ValveSoftware / ValveSoftware/Proton

DOOM (2016) hangs sometimes when loading from checkpoint (379720)

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Description

Sometimes hangs when loading from checkpoint - causes the whole machine to lock up (I can't Ctrl+Alt+F2 for example)

The only "peculiarity" I have is that I'm using bcache on the block device with my steam library.

Happy to provide further details.

System Information:
https://gist.github.com/HughPH/94701afc757803c72bb6c9cb03c26d1a

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Start by reviewing the linked system information and reproducing a checkpoint load with the reported bcache-backed Steam library. The issue names no source file or test; progress would require isolating the cause of the machine lockup and documenting a verified fix or reproduction boundary.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
18/100

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