Rawket Lawnchair
Member
Beta seems to be down for the moment?
Edit: Got in just now.
Edit: Got in just now.
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GOG Galaxy now open to everyone
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Gipsy Danger
Member
My GoG library now says Galaxy Beta instead of Alpha but claims it's unavailable so I can't install it.
Edit: nvm, it was unavailable in the client but I can download and install from the website. Seems to be mostly the same but they have added a friends list now and you can disable creating desktop shortcuts when installing games (thankfully).
Edit: nvm, it was unavailable in the client but I can download and install from the website. Seems to be mostly the same but they have added a friends list now and you can disable creating desktop shortcuts when installing games (thankfully).
Exentryk
Member
Nope, not there yet for me.
My galaxy client is still on the alpha version and refuses to update itself. The library shows the beta client and I've already downloaded it, but I hesitate to install it over the alpha client. Gonna wait for half a day or so, maybe the client finally notices it's been superseded.
CrunchyFrog
Member
I've asked for an email like 2-3 times now over the last day and nothing shows up. Nothing in my library. Cmon GOG get your shit together. Could someone just host a mirror or something?
What is your logic here?
You create profile to store page so you can manage your purchases and then you can have online and offline library of games. Every game comes in form of install package that doesn't require Internet connection to work and will never expire as long you hold on to it.
So what is issue here? To me that is quite DRM free.
One thing from Alpha->Beta is the storefront improved. Looks like the actual webpage you see at GoG.com now.
Still, the library listing and installing process is FARRRRRRR below Steam's. Why do I need those huge tiles? Why can't I set it to "list" mode a la Steam's where I remove the game icons and only see titles? Why is the library added to the store page when it's ALSO on the left (granted only for installed titles right now), it's entirely redundant and not needed.
Still, the library listing and installing process is FARRRRRRR below Steam's. Why do I need those huge tiles? Why can't I set it to "list" mode a la Steam's where I remove the game icons and only see titles? Why is the library added to the store page when it's ALSO on the left (granted only for installed titles right now), it's entirely redundant and not needed.
stan423321
Member
It's a beta. It does seem reasonable.
They do the same thing when there's a free game promo since some time, to throttle bandwidth. If you paid for that, it would be an entirely different story.
Shogun_of_Truth
Member
What games were they? Is it just newer games that have achievements?
TW2 only, but most of my games were released before achievements become a thing.
Shogun_of_Truth
Member
Thanks. Was hopping they might add some to the older titles like Witcher 1 . I imagine that would have been too much work though.
Heroes V and Assassins Creed are the newest GOG games I own. Will be interesting to see if they have anything.
RazorbackDB
Member
Updated for me today and the alpha turned into beta on my library, so yeah just wait and restart the client a few times.
JimmyRustler
Gold Member
Just got my invitation and looks pretty slick. For some reason however the scan only finds a handfull of the GoG games on my hard drive. Has anyone else this problem?
Maxwood
Oh rock of ages, do not crumble, love is breathing still. Oh lady moon shine down, a little people magic if you will.
Same here. I have eleven games in my GOG Games folder but GOG Galaxy only recognizes Grim Fandango Remastered and The Witcher Adventure Game Beta, which i've apparently forgot to uninstall.
RazorbackDB
Member
Same here. I have eleven games in my GOG Games folder but GOG Galaxy only recognizes Grim Fandango Remastered and The Witcher Adventure Game Beta, which i've apparently forgot to uninstall.
if you go to each game on your library there is an import folder option, less than optimal but the scan option doesn't work with all games for me either.
achievements should be patched and I gues they are pretty busy already with The Witcher 3 and Galaxy, I suppose they'll patch them later.
Same for the third party developers.
It'd be awesome if they were able to magically add achievements to classic games. TIE Fighter with cheevos would be a blast.
Clearly not going to happen though
The only think they can do without some work is add achievements like: "You have played GameY X hours"
I dunno. Stump was working on an emulator achievement API for older titles (read: NES/Genesis/etc.), so it isn't out of the realm of possibility that people could add hooks for achievements in older titles, it's just a lot of work to do it.
I think we need to put this thread on the gog forums into the OP.
Not only because there's a bunch of info, but mainly because of things like this:
Not only because there's a bunch of info, but mainly because of things like this:
gog staff said:
I was wondering that myself, but the then i stumbled on it earlier by accident. lol
rockmanjoe
Member
Loving the interface. Imported one of my installed games, works great.
Can't wait for the Linux client to be released.
Can't wait for the Linux client to be released.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Cool, I downloaded the beta. Looks pretty similar to where the alpha's been, but now with friends lists.
Unfortunately, I have no friends
Unfortunately, I have no friends
Derp, linked the alpha thread instead of the beta thread in my post above. Fixed.
Also, for convenience:
Also, for convenience:
Xion_Stellar
People should stop referencing data that makes me feel uncomfortable because games get ported to platforms I don't like
I got my Code this morning and I will be sure to install it once I get out of work.
The one thing that's kinda stupid right now is that you can't manually add friends.
You have to click on a user/avatar on the page somewhere. Since I have never posted anything (review or forum post) on the page, it would basically be impossible to add me as a friend right now.
Other than that, I really like it. It's fast, it's sleek, the interface makes total sense for the most part... good stuff.
You have to click on a user/avatar on the page somewhere. Since I have never posted anything (review or forum post) on the page, it would basically be impossible to add me as a friend right now.
Other than that, I really like it. It's fast, it's sleek, the interface makes total sense for the most part... good stuff.
Thanks for the manual import tip. The automatic scan found basically nothing for me.
Yeah, that kinda bothers me, too. I guess it's quick and easy if you happen to use the forums a lot, but I never did.
Yeah, that kinda bothers me, too. I guess it's quick and easy if you happen to use the forums a lot, but I never did.
Elaugaufein
Member
Now, I've got the Beta in my library but its marked unavailable. Weird.
Completely agree with you on both point.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Galaxy is gonna goddamn steamroll Steam.
Pocky4Th3Win
Member
Nope, they don't have nearly as many titles and their sales are lame in comparison. Also add the fact that steam has some of the most popular MP games in the world I doubt it would make much of a dent.
I love gog and own 50 games or so it's no where near the 990 games I own on steam...
Chezzymann
Member
Every time I see that name I think of guardians of the galaxy
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
Nope. Still waiting here!
not yet
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
hi.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
I just realized I have the shittiest username.