Getting ET Legacy running on a fresh Linux install can be tricky. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough for installing ET Legacy on Ubuntu/Kubuntu (and potentially Debian) Linux distributions, ensuring you’re fragging Nazis in no time.
Preparing Your System for ET Legacy
Before diving into the installation, you need to prepare your system by installing necessary 32-bit libraries. Open your terminal and execute the following commands:
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
sudo apt update
sudo apt install libasound2-plugins libdrm2:i386 libexpat1:i386 libglu1-mesa:i386 libgl1:i386 libsdl2-2.0-0:i386Accept all dependencies and suggested packages during the installation process. This ensures ET Legacy has all the required components to run smoothly. These libraries handle crucial functions like sound, graphics rendering, and input processing.
Downloading the ET Legacy Installer
Navigate to the official ET Legacy website (https://www.etlegacy.com/download) and download the 32-bit Linux installer. Most ET Legacy servers, including popular Find a Server (FA) servers, utilize the 32-bit version for compatibility.
Installing ET Legacy
Once the download is complete, locate the installer file. Create a new folder named “Enemy Territory” (or any desired location) in your home directory. Copy the installer file into this folder.
Right-click on the installer file and navigate to the permissions tab. Check the box that marks the file as executable. This allows you to run the installer script.
Open a terminal (Konsole can be launched with F4 in Kubuntu) within the “Enemy Territory” folder. Execute the following command, replacing etlegacy-v2.81.1-i386.sh with the actual filename of your downloaded installer:
./etlegacy-v2.81.1-i386.shYou’ll be presented with the license agreement. Scroll through it using Page Down and accept it by typing ‘y’ when prompted.
The installer will then ask for confirmation on the installation directory and whether to download the game assets. Respond with ‘y’ to both prompts.
Downloading Game Assets
The installer will automatically download the necessary game assets. This process may take some time depending on your internet connection speed. After the download completes, you will be asked if you want to delete the downloaded asset files. You can safely choose ‘y’ to remove them. This will free up disk space.
Launching ET Legacy
Once the installation is finished, navigate to the etlegacy-v2.81.1-i386 folder within your “Enemy Territory” directory. You’ll find the executable file named etl.i386. Double-click this file to launch ET Legacy.
Remember, Linux is case-sensitive. Ensure all commands are typed exactly as shown. Enjoy playing ET Legacy on your Linux system!
