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General discussion (archive)Space Hulk (2013) is NOT coming to GOG, apparently(57 posts)(57 posts)
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Posted July 18, 2013
So I sent an email yesterday to the developers of the new Space Hulk game for PC/Mac, asking if the game will be getting a GOG release. And the reply I got back indicated that they had talked with GOG, but it would be Steam-only for now but with a possible GOG release in the future (no specifics).

The reasoning was very flimsy, and was basically "maintaining a GOG version of the game would require us to assign a programmer time to make an autopatcher for the game". As far as I know, only one game on GOG uses an autopatcher (Eador), and the usual way GOG does it is by receiving the new files to overwrite, and then wrapping them up in GOG's installer as a patch file.

So what do you guys think about this?
Posted July 18, 2013
Walk softly, and carry a big gun.

Edit : Blessed is the mind too small for doubt. Now I cant think of anything other than Dawn of War. Its been too long since I've brought THE EMPEROR'S FURY CRASHING DOWN ON THE XENO SCUM!!
FOOAARRR THE EMPERRRORR!!!
Post edited July 18, 2013 by s23021536
Posted July 18, 2013
I've never liked auto-patching.
Posted July 18, 2013
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Crosmando: So I sent an email yesterday to the developers of the new Space Hulk game for PC/Mac, asking if the game will be getting a GOG release. And the reply I got back indicated that they had talked with GOG, but it would be Steam-only for now but with a possible GOG release in the future (no specifics).

The reasoning was very flimsy, and was basically "maintaining a GOG version of the game would require us to assign a programmer time to make an autopatcher for the game". As far as I know, only one game on GOG uses an autopatcher (Eador), and the usual way GOG does it is by receiving the new files to overwrite, and then wrapping them up in GOG's installer as a patch file.

So what do you guys think about this?
I think that either the publisher or the devs or bouth are steamworks whores. Its their god-damn right to be, but I (and probably other belonging to the same minor niche group like me) will ignore the game like any other steam(works) exclusive. At least as long as it stays exclusive.
Posted July 18, 2013
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anothername: I think that either the publisher or the devs or bouth are steamworks whores.
Self published actually, by Full Control (as I recall). It is possible that they ain't sure of how GOG's patching works, will see if we can explain a bit better.
Posted July 18, 2013
Meh, I usually wait until a game is fully patched and all its DLC is rolled into some kind of GOTY edition anyway so sounds about right to me, really
Nice if it comes here when it does get GOTY'd anyway
Posted July 18, 2013
A rather lame excuse I agree, I can think of several solutions for this problem but they basically say we don't want it on gog.com because it isn't Steam.
Posted July 18, 2013
Having to maintain several patches for a small portion of the userbase rather than the 1 which will affect the majority is a flimsy excuse?
Posted July 18, 2013
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Pheace: Having to maintain several patches for a small portion of the userbase rather than the 1 which will affect the majority is a flimsy excuse?
Yes, because it's the same patch, the only difference is that GOG wraps there's up in their installer while Steam directly extract/overwrites the files. All it would take is: when they have a new patch ready, send an email to GOG with the new files at the same time as sending the new files to Steam. GOG wraps out the new files in their installer and uploads it as a patch, Steam autopatches it. Ridiculously easy and no room for excuses, unless they are secretly Steamtard DRM-whores.
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JMich: Self published actually, by Full Control (as I recall). It is possible that they ain't sure of how GOG's patching works, will see if we can explain a bit better.
Make sure you lay on the emotional blackmail thick, don't forget to mention the fact that the reason they are even still in business is because of the Jagged Alliance Kickstarter, which is promised a DRM-free release :)
Post edited July 18, 2013 by Crosmando
Posted July 18, 2013
For those of us with slow internet connections, autopatching is one of the great evils. I don't like them, and usually fire-wall block them.
Posted July 18, 2013
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pds41: For those of us with slow internet connections, autopatching is one of the great evils. I don't like them, and usually fire-wall block them.
Not to mention that the Eador autopatcher is downright retarded, is slow and randomly wipes saves games.
Posted July 18, 2013
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Crosmando: Yes, because it's the same patch, the only difference is that GOG wraps there's up in their installer while Steam directly extract/overwrites the files. All it would take is: when they have a new patch ready, send an email to GOG with the new files at the same time as sending the new files to Steam. GOG wraps out the new files in their installer and uploads it as a patch, Steam autopatches it. Ridiculously easy and no room for excuses, unless they are secretly Steamtard DRM-whores.
It's a shame developers don't all have your brilliant insight into how easy it is for them to patch their own games across services.
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Posted July 18, 2013
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Strijkbout: A rather lame excuse I agree, I can think of several solutions for this problem but they basically say we don't want it on gog.com because it isn't Steam.
Well, I'm not going to make the mistake of buying it on Steam - I'll wait for the GOG release. Here's hoping it's a mere misunderstanding between the two parties that will be resolved quickly.
Posted July 18, 2013
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Fever_Discordia: Meh, I usually wait until a game is fully patched and all its DLC is rolled into some kind of GOTY edition anyway so sounds about right to me, really
Nice if it comes here when it does get GOTY'd anyway
I feel the same way about this. Only when I really really want a new game I buy it. But that's hasn't occured in years.
GOTY usually have the bugs squashed, available DLC included, better pricing and fanmade additions available.
Posted July 18, 2013
Well this at least sounds somewhat hopeful for those of us who are strictly opposed to DRM. I have sent emails to several developers asking about DRM-Free releases and the most common response I get is nothing, followed by "we partnered with Microsoft on this game and are not allowed to release it without DRM." One dev told me that their game was Steamworks only and sent me a free Steam key for it. In a way it was a nice gesture, but considering I already told them that I refuse to use Steam it felt kind of hollow.

Even though I was never really into Space Hulk, I will send them an email as well. The more emails they get the more they will be motivated to explore a GOG release.
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