malkav11
1728
Can we get back to having Epic discussions in the related threads and not this one, please?
Had not a thing at all to do with your parents, but yeah, let’s get this back on track.
I look at my “worthless” digital collection all the time!
Chappers
1731
Ooh nice, what software/website is that Melli?
vinraith
1732
Pretty sure that’s Playnite, which does seem to be a very nice management tool for handling all these different platforms. It (like GOG 2.0) does seem to require some time investment to set up well, though.
Chappers
1733
Thanks Vinny. I use playnite, must try some of the other views.
That’s PlayNite with the eMixedNite skin, custom store banners, and a custom color scheme via the Theme Modifer plugin. It sounds like a lot of work but is really easy to setup.
vinraith
1735
I really need to get something like that working too. I just haven’t been willing to find the time.The three month old isn’t helping.
Chappers
1736
Gratz on the baby, lost touch since Tom stopped streaming regularly. Anyway let’s leave this thread for bargain hunters.
vinraith
1737
Thanks and good point about getting back to topic. On that note, the recent Rock of Ages 3 is on GMG at a historic low 55% off as part of their sale:
Really enjoyed the first one, thought the level design was a little off in the second but still enjoyed the sensibility. Here’s hoping 3 lives up to the original.
rei
1738
Shit, I haven’t played the first two I own and don’t know there was a third.
On the Playnite GOG Galaxy 2.0 topic I don’t know what latent psychological condition I have, but I got overwhelmed when I connected all other stores/libraries to Galaxy. I was excited to try it then promptly backed out and disconnected everything. It was existentialy weird to stare at the vast number of games across all platforms. I found I prefer the siloed experience of different platforms, each with their respective manageable number of games. I can compartmentalize better that way; first world problems and all that.
And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you
malkav11
1740
This only works if you’re some sort of weirdo with a manageable number of games on most platforms. ;)
stusser
1741
Every game is DRM-free, if it isn’t always-online. I can trivially pirate anything I want. I pay because I can, that’s all. If Steam shutdown tomorrow that would be inconvenient but wouldn’t stop me from playing anything I had paid for.
vinraith
1742
I lack the knowledge to do this safely at this point in my life, but I take your point. Still, I’d rather have an official copy that I’m sure will work (to the degree that that’s ever the case) rather than a copy that may have some subtle problem. But, again, I don’t know where to look for reliable pirated software, perhaps my concerns aren’t realistic.
stusser
1743
Yes, it is definitely less convenient than just clicking install. But honestly-- not that much less convenient. So I don’t stress over it much.
Good job man. Now everyone and the FBI knows you’re looking for a reliable source of pirated software.
Nesrie
1746
It’s easier now than ever.
Despite what gaming, movie or music companies try to convince, pirating is easy so people who pay for things choose to do so. Hell with the way the internet is these days, you don’t even need to do it yourself. Someone else can do it for you and make the files available.
People paying release prices, paying during Steam sales, buying physical discs… it’s pretty optional. They should just make sure that is easier to do than the illegal stuff and know when someone doesn’t have the money but has the time, there isn’t much they can do to discourage that so focus on the ones that are still paying and will pay one day.
stusser
1747
It’s definitely easier and more convenient to purchase videogames and subscribe to a streaming music service. Better user experience overall. Other types of media, not so much.
Regardless, if Steam did go under, that would be a huge upheaval. You would find lots of people writing FAQs and HOWTOs and Tips and Tricks and such.
