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How to install GeneralsOnlineZH on linux with steam or proton

Hey there,

finally I've figured out how to play Generals Online under linux using proton or steam.

This is just a copy of my example section for proton.

I have to assume a lot upfront since steam does the heavy lifting of figuring out what software is mandatory.

# Assumed you have protontricks installed
# Assumed you have steam installed
# Assumed you have command and conquer zero hour installed with english language
# Assumed you have started command and conquer at least once before
#   installing generals online
# Assumed you want to install generals online
# Assumed you've downloaded the GeneralsOnline.exe from
#   ref: https://www.playgenerals.online/
protontricks-launch --appid 2732960 "/path/to/the/GeneralsOnline_setup_*.exe"
# Choose "/path/to/steam/steamapps/common/Command & Conquer Generals - Zero Hour/Generals.exe"
# Assumed you want to start your game with mangohud
mangohud protontricks-launch --appid 2732960 "/path/to/steam/steamapps/common/Command & Conquer Generals - Zero Hour/GeneralsOnlineZH.exe"
# Click on Multiplayer->Online and login via steam

That's it. Enjoy it and see you on the battlefield commander!

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