Quoting: razing32... so what if we don't have the Galaxy client yet ?

From practical point Galaxy is nearly useless. I know for sure, while we are hurt by the absence of Galaxy, some Windows-using guys on GOG forums are sad to have Galaxy. ^.^

But that's not the main issue. GOG agressively advertizes Galaxy and sometimes is even giving games for free to those who use Galaxy (as part of their advertizing campaign). So by not providing Galaxy to Linux they are actually exhibiting disrespect to Linux users. In fact, GOG's Linux adoption has not progressed much from initial launch.

Having said that, I must admit, I still will use GOG as almost exclusive store for my gaming needs. Sorry, but being DRM-free is the top priority for me, even slightly superior than having a Linux version (I can buy a Windows-only game provided it satisfies a lot of criteria, but will never purchise DRM-ed game, including Steam) and among DRM-free stores GOG is the only to have regional pricing (actually making games 4 times cheaper in my currency than on any other store besides Steam, up to the point that a 80% discount on Humble Bundle equals to full price on GOG).

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Typical PR BS. "We are working on it"®™.

Without any proof it is lols of hot air and nothing else.

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From what I heard, it is a "meh" game with bad "consolized" controls. No Linux version. DRM (and what a DRM that is!). Steam-only.

Finished the first game in the series. Liked it. Played the second one. Got bored, dropped. Probably won't bother with the third one if it actually gets its release on Linux.

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Quoting: STiATWhat I'm questioning myself: Why the Vulkan port if there is no plan for Linux? Porting from DX12 (which they currently use) to Vulkan if you don't release ashes on linux makes zero sense...

Ask Bethesda why exactly this is so (see "Doom" ). At this point any assumption that Vulkan support means imminent Linux version is just wishful thinking and nothing else.

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I don't understand, what all this fuss is about?

"Ashes of Mediocrity"? Are we speaking about that one "DirectX 12 flagship" that was used by Microsoft in its PR campaign? The game that still lacks Vulkan support and was deemed so-so? The one that is practically a DirectX 12 techno-demo?

I just don't get it. What this "title" is doing on this site?

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So... when to expect "WorkOnLinux"?

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All in all, I understand Toby wanted to tell a tale and that's what he did... But it is not an excuse for absolutely broken and unsatisfactory game aspects.

Linear, unimaginative "dungeons", the whole game is just "gastrointestinal tract" -- twisted, yet one-way only. Simple "puzzles" you have to solve time and time again if you chose to re-play the game.

Non-functional RPG mechanics. I understand Toby Fox wanted to deconstruct the whole "grind" thing. It was not necessary to break the gameplay to tell the simple idea of pacifism. I mean, look at "Iji", the game tells the same story while remaining fun to play (in case of pacifist run -- dodge all those projectiles). And why Toby kept the one most annoying part: "Random Encounters"? Why punish players so much? Fun fact: the more protagonist kills, the less (s)he encounters monsters. So it is profitable to slaughter some monsters just for the sake of convenience!

Storytelling is meh... Most of the characters are bad: Papyrus? Annoying. Sans? Annoying x2. Also, thinks of himself too much. Undyne? Let me slaughter that bitch! Mettaton? See "Undyne". IMHO, most of the characters are outright repulsive.

And the game looks really cheap. Most NPCs are not animated. They are cardboard dummies staying in one place.

Owerall, for me it is hugely overrated "game" (if one can call it that). Not even close to something like "Cave Story" or "Iji".

But the music is awesome!

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Quoting: chepatiIf memory serves me, I have backed 13 projects, of which 7 have delivered. Some of them with considerable delays (a year to two years).

In case of memory troubles, this link can help! :D

Quoting: chepatiSo I have a return-on-investment of more than 50% which is not too bad.

A good success rate indeed! (Not a pun) I personally expect somewhere near this number (I'm currently on 14/29, some projects still ongoing).

Quoting: chepatiHaving said that, I *always* support any project by King Art Games, if they promise a linux port, which they so far have always done. Not only do they always, and I mean ALWAYS, stick to their promises, but they always, and I stress ALWAYS, deliver on time. Must have something to do with the well-known German work ethics. I take their word at face value and they have never disappointed me.

There are a few proven developers, yes. But "KING Art Games" is an exception even among them. Currently, it is the only company to deliver on time. The exact same day as was promised!

Quoting: chepatiSo, yes, while kickstarter projects are a risky proposition, we should not shun the platform outright. There are some good, responsible developers, who get the freedom to experiment with new ideas without the pressure of having to get approved by publishers, who are by nature risk-averse and prefer sequels of successful franchises to interesting, but perhaps not so marketable ideas.

I wish more people could understand this... Kickstarter is not pre-order system. One should not go there if (s)he is not willing to part with the money for (potentially) nothing at all.

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Quoting: EikeI wonder if we talk about the same thing, then. Bank transfer ("Überweisung" in German) can be made from any computer, there are very safe methods to do so, and as far as I know I'm able to transfer money to any account.

Probably, not. On-line bank transfers are not a problem. What I have in mind is a very old sub-set of wired transfers, but it can be used without being a client of a bank at all (with only credentials of a recipient). Something like "Western Union", only slow, costly and uncomfortable.

Quoting: GempalmThey like not having to recognize the legal principle of first sale. They like selling the same game over and over to each player, with no secondary market.

Because they are not "selling" games. They are licensing them to end-users. That's why it is called End-User License Agreement and everyone "buying" a game should read that and not just clicking through the whole installation process. Thus, even sharing (or even allowing to play to a friend who just dropped at your house) is illegal. So re-selling is a big NO-NO! Steam (AFAIK) has the right to ban an account it Valve finds out you it was re-sold to someone other than original owner.

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Quoting: niarbehtHoly crap, you guys are getting shafted on banks.

Not so much lately. Even Sberbank implemented electronic queue and air-post system (tubes for fast document transport) and added couches to the room. And there are lots of options to get free (without upkeep) debit card (basically a credit card with zero overdraft) for anyone with a passport. So, wired transfers are something from the past.

Quoting: niarbehtThen again, have any of yours caused any financial collapses in recent memory? :P

Among the banks I used? No. But banks are exploding almost constantly. The prime reason is that there are a lot of precarious banks that were founded only for "money laundry" purposes. Apparently, it is insanely simple to open a bank here, every semi-big firm wants to own a bank just for salary distribution purpose. Some banks are virtual (without physical branches), so called "internet-banks". There are thousands of them!

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