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General discussionCan you consider yourself a “gaming enthusiast” if you only buy games on GOG?(114 posts)(114 posts)
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Posted November 20, 2018
A lot of people around here only buy their games on GOG or on other minor DRM-free platforms. And by doing so, they voluntarily accept to skip pretty much 95% of games out there, especially AAA ones.
Now, I know the drill. “AAA games are s**t anyway”. “Who cares about a game if it contains DRM?”. “What the hell is a gaming enthusiast?”.
But the question then becomes: can you have that attitude if gaming is a relevant hobby in your life? Can you be a real passionate gamer if you refuse to play a lot of good games on principle? Don’t you put yourself on the way of becoming a post-core gamer with no interest whatsoever in modern gaming by doing so? And is it worth it from an “hardcore gamer” point of view? Is the anti-DRM stance more important than keeping alive your passion in gaming?

Of course, the thread is open to everyone, but I’d just ask you to avoid troll replies and stuff like that
Posted November 20, 2018
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Question: "Can you consider yourself a “gaming enthusiast” if you only buy games on GOG?"
Answer: "Yes."
Posted November 20, 2018
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Considering the fact that there are plenty of games on GoG I would say yes. That's like saying someone who plays WoW 10 hours a day, every day, isn't a gaming enthusiast because they only play one game, despite the fact that it consumes their life.

It's like saying someone who only plays two sports can't be a sports enthusiast. You can be an enthusiast and still have standards or personal preferences.
Posted November 20, 2018
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Did BleepBl00p put you up to this?
Posted November 20, 2018
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What an idiotic question. You can consider yourself anything you want. Especially something which isn't even defined.
Posted November 20, 2018
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To elaborate I believe that having an anti-DRM stance can be very important to being a "gaming enthusiast" as it means you don't just want to be one today.

Having access to working copies of the gaming software you buy means you don't just have the memories of a good game you once played, you have that game and can play it again.

And holding to that DRM-Free stance can incentivise companies to release more DRM-Free games if they want your money, this includes AAA game companies.

I keep to my DRM-Free purchasing habits and have a large backlog of games to play, so I don't feel that I am missing out.

If a game developer makes something I wish to play that isn't available DRM-Free sending them a quick e-mail sometimes produces positive results which remedy that.

In summary: DRM is much like renting. It isn't forever. I wish to game forever.
Post edited November 20, 2018 by SpellSword
Posted November 20, 2018
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tinyE: Did BleepBl00p put you up to this?
Lol, no. It's the result of a conversation with a (real life) friend.
Posted November 20, 2018
I am a bit of a books enthousiast, and I deliberately don't use Amazon or France Loisir or certain other outlets that I dislike.
Posted November 20, 2018
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tinyE: Did BleepBl00p put you up to this?
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Desmight: Lol, no. It's the result of a conversation with a (real life) friend.
Then serious answer, of course you can.

I've been a game enthusiast since birth, approaching 43 years, and have on;y been shopping here since 2012.

As for principles, I think we've established I have none of those. :D
Posted November 20, 2018
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Telika: I am a bit of a books enthousiast, and I deliberately don't use Amazon or France Loisir or certain other outlets that I dislike.
This is interesting, because for a lot of books, especially older or more niche ones, Amazon is pretty much the only option available.
Posted November 20, 2018
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hmmm...

ive always been of the opinion that we should not simply accept something because it is advertised, peddled, and marketed to us (many gamers as a whole seem to be more than willing to buy whatever corporatized idea is thrown their way).

i miss the vast majority of AAA titles these days largely due to the influx of social features, drm, and the idea that im being sold an 'experience' rather than a game. it's a hoaky mindset that does everything to benefit the companies and shareholders while keeping the consumer leashed by intangible promises and ideas.

sell me a game and i will buy. if i want an 'experience' ill go rock climbing or start competitively bodybuilding again.
Post edited November 20, 2018 by fortune_p_dawg
Posted November 20, 2018
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Telika: I am a bit of a books enthousiast, and I deliberately don't use Amazon or France Loisir or certain other outlets that I dislike.
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Desmight: This is interesting, because for a lot of books, especially older or more niche ones, Amazon is pretty much the only option available.
Counter question: can you consider yourself a gourmet, if you refuse to eat at McDonalds?
Or if you insist on only buying organic, fair-trade food?
Posted November 20, 2018
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Telika: I am a bit of a books enthousiast, and I deliberately don't use Amazon or France Loisir or certain other outlets that I dislike.
i have recently developed a love for books (or rather found my love for books) and amazon does suck. it could be a corn studded turd and they'd send it out as long as it came out of the right bin at the warehouse.

if i order a book off of amazon it is almost always, without fail damaged by the time it arrives.
Posted November 20, 2018
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SpellSword: And holding to that DRM-Free stance can incentivise companies to release more DRM-Free games if they want your money, this includes AAA game companies.
Sadly, I don't think that's true anymore these days. Nowadays, the "core" audience is not the target of gaming companies, AAA ones in particular. We're considered "the noisy buzz on the forums", the real money comes from people with no principle whatsoever about DRM, DLCs, preorders, microtransactions etc. Even if the whole core audience refuses to buy a game because of one of these things, it'll still sell millions of copies, so why would they even bother?
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Posted November 20, 2018
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Lifthrasil: Counter question: can you consider yourself a gourmet, if you refuse to eat at McDonalds?
I thought McDonalds was gourmet since they switched to McCafes. They've got fireplaces in there now.
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