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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
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undeadcow: Sword of the Stars: The Pit is a really fun roguelike, I was impressed by it and am surprised that people would be unwilling to spend $2.09 on it. The Pit is a steal at that price.
What the %&^$ is a roguelike?!?! I never heard of that type of game.
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undeadcow: Sword of the Stars: The Pit is a really fun roguelike, I was impressed by it and am surprised that people would be unwilling to spend $2.09 on it. The Pit is a steal at that price.
Yeah, I impulse bought it early in the sale. I think the only reason it's hanging around is because most everyone has left, except those waiting for Thief 2.
Anybody who got some leftovers from the sale for trading or gifting? I missed allot of them. Would be interested :)
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Schemilix: Ha, thanks dude. It's heartening to hear I don't suffer from 'sameface syndrome'.

I'm not the only one on this forum that'd recommend it. If you emulate it, get the translation patch. The original translation is a fucking mess. The new translation can be a little flowery, but rather purple than nonsense/anachronistic.
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MasterofClassics: I actually just play it on PS2 but I always wanted to play the Int. Zodiak job system version on an emulator, I'll look up the patch if I do.
Oh no I mean FFT - the PSP got retranslated in the remake, the PSX version is a mess. FFXII's translation is great. But yeah Int. Zodiac you need an English patch to play.
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undeadcow: Sword of the Stars: The Pit is a really fun roguelike, I was impressed by it and am surprised that people would be unwilling to spend $2.09 on it. The Pit is a steal at that price.
Theres a whole lot of people who has the game already.I love it (yeah im a roguelike fan in general!!) :)
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CorranHorn: Raven Software did some good games back then, the best one is probably Star Wars Jedi Knigh, Jedi Outcast. Awesome game=).
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sharp299: I love Reven software has done excellent titles. :D Hexen, heretic, Quake 4... But Is sad no everyone knows these game...
Your kidding right=), the first game I played from them was Black Crypt, still remember the awesome music=).

Edit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQmQk2vatDs
Post edited November 18, 2013 by CorranHorn
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undeadcow: Sword of the Stars: The Pit is a really fun roguelike, I was impressed by it and am surprised that people would be unwilling to spend $2.09 on it. The Pit is a steal at that price.
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wanderlust76: What the %&^$ is a roguelike?!?! I never heard of that type of game.
Plays in a similar way to the game Rogue- this usually means death is a loss of the character (meaning you have to start over) and levels are randomized.
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The_Blog: Anybody who got some leftovers from the sale for trading or gifting? I missed allot of them. Would be interested :)
What did you want?
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Draggon: The List

Aye, we all know The List is a mighty thing. But just like everything else, The List has evolved...

I found this of interest - the FIRST incarnation of The List:

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/special_promo_fall_insomnia_promo/post120

Here is the first plaintive plea for guidance from The List in its Third and Final Round Incarnation:

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/special_promo_fall_insomnia_promo/post10725

Of special note unrelated to The List, the appearance of the Jack Keane who-shall-not-be-named's appearance in the Third and Final Round:

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/special_promo_fall_insomnia_promo/post10776

Another sorry soul begs for insight from The List:

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/special_promo_fall_insomnia_promo/post10819

And lo and behold! The power of The List raises JohnnyCash from the grave to deliver unto its disciples!

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/special_promo_fall_insomnia_promo/post10858

For a while, confusion reigned over The List due to its blinding power:

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/special_promo_fall_insomnia_promo/post11070

In the confusion, a burning question is asked... and answered!

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/special_promo_fall_insomnia_promo/post11124

Another true follower decides GoG'ers might want to know what's left to come:

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/special_promo_fall_insomnia_promo/post12351

My personal first fondling of The List (oh, it was so nice!):

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/special_promo_fall_insomnia_promo/post13786

Here, you can almost taste the power that is The List! It wants to be made whole!

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/special_promo_fall_insomnia_promo/post14015

A GoGidian pronounces The Commandment of FREEBIE Games (It is Known!):

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/special_promo_fall_insomnia_promo/post14182

The List gathers its power!

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/special_promo_fall_insomnia_promo/post14467

The amazing gogbot finally sees the light, and, The List shows its true form and bursts forth like a Phoenix in it's most recognized and powerful version!

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/special_promo_fall_insomnia_promo/post14532

Sure, it went through several more iterations as we lent our blood and tears to the effort. And it will eventually dwindle away to nothing, but - in the meantime...

ALL HAIL THE LIST!!!

Seriously, folks - thanks to all the GoGlodites that had a hand in maintaining The List through this all-important third round. It was much appreciated. And hey, if you got a little enjoyment from this recap post and happen to have a spare key for Jade Empire.... <ahem> ;)

Oh, right...

On a side note, of the 33,000+ posts in this thread, more than 23,000 of them are from this Third and Final Round which started here:

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/special_promo_fall_insomnia_promo/post9702

Okay, so I got a little bored while Jack's Sword of the Pit was Keaning....
+1 for you, sir!
The Jedi Knight games were AWESOME. A Shame I only played Outcast and Jedi Knight.
high rated
Populous Origin Key:
9AD5-T4JH-8JLM-9PHW-XTDT

Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box Origin Key (not sure if already taken):
DWQG-RD9E-7AAW-G9KU-3DU5

Dead Space Origin Key:
2S2A-NDMT-DQFA-NW6C-GJ7M
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wanderlust76: What the %&^$ is a roguelike?!?! I never heard of that type of game.
Sure you have. Faster than Light? Binding of Issaac? Spelunky?
Post edited November 18, 2013 by peanutsticks
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undeadcow: Sword of the Stars: The Pit is a really fun roguelike, I was impressed by it and am surprised that people would be unwilling to spend $2.09 on it. The Pit is a steal at that price.
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wanderlust76: What the %&^$ is a roguelike?!?! I never heard of that type of game.
Rogue is a very, very, very, very, very, very, very old game.

As far as computer games go, anyway.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roguelike
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Khalaq: I think I still have my boxed copy of Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force, somewhere.
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HaydenRead: I used to have a Star Trek game on Tape for the BBC Micro computer...
*blink* *blink* *mind revving into reverse*

Does anyone remember all those Star Trek variation games that you typed into the Commodore 64 in BASIC? Like, from a *book*? As a kid I thought that was the *ultimate* in technology!
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Khalaq: Anyway, I was trying to think of some of the GOG games I have that she might be interested in. Theme Hospital might be a bit too much for her, but perhaps when she's older? Anyone have any recommendations for her from the GOG library?
Torchlight, Costume Quest, Evoland, Trine, and Adventures of Shuggy are pretty good.