Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around troubleshooting issues related to running a game, specifically "Broken Ranks," on a virtual machine (VM). Participants explore various technical aspects, configurations, and potential solutions to make the game functional again after a VM re-creation.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant reports that the game previously worked on a VM but now only displays a black screen with music after re-creating the machine, despite allocating sufficient resources (5 GB RAM and 4 CPU cores).
- Another participant suggests that it might be more effective to run the game on dedicated PC hardware instead of a VM.
- There is a question about whether GPU passthrough is being considered, which would allow the VM direct access to the GPU.
- A participant questions the necessity of using a VM for gaming if the goal is solely to play the game, suggesting that maintaining a working setup might be preferable.
- One participant expresses a need to run the game on a VM to utilize a macro for multitasking purposes, indicating that the setup had previously worked without clear recollection of the steps taken.
- Another participant speculates that the original poster may be attempting to multi-box or farm in a MMORPG, questioning the relevance of the inquiry to a forum focused on physics and science.
- There is a reiteration that the original poster is seeking to learn how to run a game on a VM, despite having previously achieved it without understanding the specific steps involved.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express various viewpoints on the best approach to resolve the issue, with no consensus reached on a definitive solution. Some suggest alternative hardware setups while others focus on VM configurations, indicating a mix of opinions and unresolved questions.
Contextual Notes
The discussion highlights uncertainties regarding the specific configurations that previously enabled the game to run successfully on the VM, as well as the implications of using GPU passthrough versus dedicated hardware.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring virtualization for gaming, those troubleshooting similar issues with VMs, or users looking to understand the implications of hardware configurations in virtual environments.