I was considering using GOG Connect (https://www.gog.com/connect) but I am not familiar with it and since it is "permanent" I am reluctant to make the change without more information. I know that by linking my Steam account to GOG Connect I am supposed to have some of the games I own on Steam added to my GOG account. Are there any drawbacks to doing this? How do those on this forum who have used GOG Connect feel about it?
Other than the information from GOG I linked to above, about the only thing I know about GOG Connect is what I've read in this article (http://www.pcgamer.com/gog-connect-imports-steam-games-to-your-gog-library/) from PC Gamer.
What say ye, forum members? Yea or nay?
I use it as I find any opportunity I can get a DRM free game I'm all for it. It only works for select games at select times. I look at it as backup if steam ever goes tits up
i have connect installed, its like steam basically with just about the same features. Friends list, access your library, shop, update your games, chat, screenshots, ect.ect. You don't need to install the client to port your steam games over, just link your steam account to GOG. I don't mind it but i don't use it much either. I do like that i have a DRM free version of the steam games ported over. You can installed the games through connect or download them and install from your web site library.
Quote from: -budd- on June 10, 2017, 05:19:58 PM
i have connect installed, its like steam basically with just about the same features. Friends list, access your library, shop, update your games, chat, screenshots, ect.ect. You don't need to install the client to port your steam games over, just link your steam account to GOG. I don't mind it but i don't use it much either. I do like that i have a DRM free version of the steam games ported over. You can installed the games through connect or download them and install from your web site library.
Your thinking Galaxy. That is their steam like software. Connect is just that, a linking of your steam account to gog
Quote from: jamus34 on June 10, 2017, 05:26:57 PM
Quote from: -budd- on June 10, 2017, 05:19:58 PM
i have connect installed, its like steam basically with just about the same features. Friends list, access your library, shop, update your games, chat, screenshots, ect.ect. You don't need to install the client to port your steam games over, just link your steam account to GOG. I don't mind it but i don't use it much either. I do like that i have a DRM free version of the steam games ported over. You can installed the games through connect or download them and install from your web site library.
Your thinking Galaxy. That is their steam like software. Connect is just that, a linking of your steam account to gog
AAAA..yea...your right...ooooopppps.
Quote from: -budd- on June 10, 2017, 05:42:17 PM
Quote from: jamus34 on June 10, 2017, 05:26:57 PM
Quote from: -budd- on June 10, 2017, 05:19:58 PM
i have connect installed, its like steam basically with just about the same features. Friends list, access your library, shop, update your games, chat, screenshots, ect.ect. You don't need to install the client to port your steam games over, just link your steam account to GOG. I don't mind it but i don't use it much either. I do like that i have a DRM free version of the steam games ported over. You can installed the games through connect or download them and install from your web site library.
Your thinking Galaxy. That is their steam like software. Connect is just that, a linking of your steam account to gog
AAAA..yea...your right...ooooopppps.
All good man. Who knows maybe gog is trying to be the next Uber with nefarious plans
Or the next Nefarious with uber plans.
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On topic (I know, ha!), what's the point of bringing Steam games over into GOG Galaxy? Or GOG, period? I don't get it.
I try to keep my number of clients to a minimum to keep my friends together. Same with voice coms.
Generally its just steam and discord. Done. I link non steam games to play through steam just so friends can come join when they see me load up through steam.
Quote from: BC on June 10, 2017, 08:19:45 PM
On topic (I know, ha!), what's the point of bringing Steam games over into GOG Galaxy? Or GOG, period? I don't get it.
Because, come TEOTWAWKI, we can still play those STEAM games offline that we also bought on GOG.
You know, during the down time between battling Giant Mutant Rats and defending our Road Warrior convoy from the Toecutter and his minions.
Quote from: BC on June 10, 2017, 08:19:45 PM
On topic (I know, ha!), what's the point of bringing Steam games over into GOG Galaxy? Or GOG, period? I don't get it.
Basically just to have a DRM free version.
Quote from: BC on June 10, 2017, 08:19:45 PM
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On topic (I know, ha!), what's the point of bringing Steam games over into GOG Galaxy? Or GOG, period? I don't get it.
When posting from a cell phone proper English can kiss the fattest part of my arse
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Quote from: -budd- on June 10, 2017, 09:17:03 PM
Quote from: BC on June 10, 2017, 08:19:45 PM
On topic (I know, ha!), what's the point of bringing Steam games over into GOG Galaxy? Or GOG, period? I don't get it.
Basically just to have a DRM free version.
Yes, that's why I am considering taking the plunge with GOG Connect. But what I want to know is this: Are there are any hazards in linking my GOG account to my Steam account? I have Googled for an answer and haven't found anything yet. But since the change will be a permanent one, I don't wish to do something I will regret later.
Quote from: Staggerwing on June 10, 2017, 08:57:54 PM
Quote from: BC on June 10, 2017, 08:19:45 PM
On topic (I know, ha!), what's the point of bringing Steam games over into GOG Galaxy? Or GOG, period? I don't get it.
Because, come TEOTWAWKI, we can still play those STEAM games offline that we also bought on GOG.
You know, during the down time between battling Giant Mutant Rats and defending our Road Warrior convoy from the Toecutter and his minions.
Exactly!
Quote from: Greybriar on June 18, 2017, 11:17:29 AM
Quote from: -budd- on June 10, 2017, 09:17:03 PM
Quote from: BC on June 10, 2017, 08:19:45 PM
On topic (I know, ha!), what's the point of bringing Steam games over into GOG Galaxy? Or GOG, period? I don't get it.
Basically just to have a DRM free version.
Yes, that's why I am considering taking the plunge with GOG Connect. But what I want to know is this: Are there are any hazards in linking my GOG account to my Steam account? I have Googled for an answer and haven't found anything yet. But since the change will be a permanent one, I don't wish to do something I will regret later.
All I can say is I've been linked up since the program started without issue. GOG will have access to your library and let's just assume your profile also, I believe it's spelled out what they have access too if you connect.
I would think that the fewer the people who have access to your Steam account, the more secure it will be. And this would probably even be true even if GOG were more secure than Steam to begin with.
I always try to own and register Matrix/Slitherine games before I get the Steam version, just in case a catastrophe happens and I have to reconstruct my Steam library.
We're talking remote possibilities, but everything can get hacked these days.
I'd rather err on the side of caution, and that's why I don't (and probably won't) use GOG Connect.
I used it, a nice little extra. No issues found so far. Also bought plenty of games from them directly :)
Quote from: Philippe on June 18, 2017, 03:11:25 PM
I would think that the fewer the people who have access to your Steam account, the more secure it will be. And this would probably even be true even if GOG were more secure than Steam to begin with.
I always try to own and register Matrix/Slitherine games before I get the Steam version, just in case a catastrophe happens and I have to reconstruct my Steam library.
We're talking remote possibilities, but everything can get hacked these days.
I'd rather err on the side of caution, and that's why I don't (and probably won't) use GOG Connect.
Thanks for the explanation. O0 I knew there was a risk involved but I didn't know it was hacking.
At this time, there is only one game on Steam (and I don't even play it!) that I could get on my GOG account by using GOG Connect. Since I have 200+ games on Steam and 500+ on GOG, I don't believe it would be worth the risk for me to link the two accounts.
Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences with GOG Connect. :clap:
Isn't the only real threat in this regard, if you have payment information stored in either Steam or GOG?
Steam has some rather deep security you can partake of, but GOG not so much.
In either's case, I do not store payment information, just in case.