Steam: No mp3 codec causes choppy graphics problems
In some cases, the lack of an MP3 decoder in Wine can cause choppy graphics and a lack of in-game music.
The workaround is to install Windows Media Player 9 for Windows 2000 into the Steam bottle. It doesn't matter if the wmp9 installer says it fails: it will create a file called l3codeca.acm in the C:\windows\system32 folder. Then, create a symlink to this file called winemp3.acm (use 'ln -s l3codeca.acm winemp3.acm' in a command line or any decent linux filemanager).
Once you have installed the mp3 codec, music in Oblivion will play and your framerate will go up significantly.
Important Information
Tips are provided by the CrossOver Community and Advocates. They are not
intended to be used for official CodeWeavers Support. For that, please visit our
official support pages.
CodeWeavers or its third-party tools process personal data (e.g. browsing data or IP addresses) and use cookies or other identifiers, which are necessary for its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in our Privacy Policy. You accept the use of cookies or other identifiers by clicking the Acknowledge button.
