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General discussion (archive)So... I like a good client, I guess.(41 posts)(41 posts)
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Posted December 29, 2012
See now it annoys me I have Risen on amazon DRM free rather than on Steam, where it could be filed next to Risen 2.

I am getting OCD! Clients are OCD machines!
Posted December 29, 2012
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StingingVelvet: See now it annoys me I have Risen on amazon DRM free rather than on Steam, where it could be filed next to Risen 2.

I am getting OCD! Clients are OCD machines!
Didn't you advise mr G the other day to pick up AC3 on Amazon?
Posted December 29, 2012
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StingingVelvet: See now it annoys me I have Risen on amazon DRM free rather than on Steam, where it could be filed next to Risen 2.
Actually, with increasing number of clients, this is something I'd like to see: One client that would incorporate them all. You enter your account details for the clients you wish to use and then it would merge all your games into a single list, prompting for download and installing them via a simple script. That would be awesome.
Posted December 29, 2012
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wpegg: Didn't you advise mr G the other day to pick up AC3 on Amazon?
Well Uplay is a client, technically. I did end up getting it on Steam though, for one main reason. I have been burned by DLC from Ubisoft many times, it never goes on sale outside of Steam.

I think, sadly, I am just going to end up one of those buy everything on Steam people. I just don't care about the politics behind it anymore and just want convenience. I'll still buy games elsewhere when I have to though, like EA stuff.
Posted December 29, 2012
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Fenixp: Actually, with increasing number of clients, this is something I'd like to see: One client that would incorporate them all. You enter your account details for the clients you wish to use and then it would merge all your games into a single list, prompting for download and installing them via a simple script. That would be awesome.
One client to rule them all...

I've actually been formulating ideas, but the main showstopper is that you can't do it without being sued by steam.
Post edited December 29, 2012 by wpegg
Posted December 29, 2012
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wpegg: I've actually been formulating ideas, but the main showstopper is that you can't do it without being sued be steam.
You can't directly, buut you can get games library, you can add a launch script under every game, and that auto-launches Steam, installs the game, and then launches the game from Steam. It's not as efficient as I'd like, but it would still allow everything to be collected in a single place.
Posted December 29, 2012
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Crowseye: Speaking, I think, for the last five gamers on Earth who choose not to use online game management clients, as long as *I* am able to download the installer and extras to my hard drive, back them up, and once downloaded install and play my games at any time without being required to connect to the internet, I could not care less how other people use GOG. They can add all the value-added services they want as long as they don't remove that option.
Yeah, StingingVelvet may have gone to the dark side, but I still want independence from these things.
Posted December 29, 2012
As long as it's optional and I can keep it away from me and my games - I don't mind.
Posted December 29, 2012
I would really welcome a GOG client, Obviously keep it optional, so as not to upset people, but having a bunch of files on my computer feels a lot less convenient then opening Steam (or Desura, or Origin, or whatever) and hey, there are my games!
Post edited December 29, 2012 by BadDecissions
Posted December 29, 2012
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Dzsono: Yeah, StingingVelvet may have gone to the dark side, but I still want independence from these things.
Resistance is futile!

Oh, shit, wrong sci-fi!
Posted December 29, 2012
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StingingVelvet: Oh, shit, wrong sci-fi!
Your brain must have turned to mush from having so many things automated for you ;)
Posted December 30, 2012
While GOG is my main deal as far as PC gaming goes, I really like Desura (even though I've never used their client) and how they offer a client AND a downloadable DRM-free executable.

That said, I personally have no problem with clients as long as DRM-free executable is an available option. I like how Steam organizes things and automates all of the patching required in PC gaming, however it's just not for me. I like my executable files and the sense of ownership that comes with them. I spent about $30 during the last Steam summer sale and still feel like it's the worlds best rental service.
Posted December 30, 2012
Game clients can be very helpful. I too agree that sometimes managing downloads from different services can be a little cumbersome. Nothing a good spreadsheet and some organization can't overcome. :)

Ideally, a game client would allow both automatic install (without downloading a package installer first) and download of installers that can be backed up. This is more or less what Desura does, I think.

For the most part I'm happy with the variety I have. GOG - back up the installers and bonus content. Steam - keeps my library backed up for me. Desura offers both options. Others like Amazon and Gamersgate, where I have just a couple games each, it's mixed. But overall, not too bad. :)
Post edited December 30, 2012 by mondo84
Posted December 30, 2012
I was thinking today that I use iTunes for all my music. I might buy it from amazon or on a disc, but in the end it ends up on iTunes. I like the idea of Steam being similar... want music, launch iTunes, want games, launch Steam. On top of that simplicity it also adds a lot of cool community features and whatnot.

I feel like what has stopped me from doing that is behind the scenes shit that no one with any sense really cares about because it's over-thinking things and a minor concern in the long run. As if 20 years from now some Steam games becoming unplayable is going to kill me.

Anyway, random thoughts.
Posted December 30, 2012
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mondo84: Game clients can be very helpful. I too agree that sometimes managing downloads from different services can be a little cumbersome. Nothing a good spreadsheet and some organization can't overcome. :)

Ideally, a game client would allow both automatic install (without downloading a package installer first) and download of installers that can be backed up. This is more or less what Desura does, I think.

For the most part I'm happy with the variety I have. GOG - back up the installers and bonus content. Steam - keeps my library backed up for me. Desura offers both options. Others like Amazon and Gamersgate, where I have just a couple games each, it's mixed. But overall, not too bad. :)
GCStar is better than spreadsheet.
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