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Posted June 16, 2016
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X-com: Why hasn't mrkgnao been rewarded by GOG for his hard work ie. offer him paid offsite work. Anyway thanks for Magog and I appreciate everything you've done in these parts, take care.
this.


take care mate, the separation will be hard but gets easier with time. Find another place to spend your time in, making it a better place like you did here. Thanks for all your volunteer efforts
Posted June 16, 2016
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What the hell? Who authorised this? Why wasn't I informed? This type of thing needs to go to committee, through peer review, first second, and third reading, then to a vote. Finally, it need to be studied and ratified by a cabal of GOGlodytes chosen at random from a pool of available canditates. What happened here?

*sigh* Mrkgnao, you obviously must needs do what is best for you. But you leave GOG a poorer place without your presence. Take care, live well, be happy.
Posted June 16, 2016
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GR00T: [...] But you leave GOG a poorer place without your presence. Take care, live well, be happy.
^ So much this.
Posted June 16, 2016
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GR00T: What the hell? Who authorised this? Why wasn't I informed? This type of thing needs to go to committee, through peer review, first second, and third reading, then to a vote. Finally, it need to be studied and ratified by a cabal of GOGlodytes chosen at random from a pool of available canditates. What happened here?

*sigh* Mrkgnao, you obviously must needs do what is best for you. But you leave GOG a poorer place without your presence. Take care, live well, be happy.
Maybe we should organize a farewell donation pool? ;) Or somehow bribe him to hang around...
Posted June 16, 2016
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omega64: On that note, I'm assuming GOG won't bother resuming posting patch notes?
Mrkgnao took over after GOG suddenly stopped doing so.
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Konrad: You mean patch notes for game updates? You can find changelogs (whenever they're available to us that is) on each product card in your library or through Galaxy. I'm looking at the one for Homeworld Remastered right now.

On the site, use the "More" dropdown and select Changelog to see it. In Galaxy the same feature appears next to the Install/More buttons.
So there haven't been any changes to Defender's Quest since January 7th?
Posted June 16, 2016
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Wishbone: So there haven't been any changes to Defender's Quest since January 7th?
This

I've also wondered why the changelog doesn't show the DX version update, I did receive an update notification for it though.

The problem is sometimes it's just a Linux or added language update, I don't wanna be downloading a massive game file again just for that, I need to know what's been changed.
Posted June 16, 2016
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adaliabooks: Give me a week (probably not even that) and I'm sure I could sort it :P

Not right now though as I'm still busy with work, but I could still probably fit it in...
*takes screenshot of this post*



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X-com: [...] I've also wondered why the changelog doesn't show the DX version update, I did receive an update notification for it though. [...]
IIRC, GOG adds no changelog when they do an announcement (News post + thread).
Post edited June 16, 2016 by HypersomniacLive
Posted June 16, 2016
That is very sad news. It will be a shame to see you leave, but I can understand your reasons. As many of the others here have done, I wish you all the best. While our interactions have been few, I have really enjoyed them, and immensely appreciated all that you have done here for the community, so thank you. Take care of yourself, and the best of luck for the future.
Posted June 16, 2016
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Wishbone: So there haven't been any changes to Defender's Quest since January 7th?
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X-com: This

I've also wondered why the changelog doesn't show the DX version update, I did receive an update notification for it though.

The problem is sometimes it's just a Linux or added language update, I don't wanna be downloading a massive game file again just for that, I need to know what's been changed.
This x1000

I've said this before and I'm saying it again: you've been in the business since 2008. IF YOU STILL CAN'T MANAGE GAME UPDATES PROPERLY, JUST LET THE DEVS DO IT THEMSELVES.
Posted June 16, 2016
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mrkgnao:
Wow, you'll be missed :(

Thanks for all the laughs with the quick, dry wit in response to my various silly and / or stupid questions, requests or just general chatter!
Posted June 16, 2016
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HunchBluntley: She's free, eh? So am I. Put in a good word for me. ; )
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mrkgnao: I'll try, but don't get your hopes too high, for, you see, a moose once bit her sister.
I'm Canadian... I specialize in Meese.

Also... you'd leave me here alone.... with all of them?
Posted June 16, 2016
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Konrad: Hey, so this sucks. Thanks for everything you've done with MaGOG, I know it was an indispensable tool for a lot of our community - so thanks for caring enough to put in all the hard work.
Here's hoping we see you around sometime in the future! :)
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phaolo: Blues, please consider mrkgnao's complaints about Gog. :|
And also, you should adopt\integrate Magog, because it's basically mandatory for large collections.
I agree on this one the blue's need to take this to note cause there is problems on the site and broken games that have not been fixed and the list goes on, I myself am getting really angry about this but I can't do nothing cause I am not GOG or have the power :/

Best of luck man and Hope to maybe see you around here again! :(
Posted June 16, 2016
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adaliabooks: Give me a week (probably not even that) and I'm sure I could sort it :P

Not right now though as I'm still busy with work, but I could still probably fit it in...
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HypersomniacLive: *takes screenshot of this post*
Unfortunately they need to give me access to their code / server first, otherwise it would already be fixed.
Posted June 16, 2016
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Konrad: You mean patch notes for game updates? You can find changelogs (whenever they're available to us that is) on each product card in your library or through Galaxy. I'm looking at the one for Homeworld Remastered right now.

On the site, use the "More" dropdown and select Changelog to see it. In Galaxy the same feature appears next to the Install/More buttons.
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HypersomniacLive: If I may - you seem to be unaware of a very important factor. In order to check said changelogs, we must be made aware that they've become available, get an update flag. But we don't always get one, and I don't mean that the system is occasionally glitching. There is a set of games that we don't get notified about updates ever. This set includes:

1. Every single game that is sold as part of bundle on the site - I've not gotten an update flag for any of them ever since he great unbundling.
2. Games that went through "pre-order" with content that was removed after release.
3. Games we got as backers that don't correspond to any of the editions sold on the site, like Wasteland 2, Pillars of Eternity - I've not gotten a single update flag for these, ever.
4. TW3 acquired via the nVidia promo - not a single update flag for this one either.

Reason for this, as mrkgnao and MaGog have found out, is that the games in our libraries have a different ID than on the store.
This issue has been reported repeatedly, yet GOG has not even acknowledged it.

The "What did just update" thread and MaGog's reports a̶r̶e̶ were the only way to find out there is an update/patch to download in these cases. How are we supposed to find out now if any games we have and fall under any of the above cases got updated? Go through our libraries periodically opening the game cards and checking if there's a changelog?

And even for those that the update notification system works as intended - it's not useful to those that are looking into purchasing a game, is it? GOG used to display on the game pages the state games were patched to, but dropped it a good while ago. By restricting the changelogs to only those that already own a game, GOG's not helping people make an informed purchasing decision.
We as a community try to post them here, even though it's not our job, but we can do it only for the games we own, and even then it's not always possible without MaGog due to the numerous cases mentioned above.

So, from the user's POV, the current system, and GOG, leave a lot to be desired, and it's very disappointing that its improvement seems to be very low on GOG's TO DO list.
This needs more exposure. As often, this is well-worded and precise. Thanks, HypersomniacLive!
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mrkgnao: snip
I'd like to thank you for all the work you have put into MaGog and the friendly chats we had here. Not sure what else I could say. I'm just sad and pondering over the current situation.
Post edited June 16, 2016 by Wurzelkraft
Posted June 16, 2016
Thanks for all of the work you've done on MaGog and such. I understand why you're leaving, and given the state of the industry I suppose your departure was inevitable. Still, it's sad to think that someone who at one point must have really loved GOG now feels the need to leave due to an ever-increasing dissatisfaction with it. You supported GOG not only through the impressive amount of purchases you made, but also with all of your voluntary work to improve their service in ways that so far they have not bothered to do themselves. Maybe your absence will work as a call to action for them; from some of the staff posts here it sounds like that's a possibility. We'll see.

If I may ask: Where will you go now? The policies that you listed as reasons for leaving are basically just a part of the industry now, so I don't know where you could buy games without those policies being an issue for you. Will you quit buying games altogether, or what? Obviously you don't plan to quit gaming, since you said you'll be maintaining MaGog for the sake of your own use.

A less serious question: I've always wondered, what's up with your avatar? Who and/or what is it, exactly? And what about your username? Is it read as Mr. Kgnao? Mrk Gnao? I've often pronounced it in my head as "Mister Kay-guh-now". Is there a meaning behind it of some sort? Of course, if any of that information is private then that's fine, I'm not trying to be intrusive here.

I think the responses have made it clear that you're more than welcome to stay or come back if you ever change your mind. Please don't feel that making this announcement has locked you into your decision!

Anyway, best wishes with whatever life has in store for you in the future. Take care, mrkgnao.
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