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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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Buenro-games: After this comes Jade Empire followed by THIEF.

Oooh, I'm so happy... (っ＾◡＾)っ x c(＾◡＾c)
How do you know that these are next up??
Posted November 16, 2013
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Johnmourby: Dear GOG.

Here are some games I would like to see on the next Insomnia Sale.

Maters of Orion 3
Guacamelee! Gold Edition
Daikatana
Ittle Dew
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition
Worms Forts: Under Siege
Simon the Sorcerer 3D
Iron Storm
Empire Earth 3
Deathtrap Dungeon
Earthworm Jim 3D
Ceville
Sensible Soccer 2006
Ultimate Body Blows
Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude
Shadowgrounds Survivor
Ultima 9
Journey to the Center of the Earth
MegaRace 3
And
King's Quest 8

Thank you.
Are you nuts?!? MOO3 or Daikatana will take over the Keane/RCM/Omerta title!

Edit: I see now this was being tongue-in-cheek. Whew! I was worried there for a bit!
Post edited November 16, 2013 by jackster79
Posted November 16, 2013
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garrus74: Has anyone actually seen Cognition or LSL:Reloaded go on sale with their own eyes? Which other games were they close to? Must've zipped away in minutes since I've been on through most of the 2 rounds and yet to catch a glimpse of either.
Yeah, I saw both of them. They were selling rather slowly...
Posted November 16, 2013
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dmnthia: 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
Wow. Thanks a bunch! I "won" something!!
Posted November 16, 2013
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Uzur9: Wish PlaneScape had a sequel
A 'Spiritual Successor' is in the works. The screenshots I have seen look AMAZING!
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, i'm glad someone share my point of view. I wouldn't have any problem with DRM if they were crystal clear about the fact you are actually paying a service, not buying anything you will own. People should be allowed to make informed decisions.
Posted November 16, 2013
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Johnmourby: Dear GOG.

Here are some games I would like to see on the next Insomnia Sale.

Maters of Orion 3
Guacamelee! Gold Edition
Daikatana
Ittle Dew
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition
Worms Forts: Under Siege
Simon the Sorcerer 3D
Iron Storm
Empire Earth 3
Deathtrap Dungeon
Earthworm Jim 3D
Ceville
Sensible Soccer 2006
Ultimate Body Blows
Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude
Shadowgrounds Survivor
Ultima 9
Journey to the Center of the Earth
MegaRace 3
And
King's Quest 8

Thank you.
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jackster79: Are you nuts?!? MOO3 or Daikatana will take over the Keane/RCM/Omerta title!
Daikatana's infamy would get it some sales. You don't see failures that big very often. It's like Kingdom of Alamur or whatever. I bought that just because it was all such a trainwreck. lol.
Posted November 16, 2013
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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
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Faeja_Vu: 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?
Pretty well. Picked up BG2, MM6, and SS2 so far.

Waiting for Icewind Dale 1 and Jade Empire. But I fear that I may not get them because I have to go to museum today. :(
Posted November 16, 2013
Have any Ultimas, BG1, or Planescape showed up yet? I seemed to have passed out.
Posted November 16, 2013
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CorranHorn: About the DRM discussion, if publishers are seeing games like licenses then I should be able to play my old Amiga games on any format without paying any more money doing so. I have no problem with DRM as long as it´s not in any way "punishing" the buyer. I prefer the old method of typing in the key when installing the game, I loathe all this crap about first connecting the game to the net to prove that you bought it with your hard earned money. Treating customers is like digging your own grave.
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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.
Yes but they don´t know how many of those people later bought the game or already have paid for it and downloaded it just to not having to deal with the whole DRM BS.

DRM-free is something very new, I remember first reading about a game being sold without it when I heard about Sins of a Solar Empire and after that the publisher Stardock talking about it.
Posted November 16, 2013
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Limblessk9: Have any Ultimas, BG1, or Planescape showed up yet? I seemed to have passed out.
Nope!

Wait....... wasn't BG1 done? I'm not so sure. Because I just woke up. :(
Post edited November 16, 2013 by MGShogun
Posted November 16, 2013
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Limblessk9: Have any Ultimas, BG1, or Planescape showed up yet? I seemed to have passed out.
Not yet.
Posted November 16, 2013
While we're waiting, here's a copy of Reus if anyone's interested

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Posted November 16, 2013
And, btw, even the point about DRM being a solution to piracy is debatable. It's not like people isn't pirating Steam games anyway. If you can crack an activation key, you can crack a internet check.
Pirates gonna pirate. If everything, DRM are damaging paying customers.
Post edited November 16, 2013 by Shendue
Posted November 16, 2013
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Uzur9: Wish PlaneScape had a sequel
It sort off has in the form of a Kickstarter being made by Brian Fargo, the same team is involved in it=).

http://www.inxile-entertainment.com/

It´s a "spiritual" sequel though since the setting is not the same,
Post edited November 16, 2013 by CorranHorn
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