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The Adventures of Rick Rocket arrives on Desura!
19 Nov 2012 at 4:57 am UTC
Hey, it gave me some inspiration for one of my projects actually, so I am quite glad you posted your problem. ;)
19 Nov 2012 at 4:57 am UTC
Quoting: "berarma, post: 6662, member: 131"I've sent you an email, I don't want to fill this thread with my issues. Thank you.
Hey, it gave me some inspiration for one of my projects actually, so I am quite glad you posted your problem. ;)
Website hit by spam attack
16 Nov 2012 at 6:52 pm UTC
16 Nov 2012 at 6:52 pm UTC
I wish you luck with that. In my experience though, you will never be able to block them out forever though.
Distance (Nitronic Rush spiritual succesor) fully funded!
23 Nov 2012 at 6:27 am UTC
Well, Windows 8 was never really part of my point anyway. My point was developers will only come when they themselves want to. You can not force them by screaming and yelling. In Valve's case, something convinced them. Demonstrating the potential of Linux is fine, showing that there is a user base is fine. Making too much of a fuss may actually do more harm than good. At this point with GOG, I feel the community has made it's point when it comes to the shouting match and demands for attention, as they know we are here, and yet they are not yet satisfied. Something or someone else needs to convince them that they should do it, or show them how they should do it. Only then, when they are sufficiently sure that they want to do it, will it happen.
23 Nov 2012 at 6:27 am UTC
Quoting: "Cheeseness, post: 6779, member: 122"That said, I think there's enough evidence out there that it can be considered a fact that Valve were working on Linux stuff before the future of Windows became apparent. I imagine it's probably added incentive, but the state of other platforms it's not the only reason for, and can't have been the instigator of them Linux providing Linux support.
Well, Windows 8 was never really part of my point anyway. My point was developers will only come when they themselves want to. You can not force them by screaming and yelling. In Valve's case, something convinced them. Demonstrating the potential of Linux is fine, showing that there is a user base is fine. Making too much of a fuss may actually do more harm than good. At this point with GOG, I feel the community has made it's point when it comes to the shouting match and demands for attention, as they know we are here, and yet they are not yet satisfied. Something or someone else needs to convince them that they should do it, or show them how they should do it. Only then, when they are sufficiently sure that they want to do it, will it happen.
Distance (Nitronic Rush spiritual succesor) fully funded!
23 Nov 2012 at 12:10 am UTC
Well, you do have to consider the fact that GOG does have access to certain distribution rights that other distributors do not, especially with regards to many older titles. If they started supporting Linux we could see some of those titles appearing on Linux in some form, coupled with Dosbox or ScumVM. Desura already has a few games in both categories available for purchase already, but their catalogue is not nearly as vast as GOG's would be.
23 Nov 2012 at 12:10 am UTC
Quoting: "liamdawe, post: 6777, member: 1"I also don't see GOG supporting Linux in the near future because of all the bull they seem to spout each time it's asked. They are just a shop without a desktop client so who cares we have Gameolith and Indievania if you want something like that, if you want a client Steam and Desurium fit the bill.
Well, you do have to consider the fact that GOG does have access to certain distribution rights that other distributors do not, especially with regards to many older titles. If they started supporting Linux we could see some of those titles appearing on Linux in some form, coupled with Dosbox or ScumVM. Desura already has a few games in both categories available for purchase already, but their catalogue is not nearly as vast as GOG's would be.
Distance (Nitronic Rush spiritual succesor) fully funded!
22 Nov 2012 at 7:52 pm UTC
22 Nov 2012 at 7:52 pm UTC
Well, what you choose to fight for is up to you, but I will continue fighting for DRM free and Linux native titles.
At this point the problem is not that GOG does not understand the desire for Linux support - they just don't want to do it. And as past efforts have shown, we will only get anywhere when developers actually want to support us. Only then can you negotiate with them.
Valve knew for years that people wanted to and were playing their games on Linux - but Linux releases did not happen until they wanted to do it for their own reasons. Same thing with Unity, and now they claim to have always loved Linux which seems quite amusing to me. id supported us back when people their wanted to support us, but with ttimo gone that sadly is no longer the case.
I do hope GOG changes their minds on this, but at the moment it does not seem to be happening anytime soon.
At this point the problem is not that GOG does not understand the desire for Linux support - they just don't want to do it. And as past efforts have shown, we will only get anywhere when developers actually want to support us. Only then can you negotiate with them.
Valve knew for years that people wanted to and were playing their games on Linux - but Linux releases did not happen until they wanted to do it for their own reasons. Same thing with Unity, and now they claim to have always loved Linux which seems quite amusing to me. id supported us back when people their wanted to support us, but with ttimo gone that sadly is no longer the case.
I do hope GOG changes their minds on this, but at the moment it does not seem to be happening anytime soon.
Distance (Nitronic Rush spiritual succesor) fully funded!
20 Nov 2012 at 10:14 pm UTC
Okay fine... :rolleyes:
20 Nov 2012 at 10:14 pm UTC
Quoting: "FutureSuture, post: 6744, member: 204"They will definitely be coming to Linux, the question is simply when.
Okay fine... :rolleyes:
Distance (Nitronic Rush spiritual succesor) fully funded!
17 Nov 2012 at 6:49 pm UTC
17 Nov 2012 at 6:49 pm UTC
Why must they be on GOG? They are great games by great developers and I would really like to see you support them, but it is your call of course.
Q&A with Interstellar Marines devs!
10 Nov 2012 at 1:44 am UTC
10 Nov 2012 at 1:44 am UTC
With regards to Unity, the lack of modding support is one of the reasons why RWS is hesitant to use it for their next game. If someone could dig up more information on the status of modding support for Unity or if they have any plans to improve it, it could go a long way to getting their next game on Linux.
Humble Bundle For Android 4!
8 Nov 2012 at 9:02 pm UTC
8 Nov 2012 at 9:02 pm UTC
Well, thankfully the Humble guys are starting to realize the need for better testing and QA. They have been way too many problems lately.