Pixelizermon: Hello, im fairly new to Linux and just tinkering about having fun :).
Alm888: Welcome!
1) Neither "Witcher 3", nor "Gwent" are available on Linux. So, if you are (first and foremost) interested in these products, it is preferable to use Windows instead in order to avoid any issues;
2) Linux does not use drive letters, so I'm quite confused about your partition setup. But from what I comprehend, you have "imported" your previous Windows "Witcher 3" install on the NTFS partition into "Lutris" (have never used this, but I assume it is just a launcher), trying to launch it on Linux via WINE.
This will not work. Because not only NTFS is significantly slower (than it already is) on Linux due to userspace-level FUSE driver, but your actual Windows home directory ("My Documents" or something, it's been a while) does not correlate whth WINE-emulated environment, so your saves will not be available. And configuring WINE to use your NTFS Windows directory as a working directory is
bad idea -- most probably you will corrupt your Windows installation at some point;
3) Using Linux partitions from Windows is not possible (by default, and I strongly recommend not to use 3rd-paty ext4 drivers like "ext2fsd", as there is a high chance to corrupt a filesystem completely).
In conclusion:
1) Given you choice in games, I recommend you to stick to Windows. It is ultimately up to you, though;
2) If you decided to ignore my advise #1 and continue venture into Linux, I advise you treat Linux as separate and completely unrelated OS. Trust me, all attempts to cross-use Windows and Linux partitions will either fail, or bring more harm than benefits. One should use dedicated Linux partitions with local installs of even Windows games. And in case of gamesaves, you shall locate them manually in your Windows install and copy into a Linux WINE prefix;
3) Be prepared that your Windows games will break on Linux (either due to addition of anti-cheat, or to WINE update regressions). This is normal and it is expected. Remember,
you are not entitled any support for Windows games on WINE (or "Lutris", or "Proton", whatever -- it is the same thing under different names), so you should not bother game developers with your complains. That "system requirements" part on game pages is there for a purpose, and its voluntary breakage means contract terms violation, i. e. if you are using WINE => you are on your own;
4) Considering points #1 and #3, if you are still dedicated to Linux, it is best to avoid purchasing incompatible games from now on and concentrate exclusively on Linux-native ones. You will have superior performance and support from developers (and will support them in return for their Linux efforts). This is how it should be. If this is unacceptable for you (as you will miss on a lot of "AAA" titles), you can always consider #1. :)
Fave a nice time of the day!
I made a small partition on my 3rd drive that i mainly use for movies. I got 2 SSD which has windows and where my games are stored,
The hdd is 1.8 tb and i only partitioned like 75gb for linux.
Im just trying linux for fun and wanted to launch GOG galaxy in it.
Witcher 3 actually runs pretty fine. i did install dxvk though.
On my laptop i was able to install GOG Galaxy and launch it becuase it was pure linux partition.
I did a clean install of Kubuntu and installed lutris and was able to install GOG Galaxy as well and launch it via wine.
And was able to login Gwent and play a few rounds.
It made a fake windows x86 folder inside home/game.
Now on my desktop pc , i tried just adding .exe to lutris but it wont work.
I guess ill just have to do more digging or install like i did on my laptop.
Pixelizermon: So i decided i wanted to try play witcher 3 and gwent.
shmerl: I'd also recommend to avoid mixing Windows and Linux installations. You'll only get a lot of problems. Get a separate drive for each OS if you still need Windows. Or ditch Windows completely and switch to Linux proper.
I haven't tried Gwent, but TW3 works perfectly in Wine on Linux (you also need dxvk).
Yea i did play a bit of TW3 just couldnt get my save files from windows. As for Gwent, i did a clean install of Linux on my Laptop and install GOG Galaxy via Lutris and installed gwent via the GOG Client.
It worked i was able to play a few rounds.
So on my desktop i have Windows installed on my SSD and i have my games on my 2nd SSD,
Linux i have installed it on my HDD which i made a small partition on.
Should i just get a seperate drive for Linux still?