Some cfg commands and custom mods are not working for cachyos linux distro

[lyric geode]

Hey, does anyone here use TF2 custom configs/mods on? I’ve been having some issues where certain CFG commands and custom mods are not working properly on Linux. The main things affected are the ambyzoom CFG commands, and with> low preset, gibs and some particles still show even though they’re supposed to be hidden. Some custom mods also do not seem to work, specifically the custom preloader and alternative rocket trails. The game itself runs fine, and the files seem to be in the correct folders, but these things work differently compared to Windows. I’m not sure if this is related to Linux path/case sensitivity, CachyOS itself, or something with TF2 on Linux in general. If anyone has experience with TF2 modding on Linux or Arch-based distros, I’d appreciate any help or ideas.

[steel lion]

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@lyric geode Thanks for reaching out! It sounds like you're encountering a few common issues when running TF2 with custom configs and mods on Linux. To help diagnose this, please provide the following:

1. What is the output when you type version_comfig into your console?
2. What is the exact file path and filename of your ambyzoom CFG commands?
3. What are the exact folder names and paths for your custom preloader and alternative rocket trails?

In the meantime, here are some common solutions for issues on Linux:

• Custom CFG files: For mastercomfig users, any custom configuration files (like autoexec.cfg or class-specific configs) must be placed in tf/cfg/overrides/. Placing them in tf/cfg/ or tf/custom/ will prevent them from executing correctly.
• Custom Mods/HUDs: Linux file systems are case-sensitive. Ensure that the primary folder names for your custom mods (like the preloader and rocket trails) within tf/custom/ are entirely in lowercase. For example, tf/custom/mycustommod instead of tf/custom/MyCustomMod.
• Mastercomfig not applying fully: If your low preset settings aren't fully applying (e.g., gibs still showing), it could indicate an incorrect mastercomfig installation or conflicting config files. Ensure you've dragged the tf folder from the mastercomfig zip directly into your main Team Fortress 2 game directory. Also, check for duplicate config files across tf/cfg/, tf/cfg/overrides/, and tf/custom/comfig-custom/cfg/app/, and consolidate all desired commands into tf/cfg/overrides/.

[lyric geode]

1.mastercomfig version : 9.100.0 | July 4, 2025
2.tf/cfg/app
3._casual_preloader_dir, altered projectile trails.vpk

alias ambyzoom1 "fov_desired 90; r_drawviewmodel 1; sensitivity 2.4; bind mouse4 ambyzoom2"
alias ambyzoom2 "fov_desired 75; r_drawviewmodel 0; sensitivity 2.066616; bind mouse4 ambyzoom1"
bind mouse4 ambyzoom1

[shut junco]

Too lazy to test, but does this work on Windows?

I figure you might have to do + - aliases for it to work as intended

[lyric geode]

yes