I do recall there being trouble handling UNC paths, but a mapped network drive was acceptable. Not sure if UNC support has been added, but I think Szulak and Fallen_Zen are aware of that bug.

Not sure if I should be excited or terrified. ;-P

Is there a timeline as to when it'll go live?

Out of curiosity, how many people are working on GOG Galaxy?

And one more question - Judas said that GOG Galaxy client and GOG Galaxy multiplayer are independent. Does this mean that we're talking about two separate interfaces? If not, how exactly will this work?

I just downloaded the latest version of the GOG.com downloader, but when I start it, I get the following screen (attached).

It seems to draw the borders, but the interface itself is blacked out and unusable. I've tried re-installing it, updating Adobe Air, but no luck. I have had issues with .NET framework apps in the past, perhaps this is related? Is there any way to view an error log to get a clue on what is happening, or has anyone seen this problem before?

Thank you for any help!

Current version of GOG Downloader does not use Adobe Air, but .NET 3.5 (I think). The downloader produces an error log in %localappdata%\GOG.com, but I'm not sure if there will be any usable information concerning this error.

Thanks. I've tried removing/adding .NET 3.5.1 from windows features to "reinstall" it on Windows 7.

Now the gogdownloader app does not show the windows however, appears to just crash on startup.

When I check the log, I see the following exception -

"Inner exception: System.Windows.Markup.XamlParseException: Cannot create instance of 'TextBox' defined in assembly 'PresentationFramework, Version=3.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35'. Could not load file or assembly 'UIAutomationProvider, Version=3.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The module was expected to contain an assembly manifest. Error at object 'System.Windows.Controls.Grid' in markup file 'GOG.com Downloader;component/debugwindow.xaml'. ---> System.BadImageFormatException: Could not load file or assembly 'UIAutomationProvider, Version=3.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The module was expected to contain an assembly manifest."

I click to download game client on game page, but nothing didn't happen. I think download will added to my GOG download manager, but i dont get it. Can you guys help me?

Its on. Downloading with the browser its ok, but i want to download all game files together in manager.

Maybe my browser (Chrome) blocking popup window? I not sure

There's a known problem with Chrome and Windows 8, you can either try a different browser or you can copy the gogdownloader:// link and paste it in Explorer. If you are not on Windows 8, not sure what may be the problem :/

Presumably the client is used like other clients, connecting to your GOG account for downloading games, social networking and other services they may provide through Galaxy, and the multiplayer component of Galaxy is a library API that games can optionally link to to provide multiplayer services in the game which uses the "Galaxy" name but is otherwise not connected to the Galaxy client services at the software level. This would mean that Galaxy multiplayer would be in a way like an alternative to Gamespy and similar platforms but presumably more consumer friendly, and that use of the Galaxy client would be orthagonal to using the multiplayer services.

If this is how it works, then people can download the games over http for example without ever needing the Galaxy client, and they can play multiplayer games that use GOG Galaxy equally without any requirement for having the client. Different services that share the same collective branding name.
Need a beta tester with nothing but time on his hands? ;oP

Hello,
I had the problem of links that do not work with the GOG downloader but I think it's because Google Chrome was outdated, after updating everything is back to normal then do not forget to go to "About Google Chrome" and do the update from there. (Working with Google Chrome Version 35.0.1916.153 m)

I hope I could help some people.

I can confirm the latest Chrome update seems to have fixed the problem. The first time you click on the download Chrome will pop-up a box asking if you want to allow the remote operation. Of course you must select yes if you want the downloader to work. Nice they fixed it.