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Posted December 05, 2014
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BUG REPORTING: Please use http://mantis.gog.com

Always attach your logs when reporting bugs. You can find them at:
On Windows Vista or later: C:\ProgramData\GOG.com\Galaxy\Logs
On Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\GOG.com\Galaxy\Logs
On MacOSX: /Users/Shared/GOG.com/Galaxy/Logs


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Hi, everyone!

The Galaxy team is hard at work to bring you the Client application that will let you manage your GOG.com games library more conveniently. We’d love for the initial release experience to be as smooth and streamlined as possible for everyone, but releasing an app of this scope is no easy feat.

But before we jump in and hand out the alpha Client, we’d like to set some ground rules.

1) The key word here is ‘alpha’, which means that this is not the final app and not all functionalities are present. The purpose of this test is to evaluate the core tech in the Client on a wider set of computer configurations than what we can locally test on, so only core features are included. Below I will post a detailed list of what is present and what we plan to add in future releases.

2) Alpha also means that you can encounter some unexpected issues. If you have a metered connection (a bandwidth cap or payments per bandwidth used) or you’re currently playing and can’t afford a loss of game time, this might not be for you. In other words, if you want to avoid potential problems with the alpha Client, simply wait for the final release.

3) Please, please, please refrain from posting screenshots, reviews or first impressions, both on our forums or elsewhere, as this is not the final product and many changes will still be made.

If you’ve read all of the above proceed to the signup page: http://www.gog.com/galaxy/alpha

We will be sending out invitations in batches (along with some more info on how to install the client and report bugs), so not everyone will receive one right away.
Post edited May 02, 2015 by Destro
Posted April 30, 2015
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Hi everyone,

we've released the 0.7 version a couple of minutes ago, here's the changelog:

- Back/Forward navigation in the Store section
- Import Folder - it is now possible to import a game which is not compatible with the client, by clicking the game in the Library section and choosing ‘Import Folder’ from the More dropdown
- Startup page option - it is now possible to decide if the client should start on LIBRARY page, STORE page, or continue previous session
- Search option - you can press enter in the search field to continue searching in the Store
- Option to Show Game Folder added to MORE menu
- New sidebar sorting options (sort by name)
- External links will now be forwarded to the system browser
- Wishlist option added to the LIBRARY menu
- Community option in the STORE menu
- Forum Replies option in the ACCOUNT menu
- Option to keep saves, when uninstalling a game
- Windows: starting the client when another instance is already running should now open the running instance (rather than displaying error message)
- Improved ‘Last Played’ information, which should now show the time of the user stopped playing the game, rather than started playing the game
- Fixed uninstallation issues on Windows
- Fixed an issue which prevented using Paypal, when buying a game
- Fixed an issue which prevented from displaying Terms and Agreements when registering new account
- Fixed some issues when installing and uninstalling DLCs
- Bugfix: client will now not allow dragging elements onto its window
- Fixed memory leaks, causing to crash the application when downloading lots of games
- Fixed a bug which was causing the client to crash on exit
- Fixed an issue, which sometimes caused the client to duplicate the news on game view
Post edited May 01, 2015 by Destro
Posted May 01, 2015
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HOW TO IMPORT EXISTING GAMES INSTALLATIONS INTO GALAXY

1. For GOG games installed using installers from the last few months (so called Galaxy-compatible installers)
Click the "+" button on top of the sidebar and select "scan and import folders" - it will find all compatible games within that folder and add them to the Client.

2. For remaining GOG game INSTALLATIONS
Find the game in the Library, then click the More button and select "Manage" -> "Import folder" and point the folder selector into the folder where that game is installed.
Post edited May 01, 2015 by Destro
Posted March 29, 2015
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LosT_SouL_VL: One of the main points of GOG games is that they are DRM free. Will Galaxy be mandatory or will I be able to install and play my GOG games without ever installing Galaxy? Because at the end of the day Galaxy is similar DRM as Uplay, Origin, Steam,...
The blues always said that gog galaxy would be optional and that we would not need it at all if we do not want it.

See various blueposts here:
http://www.gog.com/forum/general/introducing_gog_galaxy?staff=yes
Post edited March 29, 2015 by moonshineshadow
Posted March 29, 2015
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LosT_SouL_VL: One of the main points of GOG games is that they are DRM free. Will Galaxy be mandatory or will I be able to install and play my GOG games without ever installing Galaxy? Because at the end of the day Galaxy is similar DRM as Uplay, Origin, Steam,...
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moonshineshadow: The blues always said that gog galaxy would be optional and that we would not need it at all if we do not want it.

See various blueposts here:
http://www.gog.com/forum/general/introducing_gog_galaxy?staff=yes
I really don't want it :-)

As long as Galaxy isn't mandatory i'm happy because they can say what they want but Galaxy is similar DRM like Uplay, Origin and Steam.
Post edited March 29, 2015 by LosT_SouL_VL
Posted March 29, 2015
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LosT_SouL_VL: I really don't want it :-)

As long as Galaxy isn't mandatory i'm happy because they can say what they want but Galaxy is similar DRM like Uplay, Origin and Steam.
Not if it isn't necessary. And your games will always work without it, unlike UPlay, Origin or Steam. YOu're mistaken there. It's a useful client like those services... Uninformed fear is a terrible thing.
Posted March 29, 2015
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LosT_SouL_VL: I really don't want it :-)

As long as Galaxy isn't mandatory i'm happy because they can say what they want but Galaxy is similar DRM like Uplay, Origin and Steam.
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paladin181: Not if it isn't necessary. And your games will always work without it, unlike UPlay, Origin or Steam. YOu're mistaken there. It's a useful client like those services... Uninformed fear is a terrible thing.
When Uplay, Origin and Steam came out they also said it wasn't DRM, they are still saying this today...

I'm here on GOG to buy and play good old single player games (like my latest purchase Outlaws) that haven't any form or kind of DRM (no client software, laserlock, securom, starforce or any other similar crap) and you don't need any kind of extra software to do that.

Most real good old games are very small in size comparing to new or newer games, you just back up your savegame files and re run the new or updated game installer when a game get's updated and you don't need any kind of extra software to do that.

Adding client software to games is really nothing more than adding one sort or form of DRM to those games...

The best and only good point of Galaxy imho is that it isn't mandatory and IF GOG would take the decision to make it mandatory I think that there are high chances that there would be a similar " uprising " like in the days they wanted to do regional pricing.
Post edited March 29, 2015 by LosT_SouL_VL
Posted March 29, 2015
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LosT_SouL_VL: Adding client software to games is really nothing more than adding one sort or form of DRM to those games...
No, it's not. Simply because Galaxy is optional. You can just log in, download your installer, burn it to DVD or anything at any time. Even you can get the stand-alone installer from Galaxy which then you can burn and keep for backup for the upcoming third world war when we'll have no internet connection.
Posted March 29, 2015
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LosT_SouL_VL: Adding client software to games is really nothing more than adding one sort or form of DRM to those games...
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fleetcommand: No, it's not. Simply because Galaxy is optional.
It's not optional if it gets installed against your will.
Posted March 29, 2015
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realkman666: It's not optional if it gets installed against your will.
Even if it was so, you can uninstall it anytime and still use your games without it. So it is not DRM.
Posted March 29, 2015
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LosT_SouL_VL: One of the main points of GOG games is that they are DRM free. Will Galaxy be mandatory or will I be able to install and play my GOG games without ever installing Galaxy? Because at the end of the day Galaxy is similar DRM as Uplay, Origin, Steam,...
The video at http://www.gog.com/galaxy which announced Galaxy, every Galaxy presentation GOG/CDPR has done publicly on it and at every time humanly possible in the forums and elsewhere, GOG executives, developers, employees etc. have stated quite clearly that the Galaxy client is and always will be optional, and that nobody ever will be forced to use it mandatory. I highly recommend watching the video, it'll answer tonnes of questions you may have which many have already asked before, but are answered usually in the video.

Galaxy is *NOT* DRM. It is an optional piece of software which can be used to install and launch your games, download backups of your games or bonus extras, and as another optional interface to the storefront, with plans to add some social networking features in the future as well. There is absolutely nothing about Galaxy that changes your game ownership rights nor that "manages digital rights" and they've made it very clear there is no plan to ever change that. Well, for anyone without preconceived notions who is actually paying attention to what _has_ been said anyway.
Post edited March 29, 2015 by skeletonbow
Posted March 29, 2015
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realkman666: It's not optional if it gets installed against your will.
You keep confusing the client with the framework. Haven't I corrected you on this before?
Posted March 29, 2015
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realkman666: It's not optional if it gets installed against your will.
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Fallen_Zen: Even if it was so, you can uninstall it anytime and still use your games without it. So it is not DRM.
It's not DRM, it's repulsive. Getting an answer like that says a lot about the future.
Post edited March 29, 2015 by realkman666
Posted March 29, 2015
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skeletonbow: The video at http://www.gog.com/galaxy which announced Galaxy, every Galaxy presentation GOG/CDPR has done publicly on it and at every time humanly possible in the forums and elsewhere, GOG executives, developers, employees etc. have stated quite clearly that the Galaxy client is and always will be optional, and that nobody ever will be forced to use it mandatory. I highly recommend watching the video, it'll answer tonnes of questions you may have which many have already asked before, but are answered usually in the video.
Ist that the same truth as here? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzIYJ15CMbk We know how that ended.
Posted March 29, 2015
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realkman666: It's not DRM, it's repulsive. Getting an answer like that says a lot about the future.
My friend, if you don't want to use it, don't use it. Simple as that.
Posted March 29, 2015
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Fallen_Zen: Even if it was so, you can uninstall it anytime and still use your games without it. So it is not DRM.
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realkman666: It's not DRM, it's repulsive. Getting an answer like that says a lot about the future.
Calm yourself. You must be talking about the portions of Galaxy code that get downloaded to enable the multiplayer aspects of some games (I think that's what it's for). Not DRM in the slightest. And if for some reason that's still not to your satisfaction, I've heard that "clean" installers, as it were, will be available after the full release of the Galaxy client.
Posted March 29, 2015
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realkman666: It's not DRM, it's repulsive. Getting an answer like that says a lot about the future.
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Fallen_Zen: My friend, if you don't want to use it, don't use it. Simple as that.
It's included.
Posted March 29, 2015
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realkman666: It's included.
Which game are you talking about?
Post edited March 29, 2015 by Fallen_Zen
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