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Posted July 09, 2014
I just heard about DoS and am ready to buy, but can anyone tell me what DRM this game comes with from GOG? I've heard that it runs on Galaxy? Or is that not true? Just wondering if there's any better reason to not buy this on GOG and buy it from Steam instead.
Posted July 09, 2014
It comes with NO DRM whatsoever. That's GOG's policy and main principle, a fully DRM-free store.

As for the coop mode, you'll have to wait for GOG Galaxy, but based on claims by GOG and CD Projekt, the client won't be mandatory and keeps with the DRM-free mentality, so I wouldn't worry. If you care about DRM in the least, then get it from GOG.
Post edited July 09, 2014 by groze
Posted July 09, 2014
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groze: It comes with NO DRM whatsoever. That's GOG's policy and main principle, a fully DRM-free store.

As for the coop mode, you'll have to wait for GOG Galaxy, but based on claims by GOG and CD Projekt, the client won't be mandatory and keeps with the DRM-free mentality, so I wouldn't worry. If you care about DRM in the least, then get it from GOG.
So, no DRM...but I can't play coop with a single copy in my household?
Posted July 09, 2014
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groze: It comes with NO DRM whatsoever. That's GOG's policy and main principle, a fully DRM-free store.

As for the coop mode, you'll have to wait for GOG Galaxy, but based on claims by GOG and CD Projekt, the client won't be mandatory and keeps with the DRM-free mentality, so I wouldn't worry. If you care about DRM in the least, then get it from GOG.
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lumin: So, no DRM...but I can't play coop with a single copy in my household?
GOG's version of Original Sin will require Galaxy in order to coop, it seems.
Posted July 09, 2014
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lumin: So, no DRM...but I can't play coop with a single copy in my household?
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groze: GOG's version of Original Sin will require Galaxy in order to coop, it seems.
That's what I wanted to know. That's called DRM in my book. If that's the case, I'm buying from Steam not waiting for when Galaxy launches.
Post edited July 09, 2014 by lumin
Posted July 09, 2014
I agree, but I'm giving GOG the benefit of the doubt. So far, no one knows how Galaxy will work, so... there's no way to know whether we'll need two copies of the game per household to play it.

It still strikes me as odd that you are so quick to dismiss Galaxy on the account it is DRM but go buy it on Steam, which is a DRM-neutral store, has a mandatory client and their own (albeit lightweight) DRM measures and policies.
Posted July 09, 2014
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groze: I agree, but I'm giving GOG the benefit of the doubt. So far, no one knows how Galaxy will work, so... there's no way to know whether we'll need two copies of the game per household to play it.

It still strikes me as odd that you are so quick to dismiss Galaxy on the account it is DRM but go buy it on Steam, which is a DRM-neutral store, has a mandatory client and their own (albeit lightweight) DRM measures and policies.
If Galaxy was truly "optional" and DRM free as they are claiming, then GOG would be allowing DRM free coop on day 1. There would be absolutely no reason to wait for Galaxy if what they are saying is true.

But by doing this they're really just telling us that Galaxy isn't really DRM free at all.
Post edited July 09, 2014 by lumin
Posted July 09, 2014
Rather then DRM I think galaxy is only to facilitate co-op. I've kickstarted this, so I've already got a copy. Let me see if I can find out how the co-op works. I'm downloading it now.

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Downloaded the game. You can start either a single- or multiplayer game. Multiplayer games can be joined via LAN, Direct Connect on IP-address or a server key (not sure how these are generated, but I presume that these are unique).

These will also allow Steam and non-Steam users to play together.

There's also a 3rd option, which is disabled and, I think, is what will be enabled through GoG Galaxy.

So there is, no DRM. You can play single- and multiplayer from the start, cross-platform enabled.
Post edited July 09, 2014 by tiaxanderson
Posted July 09, 2014
My guess is as good as anyone else's, but I think Galaxy integration takes a bit longer because, unlike Steam, which only needs to be compatible with... well, Steam, Galaxy is supposed to have cross-play, meaning you can play a GOG game with people who bought it on Steam or other distributors.

Like I said, I really don't know, and it's your prerogative, I don't mean to change your mind. I don't even like the Divinity series, so I couldn't care less.
Posted July 09, 2014
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groze: My guess is as good as anyone else's, but I think Galaxy integration takes a bit longer because, unlike Steam, which only needs to be compatible with... well, Steam, Galaxy is supposed to have cross-play, meaning you can play a GOG game with people who bought it on Steam or other distributors.

Like I said, I really don't know, and it's your prerogative, I don't mean to change your mind. I don't even like the Divinity series, so I couldn't care less.
Well, I'd love to be proven wrong. I hate Steam with a passion, but if GOG is essentially going their direction, there's no reason why I should wait to buy it in a month (or longer) when I can get it now on Steam with full multiplayer working.

When someone has tested the GOG coop, let me know if it's truly locked out.
Post edited July 09, 2014 by lumin
Posted July 09, 2014
D:OS can be Co-opped by IP-Connection, you just have to know the IP of your Partner. It even says so on the Game-Card guys. ;)

Edit: Galaxy will make it easier to find your pals and i don't know if Direct-IP is working with Steam-Versions though.

Edit 2: What eisberg77 said.

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Post edited July 09, 2014 by ElarionAbendglan
Posted July 09, 2014
Steam Version has the full MP support, you can use Steam servers with in the game to find random people to play with, you can use the LAN connection to play with someone else on your own LAN, or you can use Direct Connection and type in the IP address of your friend/family to play over the internet. The GoG version only has the LAN and Direct Connection, it does not have servers to find random people to join with. But GoG galaxy is adding servers so you can use all the functions of the game. I wouldn't call that DRM since you can have all other functions of the game instead of using servers being paid for by a different company (GoG or Steam).

With that being said, it is DRM free on Steam, and you can play coop game buying only 1 copy, but only for Direct Connection and LAN, not on Steams servers. I have tested this and it does work, but wasn't sure if it was right to play a Coop game with 1 bought game with in my home or not, so I don't play Coop currently.
Posted July 09, 2014
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ElarionAbendglan: D:OS can be Co-opped by IP-Connection, you just have to know the IP of your Partner. It even says so on the Game-Card guys. ;)

Edit: Galaxy will make it easier to find your pals and i don't know if Direct-IP is working with Steam-Versions though.
The game also generates a key which can be used instead of an IP-address. Though you still have to know it.
Posted July 09, 2014
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eisberg77: Steam Version has the full MP support, you can use Steam servers with in the game to find random people to play with, you can use the LAN connection to play with someone else on your own LAN, or you can use Direct Connection and type in the IP address of your friend/family to play over the internet. The GoG version only has the LAN and Direct Connection, it does not have servers to find random people to join with. But GoG galaxy is adding servers so you can use all the functions of the game. I wouldn't call that DRM since you can have all other functions of the game instead of using servers being paid for by a different company (GoG or Steam).

With that being said, it is DRM free on Steam, and you can play coop game buying only 1 copy, but only for Direct Connection and LAN, not on Steams servers. I have tested this and it does work, but wasn't sure if it was right to play a Coop game with 1 bought game with in my home or not, so I don't play Coop currently.
Okay, good to know. I'll buy it on GOG then. I don't really need the matchmaking services of Steam for a game that I think needs someone you know personally to play comfortably with.

Thanks for the help.
Post edited July 09, 2014 by lumin
Posted July 11, 2014
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groze: I agree, but I'm giving GOG the benefit of the doubt. So far, no one knows how Galaxy will work, so... there's no way to know whether we'll need two copies of the game per household to play it.

It still strikes me as odd that you are so quick to dismiss Galaxy on the account it is DRM but go buy it on Steam, which is a DRM-neutral store, has a mandatory client and their own (albeit lightweight) DRM measures and policies.
The only thing you need Steam for in regards to D:OS is to install it. After that, you can *uninstall* Steam & D:OS will work fine.
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