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Posted May 12, 2020
An epic strategic game from Paradox Development Studio has just received a major update for its 4th anniversary. Among added features in Stellaris, we will find new Resolutions for the Galactic Community, revitalization of the galactic fauna, new edicts, visual effects, and much more.

To celebrate Stellaris' anniversary on GOG.COM we’ve decided to give you a set of up to 75% discounts on Stellaris titles, lasting until 18th May, at 8 AM UTC.
Posted May 12, 2020
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UhuruNUru: From the reply above your post., it's clear the free updates are not actually a good thing, if they are applying DLC features only to the AI, it puts base game owners at a disadvantage to strong arm purchase of DLC,
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BitMaster_1980: Do you have an example of where that put base game players at a *significant* disadvantage? The only thing I can think of right now is that I believe AI players have access to all origins (minus a few ones the AI cannot deal with properly), but that would be mostly flavor and choice because I haven't really heard about any of them being completely overpowered.

Though I have to admit I bought all the important DLC bits over time because I had a lot of fun with Stellaris and never regretted my purchase, so playing with the base game is not something I have significant experience in.
Well, the best example is Eu4 and common sense dlc, which introduced Development. People with dlc could pack points into tax/production/manpower of provinces, those without it couldn't.
Posted May 12, 2020
Let's stick to Stellaris, shall we? I have absolutely no frame of reference for EU4 and this is about a Stellaris release...
Posted May 12, 2020
Too bad the update didn't add the achievements to the GOG version. Will just wait for a bundle, I guess.
Posted May 12, 2020
Does the GOG version of Stellaris contain any kind of DRM? I don’t use the Galaxy launcher and I have no intention to install the Paradox launcher either. I can’t find any information on this on the product page.
Posted May 12, 2020
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OP1: Does the GOG version of Stellaris contain any kind of DRM? I don’t use the Galaxy launcher and I have no intention to install the Paradox launcher either. I can’t find any information on this on the product page.
I don't see why it should - this is DRM-free shop still (and will remain to be, as they promise.)
Posted May 12, 2020
I haven't actively tried installing and playing Stellaris specifcally on a virgin system without Internet access and I usually use it via Galaxy for convenience but I'm not aware anything I would qualify as DRM.

I think there is one bonus species portrait you only get if logged in to a Paradox account but I never did that myself. The game launches fine without the launcher, which is a blessing because the launcher is only bloody thing that does not work reliably on Wine.
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OP1: Does the GOG version of Stellaris contain any kind of DRM? I don’t use the Galaxy launcher and I have no intention to install the Paradox launcher either. I can’t find any information on this on the product page.
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superstande: I don't see why it should - this is DRM-free shop still (and will remain to be, as they promise.)
Don't go there. ;) There are people here who can make DRM out of every tiny thing. And as say that as someone who is unwilling to even use free products on a DRMed shop. But what exactly is DRM and what is not can be argues ad nauseam without reaching a result.
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Posted May 12, 2020
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BitMaster_1980: I haven't actively tried installing and playing Stellaris specifcally on a virgin system without Internet access and I usually use it via Galaxy for convenience but I'm not aware anything I would qualify as DRM.

I think there is one bonus species portrait you only get if logged in to a Paradox account but I never did that myself. The game launches fine without the launcher, which is a blessing because the launcher is only bloody thing that does not work reliably on Wine.
Thanks for your input BitMaster.
Posted May 12, 2020
One additional note: I'm interested exclusively in single player experiences. If multiplayer is an important point for you might want to do additional research how exactly Stellaris handles this.
Posted May 12, 2020
All I'm going to say: That current "cover" with the quotes looks all kind of dumb an fugly.
Posted May 12, 2020
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tremere110: I really enjoyed Stellaris when it first came here but I just can't anymore. Every time a major DLC comes out the mechanics of the game change significantly. I have to relearn how to play each time and if you don't have the DLC you are at a major advantage against the AI because they can access DLC benefits but you can't.

It's just all too tiring. I generally don't mind a large number of DLC but I am ambivalent about the implementation of them in Stellaris.
I still haven't been able to complete a game of Galactic Civilizations 3 for the same reasons. Every patch totally changed the game! It's now been since November since the last patch, so, maybe it's safe? But I'm sure that as soon as I try a new patch will come out and retool everything. Not to mention the tutorials didn't seem to have been updated with all the added mechanics...

I'm really soured on the Paradox/Stardock method of release and updates...

Now, I'd still insta-buy Cities:Skylines w/all extras the day it comes. Because that's a different beast.
Post edited May 12, 2020 by mqstout
Posted May 12, 2020
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I saw this on the main page, thought that looks interesting. Went to game page, saw paradox, then the pages upon pages of dlc, and closed the browser window...
Posted May 12, 2020
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BitMaster_1980: Don't go there. ;) There are people here who can make DRM out of every tiny thing. And as say that as someone who is unwilling to even use free products on a DRMed shop. But what exactly is DRM and what is not can be argues ad nauseam without reaching a result.
wow, peopla are sensitive about that subject :D
Posted May 12, 2020
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tremere110: I really enjoyed Stellaris when it first came here but I just can't anymore. Every time a major DLC comes out the mechanics of the game change significantly. I have to relearn how to play each time and if you don't have the DLC you are at a major advantage against the AI because they can access DLC benefits but you can't.

It's just all too tiring. I generally don't mind a large number of DLC but I am ambivalent about the implementation of them in Stellaris.
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mqstout: I still haven't been able to complete a game of Galactic Civilizations 3 for the same reasons. Every patch totally changed the game! It's now been since November since the last patch, so, maybe it's safe? But I'm sure that as soon as I try a new patch will come out and retool everything. Not to mention the tutorials didn't seem to have been updated with all the added mechanics...

I'm really soured on the Paradox/Stardock method of release and updates...

Now, I'd still insta-buy Cities:Skylines w/all extras the day it comes. Because that's a different beast.
GalCiv 3 does have big changes with the patches, but Stardock doesn't put them out rapid fire. There's another 4.0 update coming soon but nothing as big as previous changes. Now is as good a time as any to give it a shot.
Posted May 12, 2020
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Lets see... the complete Stellaris experience is at 110 $ (215 $ without discount).

... how about no?
Posted May 12, 2020
Still waiting for a Stellaris GoG Connect with Stellaris... Sadly, I know it will not happen.
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