So its true, both offline and Galaxy versions are not An-ry Editions? Initially GOG provide info that it be full game with complete DLCs (their also been listed). At least for Galaxy. Now store page say that only offline version is ripped. While ppl here and in game forum syas there is nothing in Galaxy as well.
(that OK there is been some mistakes on pre-release info - its not a pre-order after all, so its not lie here, but that mean current store page is lie).

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Dawn of War
Steam version of Dawn of War is garbage (*unlike RomeTW* got LAN removed and later restoration updates)... oh wait, no. Any games on steam is garbage versions. Broken steam itself and their steampipe content system. +lamers and lazy Valve and publishers.

But if DoW release on GOG be same downgraded versions as Steam, or more disadvantaged like Space Marine here (and many games some of them even with skirmish removed for no reason)
i still keep use my disc versions. And better to pirate if you dont have discs, than buying it digitally from Sega.

Still i hope at least for some improvements even if it be offline-only. Steam versions got local.ini removed and not allow multilanguage versions (for any games actually doe to steampipe content system). We can get proper multilanguaged (all in one or separate) builds, we can get non Multi5 localisations (they added in steam versions but not completely doe to Sega lamers, same for few else games from Sega (but Medieval2 got localisations properly)).

As for GOG. As ppl say even GOG Galaxy version is not a An-ry Edition. While its bundled with galaxy dlls. Not first time this happen (SupCom 2 also bundled with galaxy dll and also got mp button removed with LAN as well). MP, LAN, even Skirmish sometimes. Always removed button from main menu like as it never be there.
Looks like it is something come from GOG. While in general im not big hater of GOG (in 2008 their just noobs, but they better now), GOG indeed a liers like many ppl say. But such ppl say it for nonsense bs* about DRM. No, as you can see here - there is no DRM. Even when it be acceptable. GOG lie about some compatibility issues with MP (ArmyMen games) and music license issues for Q1 (they just lazy for bundle Q1 with both image and ogg properly cause of DOS+Win native systems).
So probably there is something else. With multiplayer functions. While it be always same symptoms? Removed button from menu entirely. Why some games bundled with galaxy dll if not use it even for achievments?
Why DRM-free offline game cant be bundled with LAN originally present in the game? Most likely same happened for DoW1 games - but this time it be Sega responsibility for sure (no LAN mode in current steam version and no way to play it online outside of steamworks + steam account logged-in online).
Maybe, Sega+GOG will do something or bring here pre-steamworks versions with LAN support for Dawn of War...? :| There is still chance to get improved version here after Steam, instead of another downgraded "second-class citizens"(DRM-free) release.

This info maybe even partially correct, maybe even for LAN (there is something about it in credits? i doubt). But this is not related to what Sega did, and not explain it.

There is no reasons to removed LAN. And Sega not just buy IP, their buy also devteams. This is why RomeTW get LAN+IP options back when initially removed. But why same never happened for steamworks-release of DoW1? Its still same devteam and same sourcecode.
Steamworks API itself like Galaxy one do not require removing LAN and affect it. There is no reasons to remove it. As well as there is no point to blame GOG for games where new galaxy MP added with LAN removed. I saw somewhere (not here) discussion that GOG dlls is DRM and bla-bla-bla. And blame for GOG that it not possible to keep LAN. That guy advertise some *alternatives* dlls. For games that truly use galaxy dlls and services and have multiplayer but removed LAN - its only publishers-devs fault. Just like DoW1 and RomeTW (before restoration update).

But for entirely removed MP, LAN, or sometimes Skirmish (and still bundled galaxy dll like Space Marine (for achievements this time)), looks like it is GOG fault as well.
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If you need reference what is steampipe and what is wrong with both Valve (steam entirely) and Sega. There is beta-branch for some non-standard multi localisations for DoW1 games and RomeTW. With password. I have that pswrd. But languages never be availabe. Even during this closed test. And after "release" (Sega announce pl\rus\chinese added to DoW1 and Rome1 in steam, but its not).
Now russian depot for Rome1 available only in Rome Remastered subscription (never be available before it). There is no way to dowanload pl\rus depots for DoW1 games. They never be added to any subscriptions.

There is minor issues with DLCs for Retribution and Shogun2 from Sega (and many games from some else).

All this doe to steam subscriptions and content systems and publishers who can do anything with it (while Valve do nothing). Mess with depots updates, removing DLCs or even games - normal thing nowadays for Steam. If entire games disappear from your account cause of publisher mess with Sub's, what else can be expected for some separate DLCs\languages depots availability.

Also steampipe remove external files sometimes (no-mod support and half-broken Workshop, only this year been imroved). And always remove languages if you switch it from Steam Library game page. Removed local.ini is not Sega fault, its not compatible with Steam system that is always remove previous language before downloading new files for another.

Any most worst releases here on GOG (or on ZOOM) always be better (yes, Hitman too). Just because of normal offline DRM-free (yes, DRM-free, yes - Hitman too!) installers (InnoSetup) for base games and for DLCs (by separate DLCs installers), provided by this stores. So you always know that you have full game\+full DLCs without mess with any depots. Steam always be worst place for games itself (anything good is Community +game hubs). Even EGS is better (Origin also use depots+subs system, maybe OK for US/C and english users only). At least for games without DLCs.

So anyway any singleplayer games is better on GOG\ZOOM. At least with some content removed. There is just no alternatives on PC. This or offline+LAN games discs. if there is no be LAN play here for DoW1+, so be it. It be better singleplayer release. And for most authentic versions - i buy enough retail standard\Collectors re-editions to not buy anything else from Sega digitally - i will use them.
Better disc DRM versions than Steam.

That was a long time ago when Homeworld Remastered was released and it was confirmed the original LAN network code belonged to gamespy and WON so LAN was removed from the original versions which pissed off a lot of people. I believe that LAN was eventually readded after reworking the netcode. That was years ago and I can’t find the post in question. I remember this applied to another game as well (other than DoW) but I can’t remember which one.

There is no point in removing already existed code for LAN for Homeworld. 'Remastered' as any remakes - it is another not related game. So its also laziness (remaster). And stupidity for original. Nothing else.
WON\Steamworks, GameSpy, Galaxy - they still not a reasons to remove LAN. Its some else reasons - if there is any. I cant imagine such reasons. by who? On DoW forums relics didnt explain that. As for TCA forums they response and restore LAN button in menu. any code confiramations is not related to this, so should be better explanations.
WON GS and Steam never be related to LAN. Some 3rd party devs codes not a resons. Or we can remove Steam and GOG entirely cause of RAD, DirectX DirectPlay and else Api's.

If you're going to be condescending and talk about people assuming things, then you might want to do your own due diligence before posting your response. If you had, then you would have seen that on Steam, that 45€ is for "Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition", which includes all of the DLC. Before it was upgraded to Anniversary Edition (before the DLC was added to it) the cost was 25€.

Steam users got a multiplayer version of the game for 25€ whereas GOG users get a single-player version of the game (plus a few bonus items) for 35€.

Comparing to AE - less content and lower price. Compared to initial release - less content and higher price.

Since price is increased for AE you both are right. He comment price are lower. And price are lower. "...cheaper though".

And talking about GOG standard - prices are a little bit higher (i compare US and RU prices separetly, regional is regional).

This is a very case-by-case thing, don't assume GameSpy had a monopoly on a function that existed long before they as a company did.

That has nothing to do with my post, you stated that gog customers were charged the same price as Steam customers which is a lie and that is the only thing I let you and others know.

Regarding the difference in price, it's obvious the gog version lacks certain DLC, it says so on the store page:
Please note: Please note: The DRM-Free version of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is single-player only. This means the game is not accompanied by any DLCs that are connected to multiplayer mode.

Hence the lower price, which again is the only thing I stated in my post.

I don't see how the price before the upgrade is relevant in any way. Right now you pay ‎US$59.99 (when it's not discounted) on Steam, not ‎US$25.

Since i don´t care about multiplayer, i'm ok with releases such as these.
If it must have MP options gutted out to be able to offer the SP experience, and it stands on it's own, and even offer a discount against the full package from other stores, keep'm coming.
In theory it would be better to offer the same package, and it won't earn gog any points in establishing a viable alternative to the complete experience. In practice, that ship has long sailed, specially for older titles, that arent worth the R.O.I. to rework the MP options for a gog release.

You're right, the price isn't the same. GOG users pay MORE than Steam users. That just makes my point more poignant.

Are you seriously THAT dense? You don't see how the Steam price before the DLC was added to the package is relevant? It's relevant because that's exactly what the GOG version is (except that the GOG version has a few bonus items added).

The game available on Steam RIGHT NOW is the Anniversary Edition which includes all of the DLC. You cannot compare that to the GOG version and say ("duh, see, the gog version is cheaper"). If you're going to compare, then you have to compare as closely as possible.

The version that was on Steam BEFORE it was upgraded to the Anniversary Edition (in other words, the base game without the DLC) was $29.99. The GOG version (which is the base game without the DLC, plus a few bonus items) is $39.99.

If you cannot understand that and you think it's appropriate to compare the price of the Steam version (which includes all DLC) to the price of the GOG version (which includes no DLC), then you have serious psychological issues.

I find it very concerning that there has not been an official voice clearing up the fact on if GOG's version of Dawn of War will retain LAN or not. There are dozens of games with the original LAN function intact but there are a lot of people speculating that we're possibly getting a version that funnels players onto a platform's authentication service so they can play multiplayer. Can we at least get a legacy version as a bonus feature?

You're right, the price isn't the same. GOG users pay MORE than Steam users. That just makes my point more poignant.

Right, because the price of $35.72 on gog is higher than the $59.99 on Steam.


Are you seriously THAT dense? You don't see how the Steam price before the DLC was added to the package is relevant?

It isn't, you can't get the game for that price anymore. The version you keep comparing the gog version to does not exist anymore.


you have serious psychological issues

Personal attacks don't help getting a point across, they just make you look pathetic.

I'll stop here, let's just agree to disagree. :P

Regarding Dawn of War.
I played LAN just fine, and with the same copy of the game back when it was directly available from the publisher's site (THQ?) It had an outdated DRM so I had to crack that away but there was no such logging in or anything ridiculous to play LAN, you just set up the match and away you went.