Client on Steam Deck Manual - Revision history

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	{{Warning\|This page was created with limited knowledge of running Multi Theft Auto on the Steam Deck. Further testing is needed and steps may change as more knowledge is gained.}}		{{Warning\|This page was created with limited knowledge of running Multi Theft Auto on the Steam Deck. Further testing is needed and steps may change as more knowledge is gained.}}
	{{Note\|Connecting a keyboard and mouse to your Steam Deck is recommended when following this guide.}}		{{Note\|Connecting a keyboard and mouse to your Steam Deck is recommended when following this guide.}}

			==Other Methods==
			A more simpler and straight forward way is using Bottles/Soda on Steam Deck, see
			[[Client on Linux using Bottles/Soda Manual]]

			The instructions below can still be used on Steam Deck but require more fiddling around with Proton and the system.

	==Prerequisites==		==Prerequisites==

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	sudo steamos-readonly enable		sudo steamos-readonly enable
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			== See Also ==
			* [http://nightly.mtasa.com/ nightly.mtasa.com] - For nightly builds.
			[[Category:Support]]

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+{{Warning|This page was created with limited knowledge of running Multi Theft Auto on the Steam Deck. Further testing is needed and steps may change as more knowledge is gained.}}
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 * A copy of GTA San Andreas, either through Steam or copied over into your SteamOS
 * Multi Theft Auto installer (download latest Win10+ release [https://multitheftauto.com here])
-{{Note|The content below is still being worked on.}}
+===Locating your MTA installation===
 ==Troubleshooting==

-ffs-PLASMA at 15:01, 11 August 2024

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	==Troubleshooting==		==Troubleshooting==
			* Missing tahoma.ttf/verdana.ttf font error
			** Download the fonts [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4SUSkTXjliXZnBXV2pEWkdTTms here] and put them in <pre>/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/<ID>/pfx/drive_c/windows/fonts</pre>


	* Flickering taskbar after MTA started (desktop mode)		* Flickering taskbar after MTA started (desktop mode)
	** Workarround for now, go to settings -> video tab and change resolution to 1280x720 windowed (DO NOT USE FULLSCREEN MODE)		** Workarround for now, go to settings -> video tab and change resolution to 1280x720 windowed (DO NOT USE FULLSCREEN MODE)

-ffs-PLASMA at 12:47, 11 August 2024

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	==Troubleshooting==		==Troubleshooting==
	* Flickering taskbar after MTA started (desktop mode)		* Flickering taskbar after MTA started (desktop mode)
	** Workarround for now, go to settings -> video tab and change resolution to 1280x720 (DO NOT USE FULLSCREEN MODE)		** Workarround for now, go to settings -> video tab and change resolution to 1280x720 windowed (DO NOT USE FULLSCREEN MODE)

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	* MTA crashes when entering main menu after selecting fullscreen mode in video settings tab (D3D9.dll crash offset ED711)		* MTA crashes when entering main menu after selecting fullscreen mode in video settings tab (D3D9.dll crash offset ED711)
	** Manually revert this setting by going to <pre>/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/<ID>/pfx/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/MTA San Andreas 1.6/MTA/config<pre> and opening coreconfig.xml with KWrite application. Search for "display_fullscreen_style" and change the property from 0 to 1.		** Manually revert this setting by going to <pre>/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/<ID>/pfx/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/MTA San Andreas 1.6/MTA/config</pre> and opening coreconfig.xml with KWrite application. Search for "display_fullscreen_style" and change the property from 0 to 1.


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	sudo pacman -U ncurses5-compat-libs-6.2-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst		sudo pacman -U ncurses5-compat-libs-6.2-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst
	sudo steamos-readonly enable		sudo steamos-readonly enable
	<pre>		</pre>

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	* Cannot start linux server on steamdeck due to missing libncurses5 file/lib		* Cannot start linux server on steamdeck due to missing libncurses5 file/lib
	** Download the ncurses5-compat-libs [https://arch.alerque.com/x86_64/ncurses5-compat-libs-6.2-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst here]. After downloading, open terminal inside Downloads folder and run following commands:		** Download the ncurses5-compat-libs [https://arch.alerque.com/x86_64/ncurses5-compat-libs-6.2-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst here]. After downloading, open terminal inside Downloads folder and run following commands:

	<pre>		<pre>
	sudo steamos-readonly disable		sudo steamos-readonly disable
	sudo pacman -U ncurses5-compat-libs-6.2-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst		sudo pacman -U ncurses5-compat-libs-6.2-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst
	sudo steamos-readonly enable		sudo steamos-readonly enable
	</pre>		<pre>

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	* Cannot start linux server on steamdeck due to missing libncurses5 file/lib		* Cannot start linux server on steamdeck due to missing libncurses5 file/lib
	** Download the ncurses5-compat-libs [https://arch.alerque.com/x86_64/ncurses5-compat-libs-6.2-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst here]. After downloading, open terminal inside Downloads folder and run following commands:		** Download the ncurses5-compat-libs [https://arch.alerque.com/x86_64/ncurses5-compat-libs-6.2-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst here]. After downloading, open terminal inside Downloads folder and run following commands:

	<pre>		<pre>
	sudo steamos-readonly disable		sudo steamos-readonly disable

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	* Flickering taskbar after MTA started (desktop mode)		* Flickering taskbar after MTA started (desktop mode)
	** Workarround for now, go to settings -> video tab and change resolution to 1280x720 (DO NOT USE FULLSCREEN MODE)		** Workarround for now, go to settings -> video tab and change resolution to 1280x720 (DO NOT USE FULLSCREEN MODE)


	* MTA crashes when entering main menu after selecting fullscreen mode in video settings tab (D3D9.dll crash offset ED711)		* MTA crashes when entering main menu after selecting fullscreen mode in video settings tab (D3D9.dll crash offset ED711)
	** Manually revert this setting by going to <pre>/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/<ID>/pfx/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/MTA San Andreas 1.6/MTA/config<pre> and opening coreconfig.xml with KWrite application. Search for "display_fullscreen_style" and change the property from 0 to 1.		** Manually revert this setting by going to <pre>/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/<ID>/pfx/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/MTA San Andreas 1.6/MTA/config<pre> and opening coreconfig.xml with KWrite application. Search for "display_fullscreen_style" and change the property from 0 to 1.


	* There was a problem validating your serial		* There was a problem validating your serial
	** Follow the guide over [https://updatesa.multitheftauto.com/sa/trouble/?tr=serial-validation here] and setup the linux server on steamdeck		** Follow the guide over [https://updatesa.multitheftauto.com/sa/trouble/?tr=serial-validation here] and setup the linux server on steamdeck


	* Cannot start linux server on steamdeck due to missing libncurses5 file/lib		* Cannot start linux server on steamdeck due to missing libncurses5 file/lib

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 * A copy of GTA San Andreas, either through Steam or copied over into your SteamOS
 * Multi Theft Auto installer (download latest Win10+ release [https://multitheftauto.com here])
 {{Note|The content below is still being worked on.}}