ValveSoftware / ValveSoftware/Proton
Allow creating shared wineprefixes
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Description
Currently, Proton creates a separate wineprefix for each and every game - while this is very good for most titles, there are some that can read saves from other titles and change their behavior based on that. For example, you can carry over your character and choices in Mass Effect or The Witcher.
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Research direction
The issue names Proton and shared wineprefixes but does not identify files, tests, or an entry point. First trace how Proton currently creates a separate wineprefix for each game, then define the sharing configuration and verify that games can read the intended saves and behavior without breaking isolated titles.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100