Everything that Bloodygoodgames said. Seriously, word for word.
I agree with all of what she said, and can't think of anything to add.

I'm pretty happy with GOG. In the past couple of years their library has expanded sufficiently that I hardly feel the urge to buy any DRM encumbered games any more.

My only real gripe is the lack of changelogs for updates.

This^


My only complaint with GOG is that they don't have enough hack'n slash games, nor will they add Harbinger to the catalogue, even tho the Nordic rep. said they'd like to have it here. Dunno if anyone else cares about this...

I LOVE IT HERE!
Oh I wouldn't complain if they started offering punch & pie but seriously. Maybe I'm just too optimistic or too easily amused but I'm just content knowing this place exist to begin with.

I agree with that.

This*

*See: Bloodygoodgames

I agree. Here is my little Wish List:

Increased rate of releases per week

Increased rate of releasing at least DOSBox games with Boxer for Macs as well as games known to work well with Wine.

Correct known issues with the forums software

Communicate about ALL changes to games, including simple installer changes in a consistent way such that users know when changes happen.

Hire a real software engineer to create a downloader that is capable of doing its job and is also capable of optionally updating games as desired by users. Ideally, this project should not be a beta for years but if a competent software engineer is hired, it won't be.

Those would be my suggestions.

As an online retailer, to me GOG has a sort of indie feel to it overall. I think they might do well to go pro at this point but maybe I am wrong. Maybe the majority likes everything just fine the way it is. Maybe GOG does not make enough money to do any more any faster than what they are doing now. I suppose that is possible. Anyway, those are just things I'd like to see happen. They are not things I want to argue with anyone about. They are not things I want to persuade anyone else to agree with me about. They are just things I personally think could be done to generally improve GOG for me as a customer.

Bloodygoodgames said it perfectly for me as well. I prefer GOG's carefully curated style to the hit-and-miss approach of many other DD'ers. I see games I want on other sites, but then notice that they are alphas, or abandoned before completion, or just unplayable in their current state. I know with GOG that when I buy something it will work, and that I'll have no trouble getting the upgraded versions when they come out. Plus there are all the extras you typically get with a GOG release that sweeten the deal.

Of course I'd like to see more releases here, and I'm sure GOG would like to release more frequently, since more product equates to more potential sales. But I wouldn't want them to step up their release schedule if it meant them compromising on quality. There are enough clearinghouse DD vendors out there already that are happy to inundate you with releases of varying quality. I'd prefer for GOG to remain the place for discerning choice.

GOG is still the store I like and prefer but it does feel like it falls behind.

1. Game selection
I'm aware that my view is probably a bit crooked because GOG has released a lot of games I'm not fond of or they don't see interesting to me (be the culpit a genre or whatever) in 2013. On the other hand, they seem to be actively reluctant to release some new games that have been DRM-free for long time and received relatively warm welcome just because it doesn't go well with unspecified criteria.
When even the behemonth of game distribution gives a greenlight to something unique and niche while GOG is busy releasing Daikatana, I admit I feel disappointed. Release schedule of "The underdog of game distributors" gives me an impression that they need to wait for reactions of other fishes in the pond.

2. GOG itself
Linux. My biggest issue right now. When GOG made their big Mac reveal, it was already old news for all other distributors. It's normal to get installers if a developer bothered to make one; not for GOG.
Forum. No improvements. It uses the bare construct for years. For example, subforums dedicated to games decay slowly because newbie's question doesn't have any chance to get spotted by other people than a fanatical follower or bored person checking the section on whim.
Website features. Spams in reviews are many years old and pile up and nothing has been done with them. GOGmixes are impossible to find or manage easily. And so on.
I can't shake the feeling that management decided that "who doesn't try doesn't spoil anything" strategy is the best option.

Yeah, this. GOG might play it safe too much lately for my liking however I can't really point out the finger. Either way, it wouldn't hurt to see improvements at least in aspects that are in hands of this company.

Dear GOG,

Prince of Persia 1+2, STALKER series, SimCity4000, the Swapper, Antichamber, Mark of the Ninja, Torchlight 2, another 50 or so games.

Amiga emulator, set it up please: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiga_emulation

So yes, they need to up their game(s count).

GOG, why won't you let me spend more money on you? You're a lousy misstress.

My two cents worth; if it ain't broke don't fix it! I came here for good old games, I got good old games and am still looking for good old games.

Be careful what you wish for! I like this community and would hate to see changes that would make it worse.

Have I bought games from other sites due to prices or availability...of course!

I do agree that change is a good thing and we should always be trying to improve but don't change just for the sake of change. Keep it real GOG!

Yep, Bloodygoodgames speaks for me as well.
People need to stop looking at everything in terms of how it affects only them as if they are the only person on the planet. Its a global community now whether you're talking about games/digital download services or anything else.

As for the money-grubbing comment, are they not in it to make money? Should they just give free games out half the time and 99 cent games the other half or maybe a 75/25 split? If they did that, this company would have been finished years ago before most of us even heard of them. Their prices are very competitive, especially during sales which is when I assume most of us buy our games. I'm sure a minority purchase at regular price and impulsively if the moment strikes but sales here are frequent with good to great mark-downs. Appreciate what you have and not what you wish you had as unrealistic as that may be.

As far as I could tell, your point seemed to be:

"GOG should release more games, and faster! Including games that are on some other sites already, but not on GOG yet!".

I agree. I'm very much against GOG releasing less games, and slower. But still, better late then never ever.

Reminds me of my last girlfriend. One day I confronted her about it. I asked why it was every time we went out I ended up spending hundreds of dollars on her. She said, "Because I'm a prostitute."