Posted January 12, 2021
Thanks for posting and I respect your opinions; however, a few comments:
https://www.gog.com/forum/general/drm_on_gog_list_of_singleplayer_games_with_drm
thefallenalchemist: First off, there's no way in hell I'm abandoning GOG. As long as they adhere to DRM-Free policies.
Ok, but what do you mean by 'adhering to DRM-free policies'? There seems to be a clear pattern of erosion of GOG's '100% DRM-free' promise, with several games now on GOG that have already been mentioned including DRM. What line would they have to cross for you, that would constitute them not 'adhering to DRM-free policies'? https://www.gog.com/forum/general/drm_on_gog_list_of_singleplayer_games_with_drm
thefallenalchemist: Yeah, they push galaxy a lot. I don't care, because I do not use it nor the steam client. In fact, I just buy games from Steam, hop on my ship and get a version without DRM that way. So the developer gets their money and so does steam, but I don't have to download the damn client.
The problem I see with this is that yes, you might be getting a DRM-free game in the end by getting a cracked copy, but you are still rewarding the developer for making a DRMed game. From their point-of-view, your purchase is an endorsement that you are a-ok with them releasing with DRM. So, it doesn't do anything to support the DRM-free movement. thefallenalchemist: I get the Devotion situation, but it is a really shitty game. I watched the playthrough of it and I have so many bones to pick with all of these developers regarding "survival horror games."
I haven't played it either and you are entitled to your opinion. However, it seems to have good reviews. Besides, whether it's a 'good game' or not is rather beside the point. Is it ok to censor a game that is 'bad', but not a 'good' one? thefallenalchemist: I've been a loyal supporter of GOG for a while, and there's really nowhere else I buy my games.
Have you tried Zoom Platform? Imo, they seem to be the most viable alternative to GOG at the moment. thefallenalchemist: Ultimately, I'm here to stay as long as there is nothing else. I'd love for all PC gamers to just boycott all the companies and refuse new releases, even indie titles until DRM was removed and offline installers were mandatory for every game ever released on PC and I am not kidding. You can do this with adult hentai and porn games via MangaGamer, Jast and DLSite, so why do these big tech companies have to force their clients and
DRM when it comes to non-adult games? Heck, I'd rather it be like the old days, where you just enter a code to install the game that you would get in a manual (which would in this case be an email or a purchase message). But that's more extreme than the OP. Yeah, it can be a bit much to want all PC gamers to boycott every PC game ever released with DRM until DRM is no longer a thing, nor clients, but that's my dream. People are gonna pirate the stuff anyway, but hey - at least some people still pay for it.
Then perhaps you should live that dream and stop buying games from Steam.DRM when it comes to non-adult games? Heck, I'd rather it be like the old days, where you just enter a code to install the game that you would get in a manual (which would in this case be an email or a purchase message). But that's more extreme than the OP. Yeah, it can be a bit much to want all PC gamers to boycott every PC game ever released with DRM until DRM is no longer a thing, nor clients, but that's my dream. People are gonna pirate the stuff anyway, but hey - at least some people still pay for it.