Some games run without trainer

[stimulusprime]

Hey! Maybe this question was already solved, though I can’t find a solution. It seems like some games do not allow to run something parallel. Like Elden Ring or Hollow Knight. They just run without trainers. I’ve tried everything, can’t get, what’s the problem.

[Mte90]

I have similar issue with Ghostrunner.
Maybe adding a notification when the trainer is executed so the user knows when is started can be something.

[Mte90]

Reading the plugin code just set some variable inside steam doesn't execute the trainer itself like Steam Tinker Launch.
The variables PROTON_REMOTE_DEBUG_CMD and PRESSURE_VESSEL_FILESYSTEMS_RW so it isn't possible that this plugin shows an alert.

Reading on

CheatDeck/src/views/Normal.tsx

Line 51 in a580403

SteamClient.Apps.SetAppLaunchOptions(appid, options.getOptionsString());

those parameters should be configured inside steam.

Trying to understanding how works I see that a similar plugin use the same method but check if the parameters are really saved https://github.com/Tormak9970/bash-shortcuts/blob/cf7ee7831bbd076272ec593703c34ca19a961ddb/src/lib/controllers/SteamController.ts#L235
Basically wait a bit and does a check https://github.com/Tormak9970/bash-shortcuts/blob/cf7ee7831bbd076272ec593703c34ca19a961ddb/src/lib/controllers/SteamController.ts#L91

So the only thing is to check if steam saves those parameters, I have to see in the game setting next time on my steam deck.

[SheffeyG]

Please make sure the the developer mode and cef debugger is enabled, and there is always some compatibility issues for some games，but in my case，the hollow knight trainer v2021.06.13 works fine

[Mte90]

I will do that check but there isn't a way to do an alert about those if they are enabled?

[SheffeyG]

@Mte90 Yes, we can do the check when we click save buttom, but I don't think the reason trainer does not run with the game is the options are not saved.

[Mte90]

@Mte90 Yes, we can do the check when we click save buttom, but I don't think the reason trainer does not run with the game is the options are not saved.

So the only way is to check the proton log for that game and see what says, there is a variable for that PROTON_LOG?

I don't know where to find a window executables that run everywhere and just open a messagebox that says "Yes I am working".

[Mte90]

I tried and CEF is enabled on system and on Decky and dev options are enabled in decky and steam deck too.

[Adravil]

Bumping up the topic, because facing the same problem.

• Tested the latest available Soulstone Survivors Fling trainer -- trainer doesn't launch.
• The same trainer with Hollow Knight launches without problems.
• Older versions of the trainer for the Soulstone Survivors don't launch with Soulstone Survivors too.
• Trainer for other game I've recently used (Hot Wheels) doesn't launch with Soulstone Survivors too.

So the problem seem to be game-related 🤔

[Richm246]

I am trying it with Retro City Rampage DX and it won't launch Aurora, but Sleeping Dogs: Definite Edition is fine

[SheffeyG]

Whether a trainer could work are compatible depends greatly on the games and compatibility layer. You can leave games that can run normally or relevant troubleshooting methods in this post.
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[GrizzlyFoxCat]

Please make sure the the developer mode and cef debugger is enabled, and there is always some compatibility issues for some games，but in my case，the hollow knight trainer v2021.06.13 works fine

Where would I download this trainer? I downloaded the fling Hollow.Knight.v1.5.68-v1.5.80.Plus.11.Trainer-FLiNG and it doesn't load.

[gauravcanon]

Hey @Mte90, a bit late to the party but I had the same issue with Ghostrunner and finally got it working. Here’s what fixed it for me:

1. Grabbed the Fling Trainer file.
2. Renamed it to something short (just makes life easier).
3. The latest build (Ghostrunner.v1.0-v20220628) didn’t work for me, so I rolled back to an older one (Ghostrunner.v1.0-v20211207).
4. In the game’s properties (⚙️), forced it to run with DirectX 12.
5. Rebooted.

After that, it ran fine. I was seeing exactly the same problem you described before.

[l4zygreed]

Please make sure the the developer mode and cef debugger is enabled, and there is always some compatibility issues for some games，but in my case，the hollow knight trainer v2021.06.13 works fine

2021 version launches, but not all features work, because they're for older game version

but 2023 version for latest game version do not launch🤔

UPD: Just try different proton versions. Latest trainer launches if set to Proton experimental.

[annguyen18]

I had a similar issue where some games (like Dave the Diver and Road 96) work with trainers, but Resident Evil 2 doesn’t. I tried Proton 9 and Experimental, but they didn’t work. After that, I went as low as Proton 7, and it worked.