ValveSoftware / ValveSoftware/Proton

Star Control Origins fail to start (271260)

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Description

Issue transferred from https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/5813.
@jeff29t posted on 2018-10-04T19:04:41:

  • Steam client version (build number or date): sep 8 2018 , à 19:21:25
  • Distribution (e.g. Ubuntu): ubuntu 18.04 LTS
  • Opted into Steam client beta?: No
  • Have you checked for system updates?: Yes
  • CPU: AMD A10 9700
  • GPU: AMD RX 580
  • Driver: amdgpu-pro 18.30

I was trying to play Star Control Origins (271260).
The game start correctly, until i try to launch a saved game.
After that the system freeze , i must kill the program.

Steps for reproducing this issue:
  1. Launch the game
  2. Try to launch a saved game

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the saved-game launch on Ubuntu 18.04 with the listed AMD A10 9700, RX 580, and amdgpu-pro 18.30 setup, following the two reported steps. Investigate the freeze and verify that launching a saved game no longer requires killing the program.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ubuntu
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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