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MarkoH01: It has been discovered that the "missing" DLC files are included in the offline installer but that they are hidden as it can clearly be seen here.

I played the game normally with Galaxy enabled until I was able to access the Badlind Rider Outfit (Prologue need to be completed for those additional outfits to be accessed). I archived the files from the docuuments folder INCLUDING my savefiles deactivated Galaxy and connectivity, deleted all files and reinstalled again. Then I copied those files back into the documents folder and started with Galaxy deactivated. I was still able to accedd the Badlan Rider outfit from my save file - the outfit is shown in an extra tab.

But MAYBE the DLC was only shown in this case because I used a savefile which was created while using Galaxy/connectivity so we still need to test if a fresh install (offline installer) with only those additional files but without any savefile (start a new game) without Galaxy/connectivity is still showing the DLC after finishing the prologue.

I hope this summary is correct and understandable so far.

btw: We are doing the work GOG should have been done - we are trying to get this beast REALLY DRM-free ;)
the files that exist in the my docs folder, the ones which powergod said change, do not exist in the version of dying light prior to the 10-in12 dlc. it is possible that it is independant of save games. however, i can't get the stuff in the first place because i do not use galaxy. i support the fact that if we can atleast generate content and backup independantly of gog, then atleast our copies are truly drm-free. but galaxy is a requirement
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MarkoH01: It has been discovered that the "missing" DLC files are included in the offline installer but that they are hidden as it can clearly be seen here.

I played the game normally with Galaxy enabled until I was able to access the Badlind Rider Outfit (Prologue need to be completed for those additional outfits to be accessed). I archived the files from the docuuments folder INCLUDING my savefiles deactivated Galaxy and connectivity, deleted all files and reinstalled again. Then I copied those files back into the documents folder and started with Galaxy deactivated. I was still able to accedd the Badlan Rider outfit from my save file - the outfit is shown in an extra tab.

But MAYBE the DLC was only shown in this case because I used a savefile which was created while using Galaxy/connectivity so we still need to test if a fresh install (offline installer) with only those additional files but without any savefile (start a new game) without Galaxy/connectivity is still showing the DLC after finishing the prologue.

I hope this summary is correct and understandable so far.

btw: We are doing the work GOG should have been done - we are trying to get this beast REALLY DRM-free ;)
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timmy010: the files that exist in the my docs folder, the ones which powergod said change, do not exist in the version of dying light prior to the 10-in12 dlc. it is possible that it is independant of save games. however, i can't get the stuff in the first place because i do not use galaxy. i support the fact that if we can atleast generate content and backup independantly of gog, then atleast our copies are truly drm-free. but galaxy is a requirement
If you want to test those there is a way .... chat ... *cough*

Yes, for now Galaxy IS required - that's why I said we are doing GOGs work here because IF it is only necessary to add those files manually to the existing installation it should also be possible for GOG to add those to the offline installers. Without GOGs help only those with Galaxy or friends with will be able to use the DLC.
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timmy010: the files that exist in the my docs folder, the ones which powergod said change, do not exist in the version of dying light prior to the 10-in12 dlc.
Do you mean that your version is not updated to the last offline installer from GOG ?

You should anyway open a support ticket complaining about the matter, and maybe point them to this thread.
More support tickets maybe will make GOG do something about the matter...

EDIT:
I see that you already posted their response about the matter, and their response was "strange"...
HERE

"apparently it unlocks based on the clock that synchronises with the internet connection, so while it is in the files, it's inaccessible without at least a brief connection."

"You are the first user to ever write to us about it and I suspect it's because you do need internet connection to download anyway, so it affects only a very small group of our users."

"But it's still something I'm unable to fix for you"
The clock ?! O_o

Well, if our tests demonstrate something, is that this thing has nothing to do with "the clock" and that could be indeed fixed by GOG.

Also I didn't appreaciate at all the answer regarding "you need internet anyway"... what about if I put the installer in a DVD and then install it where I don't have network coverage then ?!
This completely destroys the offline installers purpose...
Post edited November 19, 2018 by powergod
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powergod: Do you mean that your version is not updated to the last offline installer from GOG ?

You should anyway open a support ticket complaining about the matter, and maybe point them to this thread.
More support tickets maybe will make GOG do something about the matter...

EDIT:
I see that you already posted their response about the matter, and their response was "strange"...
HERE

"apparently it unlocks based on the clock that synchronises with the internet connection, so while it is in the files, it's inaccessible without at least a brief connection."

"You are the first user to ever write to us about it and I suspect it's because you do need internet connection to download anyway, so it affects only a very small group of our users."

"But it's still something I'm unable to fix for you"
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powergod: The clock ?! O_o

Well, if our tests demonstrate something, is that this thing has nothing to do with "the clock" and that could be indeed fixed by GOG.

Also I didn't appreaciate at all the answer regarding "you need internet anyway"... what about if I put the installer in a DVD and then install it where I don't have network coverage then ?!
This completely destroys the offline installers purpose...
i have both backed up. pre dlc & post dlc. i use pre-dlc since post-dlc is broken. i do have a ticket open, but i haven't gotten anywhere for months
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timmy010: i have both backed up. pre dlc & post dlc. i use pre-dlc since post-dlc is broken. i do have a ticket open, but i haven't gotten anywhere for months
I am confused. What exactly is broken? Didn't you just say that you don't use Galaxy at all and therefore it is impossible for you to get the necessary files?

DL install (with Galaxy disabled) completed. Starting a new game with only the additional files copied in the folder.. Fingers crossed.
Post edited November 19, 2018 by MarkoH01
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timmy010: i have both backed up. pre dlc & post dlc. i use pre-dlc since post-dlc is broken. i do have a ticket open, but i haven't gotten anywhere for months
Well, without the last installer I suppose that the activation-trick will not work for you... the contents could be not present at all in your installation.

I sent a ticket to direct the support to this thread, let's see what happens.
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MarkoH01:
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powergod:
i just meant i have the offline installers for the latest version and the version immediately before the 10-in-12 dlc. i do not have galaxy but i can choose which version to install, whether it be the very latest or one version behind (pre-dlc)
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powergod:
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timmy010: i just meant i have the offline installers for the latest version and the version immediately before the 10-in-12 dlc. i do not have galaxy but i can choose which version to install, whether it be the very latest or one version behind (pre-dlc)
Still here ;)
But you said the latest installer is broken for you and that's the reason you don't use it?
"i use pre-dlc since post-dlc is broken. "

If the "broken" only refers to the fact that you cannot access the additional DLC content it is probably just because you don't use Galaxy and therefore cannot establish a connection to the Techland servers.
Post edited November 19, 2018 by MarkoH01
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MarkoH01: Still here ;)
But you said the latest installer is broken for you and that's the reason you don't use it?
"i use pre-dlc since post-dlc is broken. "

If the "broken" only refers to the fact that you cannot access the additional DLC content it is probably just because you don't use Galaxy and therefore cannot establish a connection to the Techland servers.
it's just an oversimplified expression in relation to the dlcs not activating. it works fine but could work better :)
Just fnished the prologue - once again. This time with a completely new game with only the additional files dropped into the documents folder. Unfortunately the DLC content (like Badlands Rider) was NOT accessible. I switched Galaxy back on and the game downloaded some new files with slightly different filenames from the ones I archived. It also modied my savegame. Deactivated Galaxy again, started game - still working. Deleted the folder and copied my unmodified files (pre Galaxy connection) back into the folder and it does not work.

For me it seems as if the downloaded files will only work for the game started so that only the game that once connected is able to access the Badlands Rider DLC. Making a backup in this case therefore would probably be completely useless.
Post edited November 19, 2018 by MarkoH01
Thanks for trying.

I wanted to believe it wasn't the case when I suggested the new game test... but WTF !!

So, if at some point they turn off their servers, those DLCs will never work again !! Even if them are actually installed !!

Really, if this is not DRM, I don't know how to define it...
Post edited November 20, 2018 by powergod
Galaxy required for singleplayer content, with GOG staff lying about it it to me in response to the support ticket I submitted months ago. This issue needs to be corrected, or the game needs to be removed from the store and refunds need to be issued to everyone who requests them. I blame Techland for using DRM on a DRM-free platform and GOG for not correcting this issue when it was pointed out to them by numerous people many months ago.
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MarkoH01: Just fnished the prologue - once again. This time with a completely new game with only the additional files dropped into the documents folder. Unfortunately the DLC content (like Badlands Rider) was NOT accessible. I switched Galaxy back on and the game downloaded some new files with slightly different filenames from the ones I archived. It also modied my savegame. Deactivated Galaxy again, started game - still working. Deleted the folder and copied my unmodified files (pre Galaxy connection) back into the folder and it does not work.

For me it seems as if the downloaded files will only work for the game started so that only the game that once connected is able to access the Badlands Rider DLC. Making a backup in this case therefore would probably be completely useless.
the files mentioned by powergod have names like slot5xxxxxxxxxxx you don't think these are references to save slots with their hash value do you?
No, that name has nothing visible to link to a specific savegame, also I have just one savegame... I searched for that numbers inside all the files in the document folder and found nothing... but most of them are binary so it's difficult to understand what informations are contained in them...
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finkleroy: Galaxy required for singleplayer content, with GOG staff lying about it it to me in response to the support ticket I submitted months ago. This issue needs to be corrected, or the game needs to be removed from the store and refunds need to be issued to everyone who requests them. I blame Techland for using DRM on a DRM-free platform and GOG for not correcting this issue when it was pointed out to them by numerous people many months ago.
After all those testing and seeing how extreme this game is trying to make sute to be able to phone home for getting these DLC I agree. This is pure DRM - there's no other way of seeing it.