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Posted October 07, 2011
Time flies like crazy and we're starting another weekend, with another promo that no strategist or tactician should miss. Let the promo begin!

This weekend we're offering an original [url=http://www.gog.com/en/page/promo_activision_mix]mix of Activision strategy and tactical games. Until Monday, October 10 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, we're offering an up to 50% discount on 6 titles from Activision. Gain wealth and power in the Empire and become the ruler of Rome in Caesar III, or build your own civilization over a span of 6000 years in Call to Power 2. If you're looking for managing a smaller squad in a more action oriented environment, try out Police Quest S.W.A.T. series. Again, we're offering you "the more you buy the bigger discount you get" promo. Starting at 25% off, every promo game you add to the order gives you 5% bigger discount up until you get 50% off on all 6 games from the mix. If you already own some games from the promo they will count towards your final discount. Check the promo page to see how your discount varies depending on what you get!
Posted October 08, 2011
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grviper: Dark Reign 1 was 60% off this summer.
http://www.gog.com/en/news/summer_hidden_gems_dark_reign_expansion
Yeah, but it was hidden gem promo.

Normal promo sale containing Activision titles were 15%-30% off, and sometimes it was a bit better.
Posted October 08, 2011
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Roman5: I think what most people are trying to say here is: The new promo system in itself is a good idea but the starting point of discounts needs to be higher, as well as the overall possible discount for it to work well
I believe that's what they're saying, yeah. However, there's always the difference between what our users would like (which is probably all games for a buck always :P) and what we can convince our partners to go along with / actually do without losing money on the sales.
Posted October 08, 2011
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grviper: Dark Reign 1 was 60% off this summer.
http://www.gog.com/en/news/summer_hidden_gems_dark_reign_expansion
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SLP2000: Yeah, but it was hidden gem promo.

Normal promo sale containing Activision titles were 15%-30% off, and sometimes it was a bit better.
Wasn't aware of this, it certainly does makes the current promo more attractive knowing it.
Posted October 08, 2011
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Skunk: Either I misinterpreted what timppu was trying to convey, or you misinterpreted what both of us were saying.
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CaptainGyro: or hey you know there's the third possibility : You misread the whole conversation starting with hawkwind due to an error on your end.
But thank you for so vaguely showing me the error of my ways . I will try to improve whatever that thing I did that shows just how wrong and foolish I was , even though didn't miss his or your point at all.
Contrary to what you might think, I did have a constructive goal besides "winning arguments and insulting people" ( who did I insult here? OK I insulted timppu by saying he was full of shit. And I still stand by that, sorry. I guess I could have just said he was wrong, but whatever). But you have no interest in hearing that goal , and my low rated posts show other people don't either, so I'm not gonna bother.
Best of luck gog gog forum users. You''re going to need it judging by this site lately.
I know from other threads that Timppu IS full of shit when it comes to Steam and that he is nothing but a Steam hater who loves conspiracy-theories about the big bad Steam Corp. So we can dismiss most of what he says out of hand but even so I have to say he DOES have a point here. Most of us here on GoG prefer to buy from GoG because we like how they do their work and just such a little thing as a response from a GoG imployee in this thread is why we love them. BUT that doesn't mena we are going to pay more for games here and if we can get a game cheaper on Steam most of us will do so and that is why we are so vocal about our dislike for this new promo system because the sale is simply not good enough compared to Steam. So we are telling GoG that we WANT to buy from them and not Steam but NOT at those prices in this promo. I think this was the general idea in Timppu's response to you and I agree with him. I have about 105 games here on GoG and 247 on Steam but I prefer to buy from GoG but ONLY if the price is right.
I too find it disgusting that your posts was down-voted and this is why I fucking HATE the rating system here on GoG. I have read other post from you Gyro, and I like what you bring to the table here so just keep posting, mate!
Posted October 08, 2011
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TheEnigmaticT: While I'll admit that this is a better promo spread than you generally see on Activision games (I believe they usually were 15% - 30% splits), we've also taken note of your opinions of the new promo system. I should note that we haven't abandoned the previous systems, and I believe next week's is going to be one of the older systems anyway.

Once the sale is over, we'll evaluate all of your posts and the sales themselves. Thanks for the feedback!
Things tend to cool off when one of you official guys comments on what's going on. :) Thanks for posting responsibly while a large portion here post angrily. I think what a few of the posters (myself included, admittedly) were saying about /starting/ at about 50% off and going up in smaller increments from there depending on how many more games one buys (like maybe to 75%) is something to consider. (It's that impulse buy thing again. :P)

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Roman5: I think what most people are trying to say here is: The new promo system in itself is a good idea but the starting point of discounts needs to be higher, as well as the overall possible discount for it to work well
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TheEnigmaticT: I believe that's what they're saying, yeah. However, there's always the difference between what our users would like (which is probably all games for a buck always :P) and what we can convince our partners to go along with / actually do without losing money on the sales.
I don't think enough people realize that. I get the feeling many seem to think you guys have total control. :P
Post edited October 08, 2011 by tfishell
Posted October 08, 2011
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jdiamant2: I agree about the complainers. Since when is the weekly sale mandatory? It just seems like it's the way the world goes round because GOG in all their awesomeness have made it a consistent, weekly event.

But whether the sale is a drop dead deal or a smaller discount shouldn't matter. Why is GOG obligated to make drop dead deals week after week after week? Besides, as some have said, if you can't divert $5 (two lattes) for a game, then you probably aren't really interested in it in the first place. Come on peeps take a chill pill.
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summitus: Maybe just maybe not everyone are GOG sycophants , they are a business not your best buddies and if they do something that peeps dont like well they are going to voice their opinions ... but maybe if you ask nicely one of em might agree to Marry you ? lol
Are you intimating something or maybe just maybe i'm losing my mind :P
Posted October 08, 2011
Well, since we're being listened to I'll throw in my two pence. The only real problem I have with this sliding scale system is that it does lend itself better to much smaller starting discounts than the old system. If the discount on single titles is good (I'd like to see >35%, personally) then how much of a sliding scale there is after that is not such a concern.
Posted October 08, 2011
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TheEnigmaticT: While I'll admit that this is a better promo spread than you generally see on Activision games (I believe they usually were 15% - 30% splits), we've also taken note of your opinions of the new promo system. I should note that we haven't abandoned the previous systems, and I believe next week's is going to be one of the older systems anyway.

Once the sale is over, we'll evaluate all of your posts and the sales themselves. Thanks for the feedback!
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tfishell: Things tend to cool off when one of you official guys comments on what's going on. :) Thanks for posting responsibly while a large portion here post angrily. I think what a few of the posters (myself included, admittedly) were saying about /starting/ at about 50% off and going up in smaller increments from there depending on how many more games one buys (like maybe to 75%) is something to consider. (It's that impulse buy thing again. :P)

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TheEnigmaticT: I believe that's what they're saying, yeah. However, there's always the difference between what our users would like (which is probably all games for a buck always :P) and what we can convince our partners to go along with / actually do without losing money on the sales.
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tfishell: I don't think enough people realize that. I get the feeling many seem to think you guys have total control. :P
I think it would be ideal if the starting point would be 30% and the maximum discount could go up to 60% for small packs or 70% for big ones to encourage multiple purchases
Posted October 08, 2011
If the price of game is the same or just a little less at any other site (including other DRM free site like DotEmu), I will ALWAYS buy that game at GOG. Why? Because I really like the site and community. GOG is always ready to help with problems and their game packages are very well done. I will only buy at sites like Steam as a last resort for games that may never come to GOG or that its too far in the future. I recently picked up Dragon Age Origin Ultimate on D2D because at $7.50 it was too good to pass.
Posted October 08, 2011
Honestly I just want GoG to make enough money to stay in business. That isn't to say I'm just going to buy oodles of games if they claim to be dwindling away, I don't have cash to just fizzle away, but I do like the community here and enjoy waking up early on Tues and Thurs to see what new goodies are being offered and who is super excited by them.

So if this new system overall makes more money (even without the impulse buy factor), I don't have much of a problem with that. There are still /some/ savings from the regular price.

Over fall break I think I will purchase Simcity 2000 from here (maybe gift it to an old friend). :) No guarantee, but that's what I'm leaning towards.
Post edited October 08, 2011 by tfishell
Posted October 08, 2011
I buy from pretty much all of the DD sites, but if given the choice, I will buy from GOG first and foremost. I think GOG has set the standard for what customer service should be, and I want to support that effort as much as possible.
I don't have a problem with any of the other sites (because of their incredible sales, Steam has definitely gotten the most money from me), but again, I just prefer GOG over the rest.

I really appreciate a GOG moderator / staff member making a post in this thread. It just shows that once again they do care what we are saying. I don't know if any changes will be made, but at least we know that we are being heard (which is more than you can say for most of the DD sites).
I can't wait for the next sale!!!!
Posted October 08, 2011
Purchased Caesar 3 and Police Quest: SWAT. Wishlist -2. Thx.

As for new discount system... I can’t point out any advantages nor disadvantages that are important for me.
Post edited October 08, 2011 by tburger
Posted October 08, 2011
Gog will evaluate the sales and then decide how to go on. I'm sure we will see different kind of sales like this staircase, the old two fix prices and the midweeks. At the moment they're in the situation that most games are gog only and so they can test and play around with the sale systems. For games released on other shops (hello nordic games and 1c) they will of course offer better sales than for gog only publishers like activision.

So don't be sad, everyone will have sooner or later a chance to get his game for good price.

Edit: Bought Caesar 3 and Dark Reign 2, so I only miss the two Swat games which I'm not really interested in.
Post edited October 08, 2011 by DukeNukemForever
Posted October 08, 2011
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tfishell: waking up early on Tues and Thurs to see what new goodies are being offered
Early? Early?! The releases happen at midda-
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Ohhhhhh

Pesky timezones :P
Posted October 08, 2011
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tfishell: waking up early on Tues and Thurs to see what new goodies are being offered
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xyem: Early? Early?! The releases happen at midda-
From United States
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xyem: Ohhhhhh

Pesky timezones :P
Mmmmm, yes, quite quite... *Sips tea and eats crumpet*
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