off Debian (more than likely), I'm thinking it's probably about /dir permissions (all depending on where you unpacked the game archive because seems to me you're running the correct file).

Without knowing more about your setup that would be my first suggestion, to make sure where the unpacked folder is located has enough permissions to run applications. Sorry for not being more helpful, but hopefully this can nudge you in the right direction.

First of all, many thanks for all answers on my matter so far!

I am also pretty new to linux myself, so don't expect an advanced expertise about linux from me, but of course I want to provide more information hoping this helps my helpers to help me run the game ;-)

I downloaded the game the first time and just today, therefore I chose the full one, not just an update. Unfortunately you were wrong, I am using Linux Mint 21.1 with Cinnamon 5.6.8, which is based on Ubuntu afaik.

Something I witnessed, some ren'py games after extracted to their chosen directory come with already set permission to run the .sh file as application - some don't. Why? Maybe this is an useful hint for those who know linux more than I?

I thought okay, just set this permission in the .sh file properties access tab and there we go, but seems as it is not that easy

Guide me to get the information you need and I will provide it if this was still too less information, I will be very happy and thankful if this can be solved. Thanks for all your efforts!

 

[funkymonkeyjedi]

First of all, many thanks for all answers on my matter so far!

I am also pretty new to linux myself, so don't expect an advanced expertise about linux from me, but of course I want to provide more information hoping this helps my helpers to help me run the game ;-)

I downloaded the game the first time and just today, therefore I chose the full one, not just an update. Unfortunately you were wrong, I am using Linux Mint 21.1 with Cinnamon 5.6.8, which is based on Ubuntu afaik.

Something I witnessed, some ren'py games after extracted to their chosen directory come with already set permission to run the .sh file as application - some don't. Why? Maybe this is an useful hint for those who know linux more than I?

I thought okay, just set this permission in the .sh file properties access tab and there we go, but seems as it is not that easy

Guide me to get the information you need and I will provide it if this was still too less information, I will be very happy and thankful if this can be solved. Thanks for all your efforts!

I understand your situation, I'm sort of in the same boat myself. Although I enjoy playing in linux now and again, I'm not a "guru" per-say.

Anyhoo, back on topic. I've tried a few things until it dawned on me to try another VN and worked perfectly. So I compared the log files and here's what I found;

This log file is from BaDIK's VN. Those first 3 lines I think can clue us in pretty good if you compare them with LRH's log file below.



With my limited knowledge in Linux, I'd conclude that LRH hasn't been compiled for linux. What I don't get is, Python should be right at home on a Linux platform. So that being said, I'm still a bit at a loss.

Another strange thing is, why is the script looking for Steam..



Not sure if that's what's causing it to exit on load. I need to keep digging.

**EDIT**

SOLVED Here

 

[Black_Prince]

I understand your situation, I'm sort of in the same boat myself. Although I enjoy playing in linux now and again, I'm not a "guru" per-say.

Anyhoo, back on topic. I've tried a few things until it dawned on me to try another VN and worked perfectly. So I compared the log files and here's what I found;
View attachment 2622898
This log file is from BaDIK's VN. Those first 3 lines I think can clue us in pretty good if you compare them with LRH's log file below.

View attachment 2622906

With my limited knowledge in Linux, I'd conclude that LRH hasn't been compiled for linux. What I don't get is, Python should be right at home on a Linux platform. So that being said, I'm still a bit at a loss.

Another strange thing is, why is the script looking for Steam..

View attachment 2622921

Not sure if that's what's causing it to exit on load. I need to keep digging.

although it is not solved yet I believe this is a promising direction towards solution, at least it is a step forward and more than I would have been capable of, so let me thank you so far.

It is indeed strange, that it looks for Steam.

 

[Dimitri57]

I understand your situation, I'm sort of in the same boat myself. Although I enjoy playing in linux now and again, I'm not a "guru" per-say.

Anyhoo, back on topic. I've tried a few things until it dawned on me to try another VN and worked perfectly. So I compared the log files and here's what I found;
View attachment 2622898
This log file is from BaDIK's VN. Those first 3 lines I think can clue us in pretty good if you compare them with LRH's log file below.

View attachment 2622906

With my limited knowledge in Linux, I'd conclude that LRH hasn't been compiled for linux. What I don't get is, Python should be right at home on a Linux platform. So that being said, I'm still a bit at a loss.

Another strange thing is, why is the script looking for Steam..

View attachment 2622921

Not sure if that's what's causing it to exit on load. I need to keep digging.

Hmm

I checked my distributions settings in Ren'Py. PC and Linux are compiled together, MAC is stand alone.

 

[NotQuiteHere]

Seems both LongRoadHome.sh and lib/linux-*/LongRoadHome don't have the execute bit set.

chmod u+x LongRoadHome.sh lib/linux-x86_64/LongRoadHome solved things for me.

In other words, set the executable flag on both LongRoadHome.sh and lib/linux-x86_64/LongRoadHome (or lib/linux-i686/LongRoadHome if you're on a 32-bit system) in a file manager.

I know Funky in real life (I'll gladly accept pity), looks like he didn't unarchive it properly -- lib/ was missing -- therefore problem exists between keyboard and chair there

-- edit --

Adding this just in case it's useful to anyone in the future.

It's worth noting that 99.99% of Windows compression tools (WinRAR, WinZip, 7-Zip et al) won't preserve file permissions, nor will they ever. I could go into a long essay about the differences between Windows and Unix, but I won't.

With the above said, Info-ZIP on Unix will honor file permissions, but making use of that on Windows would require hacks that are either long-winded console-based hacks involving things like Cygwin, or hacks involving Python to manipulate zip files, so they're mostly not worth considering.

This means that the only "portable" fix for this is liberal application of "chmod", either via a terminal or via a script.

If you found this post via search, or via someone else... then it would be worth your time to have a look at https://f95zone.to/threads/permission-fixer-for-mac-and-linux.24233/

Although, there is a caveat. If you are not comfortable with running scripts, take a step back, open up a file manager, find the files in question (usually "game.sh" and "lib/linux-___/game", where "game" is the name, e.g. "LongRoadHome"), right-click on them, head to "Properties" or "Settings" or "Info" or whatnot, and see if there's anything referencing "Permissions" and "Execute". Put a little tick in it, and job done.

 

[Black_Prince]

Seems both LongRoadHome.sh and lib/linux-*/LongRoadHome don't have the execute bit set -- unarchived via Debian UnZip 6.00 (20/04/2009)

chmod u+x LongRoadHome.sh lib/linux-x86_64/LongRoadHome solved things for me.

In other words, set the executable flag on both LongRoadHome.sh and lib/linux-x86_64/LongRoadHome (or lib/linux-i686/LongRoadHome if you're on a 32-bit system) in a file manager.

I know Funky in real life (I'll gladly accept pity), looks like he didn't unarchive it properly -- lib/ was missing -- therefore problem exists between keyboard and chair there

I did as you recommended and what can I say? It simply worked! I still don't understand the reasons, but I am glad and happy that it really seems to work now. I will definitely remember this if similar problems occur in future with other games and try this again, thanks for solving my issue dude!

 

[funkymonkeyjedi]

I know Funky in real life (I'll gladly accept pity), looks like he didn't unarchive it properly -- lib/ was missing -- therefore problem exists between keyboard and chair there

You're an ass, but I lub you anyway!



**edit**

And thanks for checking in on that btw.

 

[MrJay]

Maybe this topic is over and done (and I'm not trying to make a big deal out of any of this) but can I just say I think having a male bouncer sounds just fine. I normally dislike other male characters in AVNs but I trust Dima implicitly and I know he can do no wrong, but even more than that the club really needs an influx of fresh blood, especially the able-bodied kind. Also, married or not, we have ample evidence that none of that needs to matter. If his wife happens to be an absolute babe, there's a million possible reasons why that doesn't have to put a stop to anything. Maybe, and this is just a wild fanciful hypothetical, they're trying to start a family, but unfortunately he happens to be impotent. A sad story, if only there was a dependable a virile friend nearby who could knock up his wife for him. I mean, who wouldn't do that for their good friend? A monster, that's who (no offense to anyone who's not into that, I'm just being tongue-in-cheek here).

That's what I always say, rather than seeing it as a problem, you can choose to view it as an opportunity.

Finally I have to say I have such steadfast respect for Dima and a very real wish to not rush anything and let the creative juices flow as they may because it's worked such magic so far BUT at the very same time I'm also chomping at the bits to get my hands on more of this fantastic story. I'm not the only one like that, right?

This thread is always such a hoot to read, I hope all the regulars stay just like they are, even the weirdos among you (actually, ESPECIALLY the weirdos among you. You know who you are).

 

[e6mill]

I did as you recommended and what can I say? It simply worked! I still don't understand the reasons, but I am glad and happy that it really seems to work now. I will definitely remember this if similar problems occur in future with other games and try this again, thanks for solving my issue dude!

NotQuiteHere explained it - Windows archive utilities tend to not understand the way unix (and so Linux & macs) do file permissions. The chmod u+x command he gave gives the file's owner permission to execute that file. Otherwise the OS will refuse to treat the file's contents as something run-able. You'll def want to remember this tho - if it's anything like my mac you'll be seeing this a LOT when DLing things that need to be executable.

 

[Dimitri57]

NotQuiteHere explained it - Windows archive utilities tend to not understand the way unix (and so Linux & macs) do file permissions. The chmod u+x command he gave gives the file's owner permission to execute that file. Otherwise the OS will refuse to treat the file's contents as something run-able. You'll def want to remember this tho - if it's anything like my mac you'll be seeing this a LOT when DLing things that need to be executable.

I'm just glad we have a very knowledgeable community willing to help others.

 

[zp560]

any news on update i did check patron no news

 

[cxx]

any news on update i did check patron no news

ask from dev (posted above your post).

 

[LWtbo]

any news on update i did check patron no news

Dev just posted this on Patreon.
Long Road Home 10 Part 2 Update
Progress thus far,
360 still images
41 Animations/loops
4 Events complete
3500+ lines of text and code.
I’m making progress despite dealing with some health and RL issues. Nothing terrible, just annoying.

Thats the closest your gonna get info wise.. As to when who cares he's working on it and thats good enough for me.

 

[Lokiiisme]

Been out for a while and just noticed the 1.0. Downloaded it, fired up last save and rolled right to credits. What was new from 0.9 to 1.0? Is it worth starting over to see any changes?

 

[HiHaHo]

Changelog:
v1.0 Part 1

• 1,274 still images
• 80 Animations/loops (3,000+ animation slides)
• 13,000 lines of code and text
• 2 Major story events
• 16 side events
• More music and sound effects.
• Take care, OBD

for future reference you can always check "changelog"page 1, Most devs keep it up to date

 

[Pvc Pipe]

Update for android?