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Posted May 22, 2021
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coffeecup: Is there a way to parameterize the GOGDB search?

Currently, I'm looking to find a list of games, ordered by publish date of games GOG did publish which their original release date was at least 10 years ago (and are not remasters / re-rereleases / budget releases etc).
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mrkgnao: I recommend this:
https://github.com/ghorint2t/scripts/
Oh thank you. I'll look into it.
Posted May 25, 2021
Thank you very much for updating GOGDB! I've been using it on a regular basis for the past couple of years and since 2018 I often hoped that it would update the price history again. It's a very helpful tool for me. Thanks!

I'm even more thankful given the circumstances you described when developing the update. It's very unfortunate that you didn't have fun while coding it. But please know that it is and will be very helpful for some people.

Also thanks for making the old version available! Please keep it online for longer, because it is very helpful when looking at previous prices of games.
Maybe you could "import" the old data so people could see the prices of games from before 2021? Maybe you could just display a gap where no data is available (2019-2021). It would still be helpful!

Final words: Is there any way to send you a donation? You put in a lot of work and I would like to show you at least some appreciation for it.
Post edited May 25, 2021 by Andoon
Posted May 30, 2021
Hi Yepoleb,

I just want to thank you for your very impressive work and commitment!!
Posted June 22, 2021
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Thanks for the nice words!

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Andoon: Maybe you could "import" the old data so people could see the prices of games from before 2021? Maybe you could just display a gap where no data is available (2019-2021). It would still be helpful!

Final words: Is there any way to send you a donation? You put in a lot of work and I would like to show you at least some appreciation for it.
The old data is converted to the new format, but archived in a different file. Showing it might be possible with very little work.

There is no way to donate specifically for GOG DB and there very likely won't be one in the future. I don't want the project to generate any income, because while I did ask permission to use GOG.com assets for the site informally via the support system, there is no formal license agreement between me and GOG. Making money from it in any way would very much increase the likelihood of a lawyer taking interest and giving me trouble. I am working on other big projects though and if they ever become popular I might take donations for them. Thanks for being interested and sorry for the late response!
Posted June 25, 2021
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I'm planning to shut down old.gogdb.org because it's using much more space than the new version, especially now that it's running in parallel. Starting today the updater is disabled and the database dumps (backups_v2) will no longer receive new versions. I'll work on getting the old prices data shown in the new version so any reason to use the old version should be gone. If you're still using old.gogdb.org for any other reason, please leave a comment.

Edit: Viewing old prices is now implemented. Look for the link at the bottom of the prices table.
Post edited June 25, 2021 by Yepoleb
Posted June 26, 2021
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Yepoleb: I'm planning to shut down old.gogdb.org because it's using much more space than the new version, especially now that it's running in parallel. Starting today the updater is disabled and the database dumps (backups_v2) will no longer receive new versions. I'll work on getting the old prices data shown in the new version so any reason to use the old version should be gone. If you're still using old.gogdb.org for any other reason, please leave a comment.
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Maybe you have already talked about and I missed it, but there are no more links to files in the "Downloads" section in the new one, are them elsewhere?
Post edited June 26, 2021 by Skess01
Posted June 26, 2021
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Skess01: Maybe you have already talked about and I missed it, but there are no more links to files in the "Downloads" section in the new one, are them elsewhere?
I was getting weekly requests because the "Download links are not working" from people who assumed I was providing free copies of the games. They're not that useful anyway, downloading directly from gog.com makes way more sense.
Posted June 26, 2021
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Skess01: Maybe you have already talked about and I missed it, but there are no more links to files in the "Downloads" section in the new one, are them elsewhere?
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Yepoleb: I was getting weekly requests because the "Download links are not working" from people who assumed I was providing free copies of the games. They're not that useful anyway, downloading directly from gog.com makes way more sense.
I found them useful because although they always came from GOG they were different links from the ones related to the game on the official site (I assume they were on different GOG servers), they could for example be useful in case of problems with the integrity of a file.
They were also better arranged on the page.

For messages from those who believed they were available to everyone, you could write a default message on the download page specifying that you must have purchased the game and be logged into GOG to download them.

However I understand that to avoid any kind of problem it's better to let GOG fully manage the downloads.

[ Thanks for gogdb :) ]
Post edited June 26, 2021 by Skess01
Posted June 26, 2021
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Yepoleb: Edit: Viewing old prices is now implemented. Look for the link at the bottom of the prices table.
Looks good! Thanks a ton Yepoleb! the GOGDB is getting better and better :)
Posted June 28, 2021
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Skess01: I found them useful because although they always came from GOG they were different links from the ones related to the game on the official site (I assume they were on different GOG servers), they could for example be useful in case of problems with the integrity of a file.
They should be exactly the same files. Maybe you're comparing the redirect URL, ending with /en1installer0 for example, with the fully expanded URL, ending with the actual filename. I just tested a few games in my library and the links are the same.

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Skess01: For messages from those who believed they were available to everyone, you could write a default message on the download page specifying that you must have purchased the game and be logged into GOG to download them.

However I understand that to avoid any kind of problem it's better to let GOG fully manage the downloads.
Technically I could add a message, but think of the A E S T H E T I C S. Seriously, it wouldn't look good and also the downloads are no longer separated into files in the new design, so that's another reason it wouldn't work. Sorry that you liked the feature, but it's not coming back :(.
Posted June 28, 2021
Thanks for GOGDB. It's a very useful tool.

Is it possible to increase the capabilities of this tool? There's a lot of data you're already capturing that I'd love to be able to search for that the GOG store doesn't have. Specifically:

GOG Store Features
- Gamedevs
- Publishers
- Genre tags (specifically, being able to search multiple genre tag and/or exclude tags)
- Features
- Localizations
- Is using Dosbox, Supported systems (typo), Content system compatibility

Not Implemented by GOG Store
- Global release date
- GOG released date
- Is in development
- Packages
- Downloads (e.g., soundtrack, wallpapers, avatars, etc.)

Other Features
- Price range filters
- Currency option besides USD
- Last Updated (gives users an idea of the game is still being supported by gamedevs and/or rough indicator of being possibly delisted given gamedev inattention)

Thank you!
Posted June 28, 2021
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Skess01: I found them useful because although they always came from GOG they were different links from the ones related to the game on the official site (I assume they were on different GOG servers), they could for example be useful in case of problems with the integrity of a file.
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Yepoleb: They should be exactly the same files. Maybe you're comparing the redirect URL, ending with /en1installer0 for example, with the fully expanded URL, ending with the actual filename. I just tested a few games in my library and the links are the same.

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Skess01: For messages from those who believed they were available to everyone, you could write a default message on the download page specifying that you must have purchased the game and be logged into GOG to download them.

However I understand that to avoid any kind of problem it's better to let GOG fully manage the downloads.
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Yepoleb: Technically I could add a message, but think of the A E S T H E T I C S. Seriously, it wouldn't look good and also the downloads are no longer separated into files in the new design, so that's another reason it wouldn't work. Sorry that you liked the feature, but it's not coming back :(.
No, I was not referring to the redirect URL, there was an episode in which a user was able to download extras from the gogdb links that could not be downloaded from the official site (or they were corrupt, I don't remember exactly), I didn't find the topic quickly but since I think it's only me who finds them useful and practical, I don't insist any further, it's ok.
Post edited June 28, 2021 by Skess01
Posted July 02, 2021
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Yepoleb: Edit: I just noticed using the profiles it's possible to list the achievements of any game, even those not owned by the user, by changing the product ID in the URL like this: https://www.gog.com/u/Yepoleb/game/1721001406
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Alexim: Thanks, I think it's the same method that mrkgnao also suggested in the message just before and it works very well.

With the game "The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV" instead I can't find anything, I'm using the wrong ID or maybe it's a strange case due to the fact that the versions now available are special pre-orders?
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JackknifeJohnson: 1380802985,The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV,game
api.gog.com still returns 404, but GOG DB could list the builds, please?
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WinterSnowfall: I'd follow up on that ID with GOG... if the problem doesn't solve itself eventually. As in raise a bug.
'twerks now
https://www.gog.com/u/Yepoleb/game/1380802985
Post edited July 02, 2021 by JackknifeJohnson
Posted July 03, 2021
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Yepoleb: [..]
Didn't you implement a filter feature for the (extended) changelog in the end?
I can't even seem to use wget anymore to grab the changed bonuses info now :'(
Posted July 03, 2021
I would like to request another RSS feed that populates itself once per day by grouping all updated games in the period with their respective changes. That way it will be more clear to see what got updated.
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