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Posted November 13, 2013
Deals so good, you won't want to fall asleep.
You remember back when you used to walk into a store, browse the shelves, pick out a game, and then buy it--all in the actual real world? We don't know about you, but most of us at GOG.com have had our limbs atrophy to small vestigial nubbins since all of our shopping happens online these days. Of course, one thing that sometimes happens in real world stores with real world goods--particularly when they have a good sale--is that they run out of stock. Usually that means that the deal was so good that they couldn't keep up with demand.

Well, in the digital realm, this is usually pretty rare. How do you run out of stock on digital games, short of entropy devouring the universe? Well, we have gotten 101 games that will be on sale on the front page of GOG.com, but the discounts are so high at the moment that we can't just sell an unlimited number of copies of these games: we are only able to sell a few at these discounts--up to 80% off--and once they're gone, they're gone.

So what games will be on sale in our Insomnia promo? Bestselling classics and new games alike. There will also occasionally be some free games in super limited numbers (like, 20 or 30 copies)--if you're fast enough on the trigger finger to pick 'em up, that is. The deal will run from now until we're out of "stock" of games for the sale, and games may show up more than once. So it's time to bathe in a tub of coffee*, dip some espresso**, snort an energy drink***, or do whatever else it takes to stay up so you don't miss out on the best deals on fantastic games on GOG.com since summer.
*This is probably not a good idea
**This is definitely not a good idea
***This is totally safe, though****
****NO IT'S NOT WHAT ARE YOU DOING YOU CRAZY PERSON
Post edited November 13, 2013 by TheEnigmaticT
Posted November 16, 2013
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cpucrust: While waiting for AoD to disappear, I found this dialog on DRM to be interesting.
I think it's okay for companies to build in DRM and always internet on features in their products.

What I don't like is all the representing of the software as a "product" one buys, when in fact, one is really renting when they buy a title like BattleField 4 or some other AAA title.

They don't want the public to clue in that the AAA title is really a promotion to lock users into the publishing companies services (aka "rent seekers").

While there are those cognitive of this ploy, and don't mind renting. I refuse to participate.

As well, I refuse to participate in pirating games to get what I want.
My last shrink wrapped purchase was "Oblivion". From then on, I decided, no more titles with DRM.

I so wanted to buy the follow up title: "Skyrim" and I still want to buy and then play it - but ONLY with the DRM removed. My hope is that it will someday become available on GOG or other such DRM free services where I can actually buy the "PRODUCT" clear of any restrictions.
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Schemilix: True. I mean I avoided Origin entirely for that reason. As long as the companies are transparent about what they do, it might be unwise or even greedy, but it's not 'immoral'. DRM can get very underhanded but then again so can greedy people who have money and won't buy games. It's those people that bother me.

I mean some people're so damn down on their luck they need to pirate things once in a while because they can't afford jack shit. I like to think people do that with the intention of buying a copy somewhere along the line. Don't just pirate willy-nilly.
Yes, back in the Commodore Amiga days when I was a kid, I copied EVERYTHING. Parents did not really know what I was up to and thought I was just 'sharing' games with friends.
I suspect that back then in earlier computing history, less people had a moral direction concerning violating the copyright of software titles. Now with the internet and all the information available, there really is no excuse for not knowing at least a little bit about copyright violation.

I've come to the conclusion that overcoming DRM or outright copyright violation does not send any real message to software publishers or software creators. But buying DRM free titles from GOG and other DRM free venders gives me hope that the sales metrics become available to the software publishers where they then can justify supplying greater quantities of titles to the DRM free venders.
Posted November 16, 2013
My god, this is getting way too serious, I collapsed again, during the Retro City Ransom sale. My body can't take much more of this, it seems.

Could some kind soul repost the list of games that have had their Last Chance, please, so I can check just what have I missed?

Oh, and I already took an Anvil of Dawn for the team, too.
Posted November 16, 2013
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Buenro-games: After this comes Jade Empire followed by THIEF.

Oooh, I'm so happy... (っ＾◡＾)っ x c(＾◡＾c)
I really would be happy if Jade Empire was next...
Posted November 16, 2013
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Buenro-games: After this comes Jade Empire followed by THIEF.

Oooh, I'm so happy... (っ＾◡＾)っ x c(＾◡＾c)
That is if this game ever ends!

Just kidding... at least I hope I am.

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groze: My god, this is getting way too serious, I collapsed again, during the Retro City Ransom sale. My body can't take much more of this, it seems.

Could some kind soul repost the list of games that have had their Last Chance, please, so I can check just what have I missed?

Oh, and I already took an Anvil of Dawn for the team, too.
You missed nothing it seems. I just woke up and read nothing was between RCR and this.
Post edited November 16, 2013 by Fictionvision
Posted November 16, 2013
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MGShogun: For sure.

If this was Steam, there would be nothing but pure flame wars. X.X

But I like how we're still entertaining each other through tough times and we're trying to help each other out.
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Faeja_Vu: I do rather like that about this community. I wish more internet communities were so kind to each other. :|
For sure. Most of the forums that I'm member of....... I never post at all because of the...... unfriendly communities.

But here, I can just post and have fun times.

Btw, I hope you got games that you wanted. :D
Posted November 16, 2013
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Schemilix: That's kind of my thought. Problem is people just upload it with the serial key to torrents, so it's kind of a moot point. DRM gets restrictive when people continue to steal it.

The problem isn't people lending it to a few friends, it's people putting it up on a torrent so thousands take it for nothing. And serial keys can't stop either.

DRM is a pain but it's fundamentally the fault of large-scale piracy. I forget the stats on that pirated version of Game Dev Tycoon but it was pretty crazy.
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deekaan: But how does it fight piracy? Pirates just have to get more inventive to circumvent DRM protection and they obviously do.
If companies really want to crunch piracy, they should be going after the torrent sites and having them killed off. Between those, the file storage sites that are pretty much end-to-end pirated material and the larger sites that have list after list of addresses to said storage sites, the pirate issue could be effectively eviscerated. Some might still be around, but it wouldn't even be close to what it was.
But instead, they want to engage in a futile pissing contest arms race with pirates that keep on beating them. They need to take out the distribution.
Posted November 16, 2013
So, to help each other pass the time, post which games you are still waiting for.

My List:
Definitely Getting:
-FEZ
-Theme Hospital (I want this one so badly, played it as a child and loved every second of it)
-Witcher 2: Assassin of Kings

Might Get:
-Defender's Quest $2.99
-Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition
-Icewind Dale Complete
-La Mulana
-Leisure Suit Larry
-Neverwinter Nights: Diamond Edition
-Psychonauts
-Rayman Origins
-Sacred Gold
-Shelter
-Sword of the Stars: The Pit

Did Get:
-Neverwinter Nights 2: Complete
-The Blackwell Bundle
-Reus (this game looks like a lot of fun)
-Anodyne
-Evoland
-Rogue Legacy
Posted November 16, 2013
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Buenro-games: After this comes Jade Empire followed by THIEF.

Oooh, I'm so happy... (っ＾◡＾)っ x c(＾◡＾c)
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Fictionvision: That is if this game ever ends!

Just kidding... at least I hope I am.

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groze: My god, this is getting way too serious, I collapsed again, during the Retro City Ransom sale. My body can't take much more of this, it seems.

Could some kind soul repost the list of games that have had their Last Chance, please, so I can check just what have I missed?

Oh, and I already took an Anvil of Dawn for the team, too.
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Fictionvision: You missed nothing it seems. I just woke up and read nothing was between RCR and this.
I wouldn't necessarily count on it. Definitely a possibility but they haven't really gone in order seen on The List that has been making the rounds. Just look at the last five games that were up and you will see what I mean. I can't list the last five games, because Keane....
Posted November 16, 2013
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deekaan: But how does it fight piracy? Pirates just have to get more inventive to circumvent DRM protection and they obviously do.
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CarrionCrow: If companies really want to crunch piracy, they should be going after the torrent sites and having them killed off. Between those, the file storage sites that are pretty much end-to-end pirated material and the larger sites that have list after list of addresses to said storage sites, the pirate issue could be effectively eviscerated. Some might still be around, but it wouldn't even be close to what it was.
But instead, they want to engage in a futile pissing contest arms race with pirates that keep on beating them. They need to take out the distribution.
I like to think most people do the right thing and follow the rules (and support the developers of great games)!
Posted November 16, 2013
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foxworks: Cognition, no. LSL R, yes, during the second round.
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garrus74: How many copies/how long was it on? Just trying to weigh my chances here...
I "heard" Cognition took a long time, mostly because of it's price in the $10 range (given its 4 volumes). LSL took its time too, as it wasn't very popular. However, it didn't take the excruciating time for games like the Keane and now RCR.

If you do happen to miss it, the community here is very gracious and may offer assistance. :)
Posted November 16, 2013
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As Anvil of Dawn brings great memories of my childhood (just as Ravenloft: Stone Prophet) here's a key for you guys. I hope it does the same for someone else in a few years.

7Y5F-QAYB-93T2-4VKW
Post edited November 16, 2013 by dmnthia
Posted November 16, 2013
Wish PlaneScape had a sequel
Posted November 16, 2013
Ok bought a copy of Anvil.. a 1.49 to help it move along :D and it also seems like a fair game.
Posted November 16, 2013
Just looked at the reviews for Jack Keane 2!

You guys are terrific!
Posted November 16, 2013
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Faeja_Vu: I do rather like that about this community. I wish more internet communities were so kind to each other. :|
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MGShogun: For sure. Most of the forums that I'm member of....... I never post at all because of the...... unfriendly communities.

But here, I can just post and have fun times.

Btw, I hope you got games that you wanted. :D
Yeah, I definitely feel the same.

Unfortunately no, I'm still waiting on Riddick to pop up. Been plenty of tempters, but I can only get the one at this time.

How's your collection going?
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