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Square Enix weekend sale on GOG - Thief, Deus EX series, $3.99 each game DRM-FREE
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John Lewis
Sep 29, 2012, 12:48:20 AM9/29/12
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See:-
http://www.gog.com/en/promo/square_enix_weekend_promo_28_09_12
All games completely DRM-free.
XP/Vista/Win7
John Lewis
http://www.gog.com/en/promo/square_enix_weekend_promo_28_09_12
All games completely DRM-free.
XP/Vista/Win7
John Lewis
Rin Stowleigh
Sep 29, 2012, 6:26:23 PM9/29/12
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On Sat, 29 Sep 2012 04:48:20 GMT, john...@frontier.com (John Lewis)
wrote:
Seems kind of pricey -- I bought all the Thief games in a bundle on
Steam for six bucks back in July.
wrote:
Steam for six bucks back in July.
noman
Oct 1, 2012, 2:58:48 PM10/1/12
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what we can get on Steam. I already have the original games in boxes,
but still picked up these fully updated download versions.
The games run fine in Windows8 by the way.
--
Noman
Rin Stowleigh
Oct 1, 2012, 4:57:55 PM10/1/12
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On Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:58:48 -0700, noman <no_...@zzzyahoo.yycom>
wrote:
>On 9/29/2012 3:26 PM, Rin Stowleigh wrote:
>> On Sat, 29 Sep 2012 04:48:20 GMT, john...@frontier.com (John Lewis)
>> wrote:
>>
>>> See:-
>>>
>>> http://www.gog.com/en/promo/square_enix_weekend_promo_28_09_12
>>>
>>> All games completely DRM-free.
>>>
>>> XP/Vista/Win7
>>>
>>> John Lewis
>>
>>
>> Seems kind of pricey -- I bought all the Thief games in a bundle on
>> Steam for six bucks back in July.
>>
>
>These games are DRM free on GoG, so they are different products than
>what we can get on Steam.
I guess that could lead to one of those tired old debates on whether
you believe logging into the Steam client constitutes DRM despite all
the advantages, or whether or not you believe the freedom to not log
in is worth paying twice as much from a company that hoaxed their
customers into believing they were going out of business.
But, it's been done here many times before, so I don't think I will.
wrote:
>On 9/29/2012 3:26 PM, Rin Stowleigh wrote:
>> On Sat, 29 Sep 2012 04:48:20 GMT, john...@frontier.com (John Lewis)
>> wrote:
>>
>>> See:-
>>>
>>> http://www.gog.com/en/promo/square_enix_weekend_promo_28_09_12
>>>
>>> All games completely DRM-free.
>>>
>>> XP/Vista/Win7
>>>
>>> John Lewis
>>
>>
>> Seems kind of pricey -- I bought all the Thief games in a bundle on
>> Steam for six bucks back in July.
>>
>
>These games are DRM free on GoG, so they are different products than
>what we can get on Steam.
you believe logging into the Steam client constitutes DRM despite all
the advantages, or whether or not you believe the freedom to not log
in is worth paying twice as much from a company that hoaxed their
customers into believing they were going out of business.
But, it's been done here many times before, so I don't think I will.
David Lamb
Oct 1, 2012, 10:53:49 PM10/1/12
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On 01/10/2012 4:57 PM, Rin Stowleigh wrote:
> I guess that could lead to one of those tired old debates on whether
> you believe logging into the Steam client constitutes DRM despite all
> the advantages, or whether or not you believe the freedom to not log
> in is worth paying twice as much from a company that hoaxed their
> customers into believing they were going out of business.
It doesn't have to be a debate, if people are willing to accept that
> I guess that could lead to one of those tired old debates on whether
> you believe logging into the Steam client constitutes DRM despite all
> the advantages, or whether or not you believe the freedom to not log
> in is worth paying twice as much from a company that hoaxed their
> customers into believing they were going out of business.
other people value different things and don't need to be converted
to some other view. I happen to want to be able to play some of my
GOG games at times when I don't have consistent internet access;
I accept that my son prefers Steam and has good reason to do so.
> But, it's been done here many times before, so I don't think I will.
seriously think the rest of us flamers would let you get the last word? ;)
Rin Stowleigh
Oct 1, 2012, 11:07:09 PM10/1/12
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On Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:53:49 -0400, David Lamb <dal...@cs.queensu.ca>
wrote:
>On 01/10/2012 4:57 PM, Rin Stowleigh wrote:
>> I guess that could lead to one of those tired old debates on whether
>> you believe logging into the Steam client constitutes DRM despite all
>> the advantages, or whether or not you believe the freedom to not log
>> in is worth paying twice as much from a company that hoaxed their
>> customers into believing they were going out of business.
>
>It doesn't have to be a debate, if people are willing to accept that
>other people value different things and don't need to be converted
>to some other view.
I have no problem with folks preferring to buy on GOG, if that's what
they choose. I've said that before as well.
> I happen to want to be able to play some of my
>GOG games at times when I don't have consistent internet access;
See below, that requirement about Steam is a myth.
>I accept that my son prefers Steam and has good reason to do so.
>
>> But, it's been done here many times before, so I don't think I will.
>
>Sigh, Rin, of course you realize you've just done it. Or did you
>seriously think the rest of us flamers would let you get the last word? ;)
I said I wasn't going to get into a tired old debate things that have
already been debated (at least not right now and not with the same
people), it doesn't preclude me from giving a quick summary of the
facts, then leaving it up to the wherewithal of the reader to decide
if it influences their perspective or not (I don't blame them if it
doesn't) .
But, whatever you do, look alive and realize that logging into Steam
does not equal the need to be online, then go on about whatever you
want in the space here. Here, last word space for rent... knock
yourself out.
I mostly chimed in on this thread because usually when JL mentions a
GOG deal, he will say "but it's still $XX on Steam", without realizing
that it has been on sale for half the GOG price about three times on
average over the last six months on Steam, and that the only DRM
present is dependent on what the publisher decided to impose at the
time (not Valve).
That's not a tired old debate. It's stating facts then leaving them
where they lay.
wrote:
>On 01/10/2012 4:57 PM, Rin Stowleigh wrote:
>> I guess that could lead to one of those tired old debates on whether
>> you believe logging into the Steam client constitutes DRM despite all
>> the advantages, or whether or not you believe the freedom to not log
>> in is worth paying twice as much from a company that hoaxed their
>> customers into believing they were going out of business.
>
>It doesn't have to be a debate, if people are willing to accept that
>other people value different things and don't need to be converted
>to some other view.
they choose. I've said that before as well.
> I happen to want to be able to play some of my
>GOG games at times when I don't have consistent internet access;
>I accept that my son prefers Steam and has good reason to do so.
>
>> But, it's been done here many times before, so I don't think I will.
>
>Sigh, Rin, of course you realize you've just done it. Or did you
>seriously think the rest of us flamers would let you get the last word? ;)
already been debated (at least not right now and not with the same
people), it doesn't preclude me from giving a quick summary of the
facts, then leaving it up to the wherewithal of the reader to decide
if it influences their perspective or not (I don't blame them if it
doesn't) .
But, whatever you do, look alive and realize that logging into Steam
does not equal the need to be online, then go on about whatever you
want in the space here. Here, last word space for rent... knock
yourself out.
I mostly chimed in on this thread because usually when JL mentions a
GOG deal, he will say "but it's still $XX on Steam", without realizing
that it has been on sale for half the GOG price about three times on
average over the last six months on Steam, and that the only DRM
present is dependent on what the publisher decided to impose at the
time (not Valve).
That's not a tired old debate. It's stating facts then leaving them
where they lay.
noman
Oct 2, 2012, 2:30:10 PM10/2/12
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On 10/1/2012 8:07 PM, Rin Stowleigh wrote:
> I mostly chimed in on this thread because usually when JL mentions a
> GOG deal, he will say "but it's still $XX on Steam", without realizing
> that it has been on sale for half the GOG price about three times on
> average over the last six months on Steam, and that the only DRM
> present is dependent on what the publisher decided to impose at the
> time (not Valve).
>
> That's not a tired old debate. It's stating facts then leaving them
> where they lay.
>
Steam enforces its own DRM on almost all games that you can buy on
> I mostly chimed in on this thread because usually when JL mentions a
> GOG deal, he will say "but it's still $XX on Steam", without realizing
> that it has been on sale for half the GOG price about three times on
> average over the last six months on Steam, and that the only DRM
> present is dependent on what the publisher decided to impose at the
> time (not Valve).
>
> That's not a tired old debate. It's stating facts then leaving them
> where they lay.
>
Steam, and that's a fact. You can't re-install those games, without
having internet access and an access to Steam server. You can't have two
different games purchased on Steam running on two different PCs at the
same time, unless you carefully manage offline mode, which itself has
its issues. You can't give the game you purchase to someone else unless
you share your account details with them.
I don't want to continue this debate either, but insisting that Steam is
not a DRM and then declaring it as a fact is more than a bit idiotic.
--
Noman
Rin Stowleigh
Oct 2, 2012, 3:25:00 PM10/2/12
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On Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:30:10 -0700, noman <no_...@zzzyahoo.yycom>
wrote:
>On 10/1/2012 8:07 PM, Rin Stowleigh wrote:
>
>> I mostly chimed in on this thread because usually when JL mentions a
>> GOG deal, he will say "but it's still $XX on Steam", without realizing
>> that it has been on sale for half the GOG price about three times on
>> average over the last six months on Steam, and that the only DRM
>> present is dependent on what the publisher decided to impose at the
>> time (not Valve).
>>
>> That's not a tired old debate. It's stating facts then leaving them
>> where they lay.
>>
>
>Steam enforces its own DRM on almost all games that you can buy on
>Steam, and that's a fact.
Proof that this is a myth has been well-documented in recent threads
here. If you're interested in the truth, it's not too far out of
reach. But that's your call.
wrote:
>On 10/1/2012 8:07 PM, Rin Stowleigh wrote:
>
>> I mostly chimed in on this thread because usually when JL mentions a
>> GOG deal, he will say "but it's still $XX on Steam", without realizing
>> that it has been on sale for half the GOG price about three times on
>> average over the last six months on Steam, and that the only DRM
>> present is dependent on what the publisher decided to impose at the
>> time (not Valve).
>>
>> That's not a tired old debate. It's stating facts then leaving them
>> where they lay.
>>
>
>Steam enforces its own DRM on almost all games that you can buy on
>Steam, and that's a fact.
here. If you're interested in the truth, it's not too far out of
reach. But that's your call.
John Lewis
Oct 3, 2012, 2:26:46 AM10/3/12
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On Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:57:55 -0400, Rin Stowleigh
<rstow...@gmail.com> wrote:
>On Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:58:48 -0700, noman <no_...@zzzyahoo.yycom>
>wrote:
>
>>On 9/29/2012 3:26 PM, Rin Stowleigh wrote:
>>> On Sat, 29 Sep 2012 04:48:20 GMT, john...@frontier.com (John Lewis)
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> See:-
>>>>
>>>> http://www.gog.com/en/promo/square_enix_weekend_promo_28_09_12
>>>>
>>>> All games completely DRM-free.
>>>>
>>>> XP/Vista/Win7
>>>>
>>>> John Lewis
>>>
>>>
>>> Seems kind of pricey -- I bought all the Thief games in a bundle on
>>> Steam for six bucks back in July.
>>>
>>
>>These games are DRM free on GoG, so they are different products than
>>what we can get on Steam.
>
>I guess that could lead to one of those tired old debates on whether
>you believe logging into the Steam client constitutes DRM despite all
>the advantages, or whether or not you believe the freedom to not log
>in is worth paying twice as much
Not always twice...anyway stop trailing red herrings.. And the GOG
<rstow...@gmail.com> wrote:
>On Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:58:48 -0700, noman <no_...@zzzyahoo.yycom>
>wrote:
>
>>On 9/29/2012 3:26 PM, Rin Stowleigh wrote:
>>> On Sat, 29 Sep 2012 04:48:20 GMT, john...@frontier.com (John Lewis)
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> See:-
>>>>
>>>> http://www.gog.com/en/promo/square_enix_weekend_promo_28_09_12
>>>>
>>>> All games completely DRM-free.
>>>>
>>>> XP/Vista/Win7
>>>>
>>>> John Lewis
>>>
>>>
>>> Seems kind of pricey -- I bought all the Thief games in a bundle on
>>> Steam for six bucks back in July.
>>>
>>
>>These games are DRM free on GoG, so they are different products than
>>what we can get on Steam.
>
>I guess that could lead to one of those tired old debates on whether
>you believe logging into the Steam client constitutes DRM despite all
>the advantages, or whether or not you believe the freedom to not log
>in is worth paying twice as much
versions come with ALL available extra goodies... soundtracks etc.
For my large collection of classic PC games, finally the total freedom
from either the Steam umbilical or (copy-protected) CD/DVD installs is
so refreshing. I keep all my GOG install-files on a desktop USB3.0
drive (and archived elsewhere)... lightning fast installs. Just one
download of each game + its extras... done. No need to log-on to some
junk umbilical website like Steam/Impulse/Gamersgate/Origin/etc to
re-install or play. Install anywhere at any time. If the game has an
MP mode, the key is provided.
> from a company that hoaxed their
>customers into believing they were going out of business.
>
left.
John Lewis
Rin Stowleigh
Oct 3, 2012, 9:16:26 AM10/3/12
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On Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:26:46 GMT, john...@frontier.com (John Lewis)
This is where the myth comes in, and where an understanding and
acceptance of the truth versus myth comes in handy. You don't have to
"log into a website" or even have an active Internet connection to run
Steam. I know "you can't handle the truth", but there it is. If the
game does require that, it is a choice of the publisher and not Valve.
But if you'd like to continue to buy games from a company that pranks
their customers, please do feel free.. It gives me more reason to
laugh at you :)
acceptance of the truth versus myth comes in handy. You don't have to
"log into a website" or even have an active Internet connection to run
Steam. I know "you can't handle the truth", but there it is. If the
game does require that, it is a choice of the publisher and not Valve.
But if you'd like to continue to buy games from a company that pranks
their customers, please do feel free.. It gives me more reason to
laugh at you :)
John Lewis
Oct 5, 2012, 12:36:54 AM10/5/12
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On Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:16:26 -0400, Rin Stowleigh
Now, let me see. Here is this icon "Mafia" on my desktop. Hmmm.. maybe
I might like to play the game. Double-click. Huh? What's this ? The
Steam log-in comes up..damn, forgot to log-in and/or set Steam to off
-line mode.
Now, where did store my log-in and password? Sorry, I don't auto
log-in. Security issue, you know.
Of course, if one auto- logins or has (previously logged-in to) set
off-line mode, then I suppose you can live in the alternate reality
that the Steam umbilical does not exist.
Have you applied for a job with Valve? Your technical and marketing
ability should find you a slot in the company with remuneration
and bonuses suitably aligned with your current wealth. And Bellevue is
a beautiful area, with all sorts of recreation close by. Skiing,
climbing and hiking in the Cascades, boating and fishing in the lakes
or in Puget Sound and the San Juan islands.
John Lewis
I might like to play the game. Double-click. Huh? What's this ? The
Steam log-in comes up..damn, forgot to log-in and/or set Steam to off
-line mode.
Now, where did store my log-in and password? Sorry, I don't auto
log-in. Security issue, you know.
Of course, if one auto- logins or has (previously logged-in to) set
off-line mode, then I suppose you can live in the alternate reality
that the Steam umbilical does not exist.
Have you applied for a job with Valve? Your technical and marketing
ability should find you a slot in the company with remuneration
and bonuses suitably aligned with your current wealth. And Bellevue is
a beautiful area, with all sorts of recreation close by. Skiing,
climbing and hiking in the Cascades, boating and fishing in the lakes
or in Puget Sound and the San Juan islands.
John Lewis
Rin Stowleigh
Oct 5, 2012, 12:44:10 AM10/5/12
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On Fri, 05 Oct 2012 04:36:54 GMT, john...@frontier.com (John Lewis)
Someones prescription ran out again I see. Any reason you don't call
ahead and have them process the refill for you before the bottle is
empty?
ahead and have them process the refill for you before the bottle is
empty?
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