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That archive link does not work for me, but here is a copy/paste. I also replaced the encoded links with the actual Mediafire URLs
UPDATE 5/30/2023: Free My Deck! is now back up, but there's a catch! It now uses torrenting to download the game files (or atleast for games large in size) so using a VPN, though one is not required, when running the scripts is HIGHLY recommend so your ISP doesn't issue you copyright violation emails or cancels your Internet Service!! Using the FMD! scripts without a VPN may result in this, you have been warned! (Games which utlilize torrenting will be marked with: VPN RECOMMENDED* in the app on the game's page)
IMPORTANT: qBittorrent is REQUIRED! Download qBittorrent from the Discover Store and follow the Tutorial on how to configure qBittorrent to work with the Free My Deck! scripts in the Free My Deck! app. Failure to do so will result in failure of the scripts!
This is something that I have been working on for a while, it was originally meant just for me and some friends, but I thought that I'd share it. I don't know if you all are familiar with the 3DS and Vita Homebrew Scene, but if you are, then you've probably heard of FreeShop for the 3DS or PKGj for the Vita. Essentially they were programs to download games for free in the simplest way possible. This was an attempt at that, but for the Steam Deck.
I am no expert at programming or Linux, but I made this program with the little knowledge that I do have. This is more of a proof of concept. If anyone is knowledgeable about Linux and want to help out, feel free to DM me!
How to install?
To Download a game:
FOR TORRENTED GAMES:
NOTE: MAKE SURE TO GO TO YOUR GAME'S PROPERTIES IN GAMING MODE AND CHANGE THE COMPATIBILITY TO PROTON OR THE GAME WILL NOT LAUNCH
OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED: You can change the game's blank artwork using SteamGridDB. Tutorial on how to do so here
ALSO EXTREMELY RECOMMENDED TO TURN OFF SCREEN ENERGY SAVING WHEN DOWNLOADING GAMES, THAT WAY YOUR DECK DOESN'T TURN OFF AND SCREW UP ANY DOWNLOADS. You can do so by clicking the Start button on the taskbar then search for "Energy Saving" and open it. Then, uncheck "Screen Energy Saving" then click Apply.
What To Do If The Download Fails:
Causes Of Failed Downloads:
Source Code:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/ij64uzt45xahssn/FreeMyDeck.AppDir.tar.gz/file
Game List So Far:
~~Games Soon To Be Added Soon:~~
If you love the work, please feel free to donate as it helps with the hosting service costs which in turn leads to more uploads. You can do so in the Free My Deck! app