Posted October 11, 2019
But no-one makes you buy from steam. So don't choose to buy from steam, and then expect GOG to give you the game for free.
Issues arise when a game is not available at GOG and yet has been available for a good length of time elsewhere, and it is not possible to predict if and when a game will ever become available at GOG.
Then you also cannot ignore a great sale discount elsewhere for a game you really want.
I want to support GOG as much as I can, but I also have to be realistic.
If a Publisher/DEV do eventually release that game at GOG, then they should be mindful and respectful of those who are their fans and have supported them, having bought the game previously. In short they are not giving away a game for free, we have already paid for it. What they would be doing, is giving us a DRM-Free version for being a great customer.
Yes, let's be realistic. If you buy a game elsewhere, no-one forces you to buy it. It's your choice.
You have not paid GOG for said game, you have paid 'elsewhere' for said game.
So again, why should GOG give you a copy of a game you didn't pay them for? How is that 'mindful and respectful'?
You can't buy a burger from Burger King, then go into McDonald's and say 'Hey, I just bought this burger from another place. Now you have to give me a burger as well. I'm not paying you for it, cos I already gave my money to your competitor. But you should give me a burger for free, anyway."
That said, my preference is always to have the better DRM-Free version.
3) GOG isn't loosing sale by selling games below price to users who might not be GOG's costumer at all
In the end, it is about respect .... and respect is always a two-way street.
Are you respecting GOG when you expect them to give you a game you haven't bought from them?
Post edited October 11, 2019 by FrodoBaggins
