Uninite: I never noticed there was an eula when I downloaded games from GoG.
Even though I've agreed to many on GoG.
What I find weird is, the GoG EULA, states that I am only allowed one copy of the game on a computer?(in empire earth gold edition)
I find this odd, since it states on the store, that the game is DRM-free.
Is this just something to ignore? Or am I going to have to be treated unfairly by such a silly EULA.
What is the exact phrase on the EULA?
DRM-free does not mean that you can copy the game and install it wherever you like. It means you *can* physically do that, but not legally. That would be software pirating.
Being DRM-free just means that you don't have to deal with jumping through all the hoops to make sure your copy is legit.
You have the right to install the game on any of your own household computers as you'd like. But you can't give it to someone else.
So, for example, my brother and I both own Empire Earth. When we get together, we put it on 4 computers and have a big game out of it with him, me and his kids. That's an OK use.
If I want my buddy to come over and play, that's okay. But he can't take it home with him.
A rep from GOG once stated, years and years ago, that they wanted you to treat your game like a CD. If you wanted to lend it to a friend and you didn't play it, that was okay. I don't think that actually fit with their description on the website, though. Nonetheless, I don't think you'll get in any trouble for that. Trouble happens when you start sharing all over the place.
Anyhoots, I know things have changed with the EULAs and whatnot and I haven't read one in a while. Just know that the game you bought is for you and your household. That's it. Beyond that, you're infringing on someone's rights.
But also know that if you want to lend a game to friend, GOG won't go hunt you down. That's how good games are experienced. People lend them and enjoy them and then return for more. Just don't become a pirate -- because GOG has shut people out of the forums for pirating their games.
(I'm no legal expert. This is mostly taken from what I've heard from GOG staff in forums and articles - none of which I could probably find if I bothered looking)