7.3 Quake III Arena
The third Quake installment was a landmark multiplayer game, with some of the most beautiful and well balanced fragging ever. It was one of the first games to receive a full Linux commercial release.
Recently ID Software released the source code, and you'll find an Open Source Quake III project at Icculus.org.
Most mods should work. The Linux Gamers FAQ reports:
Yes, ... modifications work in Linux as long as they are compiled to the Quake III ... VM bytecode as advised by id software. ... modifications compiled to Windows library files will not work.
The retail add-on Quake III Team Arena is supported and, despite never getting rave reviews, is a great game.
For an atmospheric Q3 single player conversion visit The Dark Conjunction, and check out the alien themed Tremulous for an original multiplayer mod.
- Links
The Zerowing installation and known issues guides hosted by ID Software.
Linuxgamer's Quake III Howto.
Linux Questions' Quake III forums for Sound and Mouse problems.
All things Quake III at Planet Quake
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