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Posted November 09, 2015
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I want to appeal to the GOG team to put some more focus on non-galaxy use cases.

Since GOG is THE go-to solution for DRM free games, I feel it is slipping a bit at the moment.

Without Galaxy, I recently had experiences of games not running (Rebel Galaxy), or missing features (Dungeons 2 - DLC) as well as 404's trying to download files and the solution was to "use galaxy!".

Please do not let this be a solution permanently.

Thank you.
Posted November 09, 2015
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garvanell: as well as 404's trying to download files and the solution was to "use galaxy!".
Hmm, which games? Was it a local server problem? I've been happily downloading all my games without Galaxy.
Posted November 09, 2015
And now an appeal for sanity, from reverend Arthur Belling.

Note: I fully agree with the OP, however I have no hope that GOG will ever again give a flying fuck about anything other than Galaxy. Which is why I no longer feel obliged to buy games here, if and when DRM free alternatives present themselves.
Post edited November 09, 2015 by Breja
Posted November 09, 2015
You're no doubt going to see some more alterations to the site to readjust the parts of their store that aren't focused on Galaxy, though I imagine most of that will be because they're adjusting other parts of it to Galaxy.

I wouldn't hold any illusion that Galaxy is not going to be *the* main focus going forward for GOG. You don't create/push (Witcher 3) a whole new client to then just let it sit there. Galaxy is GOG's future.
Posted November 09, 2015
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garvanell: as well as 404's trying to download files and the solution was to "use galaxy!".
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timppu: Hmm, which games? Was it a local server problem? I've been happily downloading all my games without Galaxy.
same here. the only time an issue like this comes up is when they sometimes have glitches at launch *cough* and things arent really ready...
Posted November 09, 2015
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garvanell: I want to appeal to the GOG team to put some more focus on non-galaxy use cases.

Since GOG is THE go-to solution for DRM free games, I feel it is slipping a bit at the moment.

Without Galaxy, I recently had experiences of games not running (Rebel Galaxy), or missing features (Dungeons 2 - DLC) as well as 404's trying to download files and the solution was to "use galaxy!".

Please do not let this be a solution permanently.

Thank you.
Yes, tell me about it. I made the mistake of purchasing Legends Of Eisenwald at the weekend. The normal browser link is still not working. Try to complain though and its "use Galaxy, it works fine there". Add to that the "cant release xyz game until multiplayer and achievements are working" rubbish.
Posted November 09, 2015
Glad I wasn't the only person with Dungeons 2's DLC being invisible. Had a big talk with support but apparently I'm crazy.
Posted November 09, 2015
Not sure of the cause of your difficulties, but you're right: "Use Galaxy" is NOT the solution when it is touted to be completely optional.

Curious: did "Use Galaxy" come from gOg Support, or from the forum members?
Posted November 09, 2015
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nightcraw1er.488: Yes, tell me about it. I made the mistake of purchasing Legends Of Eisenwald at the weekend. The normal browser link is still not working. Try to complain though and its "use Galaxy, it works fine there". Add to that the "cant release xyz game until multiplayer and achievements are working" rubbish.
Worst case, demand a refund, because you can't play the game without their "fully optional" client.

I wasn't impressed with Galaxy either, the few times I've tried the client, but at least I seem to be doing fine without it ( so far ).
Posted November 09, 2015
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HereForTheBeer: Not sure of the cause of your difficulties, but you're right: "Use Galaxy" is NOT the solution when it is touted to be completely optional.

Curious: did "Use Galaxy" come from gOg Support, or from the forum members?
Think it was from a user, not directly from GOG, which is why I haven't started sharpening the pitchfork yet.
Posted November 09, 2015
You got my support
Posted November 09, 2015
I agree fully. Dungeons 2 dlcs don't work at all in non galaxy version. Definitely a big disapointment. As much as I can see in the dlc folders they don't even get installed which hints at broken installers. Its just the dat file there for the dlc but they don't seem to be installed looking at the maps and other ressources.

Even the free pumpkin dlc does not work.
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Posted November 09, 2015
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micktiegs_8: Glad I wasn't the only person with Dungeons 2's DLC being invisible. Had a big talk with support but apparently I'm crazy.
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Now I'm intrigued. What was GOG Support's position on the matter?



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Matruchus: I agree fully. Dungeons 2 dlcs don't work at all in non galaxy version. Definitely a big disapointment.
Did you contact GOG Support? If yes, what did they say?
Posted November 09, 2015
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HypersomniacLive: Did you contact GOG Support? If yes, what did they say?
I have a pending support request at the moment. Expect response in a weeks time.
Posted November 09, 2015
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micktiegs_8: Glad I wasn't the only person with Dungeons 2's DLC being invisible. Had a big talk with support but apparently I'm crazy.
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HypersomniacLive: [emphasis added[

Now I'm intrigued. What was GOG Support's position on the matter?

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Matruchus: I agree fully. Dungeons 2 dlcs don't work at all in non galaxy version. Definitely a big disapointment.
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HypersomniacLive: Did you contact GOG Support? If yes, what did they say?
They told me that it was perfectly fine on their end. Told me to make sure I had zero trace of Galaxy on my machine to double check, what directory to delete etc. In the end they offered a refund for my gifter (I said I didn't want that, because I'd like to be able to have the game for future machines) or there was nothing they can do for me. Basically, use galaxy or fail.
READ - after all of this, I downloaded galaxy, installed it and the DLC magically appeared. Didn't even have to log into it or anything. I simply installed galaxy, ran the standalone game that I already had installed (without galaxy active). Galaxy is the issue, but someone doesn't seem to 'notice'.
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