Dave

Two issues here: Issue one, BG3 itself crashes all the time. This most likely isn't linux related, because it's been rock solid up to Act 3 and everyone across all platforms complains about all the crashing in Act 3. Solution - quick save all the time.

Issue two, sometimes Steam Remote Play will disconnect from the game. The game continues to play on the remote PC but the connection is lost, and it won't let me reconnect (which is something Steam normally lets you do, but this might be because it's a non-steam game).

Your info on wifi networks to prevent the connection dropping has definitely been relevant and helpful!

Wow thanks for all the info!

Another thought of mine is that wireless devices can perform poorly if they are too close to the AP. (Like less than a meter)

Huh, I wouldn't have thought of that. I'm pretty close! I'll try moving it a bit further away.

Mesh networks can perform poorly for applications that are sensitive to latency and jitter. (Such as steam’s remote play)

Last night it was much more stable, I didn't have any Steam dropouts (only the BG3 crashes which seem pretty common in Act 3 after having none until then, and I'm not the only one). But I do have the option to create a separate non-mesh network from the AP if I need to. If I have further trouble I'll give that a go.

It’s possible that some of those are related. My assumption is that there’s interference from your own devices and the neighbours. But a mesh network isn’t an ideal environment.

When I changed the channel, the whole lot came with it, hence my assumption.

I have the ISP router and two AmpliFi mesh access points to provide the wifi. The ISP router also has a wifi network, this is the 2.4Ghz one for the IoT devices.

When I try to change the channel for the access points, I don't get the option for channel 106. I only get the option for 36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161.

I also noticed that I had missed that there's a little button in the wifi scanning app to toggle between 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. I noticed if I change the channel, a whole bunch of hidden networks come with it. I think this must be related to the mesh network, it's a lot of networks though! 8 or 9 of them, two separate ones with the same network name (I presume the two access points), and the rest all marked as hidden.

In the app, what does the width of the bar represent? It says something like Wifi_Network 157 (155) and has a big flat top that seems to cover a range. Is that indicating that nearby channels can interfere with each other?

Some, at much lower strengths. Most of the graph is covered though, and the access point is using the recommended channel. It has band steering so automatically changes the channel to optimise.

Yes framework expansion card slots are just a bunch of USBC ports, but seems a waste not to get the proper expansion card that slots nicely into the laptop looking like it was built in instead of a boring regular dongle.

I checked out the app you suggested, not entirely sure what I'm doing but the app seems happy with my wifi. My network is strong, others from neighbours are all pretty weak.

Unfortunately I need 2.4Ghz wifi for a bunch of home automation things.

I'm running a Framework laptop and don't have the LAN expansion card as it wasn't release at the time I got my laptop. I can order one, but they also don't sell Frameworks in my country so it's a long freight forwarding process 🙁.

I've been considering a new gateway (rather than the ISP router) to see if that helps stabilise the network. Maybe that will be helpful until I can get a proper LAN connection.

Laptop is on WiFi, desktop is on ethernet.

Laptop is directly next to an access point that is connected via ethernet, though I know the network is not super stable. I often have to restart the ISP router after it drops out.

I am confused why Steam doesn't let me reconnect though. Normally if the game is running you can open Steam and choose to connect to it. But I don't get this option, it's like it's forgotten that it started the game.

In Steam it's set to use Proton and I select the bg3.exe or whatever it's called, not the bg3_dx11.exe. Is this using Vulcan mode?

I've recently made it to Act 3 in Baldur's Gate 3, and my integrated graphics on my laptop aren't keeping up, so now I have installed it on my desktop machine and am using Steam Remote Play (my desktop is plugged into the TV, it's not a proper desktop setup).

Often, the Steam connection drops out and the game keeps playing on the desktop but I can't connect back to it from the laptop.

Any suggestions on what I could do to either stop losing the connection or let me connect back to it after it drops?

Set up:

• Laptop has Nobara Gnome spin
• Desktop has Mint Cinnamon
• Bought BG3 on GOG, installed through Heroic Launcher, added to Steam as non-steam game to play it.

Haha, you never know if you're talking to the Europeans that thing 1Gbps is slow, or the Americans that think 10Mbps is fast 😆

Oh speeds are great! Hundreds of Mbps. Depends on what you're after. Not sure if they go into the Gbps, but I feel like I remember some locations do. My internet is only 300Mbps so can't test higher. VPN speeds from a random local server are normally about 280Mbps. Not sure if that would be higher if my internet was faster.

I haven't had any connection drops, and you can choose the location. Their guides also explain which locations work for streaming services if you want to check out the catalog from other countries. And they have specific servers that have P2P enabled if you want to use bittorrent.

I haven't used Proton Drive for photos. It's worth noting Proton Drive is a relatively new offering. The lack of Linux client is also a show stopper for me, as I don't have a Windows computer to run it on. I'm keen to use it though when they get a client going.

The proton mail mobile app is fine, I use it and don't have complaints. But I don't like that I can't use a different app if I want to 😆. It also doesn't let you add other third party accounts into the app with IMAP so I have two apps while I transition.

I've used it, but haven't used others so can't compare!

What did you want to know?

I've recently signed up for Proton Unlimited, and have been playing with things. If you're interested in the drive space, note there's no Linux sync client (it's Lemmy so I feel obligated to let you know), only the web client. There's a windows client though.

The VPN is pretty easy. Log in, quick connect. Or manually select a server.

Needing bridge software for IMAP and having to use their email app on mobile is a bit annoying but it's good enough that it's fine.

I've found their help guides pretty good.

While genetics certainly plays a role, never, ever, let age be an excuse. Plenty of people either start, or continue to be active, well into their later years.

nearing 40

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