Linko64: Scream, I don't think you really understand the problem here mate.
But by your logic, we will go with this...they're charging full price (upon sales end) for about 25% of the content. However way you spin it this is a bad look.
Screamshield: I am not spinning, i simply like to be rational, factual and have a productive conversation that would lead to the game being fixed. It is a bad look and i agree that the game in it's current state doesn't deserve to be sold at full price. What i don't agree is with some of the troll and toxic posters here who don't seem to want the game fixed and just want to see this place burn.
LiefLayer: Why it is still on sale?
Screamshield: No idea. I have no idea about the contracts that GOG makes with companies in order to sell their games. It is quite possible that for GOG to take down the game they might have to pay IO Interactive a certain sum as damages. That is why i keep telling people to go after IO Interactive but nobody listens to me. Drag IOI trough the mud, make them squirm and they could easily provide a fix on their end. The question is do you want the game fixed or do you just want to run a hate train on GOG.
I agree with you. I am seeing a lot of paranoia and hostility towards GOG that I think is unwarranted.
We have no idea what sort of arrangement exists between GOG and IOI. I think neither of them were expecting this sort of negative reaction.
I do think GOG and IOI will eventually address this, but given how integrated the online-only progression system is to the game, a proper fix may take some time, and they are probably unwilling to speak until they feel confident that whatever solution they have in the works will actually work.
At this point people need to tone down the histrionics and be patient.
At the end of the day, despite all of their faults, GOG is the best place for games. I will not be so hostile to a company that does a good thing imperfectly when no one else attempts it all.