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> even though we never take part in sales or bundles

That's one reason I didn't hesitate to purchase it.

Years ago, I asked on the forums[0] if they'd have it on GOG since I wanted a DRM Free copy that I could pull updates from. They said, essentially, "not in the near future" so I bought it on a humblebundle ... I got a Steam key though.

A few weeks later it came out on GOG and I contacted about getting a key and they said, just buy it again.

I also haven't seen it on GOG-connect to make it available to Steam key holders.

So my experience definitely conflicts with their "early purchaser" customer-appreciation rationale for this.

[0]: https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?p=189466#p189466

Not that Wube Software handled this well, but you're better off not using GOG Galaxy for updates. It's had a 0-day privilege escalation vulnerability for over two years. GOG tried to pull a fast one on the security researcher who reported it and has downplayed the severity of the issue. They've left their customers vulnerable for so long that their incompetence is effectively indistinguishable from malice.

https://wccftech.com/gog-has-had-a-severe-internal-vulnerabi...

Thanks for the info and yeah, this adds another brick to the GOG pile of shame unfortunately.

GOG has been very lethargic to the point of straight-up dishonesty regarding their plan for Linux support for games, galaxy and their downloader. Their rollout of Galaxy has been panned and definition of what qualifies as DRM-free has been eroded over time.

I understand the disparity of resources, but steam has done much more lately to embrace Linux and their community than GOG and gaping security holes is just unacceptable.

A lot has changed since 2016.

That's the reason I never purchased it

This thread caused me to look up why they don't do sales. I was a bit frustrated at first; but I must say, after reading their rationale, that now I'm kinda convinced.

To quote one of the Factorio mods/staff:

> It isn't about visibility or sales, its about respecting the players who have already purchased the game. We don't want to reward the people who hold off on buying the game, the game is a price we find reasonable, and this is the deal. If you think it is priced too high, then it is your choice to not purchase, and we hope that with enough time, and extra development, we will be able to convince you of its value.

Sources:

https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?p=159626#p159626

https://www.factorio.com/blog/post/fff-140

https://www.reddit.com/r/factorio/comments/8stbnl/psa_factor...

I don't buy it. These developers don't discount because they don't have to. They're not doing it out of some altruistic sense of duty to not "reward people who hold off." That's silly and I honestly can't believe that you believe that.

You are missing out. This game is worth way more than what it sells for.

Why? It's already arguably underpriced at $30.

I never before paid this much for a game

I paid around $10 in brazilian Steam.

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