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Posted June 02, 2016
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burkjon: I love GOG and the invaluable work they are doing bringing old classics back, but they are always (a very strong) #2 to me. Sorry.
not really brand loyality but valve has no real incentive to do so they practically own the pc gaming market
and gog is a distant second
and like i said in my first reply its up to the publishers of those games
Posted June 02, 2016
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burkjon: What's actually weird is how astoundingly quick people build some kind of loyalty to a capitalist enterprise. GOG is not your friend. Since both GOG and Steam games are all hopelessly broken anyways, I ALWAYS buy the Steam version if it's available, and just fix that one up. For games only on GOG, I naturally just buy those (over 100 GOG titles now).

I prioritize Steam over GOG for one very simple reason: the Steam Controller (and VR is going to be added to that soon). Having all games ever made playable on this highly configurable controller is too huge for my mobile lifestyle to pass up. Like it or not, stuff is just happening on the Steam platform that GOG can't even touch, and it makes Steam the default PC gaming platform in pretty much everyone's eyes. Only a very specific person really cares about the way their game is licensed to them, and to the layman Steam and GOG Galaxy work the exact same way.

I love GOG and the invaluable work they are doing bringing old classics back, but they are always (a very strong) #2 to me. Sorry.
Lots of those specific persons around here. Anyway it's up to Steam and it's publishers to do something similar, not up to GOG.
Posted June 02, 2016
If it benefits GOG in some way, they will do it. If not, then they won't. Simple as that.

Having said that, I personally hope that it won't happen, as it could lead to GOG becoming like the Humble Store and start introducing Steam-only games.
Post edited June 02, 2016 by Grargar
Posted June 02, 2016
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burkjon: What's actually weird is how astoundingly quick people build some kind of loyalty to a capitalist enterprise. GOG is not your friend. Since both GOG and Steam games are all hopelessly broken anyways, I ALWAYS buy the Steam version if it's available, and just fix that one up. For games only on GOG, I naturally just buy those (over 100 GOG titles now).

I prioritize Steam over GOG for one very simple reason: the Steam Controller (and VR is going to be added to that soon). Having all games ever made playable on this highly configurable controller is too huge for my mobile lifestyle to pass up. Like it or not, stuff is just happening on the Steam platform that GOG can't even touch, and it makes Steam the default PC gaming platform in pretty much everyone's eyes. Only a very specific person really cares about the way their game is licensed to them, and to the layman Steam and GOG Galaxy work the exact same way.

I love GOG and the invaluable work they are doing bringing old classics back, but they are always (a very strong) #2 to me. Sorry.
You make a good point, but this is just your personal preference. You're on a GOG FORUM, so of course 90% of everybody here is going to support GOG over Steam.
I do agree that a some people around here have seemed to form some insane fanaticism with the company, a lot of them prefer GOG simply because the games are DRM-free, meaning that those without a stable internet connection don't have to worry.
Most people, if they're already gaming here, aren't going to want the Steam version of that game since the DRM-free copy is typically considered the more preferable one to those who know what DRM is and understand the benefits of DRM-free games.
Posted June 02, 2016
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burkjon: Sorry for the controversial topic, but I don't take sides here, I only care about the games.
Not going to happen.

For the two way to happen, there are two options.
Option 1 is for each participating GOG game to also include a Steam key in it. That means GOG will turn into another steam reseller, and those do not survive long. Yes, there are a couple that do, but they survive, not thrive. This option would also lead to a ton of abuse, by people buying the GOG game then passing the key to someone else, duplicating the license. A very bad choice.
Option 2 would be for GOG being able to automatically add the games to your Steam account, like Humble was doing a few years back. Steam has retired that option though, so that can no longer happen.

Your best bet would be to contact the publishers of the participating games, provide them with your GOG receipt (or account screenshot) and ask them for a Steam key. Few of them have problems giving out keys, though that does mean interacting with another human being and not an automated process. So be polite if you go that way.
Posted June 02, 2016
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Post edited September 06, 2021 by bit.rot
Posted June 02, 2016
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snowkatt: you can always play ping pong
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tinyE: I've considered that, but I don't think it would bounce very well; probably just hit the table with a *squish* and stay there.
I'm sure that's what the medical students are doing with it. They have a machine that goes 'piiiing', you know.
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Post edited September 06, 2021 by bit.rot
Posted June 02, 2016
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burkjon: I still don't understand the benefit of DRM-free games.
I already stated the benefit. If you don't have a stable internet connection, you can't access/play your Steam games. Or, at least, not easily.
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burkjon: But yeah, your GOG library is also in danger of being lost to advances in technology, don't be naïve.
Not if the games are installed to your computer or backed up to a disc.

Honestly, it's not that huge of a benefit, mainly a minor one. I'm in the minority of people on this forum who doesn't really mind DRM. I just personally prefer GOG to Steam due to ease-of-use, appearance, inclusion of extras, and other similar tidbits.
Post edited June 02, 2016 by zeogold
Posted June 02, 2016
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burkjon: I love GOG and the invaluable work they are doing bringing old classics back, but they are always (a very strong) #2 to me. Sorry.
Nothing to be sorry about. The market offers multiple storefront solutions and it's up to each of us to choose where to shop. I have reasons for not using Steam whatsoever, others have reasons for preferring that store. No big deal.

As to the original point, I'm not sure that's up to gOg. Steam keys can only (ultimately) come from Steam, so they'd have to be on board to some degree.
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Post edited September 06, 2021 by bit.rot
Posted June 02, 2016
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burkjon: I prioritize Steam over GOG for one very simple reason: the Steam Controller (and VR is going to be added to that soon). Having all games ever made playable on this highly configurable controller is too huge for my mobile lifestyle to pass up.
I understand the VR argument but my GOG games work just as good as Steam games when it comes to the Steam Controller, the only difference is that you have to add the games to the Steam client and it seems you can't download others controller setups which to me is useless as I have my own way of setting them up. You say you live a mobile lifestyle, not sure how exactly Steam makes that easier for you than GOG would. Anything in particular?
Posted June 02, 2016
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zeogold: Not if the games are installed to your computer or backed up to a disc.
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burkjon: As long as you can keep that old x86 computer running for the remainder of your life, that is. (in the event of an ARM takeover)
Oh, sorry, didn't get what you meant by x86 and ARM (I ain't as old as most of you people here).
True, advances of technology pose the same risk, but I personally think people prefer DRM-free for two main reasons:
1. Less of a hassle
2. No constant internet connection required
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Post edited September 06, 2021 by bit.rot
Posted June 02, 2016
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burkjon: You don't find juggling individual installers more of a hassle?
You said you backed up your Steam games, what is the difference? They become individual installers too only they require Steam client to verify.

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burkjon: As for the mobile lifestyle, I just mean I'm not sitting at a desk, I use a laptop with a controller most of the time, and the Steam Controller has been a godsend. Yeah, I could add GOG games to my Steam library, but that starts to get incredibly sloppy and all the integration (like time tracking, achievements, and community profiles) is lost.
Ah, I forgot community features. That makes sense. As for time tracking, I use this.
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