ZanVaelius

Maybe if the awards were being purely cosmetic? Say additional avatars, skins for website and things like that :)

TheIRS

This really shouldn't happen considering the fact that GOG is already heavily spoiling their customers; doing something like this would probably hurt them and cause everyone to lose all of that spoiling they do to us already.

blackraven

A nice pat on the back for being a good lad... hows that for a reward? A bit of alright ain't it?

Midville

GOG's games are already cheap enough, and DRM-free on top of that! So I would only agree with this suggestion if the rewards wouldn't be coming out of GOG's pockets, such as achievements displayed by the site, etc. And even those aren't necessary, if costly to implement. C'mon, guys, you already get rewards for being devoted GOG customers: you get to play a lot of great games without DRM for very low prices!

ELFswe

As people allready have stated. The games is allready cheap enough as is but GoG still gives us sales.

Greybriar

Isn't it enough that GOG.com provides us with DRM-Free games? I want them to stay in business and keep offering more and more DRM-Free titles, not limit them in their efforts by reducing profits.

bowtux

I would suggest you take a look at [url=http://www.backloggery]The Backloggery[/url], but the site appears to be down at the moment.

Xaromir

GOG gives us enough free stuff as is, i don't want to rob them. Some of you guys are greedy.

011284mm

If people get a reward only because they have stuck around then that makes those just joining feel left out. I know others who have GOG accounts who have been here much longer then I have, So they have picked up extra free games along the way. Yet they may only have bought 2-10 games from the site. I on the other hand joined less then a year ago, and now I own over 200 games on GOG, because I enjoy playing a wide variety of games. The thing is different people here want different things from the site and by GOG treating us all as equals, we all get to enjoy the games and what this site offers. So we can all feel rewarded for being here. So GOG should not just be rewarding members for buying every game they have ever played, or for having joined up at point in time X. We should all be rewarded with reasonably priced games that we want to pay for and play, and so far I feel like I get a very good deal from GOG.

mharris

I agree, this would be a nice reward to have. Having said that though, I did receive a freebie game or two in the past for having had a GOG account for over a year or so even though I'd never purchased any games up to that point. I've since purchased almost 1/4 of their catalogue now though, and while I don't have any expectations or sense of entitlement, some freebie games or swag from time to time would be nice icing on the cake of an already awesome deal. ;o)

baneofpigs

I agree with the "virtual rewards" idea. The games are already cheap, and I want to see them stay that way. Long Live GOG!

dom1000ca

@Photoleia, @Katosepe: Definitely.

jalister

I feel like GOG already has a good reward model. I joined about two weeks after launch, but I see no reason new customers should not get rewards. Those new customers already missed out on rewards that were provided in the past.

Robo4900

@Photoleia Agreed.

Tooluka

Only if the reward is some symbolic thing, like badges in Steam Community. Games here rarely go beyond 15$ as far as I can see, this is a totally fair price for maintaining such a nice portal, without DRM, social networks and other corporate crap, like (almost) killing Steam Forums.

Katosepe

Wouldn't it be better to simply keep costs down for everyone?

photoleia

Not keen on this at all. I am a devoted customer, and my reward is seeing GOG thrive. Knowing that my money is helping support such a fantastic company is all the thanks I need. GOG has a soul, and we all benefit from that - no matter how many games you have purchased or how long you have been with the website. They already spend so much time offering discounts on their already low prices and they make decisions with the gamer/customer in mind. They have earned my business because of who they are and what they believe it. they don't need to prove themselves to me or anyone else through a soulless rewards program. In most cases, rewards programs exist to retain customers because the company alone can't necessarily do it on their own. That is not the case here.

Hicks233

No. You're being "rewarded" by getting a good range of drm free products with free extra content.

xep624

Sorry guys but I don't like this idea.... Gamersgate.com offers blue coins as a reward for buying games from them - so the more you buy the more blue coins you get which can exchanged for buying DLCs or cheap games (because you get only 5-10% as a rewards). I've bought quite a few games from them, but this system is not appealing in the long term (blue coins you get are valid only for 12 months and then they disappear). But they are soulless website and the community over there is not very supportive. Gog.co is a better store because, let's face it, you get only good games (while on gamersgate there is over a thousand of crappy games) , they are cheap (and if you think $10-20 is too much then wait for sale) and you get extra stuff (soundtracks, art books and so on). Your reward for being a good customer is heaps of good games and great time you have while playing them!!!

hec359720

Rewarding for receiving money? No, like someone said, its greedy and elitism comes, terrible idea.

Mivas

Hmm, I certainly wouldn't mind such system but I'm okay with a current one.

Dreadjaws

What? You want even more rewards? What the heck is wrong with some people? They can never get enough.

AaronAmoth

I would like a free-game reward sometimes (everytme it happened I've already bought it before). When they decide to gift a game, I 'd like to choose it from 2-3 games.

unclekulikov

If anything, add a kind of forum points for meaningful contributions.

Lokuas

No. How do I downvote this to oblivion?

duhfeet

GOG is already fantastic. Why do people want to change what isn't broken? I am ecstatic at the low prices and quality of games offered. GOG, keep what you are doing, the way you do it. For those who want more, let them pay full price and never get the great deals that you offer. GOG is the very best game site there is. Period.

skd3

I actually think the games are under priced based on the value of game play and sheer awesomeness of the title. However, offering a reward system with rewards like buy two get one free coupons actually save GoG money. The average sell is 50% off while the buy two get one coupon would only be a 33% savings. Using a point based system would encourage more full priced game sells while fooling the customer (including me) that spending our "hard earned" points, that we are getting a better deal.

omndra

A rewards system has already been put in place. The games are already as cheap as they can be, there are constantly sales going on, plus we get free goodies packed with the games.

skd3

Why are people against the idea of a reward system? Most of us have credit cards that earn points, or cash back. We shop for the best bundled deal or lowest price. More than likely some of us have signed up for some kind of rewards program, and we think nothing of that. As far as creating a divide between those that can spend and those who can't that is something that is already there. It is human nature to want to get something for nothing, and in the world of consumerism everyone is guilty for wanting more bang for their buck.

gogfan2222

If you're devoted, you don't need more free games. They already give you like eight free games just for making an account. Not to mention that most of the games here are six dollars.

Lodium

The only reward i can see make sense is a years of service badge on the forum Forexample after 5 years being a customer you get a frog badge or something. Anything else woud just create a divide and create elitism gamers wich woudnt be fair for new users or users that cant spend that much money.

Occulto

-1. Elitism and greed comes to mind indeed :) Sorry, IMO this idea does not bring peace to the world.

Horrorkraut

So, we get classic games with tons of bonuses for a dirty cheap price with the occasional freebie thrown in and there are still people greedy enough to ask for more freebies. Why not ask "placeholder for whatEver compAny comes to mind" to let you play their games 5 years from now on instead? We already get something for our devotion! The continued existence of this site, more affordable games and a good support. Also what the others said, it would not be fair. Elitism my ass...

F4LL0UT

Disgusting idea. Rewarding people for spending money blindly? WTF???

opitzs

I am a devoted customer and I am being rewarded - with great games at fair to great prices. I think this brings more devotion than giving out rewards. The reward system is subtle psychological pressure, nothing more.

Tychoxi

I'm not sure I agree with this form of "elitism". GOGers should all be equals! lol seriously, I think "devoted" customers already get access to very good sales and occasional free games. The longer you are here the more of those you will have enjoyed, but it won't be in detriment of newer users.

Frogsbane

It's a nice idea, but ultimately just ends up being unfair on new users and could potentially put people off joining GOG which ultimately isn't good for the site if they think it's less friendly to new users. CD Projekt seem to do all they can to attract new users, by giving away free games on registration as well as the regular free game promos such as with Fallout and Empire Earth. Also, those mentioning GamersGate, I'm not sure if you saw the recent GOG advertisements but it doesn't seem like they agree with a lot of GamersGate's business practices so they're probably not that likely to adopt any of them. It mostly comes down to the fact that positive discrimination is still discrimination, we'd all prefer it if everyone gets a free game now and again even if that doesn't make the older users feel special.

Starmaker

No. Devoted GOG customers are already rewarded with very real and observable benefits. You subscribe to news, get information on sales and promos and have the option to buy the games you like at a discount. "Buy a game for 50% off the list price" is a better promo than "Buy 10 games and get 1 for free", and "Everyone gets Fallout for free" is a better promo than "Those who registered in 2010 get Fallout for free". Why are you opposed to new customers getting nice things? [Sep 2010, 342 games]

Tevosion

Yep, Something like Gamersgate has will be awesome

Roman5

GamersGate has special features and discounts for members registered at an earlier date, the more years you are on GOG - the greater "privileges" like that you should have

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Dedication and loyalty is worth being rewarded for. Even if its a token gesture, it shows being part of GOG.com is really worth it.