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Posted August 24, 2017
Studying the anatomy of space demons.


<span class="bold">Doom 3: BFG Edition</span> is now available, DRM-free on GOG.com, with a 75% launch discount.
Back to reclaim its FPS throne, Doom 3 adds a strong dose of claustrophobic horror into the series' timeless cocktail of explosive action, horrific enemies, and ultra-violent massacre.

The BFG Edition is the game's remastered version, containing DOOM, DOOM II, DOOM 3, and DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, as well as The Lost Mission.

Feeling nostalgic or just awfully trigger-happy? Check out our <span class="bold">Bethesda shooters</span> sale.
The 75% discount will last until August 28, 1 PM UTC.
Posted August 25, 2017
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Ancient-Red-Dragon: Doom 3 is a terrible game, original or censored.

But still, they shouldn't be releasing to the whole world censored versions of Doom 3 bundled with censored versions of Doom & Doom II, just to appease German laws.

The censored versions should be sold exclusively to customers in Germany.

The rest of the world should receive uncensored versions.

In other words, don't make every country suffer because of one country's ridiculous laws.
You are aware that there does not exist an uncensored Doom 3 BFG version at all? It was censored before it was released so GOG couldn't do anything here (in case your otherwise valid complaint was adressed at GOG).
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tfishell: The original Doom 3 + RoE is $10 on Steam (currently on sale), which seems like a perfect price-point for GOG.
The original DOOM 3 (but without RoE) is 1,24 Euro (about $1 I guess) on humble store until August 29th.
Post edited August 25, 2017 by MarkoH01
Posted August 25, 2017
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MarkoH01: The original DOOM 3 (but without RoE) is 1,24 Euro (about $1 I guess) on humble store until August 29th.
Yeah, Doom 3 w/o RoE is 1.24 on Steam too (normally $5). BFG is also -75%, and most if not all other Bethesda/Zenimax games are on sale because of QuakeCon.

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For better or worse, it doesn't look like the BFG edition is selling too hot (at least, I didn't see it on the Popular chart on the main page, despite seeing Quake 4 at about slot 30). I guess ideally this will send the message that many people want the original Doom 3 + RoE (again, the $10 price point seems perfect to me), and GOG and Bethesda will work that out.

I wonder if part of the reason the original didn't show up is because of compatibility issues, and GOG didn't want to deal with Support requests or potential refunds. I'd say, just do like you've had to do with games like Populous 3 and I'76: "Works on: Windows (XP, Vista, 7)" or whatever the official supported OSes are. Even put a disclaimer on the page if need be to make sure people see that this version isn't supported past Vista or 7 or whatever.

I think I'll wait for the original too, though it'd have to be at a -50-75% discount too. (Not a very compelling argument on my part, admittedly.)
Post edited August 25, 2017 by tfishell
Posted August 25, 2017
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MarkoH01: The original DOOM 3 (but without RoE) is 1,24 Euro (about $1 I guess) on humble store until August 29th.
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tfishell: Yeah, Doom 3 w/o RoE is 1.24 on Steam too (normally $5). BFG is also -75%, because of QuakeCon.
Then there's only one question I have. The original DOOM 3 which I bought some weeks ago can be played without steam running after using the latest patch. If I would add the DLC would this still be the case? Or is the DLC a standalone game.

Edit: Ah - screw it. It seems I am not even able to buy the DLC on steam since it seems as if it is not listed (at least in Germany). Can it be gifted?
Post edited August 25, 2017 by MarkoH01
Posted August 25, 2017
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tfishell: Yeah, Doom 3 w/o RoE is 1.24 on Steam too (normally $5). BFG is also -75%, because of QuakeCon.
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MarkoH01: Then there's only one wuestion I have. The original DOOM 3 which I bought some weeks ago can be played without steam running after using the latest patch. If I would add the DLC would this still be the case? Or is the DLC a standalone game.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/9070/DOOM_3_Resurrection_of_Evil/ says "This content requires the base game DOOM 3 on Steam in order to play." But that's all I know, as I don't own the game on Steam.

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As an aside, Doom 3 was actually the first game I played when I got my very own computer back in 2004 (I saved for, like, 3+ years and ended up spending about 2,100). My uncle worked at a custom computer shop at the time and he helped build it. I guess they installed Doom 3 (CD-free or keygen'd, I'm not sure) as a way to test the graphics card (ATI X800 Pro, pretty top of the line at the time I think), and kept it installed. I played 1 hr or so but got too freaked out. Fortunately there was also Pirates of the Caribbean (Akella game) and Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness, and I enjoyed those. (At the time you couldn't be too picky, and I enjoyed those.)

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GreasyDogMeat: While many people come here for DRM free content my only interest in this site is for the preservation of classic titles...
Well, honestly I don't think GOG really views themselves this way anymore, if they ever did. I think they simply view themselves as a business, not as part of a "greater cause" to preserve or restore PC games (despite what marketing may tell you). Fans often do a better job of preserving titles, because they have more of an interest and commitment towards certain games.

(These kinds of comments stand out to me.)
Post edited August 25, 2017 by tfishell
Posted August 25, 2017
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tfishell: http://store.steampowered.com/app/9070/DOOM_3_Resurrection_of_Evil/ says "This content requires the base game DOOM 3 on Steam in order to play." But that's all I know, as I don't own the game on Steam.
Unfortunately it's true and I cannot access the game page from Germany. Since I plan to let me gift the add on could you please tell me how much it is at the moment?
Posted August 25, 2017
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MarkoH01: Unfortunately it's true and I cannot access the game page from Germany. Since I plan to let me gift the add on could you please tell me how much it is at the moment?
1.79€ EU price.
Posted August 25, 2017
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MarkoH01: Unfortunately it's true and I cannot access the game page from Germany. Since I plan to let me gift the add on could you please tell me how much it is at the moment?
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Matruchus: 1.79€ EU price.
Thank you.
Posted August 25, 2017
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MarkoH01: Unfortunately it's true and I cannot access the game page from Germany. Since I plan to let me gift the add on could you please tell me how much it is at the moment?
Resurrection of Evil is also available on Humble Store. Can you access it from there?
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/doom-3-dlc-resurrection-of-evil
Post edited August 25, 2017 by Grargar
Posted August 25, 2017
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MarkoH01: Unfortunately it's true and I cannot access the game page from Germany. Since I plan to let me gift the add on could you please tell me how much it is at the moment?
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Grargar: Resurrection of Evil is also available on Humble Store. Can you access it from there?
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/doom-3-dlc-resurrection-of-evil
No, I could not. But I accessed and bought it there using VPN and activated it without VPN on steam without any problems. Starts without any problems. Thanks for the help.
Posted August 25, 2017
Wow so I was all excited to buy the BFG edition and now I'm sadfaced and wanting to get a refund after reading this thread. :'(
Posted August 25, 2017
Any of you installed this BFG mod ?

http://www.moddb.com/mods/doom-3-bfg-hi-def
Posted August 25, 2017
I wish the humble store version was unique, I'm not willing to give so much as a red cent to Steam.
Posted August 25, 2017
Sent a request to support to see if I can get a refund. I'll post an update of the result. I thought i'd give the BFG Edition a chance at least, but I really regret buying this version of Doom 3 as the cuts and changes to levels and enemy encounters are just a bridge too far for me. At least i'm only out $5 if I don't get a refund. What the hell were Bethesda thinking with the level and enemy changes? The rest of the changes I don't mind, some are even an improvement except for the damn occasional microstutter I get in the BFG version that's not present in the original after some config file changes.
Post edited August 25, 2017 by haydenaurion
Posted August 25, 2017
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tfishell: Yeah, Doom 3 w/o RoE is 1.24 on Steam too (normally $5). BFG is also -75%, because of QuakeCon.
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MarkoH01: Then there's only one question I have. The original DOOM 3 which I bought some weeks ago can be played without steam running after using the latest patch. If I would add the DLC would this still be the case? Or is the DLC a standalone game.

Edit: Ah - screw it. It seems I am not even able to buy the DLC on steam since it seems as if it is not listed (at least in Germany). Can it be gifted?
Which patch is that? I have Doom 3 on steam and it needs Steam running or loads Steam if it's not running!!
Posted August 25, 2017
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MarkoH01: Then there's only one question I have. The original DOOM 3 which I bought some weeks ago can be played without steam running after using the latest patch. If I would add the DLC would this still be the case? Or is the DLC a standalone game.

Edit: Ah - screw it. It seems I am not even able to buy the DLC on steam since it seems as if it is not listed (at least in Germany). Can it be gifted?
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WebJunkie: Which patch is that? I have Doom 3 on steam and it needs Steam running or loads Steam if it's not running!!
As far as I remember it was the latest patch meant for the retail version. All you need of it is the executable of it. I'll see if I find a link for it.

Edit: Here it is. Download the latest patch (1.3.1) and install it wherever you want since you only need the executable of this patch. Replace the steam executable with the one from the patch and the game will start without steam.
Post edited August 25, 2017 by MarkoH01
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