Why you should buy on GoG

[Pheonix Wright]

-CD Project the devs of the game own GoG so your proceeds go directly to them

-GoG employs 0 DRM whilst the Steam version(and all retail versions) use SecuROM

-GoG allows you to set your country so you can get a cheaper uncensored version (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/10/australians-might-want-to-pick-up-witcher-2-on-gog/#comments) "Shoppers living in Australia can sidestep the censorship (as well as the bizarre price hike to $69.99 AUS that came about due to "licensing issues") by setting their country of origin as ... well, just about anywhere else."

edit:GoG is also allowing preloading right now

[Sm0]

Just to clarify things..

First off all, GoG doesn't mean in any way to bypass it like this. Remember this is still illegal in Australia, thus bringing CDPR in trouble. They had way other reason's to do so.

However, some Australian's might travel a lot.. Maybe you should work on an American accent. Or "sell" furniture in the UK. You have your reason's, right? Use it, don't abuse it..

[Psycho Pigeon]

Just to clarify things..

First off all, GoG doesn't mean in any way to bypass it like this. Remember this is still illegal in Australia, thus bringing CDPR in trouble. They had way other reason's to do so.

However, some Australian's might travel a lot.. Maybe you should work on an American accent. Or "sell" furniture in the UK. You have your reason's, right? Use it, don't abuse it..

Stop being stupid. It's up to the user to decide where he's from, not CD Project. They hold no responsibility for users actions.

[gentlefury]

Censorship is total BS!

[Pheonix Wright]

Censorship is total BS!

agreed. Especially since 99% of the world gets to play it uncensored whilst only Australian customer's (german too probably actually...I know TF2 is censored there) get shafted. Not only that they pay more too, I'm really glad GoG's new policies can work around it.

[NorthStar462]

No. And you spelled your own name wrong. I object.

[Lavec]

Stop being stupid. It's up to the user to decide where he's from, not CD Project. They hold no responsibility for users actions.

Easy tiger. He was saying what you are saying only also that GOG is not going to outright declare they did this so that it can be abused to circumvent regional pricing and/or censorship. They offered other reasons for doing this. How you use/abuse the system they have in place is up to the individual.

[Pheonix Wright]

No. And you spelled your own name wrong. I object.

What? a name can't be spelled wrong it's a name....well that and Phoenix Wright was already taken :p

[Sifer2]

I still find the whole Securom situation annoying though. What if I don't want to buy from GoG? There is zero reason Securom need be included in the Steam version which is already safe from day 1 Piracy. It just feels like being bullied into purchasing from GoG. In which case I can wait since I have other things to play. Shame though I wanted to buy it on launch anyway.

[Yaakkoop]

Why is it Securom is such a big issue? I have several games that use it, and I don't really feel much of a difference. Now Live that can be a ♥♥♥♥♥...

[Xenesis]

Why is it Securom is such a big issue? I have several games that use it, and I don't really feel much of a difference. Now Live that can be a ♥♥♥♥♥...

It's unnecessary crapware included that has in the past caused a wide ranging amount of hardware issues.

There's no real reason to include other DRM on Steam.

[JoeB]

The OP forgot to mention the fact that GoG will let you pick 1 of 5 games that you will get for free should you pre-order there. I chose Gothic 2.

[Zombie.Crusher]

The OP forgot to mention the fact that GoG will let you pick 1 of 5 games that you will get for free should you pre-order there. I chose Gothic 2.
Gothic 2 Gold, Realms of Arkania 1 + 2, Realms of Arkania 3, Divine Divinity, Beyond Divinity
Those are the games you can choose from.

[david_grove]

I bought it through GoG for the simple reason that it is DRM free. I personally feel this is a thank you to the gamers who made Witcher 1 the success that it was. I bought Witcher 1 at full price and paid for it to gift it to a friend as well. So if I can give my money directly to the developer, I'm going to do it just because I support the fact that they're willing to risk giving people a DRM free version of their game. It shows a great confidence that the gaming community won't betray their trust when they put this much work into it. More developers need to trust the gamers.

[AsheMan]

I was impressed when I read about their fair pricing deal. If you buy the game at a ridiculous Australian price then they will credit you the difference between American and Australian prices on your account on GOG. You still have to spend the terrible price, but it's like getting an in-store gift certificate for the difference. I see them stealing a lot of Australian purchasers from Steam.

[Kaedex]

too bad I already pre-ordered from steam.. thought gog was only for old games ?

[AsheMan]

too bad I already pre-ordered from steam.. thought gog was only for old games ?

That's typically true, but GOG is or has the same parent company as the developers of the Witcher games, so they are trying to sell the heck out of it on GOG.

[maxsteele]

I gotta say, it's bad form making a post on a competing service's forum advertising to purchase a game from one of their competitors.

[gentlefury]

I gotta say, it's bad form making a post on a competing service's forum advertising to purchase a game from one of their competitors.

Yes, I would ban any user on my forums for this.

[SunriseDriver]

Yeah let's make North Korea here!!

What I like about Steam forums - they're democratic and tolerant so you can freely talk about Live, D2D, GG, criticize Steam etc.

[gentlefury]

Yeah let's make North Korea here!!

What I like about Steam forums - they're democratic and tolerant so you can freely talk about Live, D2D, GG, criticize Steam etc.

No, I don't mean because you should have any lack of speech....this is spam for a competitor. I don't tolerate spam.

[trek554]

No, I don't mean because you should have any lack of speech....this is spam for a competitor. I don't tolerate spam.this coming from a guy who claims to have never heard of a 16:9 monitor? :rolleyes:

this is the sub forum for the game itself so of course its fine to post about deals from other sites.

[Omega_X]

The retail version from a brick and mortar store sounds appealing because I wouldn't have to download and print all of the extras which is well worth the standard SecuROM faire.

[nutcrackr]

I already have the D2D version but might get the gog version also. D2D hasn't listed the date and is kinda banned for me here. Still waiting to see if they honor my purchase or give me credit. Getting both gog and d2d would be cheaper than buying 1 retail copy here :P

[DarkOmegaX]

No, I don't mean because you should have any lack of speech....this is spam for a competitor. I don't tolerate spam.
Do you own Valve stock? If not, why do you care? There isn't even a link to GOG in the first post.
Seriously, this isn't your forum and this isn't even the first time other stores have been mentioned. If it is against the rules feel free to report it and let's see what happens.

[aznguyen316]

Considering its a deal from the site that is sister companies with the game devs.. I see no problem with it anyway.

[skelter192]

-CD Project the devs of the game own GoG so your proceeds go directly to them

I bought Steam and Collector's Edition so either way more money to CDProjekt >.>

[Gvaz]

GOG is giving you a choice and people still have things to complain about. Jesus.

That being said, get it on steam :twisted:

[Kriegsstratege]

There is no need to get this game on steam.
On GoG you get Witcher I for 5 Dollars and Witcher II for 50 Dollars which is totally DRM-Free. I don't know about the achievments, has the Steamversion Steam-Achievments at all?

The other deal is the normal Retail-Version with DRM.
In the beginning you can only buy the Premium-Edition (no Standard available!) and you get some interesting stuff! (Solution Book etc.)
In German:
http://www.gamestar.de/spiele/the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings/news/the_witcher_2_assassins_of_kings,44750,2322913.htm l]

[LaptopNut]

too bad I already pre-ordered from steam.. thought gog was only for old games ?

You can contact Steam support and get pre orders refunded if you wish.

[kappamerc]

Buy from Steam if you enjoy working towards achievements and/or like what the steam cloud has to offer.

If not then the obvious choice is GoG.

I have the Steam version.

[Inverness Moon]

I also have the Steam version and I'm sticking with it.

[Thoddy398]

The other deal is the normal Retail-Version with DRM.

DRM on Steam and other Retail-Version will be removed within the next months, CDP said.

[Phatmillips]

I bought it on GOG too for the extras, no DRM and also a bonus artbook thats apparently a GOG digital exclusive - I am under the impression that it is only available in retail copies

[Kriegsstratege]

DRM on Steam and other Retail-Version will be removed within the next months, CDP said.

yeah right for the Retail-Version.

But Steam? lol no. Steam itself IS DRM.

[Dazzled]

yeah right for the Retail-Version.

But Steam? lol no. Steam itself IS DRM.

They obviously meant Securom which even the Steam version of the game has.

[lysiu]

I will still feel like stilling if i lie about my country!

[Tufelhunden]

I bought it off gog too, to support CDP directly. I <3 The Witcher series.

[MysticTheurge]

I'm better with steam. Hell. I would even buy starcraft from steam if it was sold here.

[l.b.c]

I was impressed when I read about their fair pricing deal. If you buy the game at a ridiculous Australian price then they will credit you the difference between American and Australian prices on your account on GOG. You still have to spend the terrible price, but it's like getting an in-store gift certificate for the difference. I see them stealing a lot of Australian purchasers from Steam.Everyone that I know that buy digital games are getting their version from GOG I have told every one I know to get the GOG version and I'm still spreading the word throughout all the forums I visit.. Why pay steams $75 USD price tag when you can get it from GOG for $45 and it is uncensored unlike the steam version, also has better extras.


I gotta say, it's bad form making a post on a competing service's forum advertising to purchase a game from one of their competitors.No one is advertising. we are just letting people know that they can save lot's of money and heart ache by getting GOG's version.

Yes, I would ban any user on my forums for this.That's why you are not a mod here. I would hate to vist your forums with most people banned LOL.

I bought it on GOG too for the extras, no DRM and also a bonus artbook thats apparently a GOG digital exclusive - I am under the impression that it is only available in retail copiesExtras + DRM FREE + $30 cheaper is why I chose GOG.

[gentlefury]

Everyone that I know that buy digital games are getting their version from GOG I have told every one I know to get the GOG version and I'm still spreading the word throughout all the forums I visit.. Why pay steams $75 USD price tag when you can get it from GOG for $45 and it is uncensored unlike the steam version, also has better extras.


No one is advertising. we are just letting people know that they can save lot's of money and heart ache by getting GOG's version.

That's why you are not a mod here. I would hate to vist your forums with most people banned LOL.

Extras + DRM FREE + $30 cheaper is why I chose GOG.

On the forums I mod/admin people are respectful and don't spam other sites.

[trek554]

On the forums I mod/admin people are respectful and don't spam other sites.lol, the is the sub forum for the freaking game dude. its not against the rules to talk about where to get the best deal. you can go to the EA forums and talk about where to get BC 2 and Dead Space just like you can talk about stuff like that here.

[gentlefury]

You are on Steam's forum talking about buying from a different vendor...that is completely inappropriate....if you want to talk about GOG go to GOG's forum. That's like talking about how you should buy a PC on an Apple forum.

[trek554]

You are on Steam's forum talking about buying from a different vendor...that is completely inappropriate....if you want to talk about GOG go to GOG's forum. That's like talking about how you should buy a PC on an Apple forum. again this is the sub forum for the damn game so ANYTHING game related including where to get a good deal is fine to talk about here. please stop acting ridiculous.

[kappamerc]

Everyone that I know that buy digital games are getting their version from GOG I have told every one I know to get the GOG version and I'm still spreading the word throughout all the forums I visit.. Why pay steams $75 USD price tag when you can get it from GOG for $45 and it is uncensored unlike the steam version, also has better extras.

The game is $45 on Steam.

I'm surprised that GoG can sell an uncensored copy to locations whose laws or trade restrictions require censorship. Awesome that they are selling uncensored copies though, for the sake of those people living there! I'd hate to play censored games :O.

Just make sure people know what censorship you're talking about, as the censored version is only for certain areas.

Extras + DRM FREE + $30 cheaper is why I chose GOG.

Steam as a DRM isn't really an issue and the other DRM will go away soon enough. Steam has achievements and the cloud, which one could consider to be extras. The game is $45 on Steam, not $75.

I really have a hard time saying one copy is better than the other. Ultimately the 'choice' here is a matter of opinion and I'm glad discussions like this can take place without being censored by a moderator :).

[Toto pectore]

You are on Steam's forum talking about buying from a different vendor...that is completely inappropriate....if you want to talk about GOG go to GOG's forum. That's like talking about how you should buy a PC on an Apple forum.


Before 6 months or so you would get infraction points on Steamforums for posting about competition sites, but Valve realized that repression will not solve anything and because Steamforums are part of Steam Service, any kind of repression could discourage users to use it.

And if you visit GOG.com forums, you find out it's free to post and discuss other distributions (personally I like Gaming deals thread (http://www.gog.com/en/forum/general/gaming_deals_thread/page1))

[SunriseDriver]

Steam as a DRM isn't really an issue
It's still a DRM.
achievements
Stupid gaming "invention".
The game is $45 on Steam, not $75.
Almost $75 for Europeans and Australians.

[FrostyTheUnbald]

Almost $75 for Europeans and Australians.

Some, it seems, can get it for less:

http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1889822

[Ashok0]

Just bought it on GOG. Preload complete. But why are the bonus wallpapers only HD??? There are 2560x1440 versions for sale at gamewallpapers.com. Seems kinda crappy we didn't get those. :(

[l.b.c]

The game is $45 on Steam.

Here is the price and it isn't $44.99
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/189/clipboard01lpq.jpg/

[skelter192]

The Aussie version is $75.

[cccino]

The Aussie version is $75.

See forum link just above.

[Psycho Pigeon]

Why do people cry about DRM? I've never had any issues with the protection, ever. EVER.