Comment on Anon uses GOG

Wigglesworth@retrolemmy.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

• SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  Just use Heroic. A native linux client would just be worse and proprietary.

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• sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  That’s an odd thing to get hung up on. I buy more from Steam because the client is way nicer on Linux and they actually release interesting features for it. I could buy from GOG through Heroic, but they why should I expect them to properly support me on Linux when they don’t even bother to explicitly support Heroic (they do profit share, but that’s not quite the same), much less port Galaxy?

  I personally don’t see piracy (i.e. boycotting) as a reasonable reaction here. It sounds more like you’re looking to justify piracy a deal looking for an excuse.

  I’ll leave it there, but that’s my read here.

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• ulterno@programming.dev ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  Why do you desire a Linux client?
  I myself don’t want to have to open an extra software from the distributor, just to play my game.
  It might then end up adding extra constraints like not being able to open multiple games at the same time on your multi-monitor setup.

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  • Wigglesworth@retrolemmy.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    For the same reason I wouldn’t want a Linux client on Windows. It’s not made for it.

    Valve/Steam can do it. Is there some excuse or reason why it’s unacceptable?

    And Steam is downloaded the same on nearly every distro. The package is just an install script that translates any differing filesystem layout between distros. It all comes from Valve.

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    • ulterno@programming.dev ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      I’m trying to say, “Why have a client in the first place?”
      I keep GoG games and I am happy getting to keep the offline installers and not having to open an extra GUI thing before running my game.

      I would love being able to run my Steam games without having to open Steam.
      Now maybe you see some value in Steam giving the Achievements system and notifications to online-friends about your activity, but is it really required?

      If your point is about using the GoG Linux client to run Windows games on Linux:

      1. Yes, it’s a big deal. Steam can do it, but GoG is much smaller
      2. Lutris

      I don’t buy GoG games that don’t have a native Linux download and I use the Linux installer, so again, I see no merit in having yet another app.

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      • boletus@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

        I use heroic because I buy games that don’t have a native Linux version, and because some of the games I own are going to get updated. Also, cloud saves. Having a platform I can easily see and immediately install my purchases from is nice

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