Quake Wars follows the tradition of the original Enemy Territory based on Return to Castle Wolfenstein. Team Objective-based tournaments where you follow a campaign and complete goals to win the map. Amazing vehicular warfare, mutiple classes, all the eye candy you want and a native Linux release!
Follow my step-by-step guide on installing and optimizing Enemy Territory Quake Wars in Linux.
Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Enemy Territory Quake Wars. Other versions may require additional steps.
Download Linux Binaries
Go To: http://zerowing.idsoftware.com/
Click FAQ Quake Wars
Click "id's Software FTP" link: ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/etqw
Download the ETQW-client-1.4-full.x86.run Linux Installer
Save ETQW-client-1.4-full.x86.run to your desktop
Installing Linux Binaries
Open Terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T)
Navigate to your desktop
Type:
Press Enter
Make the binary executable
Otherwise you will get an "access denied" error
Type:
Press Enter
Note: type ETQW and press Tab to auto-populate to avoid making "typos"
Run Binaries
Type:
Press Enter
Accept License?
Press Enter
Installation path
Type:
Note: use your login in place of "username"
Press Enter
Automatically Copy DVD files
Enter the retail DVD into your drive
Punkbuster?
Copy files from game DVD?
The Linux installer will automatically find the necessary files from the DVD and copy them
Press Enter
Punkbuster License
Press Enter
If you do not have the DVD the files also exist if you have Quake Wars installed in Windows or Steam.
You can manually copy the files.
c:/Program Files/id Software/Enemy Territory - QUAKE Wars/base
pak000.pk4
pak001.pk4
pak002.pk4
pak003.pk4
pak004.pk4
zpak_english000.pk4
megatextures/area22_lit.mega
megatextures/ark_lit.mega
megatextures/canyon_lit.mega
megatextures/island_lit.mega
megatextures/outskirts_lit.mega
megatextures/quarry_lit.mega
megatextures/refinery_lit.mega
megatextures/salvage_lit.mega
megatextures/sewer_lit.mega
megatextures/slipgate_lit.mega
megatextures/valley_lit.mega
megatextures/volcano_lit.mega
patch content:
pak005.pk4
pak006.pk4
pak007.pk4
pak008.pk4
zpak_english001.pk4
zpak_english002.pk4
zpak_english003.pk4
Copying files
Installation Successful
Press Enter
Launching Quake Wars
Go to Home
Open etqw directory
Double-click etqw
Click "Run in Terminal"
quakewars27.png
At first launch Quake Wars will ask to download a patch
Click Yes
Note: You can still setup your user and settings before installing the patch.
Patch 1.5 will autmoatically download to /home/booman/.etqwcl/
But needs to be installed
Installing patch
Open Terminal
Crtl+Alt+T
Navigate to .etqwcl directory
Type:
Press Enter
Note: Enter your login in place of "username"
Make patch binaries executable
Type:
Press Enter
Execute the binaries
Type:
Press Enter
License Agreement
Press Enter
Accept License?
Press Enter
Path to game files
Type:
Press Enter
Note: Enter your login in place of "username"
Punkbuster?
Press Enter
Accept license?
Press Enter
Installing 1.5 Patch
Installation Successful
Press Enter
Optimization
Launch Enemy Territory Quake Wars again
Click Options
Click Settings
Start by click ing "Auto Detect Settings"
Play the game for a while and see if the frame rate is smooth enough for your system.
Adjust Resolution and Quality
Click Apply
Advanced
Adjust the Texture Quality sliders to improve visuals
Adjust Lighting, Foliage, Terrain, Debris, Shaders, Effects and Anti-Aliasing to improve the quality of your game.
Click Apply
Rule of Thumb:
High settings = More detail, lower frame rates
Low settings = Less detail, higher frame rates
Conclusion:
Quake Wars ran beautifully on my GeForce 550 Ti with everything cranked on high. The models, animation and action is amazing and extremely fun. Thank id Software for providing a linux port.
Screenshots:
Follow my step-by-step guide on installing and optimizing Enemy Territory Quake Wars in Linux.
Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Enemy Territory Quake Wars. Other versions may require additional steps.
Download Linux Binaries
Go To: http://zerowing.idsoftware.com/
Click FAQ Quake Wars
Click "id's Software FTP" link: ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/etqw
Download the ETQW-client-1.4-full.x86.run Linux Installer
Save ETQW-client-1.4-full.x86.run to your desktop
Installing Linux Binaries
Open Terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T)
Navigate to your desktop
Type:
Code:
cd ~/DesktopMake the binary executable
Otherwise you will get an "access denied" error
Type:
Code:
chmod +x ETQW-client-1.4-full.x86.runNote: type ETQW and press Tab to auto-populate to avoid making "typos"
Run Binaries
Type:
Code:
./ETQW-client-1.4-full.x86.runAccept License?
Press Enter
Installation path
Type:
Code:
/home/username/etqwPress Enter
Automatically Copy DVD files
Enter the retail DVD into your drive
Punkbuster?
Copy files from game DVD?
The Linux installer will automatically find the necessary files from the DVD and copy them
Press Enter
Punkbuster License
Press Enter
If you do not have the DVD the files also exist if you have Quake Wars installed in Windows or Steam.
You can manually copy the files.
c:/Program Files/id Software/Enemy Territory - QUAKE Wars/base
pak000.pk4
pak001.pk4
pak002.pk4
pak003.pk4
pak004.pk4
zpak_english000.pk4
megatextures/area22_lit.mega
megatextures/ark_lit.mega
megatextures/canyon_lit.mega
megatextures/island_lit.mega
megatextures/outskirts_lit.mega
megatextures/quarry_lit.mega
megatextures/refinery_lit.mega
megatextures/salvage_lit.mega
megatextures/sewer_lit.mega
megatextures/slipgate_lit.mega
megatextures/valley_lit.mega
megatextures/volcano_lit.mega
patch content:
pak005.pk4
pak006.pk4
pak007.pk4
pak008.pk4
zpak_english001.pk4
zpak_english002.pk4
zpak_english003.pk4
Copying files
Installation Successful
Press Enter
Launching Quake Wars
Go to Home
Open etqw directory
Double-click etqw
Click "Run in Terminal"
quakewars27.png
At first launch Quake Wars will ask to download a patch
Click Yes
Note: You can still setup your user and settings before installing the patch.
Patch 1.5 will autmoatically download to /home/booman/.etqwcl/
But needs to be installed
Installing patch
Open Terminal
Crtl+Alt+T
Navigate to .etqwcl directory
Type:
Code:
cd /home/username/.etqwclNote: Enter your login in place of "username"
Make patch binaries executable
Type:
Code:
[chmod +x ETQW-client-1.4-1.5-update.x86.runExecute the binaries
Type:
Code:
./ETQW-client-1.4-1.5-update.x86.runLicense Agreement
Press Enter
Accept License?
Press Enter
Path to game files
Type:
Code:
/home/username/etqwNote: Enter your login in place of "username"
Punkbuster?
Press Enter
Accept license?
Press Enter
Installing 1.5 Patch
Installation Successful
Press Enter
Optimization
Launch Enemy Territory Quake Wars again
Click Options
Click Settings
Start by click ing "Auto Detect Settings"
Play the game for a while and see if the frame rate is smooth enough for your system.
Adjust Resolution and Quality
Click Apply
Advanced
Adjust the Texture Quality sliders to improve visuals
Adjust Lighting, Foliage, Terrain, Debris, Shaders, Effects and Anti-Aliasing to improve the quality of your game.
Click Apply
Rule of Thumb:
High settings = More detail, lower frame rates
Low settings = Less detail, higher frame rates
Conclusion:
Quake Wars ran beautifully on my GeForce 550 Ti with everything cranked on high. The models, animation and action is amazing and extremely fun. Thank id Software for providing a linux port.
Screenshots:
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