Merge pull request #434 from merll002/patch-1

Create Linux (Lutris) install guide and automatic startup script

Author: IntQuant

.github/workflows/release.yml

@@ -54,6 +54,9 @@ jobs:
         run: cargo build --release
         working-directory: ./noita-proxy
 
+      - name: Copy lutris start script to target
+        run: cp scripts/start-linux.sh target/start-linux.sh
+      
       - name: Create archives
         run: python scripts/ci_make_archives.py linux
 
@@ -126,4 +129,4 @@ jobs:
         with:
           #draft: true
           artifacts: "*.zip"
-          bodyFile: last_release_notes.md
+          bodyFile: last_release_notes.md

README.md

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Then, start Noita, and enable the mod.
 
 Now you're ready to start a server and have fun!
 
-### Installation MacOs (provided by @Ownezx and @Roenalt)
+### Installation on MacOS (provided by @Ownezx and @Roenalt)
 
 1. Install a GOG copy of Noita using [portingkit](https://www.portingkit.com/) by following the guide given directly on the Noita entry page on portingkit with a few specific options in the "Advance Settings" step:
    1. Set the Engine to "WS12WineKegworks10.0-battle.net"
@@ -47,6 +47,15 @@ Now you're ready to start a server and have fun!
 
 Note: The proxy must be launched via terminal with the command above every time you want to play multiplayer.
 
+## Installation on Linux with Lutris (provided by @merll002)
+
+1. Install the GOG version of Noita through the lutris game installer:
+   <img width="596" height="64" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/dfc2f415-1557-4716-b3e2-c62aae941344" />
+2. Navigate to the directory where the proxy was downloaded
+3. Run the proxy by typing `./start.sh`
+4. Enable the mod (refer to main installation instructions)
+5. Done!
+
 ## Connect using Steam
 
 In the Proxy window, click on "Create Lobby". Then, "Save lobby ID to clipboard". Send that ID to your friends, who can then *copy* it and press "Connect to lobby in clipboard".
@@ -84,14 +93,14 @@ There are 11 global perks:
 [The mods listed here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nMdqzrLCav_diXbNPB9RgxPcCQzDPgXdEv-klKWJyS0) have been tested by the community, it is publically editable so please add any untested mod with your findings
 
 
-## Cli connect
+## CLI connect
 
-can also connect via cli, just run `noita_proxy --lobby [steam_code/ip and port]`
+You can also connect via cli, just run `noita_proxy --lobby [steam_code/ip and port]`
 
 
-## Cli host
+## CLI host
 
-can also host via cli, just run `noita_proxy --host [steam/port]`, "--host steam" will host a steam game and "--host 5123" or any port will host via ip at that port
+You can also host via cli, just run `noita_proxy --host [steam/port]`, "--host steam" will host a steam game and "--host 5123" or any port will host via ip at that port
 
 ## Connecting via steam without steam version of game
 

scripts/start-linux.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+
+if not pidof steam >/dev/null
+then
+	echo "Steam API is not available. If you want to play without port forwarding, Steam needs to be running."
+	read -rp "Do you want to start it now? [y/n] " choice
+	choice="${choice,,}"
+	if [ "$choice" = "y" ] || [ "$choice" = "yes" ]
+	then 
+		nohup steam >/dev/null 2>&1 &
+		read -rp "Started Steam. Press enter when it has fully initialised..."
+	else
+		echo "Running without Steam..."
+	fi
+fi
+ID=$(lutris --list-games 2>&1 | grep Noita | awk -F'|' '{ if (length($1) >= 2) print substr($1, length($1)-1, 1) }')
+
+echo "Noita Lutris instance found with ID: $ID"
+echo "Starting proxy..."
+
+chmod +x noita_proxy.x86_64
+
+LUTRIS_SKIP_INIT=1 ./noita_proxy.x86_64 --exe-path "/home/$USER/Games/gog/noita/drive_c/GOG Games/Noita/noita.exe" --launch-cmd "lutris lutris:rungameid/$ID"
+