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Posted November 26, 2011
I am looking at a game on GG and next to DRM it says Other. Should I assume this game is DRM free?

Thanks.
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Posted November 26, 2011
'Other' usually means serial keys.
Posted November 26, 2011
Edit: Nevermind, I erred. I think Catshade might be right (although I can't confirm from experience).
Post edited November 26, 2011 by Leroux
Posted November 26, 2011
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Leroux: Hard to say, without knowing the game. Usually they'd put DRM-free if it was DRM-free, but they also labeled "World of Goo" as Other and as far as I can tell their version is DRM-free. Maybe they put that because you need to be online to see other players, but the installs and runs perfectly well without internet connection.
The game is Neverwinter Nights and it can be a multiplayer. As long as I do not have to be on the internet while the install runs...
Posted November 26, 2011
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Leroux: Hard to say, without knowing the game. Usually they'd put DRM-free if it was DRM-free, but they also labeled "World of Goo" as Other and as far as I can tell their version is DRM-free. Maybe they put that because you need to be online to see other players, but the installs and runs perfectly well without internet connection.
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thme: The game is Neverwinter Nights and it can be a multiplayer. As long as I do not have to be on the internet while the install runs...
I didn't buy NWN from GamersGate, but that one definitely uses serial keys. I never heard that someone had to connect to the internet to install it though. But in case you didn't notice yet, someone who reviewed it said:

"This particular release is not as described, "fully up to date", after installation you will have to download an extra patch, which should only take a couple of minutes, then you are ready to go!"

(If you're hesitant or suspicious, get it from GOG for $10. But I guess it's currently $5 for you on GG?)
Post edited November 26, 2011 by Leroux
Posted November 26, 2011
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thme: The game is Neverwinter Nights and it can be a multiplayer. As long as I do not have to be on the internet while the install runs...
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Leroux: I didn't buy NWN from GamersGate, but that one definitely uses serial keys. I never heard that someone had to connect to the internet to install it though.

(If you're hesitant or suspicious, get it from GOG for $10. But I guess it's currently $5 for you on GG?)

Right, it is $5 on GG, but would rather download it from gog. I just was not sure if there was going to be a difference.
Posted November 26, 2011
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thme: Right, it is $5 on GG, but would rather download it from gog. I just was not sure if there was going to be a difference.
I think the GOG release doesn't use serial keys for single player but if you want to play multiplayer, too, you need to request a serial key from Support, which could take a few days. You can install and start playing single player right away though, without DRM.
Posted November 26, 2011
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thme: Right, it is $5 on GG, but would rather download it from gog. I just was not sure if there was going to be a difference.
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Leroux: I think the GOG release doesn't use serial keys for single player but if you want to play multiplayer, too, you need to request a serial key from Support, which could take a few days. You can install and start playing single player right away though, without DRM.
Thanks again.
Posted November 26, 2011
In most cases it's just a serial, but it can also mean they are not really sure if there's a another kind of ingame drm or othercopyprotection. That was the answer I've got about my question regarding Neverwinter Nights Complete.
Posted November 26, 2011
does neverwinter nights on gamersgate have a key for online play too?
Posted November 26, 2011
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lugum: does neverwinter nights on gamersgate have a key for online play too?
I didn't bought it, but normally yes. If there is something missing they put that information on the gamepage. Under system requirements I found this: Multiplayer:Broadband Internet connection for multiplayer online play.
Posted November 26, 2011
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lugum: does neverwinter nights on gamersgate have a key for online play too?
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DukeNukemForever: I didn't bought it, but normally yes. If there is something missing they put that information on the gamepage. Under system requirements I found this: Multiplayer:Broadband Internet connection for multiplayer online play.
thx tempting then when on sale now there.but maybe they will do a complete catalogue sale here. hmm.shame i just missed the last sale of neverwinter here.
Posted November 26, 2011
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Leroux: I think the GOG release doesn't use serial keys for single player but if you want to play multiplayer, too, you need to request a serial key from Support, which could take a few days.
Not quite correct, but close enough. The GOG version is preconfigured with keys that do not work for online multiplayer (LAN may or may not still work), they need to be replaced with unique keys (which can be had from support or from a copy bought elsewhere) if you want to get online.
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