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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 17, 2013
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Craig234: Interesting question though, how does a democracy function if most of the people avoid any discussion of politics, and function as 'low-information voters' who are overly influenced by propaganda? Ya, that could go in 'off-topic'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJWKccHQFOA#t=430

Until about 7:23. I think it resumes what our problem is.
Post edited November 17, 2013 by Magnitus
Posted November 17, 2013
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snip3rfire: Just had a crazy thought, considering we already have a GOG Downloader - isn't it about time we had a GOG launcher (similar to Steam & Origin).

I now have 50+ GOG games, and they either roam free on my desktop or get stored in a designated GOG folder. I wouldn't mind having a launcher/loader to proudly display my GOG games in as well (basically what we already have on the website here - the bookshelf, but externally on our desktop). It would be nice if we could download from it as well - provided we were logged in.

And again, considering we already do a similar thing with the GOG Downloader on our desktop, seems like a natural step for GOG to take.
Its been suggested a few times in the past, but nothing has come of it yet (if ever). People tend to agree if it happens, having it purely optional would have to be a given...)
Posted November 17, 2013
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Russonc: 6 hrs away from the PC and I didn't miss my games yet....but I need to sleep soon....work calls tomorrow. How long has Theme Hosp been up?
bout an hour maybe more
Posted November 17, 2013
Given the way this thread has gone, maybe the next game should be Theme Sanitarium?
Posted November 17, 2013
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Russonc: 6 hrs away from the PC and I didn't miss my games yet....but I need to sleep soon....work calls tomorrow. How long has Theme Hosp been up?
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ALH: Dunno...what has it been...40,50mins?
Thanks....I guess I can wait for at least one more "reveal"
Posted November 17, 2013
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gamingrn: I'd have become a cardiologist, but I just didn't have the heart.
*Reaches through the monitor and the internet and slaps you'.

BAD joke. >_<
Posted November 17, 2013
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Craig234: Ya, another abrasive person, and ironically missing the point at the same time. No need to mention your mom teaching you how to talk to people.
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Buenro-games: It's actually amusing that something as basic as "there is a time and a place" is taught to children at very young age as part of acceptable social etiquette in order so they don't grow up to be disliked as a-holes later on in life.

I am not even joking about this. It is true. Take that as you will, since obviously your ways are set.
And it's amazing how many ways some people find to be disliked a-holes.

Take that as you will, since obviously your ways are set. See, posts like yours are why people can't talk.
Posted November 17, 2013
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snip3rfire: Just had a crazy thought, considering we already have a GOG Downloader - isn't it about time we had a GOG launcher (similar to Steam & Origin).

I now have 50+ GOG games, and they either roam free on my desktop or get stored in a designated GOG folder. I wouldn't mind having a launcher/loader to proudly display my GOG games in as well (basically what we already have on the website here - the bookshelf, but externally on our desktop). It would be nice if it could download from it - provided we were logged in.

And again, considering we already do a similar thing with the GOG Downloader on our desktop, seems like a natural step for GOG to take.
Personally, I like it just the way it is. I'm afraid any kind of "launcher" would make my games no longer DRM-free, which is the way I like them. It takes a bit more time to organize them, but fortunately I'm still able to do so.
Posted November 17, 2013
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gamingrn: I'd have become a cardiologist, but I just didn't have the heart.
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BHTrellis: *Reaches through the monitor and the internet and slaps you'.

BAD joke. >_<
In a lighter vein, gamingrn is keeping me in stitches...
Posted November 17, 2013
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Craig234: Interesting question though, how does a democracy function if most of the people avoid any discussion of politics, and function as 'low-information voters' who are overly influenced by propaganda? Ya, that could go in 'off-topic'.
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Pabluzcu: I personally agree with you, or what you are implying. But there is also a saying, dont remember if chinese, the one that says "There is not a worse silence than the one made by a lot of noise".

Discussions are good and healthy for democracy, the problem is discussions should be moderated, should have some form of order. Internet discussions on politics many times tend to become a win-lose thing, where both sides try to win rethorical battles. There are not a lot of real constructive discussions if they are not moderated and somehow directed by someone, and if the people "attending" the discussion are not really intrested.

Is like hearing 2 guys discussing on the bus when you ride home. Maybe their discussion is incredible intresting, but right now I was trying to listen to music or nap or read the newspaper, and I have no intresting in hearing/reading your discussion. So your noise becomes a silence.
Very thoughtful, and insightful post. Wish I could rate it even higher.
Posted November 17, 2013
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ALH: Dunno...what has it been...40,50mins?
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Russonc: Thanks....I guess I can wait for at least one more "reveal"
If one of the good ones come out, they will zip buy real fast. I bet Jade and Thief are gonna last a few minutes or even seconds.
Posted November 17, 2013
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BHTrellis: *Reaches through the monitor and the internet and slaps you'.

BAD joke. >_<
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Coelocanth: In a lighter vein, gamingrn is keeping me in stitches...
THAT might just be worse.
Posted November 17, 2013
I don't know how much longer I can continue constantly checking this thing.

I think that if jade empire doesn't come up by the time I go to bed, I'll probably just say forget it. I don't really feel like coming back tomorrow again.

After all, I do have over a hundred other games on here to pay.

Hear that, gog? You're going to lose my 3 dollars!

(Never you mind that the copy will just be sold to someone else.)
Posted November 17, 2013
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gamingrn: I'd have become a cardiologist, but I just didn't have the heart.
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BHTrellis: *Reaches through the monitor and the internet and slaps you'.

BAD joke. >_<
Sorry, given other discussions going on, I thought a bad joke would lighten the mood (rubs face and checks mirror for hand print...

:)
Posted November 17, 2013
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snip3rfire: Just had a crazy thought, considering we already have a GOG Downloader - isn't it about time we had a GOG launcher (similar to Steam & Origin).

I now have 50+ GOG games, and they either roam free on my desktop or get stored in a designated GOG folder. I wouldn't mind having a launcher/loader to proudly display my GOG games in as well (basically what we already have on the website here - the bookshelf, but externally on our desktop). It would be nice if we could download from it as well - provided we were logged in.

And again, considering we already do a similar thing with the GOG Downloader on our desktop, seems like a natural step for GOG to take.
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nijuu: Its been suggested a few times in the past, but nothing has come of it yet (if ever). People tend to agree if it happens, having it purely optional would have to be a given...)
Given the nature of GOG, I can understand it being purely optional would be important. I think it would be very convenient for GOG users with larger libraries.
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