rjbuffchix: There is a lot of discussion, as well as fearmongering thanks to Kotaku and related brigaders, about GOG's financial state.

In my travels, I have seen minimum price, with option to pay more, work for sites like Bandcamp (itself featured on FCKDRM.com). What is the general forum user sentiment on this model? To be clear, I am not advocating for games to be discounted. I would keep the existing prices, just that they would be the minimum, with an option to pay more if the customer desires. This would allow GOG to make more on certain games (I also wouldn't use the specific word "minimum", due to other sites constantly renting games at bargain bin prices).

Another interesting idea would be for GOG to have its own sort of internal Kickstarter system where users and even fans who don't have accounts could contribute towards GOG getting games here DRM-free. Maybe there is some sort of knowhow at GOG of what games that could possibly have a realistic chance, GOG could then be the one to list the game on the internal system, and if enough people were contributing towards them, they could become a reality, in a way that a wishlist could not necessarily accomplish.

Melvinica: I already/ will pay more :)

rjbuffchix: Nice...I have long said that the DRM-free games on this site are an absolute bargain, because you get to own/fully control them. I am in somewhat of a unique perspective in that I abandoned PC gaming for well over a decade, prior to finding my way here. I am aware the market at large is conditioned to "Steam sales" where massive games are sold for pennies on the dollar. However, I buy to own, not to rent, so those sales mean nothing to me. In my view, a game like Fallout: New Vegas is worth well over the asking price here, actually worth more than the original retail prices too. That said, I do not care for nickel and diming, constant small cosmetic DLCs, et cetera in games. But for massive, full experiences, I am more than happy to pay. I had a feeling that despite being a minority among PC gamers, I would not be the only one here who feels this way :)

Melvinica: I'm not paying more willingly though, but because of regional pricing. :(

fronzelneekburm: Here's how gog can make some money off of me: Release any of the following titles before the end of Q2 2019 and I'll day 1 instabuy them at full price. Hell, I'll even put up with the regional price hike.

One Finger Death Punch
One Finger Death Punch 2
Underworld Ascendant
Grimoire: Heralds Of The Winged Exemplar
Detention
Devotion
The Hong Kong Massacre
Halflight

You want my money, gog? You gotta deliver the goods. Otherwise, you're shit out of luck. The golden days of me spending money on shit I don't need for no reason other than brand loyalty to a store I used to believe in are over.

firstpastthepost:

firstpastthepost: Sorry... but I already pay a premium on a lot of games I've bought here. There are several games I've purchased here that would've been cheaper elsewhere. GoG isn't a charity. I don't want to see them go out of business but if their business practices are bad enough that they can't stay afloat than I'm not interested in donating money to them to continue burning cash.

If they are in dire financial straits than they need to fix their process. Giving them money just gives them more money to lose if they don't fix the problems they have.

mintee: not a fan. if people want to support the site then they can buy more games, share the site with their friends and social media to generate buzz etc. a company that has to rely on generosity to make it just isnt going to have my confidence to put my library in their hands. gog has made alot of money, but blew it for a growth plan that needs to be reigned in and restructured. its not our fault or responsibility to keep them solvent. most of us here on the forums have hundreds of their titles. its whoevers wearing the suits calling the shots fault.

fronzelneekburm: Underworld Ascendant