Posted June 28, 2017

Ghorpm
Zielony Brzydal
Registered: Jan 2012
From Poland

LootHunter
Political non-Euclidean
Registered: Dec 2013
From Russian Federation
Posted June 28, 2017
[WANT] Double Dragon Trilogy

X-com
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Registered: Oct 2012
From Australia

artaion
New User
Registered: Jun 2015
From Austria

BrokenSaint
Dungeon Crawler
Registered: Jun 2011
From United Kingdom

eiii
#%&@#%
Registered: Dec 2013
From San Marino
Posted June 28, 2017


I do not like it much when GOG gives out codes which expire. But giving out codes with an expiration date is one thing. Giving out codes which tell you that they never expire and then silently changing that and making the codes expire is a completely different thing and very lame. GOG is getting worse every day... :(
Post edited June 28, 2017 by eiii

X-com
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Registered: Oct 2012
From Australia
Posted June 28, 2017
Ok I'll just copy/paste my post from another thread and hope it clears things up. Paranoid about posting this but here is an email I sent and got a reply for immediately.
Me:
Hi,
The Escapists was a free code issued to me last year. On the redeem page whenever I checked in the past it always stated that this code "Never Expires" but today when I checked, the code had expired.
Is there a reason for this, I can't find any info anywhere stating that these codes that state "Never Expires" actually expire.
I would have used it for my account if I had known, is it possible for you to please add it to my account?
In the future I will redeem them early on.
Thank you
Reply:
Hello,
As that code was generated during a giveaway which had an expiration date, I'm afraid I cannot offer any kind of replacement. In case of any future problems please redeem the gift codes for free games from giveaways during said giveaways to be safe - they can extend a bit, but will not be redeemable forever. Gift codes that are bought do not expire.
From the The Sleepy Sheep Insomnia Sale FAQ:
7) How much time do I have to redeem my free game?
The free game codes will expire on April 28, 2016, 1:59 PM GMT.
I apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
All the best
Me:
Ok, thank you for your quick and helpful response.
Further from GOG:
Hello,
No worries - and I again apologize for the misunderstanding. We're working on it - I cannot promise, however, when the "NEVER" displayed for the expirable codes will be fixed.
Have a great day!
All the best
Hope that helps you guys
Me:
Hi,
The Escapists was a free code issued to me last year. On the redeem page whenever I checked in the past it always stated that this code "Never Expires" but today when I checked, the code had expired.
Is there a reason for this, I can't find any info anywhere stating that these codes that state "Never Expires" actually expire.
I would have used it for my account if I had known, is it possible for you to please add it to my account?
In the future I will redeem them early on.
Thank you
Reply:
Hello,
As that code was generated during a giveaway which had an expiration date, I'm afraid I cannot offer any kind of replacement. In case of any future problems please redeem the gift codes for free games from giveaways during said giveaways to be safe - they can extend a bit, but will not be redeemable forever. Gift codes that are bought do not expire.
From the The Sleepy Sheep Insomnia Sale FAQ:
7) How much time do I have to redeem my free game?
The free game codes will expire on April 28, 2016, 1:59 PM GMT.
I apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
All the best
Me:
Ok, thank you for your quick and helpful response.
Further from GOG:
Hello,
No worries - and I again apologize for the misunderstanding. We're working on it - I cannot promise, however, when the "NEVER" displayed for the expirable codes will be fixed.
Have a great day!
All the best
Hope that helps you guys

Stooner
still sober
Registered: Dec 2011
From Brazil
Posted June 28, 2017
Well, I don't think GOG knows what "Never" and "Optional" means...

BlackThorny
New User
Registered: Dec 2011
From Israel
Posted June 29, 2017
As Trid already gave his code to someone else (Np Trid, all is fine :) I still want a key, as I missed that giveaway.
BlackThorny: System Shock 2 is still valid with a "Never" expire... so is Torchlight until they change it so it seems oO though I doubt anybody missed it - but if you did, do let me know!
del_test: If Torchlight is still available, can I have the code please? I still have it and it is available, but I'm a bit wary about your account name and rep, can someone vouch for you?
If not I rather give it to a user that is just a little bit more... active?


If not I rather give it to a user that is just a little bit more... active?
Post edited June 29, 2017 by BlackThorny

BrokenSaint
Dungeon Crawler
Registered: Jun 2011
From United Kingdom

nicohvc
Ziodyne
Registered: Dec 2012
From Argentina
Posted June 29, 2017


If not I rather give it to a user that is just a little bit more... active?
But I know why you are worry, that nickname feels strange. What kind of "Test " are you talking about, del_test ? Sorry if I've sounded rude! Just feel curiousity about the nickname.
Post edited June 29, 2017 by nicohvc

Fairfox
New User
Registered: Sep 2010
From United States
Posted June 29, 2017
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Ghorpm
Zielony Brzydal
Registered: Jan 2012
From Poland

marees
New User
Registered: Mar 2013
From United States

Fonzman
New User
Registered: May 2012
From Austria
Posted June 29, 2017
So .. I still have a Saints Row 2 code, and I don't know if or when it expires. Is anyone interested to try?