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BUG REPORTING: Please use http://mantis.gog.com

Always attach your logs when reporting bugs. You can find them at:
On Windows Vista or later: C:\ProgramData\GOG.com\Galaxy\Logs
On Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\GOG.com\Galaxy\Logs
On MacOSX: /Users/Shared/GOG.com/Galaxy/Logs


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Hi, everyone!

The Galaxy team is hard at work to bring you the Client application that will let you manage your GOG.com games library more conveniently. We’d love for the initial release experience to be as smooth and streamlined as possible for everyone, but releasing an app of this scope is no easy feat.

But before we jump in and hand out the alpha Client, we’d like to set some ground rules.

1) The key word here is ‘alpha’, which means that this is not the final app and not all functionalities are present. The purpose of this test is to evaluate the core tech in the Client on a wider set of computer configurations than what we can locally test on, so only core features are included. Below I will post a detailed list of what is present and what we plan to add in future releases.

2) Alpha also means that you can encounter some unexpected issues. If you have a metered connection (a bandwidth cap or payments per bandwidth used) or you’re currently playing and can’t afford a loss of game time, this might not be for you. In other words, if you want to avoid potential problems with the alpha Client, simply wait for the final release.

3) Please, please, please refrain from posting screenshots, reviews or first impressions, both on our forums or elsewhere, as this is not the final product and many changes will still be made.

If you’ve read all of the above proceed to the signup page: http://www.gog.com/galaxy/alpha

We will be sending out invitations in batches (along with some more info on how to install the client and report bugs), so not everyone will receive one right away.
Post edited May 02, 2015 by Destro
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Hi everyone,

we've released the 0.7 version a couple of minutes ago, here's the changelog:

- Back/Forward navigation in the Store section
- Import Folder - it is now possible to import a game which is not compatible with the client, by clicking the game in the Library section and choosing ‘Import Folder’ from the More dropdown
- Startup page option - it is now possible to decide if the client should start on LIBRARY page, STORE page, or continue previous session
- Search option - you can press enter in the search field to continue searching in the Store
- Option to Show Game Folder added to MORE menu
- New sidebar sorting options (sort by name)
- External links will now be forwarded to the system browser
- Wishlist option added to the LIBRARY menu
- Community option in the STORE menu
- Forum Replies option in the ACCOUNT menu
- Option to keep saves, when uninstalling a game
- Windows: starting the client when another instance is already running should now open the running instance (rather than displaying error message)
- Improved ‘Last Played’ information, which should now show the time of the user stopped playing the game, rather than started playing the game
- Fixed uninstallation issues on Windows
- Fixed an issue which prevented using Paypal, when buying a game
- Fixed an issue which prevented from displaying Terms and Agreements when registering new account
- Fixed some issues when installing and uninstalling DLCs
- Bugfix: client will now not allow dragging elements onto its window
- Fixed memory leaks, causing to crash the application when downloading lots of games
- Fixed a bug which was causing the client to crash on exit
- Fixed an issue, which sometimes caused the client to duplicate the news on game view
Post edited May 01, 2015 by Destro
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HOW TO IMPORT EXISTING GAMES INSTALLATIONS INTO GALAXY

1. For GOG games installed using installers from the last few months (so called Galaxy-compatible installers)
Click the "+" button on top of the sidebar and select "scan and import folders" - it will find all compatible games within that folder and add them to the Client.

2. For remaining GOG game INSTALLATIONS
Find the game in the Library, then click the More button and select "Manage" -> "Import folder" and point the folder selector into the folder where that game is installed.
Post edited May 01, 2015 by Destro
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tfishell: Is there a way to view bugs that are submitted? I didn't see any way to submit or view bugs on the client. How are people submitting bugs?
Try here: http://mantis.gog.com/ :)

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BKGaming: So do all our games need to be re-downloaded or does Galaxy use the installer if available to grab the files? For instance if I install the Witcher Adventure Game will I need to re-download it?
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lukslo: Tried with the AvP which I had already installed with the standard gog installer, it seems that it does run a check (you have to have the same install folder setup in the Galaxy client).
Yes, that's exactly how it works. If the client happens to find an installed game at the target directory, ti will do a scan and check for files that are already on the hard drive.

We have a feature planned which would allow you to inform the client that there is an installed GOG game on the hard drive :)

Liosan
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tfishell: Question if a blue sees this: Will Galaxy automatically update itself each time you start it up? If so, is that b/c each update will contain important, sometimes necessary fixes? (I'm just thinking those with slow connections may want to avoid auto updates as often as possible.)
If there is an update, yes.

Where should we post suggested features? Here in this thread or in the bugtracker?
Post edited December 05, 2014 by Geralt_of_Rivia
Finally, this is wonderful!

I'm in all the way, just signed up ^^.

Testing the client in w7.
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Geralt_of_Rivia: Where should we post suggested features? Here in this thread or in the bugtracker?
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JMich: Do we also make suggestions in the bug tracker?
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Venom: Sure, just keep in mind that for now we'll be mostly focused on any bug reports, but any (constructive;) feedback will not be ignored.
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tfishell: Is there any way to remove queded games?
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Fallen_Zen: Not for now but the feature to cancel or pause installs is of course planned for a later date. You can uninstall the game after installing, sorry for that ;)
I'd highly suggest that, when making statements about 'planned for a later date', you make sure to mention if it's planned to be in before release or after release. Because if you don't, someone, somewhere is going to be worrying about it, or perhaps even cause a fuss
Post edited December 05, 2014 by Pheace
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Venom: Sure, just keep in mind that for now we'll be mostly focused on any bug reports, but any (constructive;) feedback will not be ignored.
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JMich:
I have already read that but it doesn't really answer my question.
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tfishell: Is there a way to view bugs that are submitted? I didn't see any way to submit or view bugs on the client. How are people submitting bugs?
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Liosan: Try here: http://mantis.gog.com/ :)

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lukslo: Tried with the AvP which I had already installed with the standard gog installer, it seems that it does run a check (you have to have the same install folder setup in the Galaxy client).
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Liosan: Yes, that's exactly how it works. If the client happens to find an installed game at the target directory, ti will do a scan and check for files that are already on the hard drive.

We have a feature planned which would allow you to inform the client that there is an installed GOG game on the hard drive :)

Liosan
Thanks you so much for the info... I installed two games listed as Galaxy supported via standalone installers, Galaxy recolonized and finished installation for both games without issue. Going to have to wait until early tomorrow morning when my unlimited data usage kicks in to install the others since it appears Galaxy needs to install a (at-least) small patch for each one.
Post edited December 05, 2014 by BKGaming
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Geralt_of_Rivia: I have already read that but it doesn't really answer my question.
I added the suggestions to the tracker, under the "tweak" severity, since I'm not sure if making suggestions here counts as discussing it in open forums or not :)
Signed. Eager to begin with the testing. And I will with the GNU/Linux version too when is out.
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Geralt_of_Rivia: I have already read that but it doesn't really answer my question.
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JMich: I added the suggestions to the tracker, under the "tweak" severity, since I'm not sure if making suggestions here counts as discussing it in open forums or not :)
Here is a quote from one of the admins at the bug report function:
General suggestions can be freely posted on the forums here: http://www.gog.com/forum/general/gog_galaxy_client_closed_alpha. Lets stick to bugs on this site, thanks! :)
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JMich: I added the suggestions to the tracker, under the "tweak" severity, since I'm not sure if making suggestions here counts as discussing it in open forums or not :)
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moonshineshadow: Here is a quote from one of the admins at the bug report function:

General suggestions can be freely posted on the forums here: http://www.gog.com/forum/general/gog_galaxy_client_closed_alpha. Lets stick to bugs on this site, thanks! :)
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moonshineshadow:
And I read that now after just having reported a suggestion through the bug report page.
I don't see any button/option to check if the client itself is up to date. Is it coming at a later build?

Tried to find any logs after a crash, the Logs folder doesn't exist on GOG.com\Galaxy\
Post edited December 05, 2014 by rodrolliv
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moonshineshadow: Here is a quote from one of the admins at the bug report function:
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Tarm: And I read that now after just having reported a suggestion through the bug report page.
Yep, that happened to me too, that is why I posted it here when I found that comment :D
Post edited December 05, 2014 by moonshineshadow
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Venom: Features NOT included in this release (planned for subsequent releases):
-- an embedded GOG.com store
Maybe I'm crazy, but I see a store here? Or maybe I can't complete transactions through the client? Anyways, I'm really excited to be in the beta. I haven't messed around with it much yet, but I downloaded a couple games and played them, and it's really cool. I can't wait to see what Galaxy becomes in the coming months!
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Tarm: And I read that now after just having reported a suggestion through the bug report page.
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moonshineshadow: Yep, that happened to me too, that is why I posted it here when I found that comment :D
Well mine is kind of a bug report. In short if you don't notice that the installation of a game, say Legend of Grimrock have to open external installation windows you might think the installation have hanged.
I was half way through writing a bug report about Legend of Grimrock hanging during installation when I noticed a standard windows installation window in the background. I had forgotten to close/finalise that installation window so the Galaxy installation of the game had halted.