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Saoshyant posted:It's rushed out garbage, which among many sins, is missing the expansion. Grab the original on GOG and don't look back. It's missing -both- expansions, in fact. This means no random map generator, no Conflux, missing a ton of artefacts, no bug fixes added with said expansions and only.. How many, thirty maps in total across all size categories? The new graphics aren't much better than the old ones, in fact, they stand out like sore thumbs when stuff like the background hasn't changed at all, and they still haven't fixed stuff like the wonky Fortress wall during sieges! Also, none of the great mods like Wake of Gods or Horn of The Abyss are compatible with this version, and I doubt the Steam community can pick up the slack from these two behemoths. Get the GOG version; it's cheaper and has everything you could possibly want out of Heroes 3. E: Not to mention the excellent HD mod is a thing already! This is also compatible with most major mods. THE BAR fucked around with this message at 20:21 on Apr 22, 2015 |
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SpRahl posted:Ive said it before but if you want to play HOMM3 or something like HOMM3.. just play HOMM3. A good alternative is HOMM5 Tribes of the East plus this mod which unlocks the previous two campaigns. Tribes and the original HOMM3 are the same price so it's a good value overall.
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They broke up some more bundles on GOG today. The only ones I noticed were King's Quest 1-3 and 4-6, but I am sure that there were others as well. All of the debundled games went up on Galaxy as well. Nearly 97% of my library (yes, I did the calculation) is on Galaxy now, so I hope this means that they will soon have everything up and then move to the Beta phase.
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Apr 23, 2015 17:26
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Is there any trick to getting into the Galaxy beta?
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Shukaro posted:Is there any trick to getting into the Galaxy beta? I signed up the first time the sign ups started and got an AvP game but no Galaxy beta. Months later someone suggested I signed up again and, within days, I had the beta client in my GOG list. Try that.
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Saoshyant posted:I signed up the first time the sign ups started and got an AvP game but no Galaxy beta. Months later someone suggested I signed up again and, within days, I had the beta client in my GOG list. Try that. Semantics, but I thought that it was still in Alpha? The idea being that it does not have all of its features integrated yet, and the entire library is nearly but not quite uploaded.
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Shukaro posted:Is there any trick to getting into the Galaxy beta? I signed up for the beta last month and got an invite within a week 
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I got invited to the beta with the very first wave but never had the time to check it out, and this is making me want to go download it, but I've apparently deleted the beta email and there's no way to get them to resend it, so RIP me. 
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I don't think this really matters, but it's still in alpha. I think it's still in alpha because a lot of features are missing, and earlier on, there weren't very many games integrated with it. Now the library is more complete. There are still quite a few features missing. I would anticipate once the library is 100%, they will move to beta for building out a few more features. You can sign up right here: http://www.gog.com/galaxy/alpha I got my key within the week. Once you get a key via email, add it to the GOG site. The Galaxy client is a "game" in your library. Download and install it just like a game.
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crestfallen posted:I don't think this really matters, but it's still in alpha. I think it's still in alpha because a lot of features are missing, and earlier on, there weren't very many games integrated with it. It is in Alpha. I mentioned it above, and it was called such when they did the Aliens vs. Predator thing and first brought it out. Alpha basically means that they have not yet added all of the intended features, while Beta means that all of the planned features are implemented but that the product still needs bug-fixes and refinement, roughly speaking. They only have English-language support for the client, for example, and there are no doubt many other things to add before an official Beta. That said, my GOG library is extensive (by which I mean ludicrously large), and 97% of it is on the client now. I think that 100% library presence will be a major step and will mean that the official translation to Beta is imminent.
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Sure. I apologize if it wasn't clear, my post was more of a summary of stuff plus my experience with getting the client itself.
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Is there a list of compatible games out somewhere?
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Out of the pile of awesome games on discount this week, I'd suggest people to give Desktop Dungeons a try. It's a woefully under hyped puzzley roguelike which can be enjoyed by both the hardcore math crunching crowd and those who seek a more relaxed experience(just don't expect to turn off your brain and win every quest). There's the free version floating around to try, but the amount of content crammed into the new release is huge. Also it's one of those games which seems tailor made for GOG drm free politic: it's small and has his own cloud, so you could just download it anywhere you want and be ready to get your dungeon fix.
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double nine posted:Is there a list of compatible games out somewhere? It changes pretty frequently, and they don't talk about how it's changing. I have ~80 games and they're all available for installation. I'd imagine they have a lot of features to add before they start testing it as beta-complete. There isn't a lot beyond install/play at the moment.
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Twobirds posted:I'd imagine they have a lot of features to add before they start testing it as beta-complete. There isn't a lot beyond install/play at the moment. Very true, but they have the vast majority of their library up on that, and I would consider having the entire site on the client to be a major milestone. You are probably right, though... having the whole GOG library on the client probably does indicate an impending beta - there is so much more to be done.
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Noticed this with GOG Galaxy: I installed Battle Worlds Kronos from the installer, and not in the Galaxy directory. Galaxy picked up on it anyhow and it shows up, ready for updating, launching, what-have-you. So maybe current GOG installers register with Galaxy if it exists. Kind of nice, but I have a feeling there are some GOG users who would cry foul for some reason.
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New Star Wars releases, Rebel Assualt I and II, the remainder of the JK/Dark Forces games, and updates/release of the Collector's CD editions of Tie Fighter and X-Wing.  http://www.gog.com/news/star_wars_day_on_gogcom [quote="" post=""] May the 4th come to GOG.com! Star Wars Day™ is near, a time when the world comes together to celebrate the long, long history of a galaxy far, far away. And so it is, once again we combine forces with Lucasfilm and Disney to join in on upcoming May the 4th celebrations the way we know best: with new releases, a classic Digital Premiere, and peecha chakka no wookie boonowa tweepi Saleo. Ho, ho, ho, hooo. What do we have in store this week? -- Star Wars: Rebel Assault I & II - a new digital premiere. The famous live-action, FMV rail shooter returns - blast through the ranks of the Galactic Empire, revisit familiar movie locations, and experience the rebel assault. Both of the classic titles come in one DRM-free package for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux! -- Collector's CD-ROM editions of: Star Wars™ X-Wing and Star Wars™ TIE-Fighter. The space-flight simulators finally become complete exclusively on GOG.com. The Collectors Edition, often considered the absolute re-release, combines upgraded graphics with the classic MUSE sound system, and a refined flight engine. It's a free upgrade to all of you that own it, and comes with every new purchase as well. -- Star Wars: Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast and Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy now on GOG.com. Are these the best lightsaber swingin', force-pushin' simulators ever made? Search your feelings, you know it to be true. -- Two big bundles, with every remaining Star Wars™ game on GOG.com: Blaster Bundle - with 7 games up to 50% off, including the upgraded Star Wars X-Wing & TIE-Fighter series, and more Lucasfilm games brought back into the digital world from old CDs and dusty floppy disks. Saber Bundle - with 10 games at a flat 77% off, including Star Wars Battlefront II, Knights of the Old Republic I & II, the two Dark Forces games, and our two new completely new releases: Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast & Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. Grab your blaster, wield your saber, and celebrate the days counting down to May the 4th with us! The entire shebang will last until Thursday, May 7, 6:59 AM GMT. [/quote]
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Handsome Ralph posted:New Star Wars releases, Rebel Assualt I and II, the remainder of the JK/Dark Forces games, and updates/release of the Collector's CD editions of Tie Fighter and X-Wing. Oh god, I'm having PTSD flashbacks of Beggar's Canyon  .
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Rebel Assault II is probably the reason this is one of my favorite Star Wars songs. They made good use of the score. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVycvLAFXmc&t=136s Mierenneuker fucked around with this message at 14:21 on Apr 28, 2015 |
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I was really hoping for episode 1 racer....but this is good news!
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Oh geez, those bundles... I was waiting for the Star Wars stuff to go on sale. My wallet...
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Are those the good versions of X-Wing/Tie Fighter or can you still not get those? The ones with the dynamic score or whatever? I've never played them and the bloody things have more editions than Divinity 2.
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The Collector's CD Edition are the good versions of X-Wing and Tie Fighter. So yeah, they just added them to the pack. I need to get a joystick or something.
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I am glad that these are running until 7 May, because that sabre bundle is brilliant but I am skint. Fortunately, payday is Friday. I don't think that the blaster bundle is quite the "OMG what a deal!" that the other is, though. Still hoping that they will get the other Indiana Jones adventure game up. It might be a some kind of film tie-in legal BS, but I still want to see it.
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Lunchmeat Larry posted:Are those the good versions of X-Wing/Tie Fighter or can you still not get those? The ones with the dynamic score or whatever? I've never played them and the bloody things have more editions than Divinity 2. They are the good versions. All the enhancements of the later versions, but with the MUSE dynamic soundtrack. Gonna play the poo poo out of this tonight 
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I really didn't think they'd continue tooling with the TIE/X packages and add iMuse. Good for them.
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Are the collector versions of Tie Fighter and/or X-Wing going to have their own shelf space? I went and looked and did not see anything like that, but I assumed that they would get their own digital box because the 93 and 98 versions of each game did.
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Dark Forces and Rebel Assault II were the Star Wars games of my youth. Well, and Episode I: Racer for the GBC but that game is basically F-Zero Chapter 7 Tournament Mode with a rumble feature. Nice to have them back up somewhere.
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jivjov posted:I was really hoping for episode 1 racer.... Ditto. 
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Galaga Galaxian posted:Ditto. You're god drat right Disney better re-release the best part of the prequels.
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JustJeff88 posted:Are the collector versions of Tie Fighter and/or X-Wing going to have their own shelf space? I went and looked and did not see anything like that, but I assumed that they would get their own digital box because the 93 and 98 versions of each game did. https://www.gog.com/account/refresh  
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Megadyptes posted:CE showed up after I refreshed my account I clicked that link and there they were. Rock on, goon brother (or sister).  Interestingly enough, the 3 versions of each of the 2 games are one of the few things in my library not on the Galaxy client right now. Slightly surprised about that, being that they are relatively new (to GOG). I would assume that older (again for GOG) games would be the last added, not the "OMG It is back!" games that everyone was justifiably excited about.
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JustJeff88 posted:I clicked that link and there they were. Rock on, goon brother (or sister). I just reinstalled Galaxy and the X-wing SE is there, but the other two aren't.
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I've only just logged in after a few months away..to find the bundles are separated now. Is it still possible to get the complete installers?
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saucepanman posted:I just reinstalled Galaxy and the X-wing SE is there, but the other two aren't. Interesting; none of mine are. I only have the X-Wing and Tie Fighter, the first two released of the quartet, but none of their 3 editions each is on Galaxy for me. Hmm.
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Kibayasu posted:You're god drat right Disney better re-release the best part of the prequels.  Really.
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Casimir Radon posted:The action-adventure game is better Is that the one where you later play as Captain Panaka and have to escort Queen Amadala as she tries to heedlessly take on ALL THE DROIDEKAS on Naboo by herself?
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The X-Wing miniatures game broke me and now I'm Edge of Empire-ing, Vassal-ing, and suddenly I have a library full of Star Wars games. I understand that the Collectors Edition is the way to go for X-wing and TIE - is there any recommended order for the rest of the games that I should know about? I mean, I think I know enough to play KOTOR before KOTOR 2, but do I really? The only Star Wars vidja games I've played are one of the Rebel Assaults, and the awesome old arcade X-Wing game. Anything in there I'd be better off ignoring/playing first/sequentially?
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moot the hopple posted:Is that the one where you later play as Captain Panaka and have to escort Queen Amadala as she tries to heedlessly take on ALL THE DROIDEKAS on Naboo by herself? It's not a perfect game but even the flaws aren't a dealbreaker and are pretty funny. In Otoh Gunga Qui-Gon tells you not to hurt the Gungans, the idea was probably to make you go non-lethal on your way through, except you're not punished for killing them, and it never gets mentioned if you do. The only consequence that might happen is a guard might toss a thermal detonator (The blast radius on these is pretty impressive) if you're murdering civilians, but they're reasonably easy to avoid. Killing Boss Nass or any members of his council will also fail the mission, but otherwise you're free to go on a murder spree. You can get away with killing a good deal of the Mos Espa population too ("YOOOOOUUUU'REEE A NO GOOD KILLER!"), though kill the wrong people an Anakin refuses to cooperate with a murderer. You can kill a bunch of civilians on Coruscant too with no repercussions. Outside of breaking the game the best part is being free to explore Star Wars locations and talk to people. Outside of the KOTOR series you really don't get to do much of that because they're straight action. This game brings over adventure game elements in addition to the action which I thought was the greatest thing ever when I got it. Christmas 99 was one of the better ones present wise; I got this game, Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine, ended up getting a Voodoo3 afterwords because the Indy game needed it, and I think I got my first Gerber tool that year too.
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