Legends of Amberland no longer rejected by GOG

[Major Seven]

I don't know yet, maybe I will end up putting it on my website.

Any plans for doing this (or maybe releasing on itch.io)?
I would send an envelope of money to you, if it's necessary to get this game without steam

 

[Chris Koźmik]

LordArchibald will you release the game for purchase on a non steam location like on your website that you did for your other game?

Read below.

Any plans for doing this (or maybe releasing on itch.io)?
I would send an envelope of money to you, if it's necessary to get this game without steam

I would prefer if most people bought it via Steam (due to how the Steam discoverability algorithms work, the more people buy it directly and the more reviews it has the more promoted the game is by Steam). But all right, some of you are quite persistent on the topic and I understand your reasoning. So, how about this:

I could put "Legends of Amberland - Support the Developer" edition somewhere on my website (or just post the link on RPGCodex only). It would contain both Steam key and a direct download link (persistent). The price would be a bit higher than Steam version (like $30) and there would be an additional option to "tip" the developer if someone desires (I use Humble Widget which nicely handles it).

Would that be an acceptable solution?

 

[Major Seven]

Would that be an acceptable solution?

Absolutly!


You heard it guys, SUPPORT DEVS LIKE LordArchibald, we don't have many like him these days anymore!

 

[Boleskine]

Every time I see this game mentioned I mistake the title as "Legends of Amber Lamps".

Spoiler

 

[Valky]

LordArchibald will you release the game for purchase on a non steam location like on your website that you did for your other game?

Read below.

Any plans for doing this (or maybe releasing on itch.io)?
I would send an envelope of money to you, if it's necessary to get this game without steam

I would prefer if most people bought it via Steam (due to how the Steam discoverability algorithms work, the more people buy it directly and the more reviews it has the more promoted the game is by Steam). But all right, some of you are quite persistent on the topic and I understand your reasoning. So, how about this:

I could put "Legends of Amberland - Support the Developer" edition somewhere on my website (or just post the link on RPGCodex only). It would contain both Steam key and a direct download link (persistent). The price would be a bit higher than Steam version (like $30) and there would be an additional option to "tip" the developer if someone desires (I use Humble Widget which nicely handles it).

Would that be an acceptable solution?

Yes, I accept these terms.

 

[Chris Koźmik]

All right, if you like this solution, I will add (a slightly pricier) a special "Legends of Amberland - Support The Developer" edition (containing both Steam key and a persistent direct download link) on my website www.SilverLemurGames.com/legendsofamberland/, just as we discussed it a few posts above.
It will be available 1st August or a few days later (but not many).


Again, I would prefer if you bought it via Steam (due to how the Steam discoverability algorithm works), but I understand it would be very uncomfortable for some of you so I will add the direct purchase option for those people.
Anyway, it's a bit sad the game was rejected by GOG (it would solve the problem in the first place and it would be a great addition to that store, but well, it's not my call).

 

[Chris Koźmik]

Legends of Amberland is available on GOG now
I will post in more detail later.

https://af.gog.com/game/legends_of_amberland_the_forgotten_crown?as=1649904300

 

[samuraigaiden]

This is awesome. I see they added a bunch of Dungeon Crawlers along with Amberland. NICE!

 

[Lacrymas]

You might want to edit the description a bit, it has some strange wording and unnecessary/unnecessarily casual expressions.

 

[Dorateen]

One step closer to Legends of Amberland II

 

[Chris Koźmik]

Can someone confirm the GOG Connect is working for LoA (should be available till end of the week)?
Also, I have sent GOG keys to all people who bought it via the official website (the "Support The Developer" Edition). If you have not received it, drop me an email (please use the same email you used to purchase the game).

You might want to edit the description a bit, it has some strange wording and unnecessary/unnecessarily casual expressions.

You meant the first post on the forum here or the store description of the game?

One step closer to Legends of Amberland II

:D

 

[Infinitron]

Don't forget to add a link on the game's website: http://www.silverlemurgames.com/legendsofamberland/

 

[Lacrymas]

Chris Koźmik, the GOG description page.

 

[Chris Koźmik]

Don't forget to add a link on the game's website: http://www.silverlemurgames.com/legendsofamberland/

Done. I wonder if GOG has those nice widgets Steam has...

 

[Chris Koźmik]

Legends of Amberland approved by GOG.

All right, here goes the story. A while ago, I got a surprise email from GOG and it said they do want to have LoA on their store after all. Why the sudden change of heart is a speculation but I think the wishlist link ( https://af.gog.com/wishlist/games/legends_of_amberland_the_forgotten_crown?as=1649904300 ) you posted months ago might have been an important factor in change of the decision. It gathered quite a lot of comments saying, well, paraphrasing it and to put it kindly "we want the game on GOG, pretty please?" (OK, they used a different wording in those comments with a bit more of emotions). It seems GOG staff do read those whishlists, as they claimed previously

GOG agreed to all the things I said in the past I will try to get for you if it ever is released on GOG (so you don't need to pay for LoA twice):
1) All people who bought the pricer "Support The Developer" Edition via my official website got a free GOG key (if you have not received it, please email me using the same email you used when you bought the game). It applies to people who bought the game before GOG release.
2) There is GOG Connect enabled for one week (so hurry up!) for all people who bought it via Steam and want the game transfered to GOG.

It was released on GOG 24.02.2020.

I do hope it means the future sequel will be available on GOG from the start Thanks all of you who endorsed the game and made it happen! Many thanks!!!

 

[vonAchdorf]

Congratulations.