That leaves GOG, Humble, some smaller dudes like Shiny Loot and occasionally Steam.

I like to save files when I download so I don't have to redownload. I was trying to install LA Noire, but the GG wouldn't let me choose where to put files, install stuff and whether to use saved files or not, so I just canceled it and deleted all my stuff. The same thing happened with GMG and their Capsule, also with Origin, and Uplay just doesn't work.

I made a point this year of using all distribution platforms and giving them a fair shake, but only Steam seems worthy of being used on a regular basis. I buy the keys on other sites, of course, but the client hasn't given me many problems when moving stuff around and organizing my data.

Keep bringing the good stuff to GOG, though. This is where gaming needs to happen.

#justrantythings

that's how I am as well.

I really don't like buying games that use a client program for DRM - like Steam or Origin. Thats why I signed up with GoG.

I have also given up on GG for different reasons, but it's not actually that hard to back up your games. Of course, LA Noire isn't DRM-free so there's not so much point in backing it up anyway apart from saving redownloading, but:

1. Download the game's downloader from GG
2. Put the downloader where you want the files to download to
3. Run it and let the files download
*THIS IS THE IMPORTANT BIT*
4. When the game's installer starts, don't install the game yet! Just ignore or minimise the installer
5. Open up task manager and kill the GG downloader process (not the installer!)
6. Quit the installer
7. Now try running the installer (not the downloader!) to test your back up

You shouldn't need the GG downloader any more to access your backup.
If you quit the installer without killing the background downloader then it instantly encrypts the backup so that you have to run the downloader again and connect to the internet to get access to it. As long as you follow those instructions though, you're at least free of GamersGate's DRM. Obviously Rockstar still has DRM on the game.

Another way to backup the installation files is this (step 1-4 are identical):

5. Instead of clicking install, go to the folder where the files are downloaded. It will have a folder with the name of the game and within it a folder with a number as a name.
6. Copy the contents of the numbered folder, and paste them in any location you want with a name of your own choosing. Installing can be done from the Setup.exe in this folder.
7. You now got the install files back-upped. If you've done it right, you can cancel the downloader and opt for removal of the temporary files.

Note that I don't have LA Noire, but this method works for all downloadable games from GG I own.

Maybe, but then how on earth were those people able to download and install e.g. the Steam or Origin client to their PC? I presume they didn't come preloaded.

That said, the classic GOG Downloader client has always been a bit awkward, in that it requires you to log in both to the downloader client, and the GOG.com homepage through a browser, in order to initiate the download. One log in should be enough, e.g. by providing the download links or buttons through the Downloader client.

That will probably become irrelevant with Galaxy anyway.

That's the suckers' way of doing it! :P

I used to do it that way actually, but I figured you save quite a but if time and drive space by just killing the process. And... there's no reason not to do it my way.

If it wasn't for "Chicago 1930" and "Bastion" I'd dump it. That being said, I bleed GOG so I'll leave it to you how to judge my disloyalty. :D

I was getting a bunch of errors. Unfortunately, people learning less and less about the world that surrounds them doesn't fill me with confidence.

At what stage?

Right before deleting everything from GG.

Not the most helpful answer. I was only trying to help you use your purchase but it kind of sounds like you've completely written GG off. Never mind.

I too have given up on gg and others. I admit I might once per year or something, still buy a drmed game,but enough is enough. 99.9% of the games i buy from now on, on the pc, will be drm free. If I miss some, so be it. I have thousands of games.

I really thought my thread was clear enough. I hope you didn't take it personal.