I'm not sure if that's a good idea. If I wanted to check if there are some new DLCs to buy, I would have to visit every game page for the games I bought.

I think a simpler thing - new section of GOG catalogue "DLCs" that would list only DLCs and the DLCs wouldn't be visible in a regular catalogue listing, to be a better thing.

Or some checkbox "display DLCs", to hide them, if you don't want to see them.

BUT, adding a DLCs list on a game page as a additional feat. would be nice.

Oh no, we get DLC crap at gog now. That's too bad.

@gog: Please make sure that it will be clear from the beginning if a game will have DLC later. At least I can avoid that game then.

I don't see the relevance, both groups are being served. Don't want to buy until it's "complete" in your eyes? Then wait. Simple as that. Others who want it ASAP can buy it now, simple as that.

The argument you are making is more along the lines of "I only want it when it's complete so they shouldn't sell it until then." That's 1) not compatible with GOG selling new games, and 2) pushing your issues with DLC onto others instead of just voting with your wallet.

It is all just speculation, but for the amount of content the DLC is claiming to have there is no way it can be stuffed into a 4mb package.
They'd have to use a crazy compression method.

Unless you mean GOG not being at fault..then I dunno what you are implying.
They didn't make the game.
I don't own or even like the game, but like I said the developer probably decided on how they want their content initially priced and packaged.
I dunno though I'm just speculating like I said.

No. GOG made a survey years ago, and people wanted NEW games.

Waiting 2 years for a complete edition of Crusader Kings 2 is not the smartest move. Most people would buy it elsewhere already on a dozen occasions. Waiting god knows how long for a complete edition is not a smart move if you want to sell NEW games.

Yeah, because GOG has a crystal ball and knows that in advance :D And almost EVERY new game have DLCs today. Have you been born yesterday?

Fair point, fair point.

I agree, by the way.

Damned if they do, damned if they don't, I suppose.

Yes. Perhaps GOG is better off waiting for a specific title that will be known to have DLC to "collect" all its DLC/expansions into a finished/complete edition, and then bringing that.

Yeah, this is a big problem for GOG. If they want to sell new games, and would not offer DLCs, people would be upset if some important (or even small) DLC wasn't avaible, because "GOG is waiting for a package", and if they do release smaller DLCs, people are upset because they are offered a few textures or something for a price of a game.

It's a dead end for GOG on both ways. They had to decide what to do, and they chose wisely imho. It's better to offer something for people who want it. The rest may just simply ignore it.

If I bought a new game here, I would expect DLCs to come too, and would never buy any new game here again, if I couldn't complete my package by buying DLCs.

On the other hand, I usually buy DLCs only heavily discounted (75-85% off), and GOG usually doesn't make such big sales, so...

This is a pretty good thought.
I mean GOG has a pretty good fan base so I can see why people wanna get their games on here quickly if possible, but a finished and complete product is ideal.
Patches,expansions and DLC are much more appealing when all combined into a neat economical package.
I definitely get that.

Why? Why not sell them like this for those who want it, then collect everything into a bundle when the publisher ends support for the game? I don't see a difference.

This whole thread reeks of "stop being okay with things I am not okay with!"

That can't be true because ***I*** represent the majority of GOG's customer base, and I am not pissed.

In fact I am relieved GOG started selling DLC too (as that helps them getting new games here too, which may be quite important for GOG's long-term survival).

The GOG majority agrees, because as said I was voted to represent them in the forums.

I've read it and I understand what he's worried, but I really can't see a way how this could work any other way.
By this logic, GOG should stop with releasing new games because there might be an expansion or a DLC in the future. So they should just wait for at least 5 years, when there will be zero possibility there there will be any new content for a game and then finally release it?

That's not good. The possibilities are:
1. GOG will sell new games in complete editions 2 or 5 or more years after their release. =Everyone would look at GOG as it's some second-class distribution, where they can just get some old stuff, but not new, fresh games.
2. GOG will sell new games but not expansions, DLCs or any additional content. =Users would be pissed off that they've bought the GOG version because they want to play the new DLC but they can't with GOG version. New users who've bought new game from GOG could spread a bad word of mouth and discourage their friends from registering on GOG.
3. GOG will sell old games as well as new games. When developers will release new DLC or expansion GOG will offer it to its customers, they can buy it, or wait for a sale, or don't buy it. It's their choice. GOG will continue to grow with more new users. Developers and publishers will subsequently stop to look at DRM-Free as it's something risky. They'll see that there are a lot of new games and DLCs released on GOG from other publishers, and will see a GOG as a great place with a lot of customers, where they can release their products.

3 is the only possible step forward imo.

Once they sell them separately, neither GOG nor the publisher will ever want to bundle them at a potentially lower price.

Or maybe, just maybe... If you want only the complete package, you should wait until all DLCs are released?

This is an excellent suggestion and I hope someone from GOG is taking notes.