Linux Gaming

Daggerfall Unity 1.0 is out!

Markus

Dec 31, 2023 — 2 min read

Daggerfall Unity / DFWorkshop

The much-anticipated Daggerfall Unity is live with update 1.0! A significant milestone in the recreation of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall within the Unity Engine. This release brings forth a refreshed experience of the cherished classic RPG.

What is Daggerfall Unity?

Daggerfall Unity is a faithful reimagining of the original Daggerfall in the Unity game engine, offering gamers a chance to relive this iconic title within a modern gaming environment.

It's also Linux compatible!

✋

It is crucial to note that this fan remake does not aim to emulate the visual aesthetics of more recent entries in The Elder Scrolls series, such as Oblivion or Skyrim. While improvements in the lighting system have been implemented, Daggerfall Unity retains its original 2D character design and abstains from adopting high-resolution 3D models.

Start playing!

To embark on this nostalgic journey, players require free a copy of the DOS version, crucial for understanding core game design principles such as texture mapping and 3D modeling. These files can be obtained from platforms like Steam or GOG, ensuring compatibility with Daggerfall Unity.

Grab the free DaggerFall copy on Steam

Follow instructions on release page

Wikipedia is an irresistable rabbithole

As a software engineer, I'm intimately familiar with the thrill of solving complex problems, the satisfaction of optimizing code, and the endless pursuit of knowledge in a rapidly evolving field. Yet.. there's another realm that has captured my attention and countless hours of my time (and I'm sure many are

When Code Goes Catastrophically Wrong

A tiny bug can sometimes lead to colossal consequences. After listening to too many technical podcasts in my spare time.. Let's dive into three infamous cases where a few lines of code caused chaos, destruction, and in one case, an interplanetary facepalm. We'll also see how they could have been

Soft deletion explained in PostgreSQL - and how to implement it

In the world of database management, much of your data is most likely never actually deleted. The concept of deletion has evolved over time. Enter soft deletion - a well-known technique that's changed how we think about data lifecycle management. This post explores the ins and outs of soft deletion,

Optimizing SQL Queries - PostgreSQL best practices

Optimizing SQL queries is essential for improving the performance of a database system. In PostgreSQL, like in any other relational database, the way data is structured and indexed plays a crucial role in query optimization. This article will outline the best practices for structuring data, indexing, and query optimization. So