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Posted September 20, 2015
I mean, any reason to use it aside from "achievements"--which I really don't care about at all honestly? Elapsed game time is cute, but unnecessary. I've installed it and then uninstalled it a couple of times because my browser actually renders the Gog site better than Galaxy, imo. It seems like pure duplication at best.

And then there's the fact that although I have ~60+ games installed from GOG, Galaxy can't find them on its own--it looks like I'd have to reinstall everything to get the Galaxy client to work--which, eh, I'll pass on...;) Seems like Galaxy should be able to read my Library through my Gog account and then present me with a check-list so that I could tell it which games I have installed--and which not to look for, etc. I also would not mind telling the Galaxy client where each of my installed games is, either, to help it along--it doesn't have to do everything for me as if I am clueless about my computer environment.

So...how much of the Galaxy client have I got right? (Won't be offended in the least if someone tells me I'm all wet...;))
Posted September 20, 2015
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waltc: I mean, any reason to use it aside from "achievements"--which I really don't care about at all honestly? Elapsed game time is cute, but unnecessary. I've installed it and then uninstalled it a couple of times because my browser actually renders the Gog site better than Galaxy, imo. It seems like pure duplication at best.

And then there's the fact that although I have ~60+ games installed from GOG, Galaxy can't find them on its own--it looks like I'd have to reinstall everything to get the Galaxy client to work--which, eh, I'll pass on...;) Seems like Galaxy should be able to read my Library through my Gog account and then present me with a check-list so that I could tell it which games I have installed--and which not to look for, etc. I also would not mind telling the Galaxy client where each of my installed games is, either, to help it along--it doesn't have to do everything for me as if I am clueless about my computer environment.

So...how much of the Galaxy client have I got right? (Won't be offended in the least if someone tells me I'm all wet...;))
The purpose is just pure convenience, I'd say. It not being necessary is really one of the selling points. I like being able to install games with one click as opposed to having to download the installation files myself. Automatic updates are also nice. Plus keep in mind that it's still in beta. I'm sure there will be more features and better functionality as it develops.
Posted September 20, 2015
I'm waiting for an official downloader for Linux with an auto-update function. If Galaxy does that then I want to use it.
Post edited September 20, 2015 by 0Grapher
Posted September 20, 2015
Some of the features it is meant to provide include:

- Automatic game updates
- Download and install games without needing to download and then run an installer
- Achievements
- Playtime tracking
- Game overlay
- Multiplayer
- Online features such as leaderboards or daily challenges
- Game version rollback
- Extra game stats for supported games

Obviously not everyone cares about all (or any) of these features, but I think that covers it for the most part. Personally, I'm just glad that it will allow GOG to get more games and users.
Posted September 20, 2015
Nothing. Now go away, or I shall taunt you a second time.
Post edited September 20, 2015 by Breja
Posted September 20, 2015
I use Galaxy, if only a bit. I like the convenience of installing things without downloading them separately first, for instance.

In addition, there are games that update frequently (mostly new stuff that require patching and might receive additional content after initial release). I seem to recall Don't Starve having been one of them, and Ring Runner used to update so often that I considered asking GOG to remove it from my account just so that I would stop getting notifications for it. Auto-updates are a godsend for stuff like that.
Posted September 20, 2015
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I use galaxy to explain why GOG is not fixing its website.
Posted September 20, 2015
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mrkgnao: I use galaxy to explain why GOG is not fixing its website.
That's funny, I use this site to explain why they aren't fixing Galaxy.
Posted September 20, 2015
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Breja: Nothing. Now go away, or I shall taunt you a second time.
NI!!! NI!!!
Posted September 20, 2015
Automatic downloading and installation/deinstallation, game time tracking. I just installed 30 games with Galaxy. Using the browser would've been a PITA, and the old downloader never worked for me.
Posted September 20, 2015
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waltc: And then there's the fact that although I have ~60+ games installed from GOG, Galaxy can't find them on its own--it looks like I'd have to reinstall everything to get the Galaxy client to work--which, eh, I'll pass on...;) Seems like Galaxy should be able to read my Library through my Gog account and then present me with a check-list so that I could tell it which games I have installed--and which not to look for, etc. I also would not mind telling the Galaxy client where each of my installed games is, either, to help it along--it doesn't have to do everything for me as if I am clueless about my computer environment.
You certainly don't have to reinstall. There are two ways to add already installed games, the first is clicking the + in the sidebar and choosing "Scan and import folders". That should pick up more recently installed games, but games installed longer ago won't include the bits for Galaxy to automatically pick up on them. It sounds like you've already tried this and it didn't get your games.

The second option is exactly what you suggest in the last sentence. You browse your library in Galaxy and click on a game you know you have installed. On the game's page, click More > Manage... > Import Folder and select the game's folder. Make sure you don't accidentally select the parent folder, as some users have run into problems by doing that.
So yes, doing that for 60+ games probably won't be much fun. I've been leaving my previously installed games unintegrated unless I get a notification that there's an update.
Posted September 20, 2015
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waltc: And then there's the fact that although I have ~60+ games installed from GOG, Galaxy can't find them on its own--it looks like I'd have to reinstall everything to get the Galaxy client to work--which, eh, I'll pass on...;) Seems like Galaxy should be able to read my Library through my Gog account and then present me with a check-list so that I could tell it which games I have installed--and which not to look for, etc. I also would not mind telling the Galaxy client where each of my installed games is, either, to help it along--it doesn't have to do everything for me as if I am clueless about my computer environment.
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SirPrimalform: You certainly don't have to reinstall. There are two ways to add already installed games, the first is clicking the + in the sidebar and choosing "Scan and import folders". That should pick up more recently installed games, but games installed longer ago won't include the bits for Galaxy to automatically pick up on them. It sounds like you've already tried this and it didn't get your games.

The second option is exactly what you suggest in the last sentence. You browse your library in Galaxy and click on a game you know you have installed. On the game's page, click More > Manage... > Import Folder and select the game's folder. Make sure you don't accidentally select the parent folder, as some users have run into problems by doing that.
So yes, doing that for 60+ games probably won't be much fun. I've been leaving my previously installed games unintegrated unless I get a notification that there's an update.
Thank you very much..! This is the sort of thing I was hoping to learn...I see that I simply didn't look hard enough. Thanks again...!

And thanks to everyone who replied...;)
Posted September 20, 2015
You thought gog galaxy is compelling then use it and you will start complaining. :P

jokes apart.
Listen to what marioface5 says.
Gog galaxy early beta was mess.
But galaxy 1.1 has introduced some improvement (or gog says that).
It saves you from hassle and unlike steam it's completely optional.
Posted September 20, 2015
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waltc: Thank you very much..! This is the sort of thing I was hoping to learn...I see that I simply didn't look hard enough. Thanks again...!

And thanks to everyone who replied...;)
It's certainly a bit hidden! I wasn't aware it was there until I'd had it for a while.
Posted September 20, 2015
The only thing I find compelling about Galaxy is that it's optional.

Easy installations and auto-updating is nice and everything, but if you're on a metered connection Galaxy chews up so much bandwidth on installs & updates in comparison to downloading the compressed installers it's not worth the conveince. Maybe that's changed in 1.1 but I haven't bothered trying it.
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