Apps, apps everywhere! It seems Paradox are doing their own client now too. I have no idea how long it's been a thing, but it appears it will support Linux too.
I saw this link pop up in my Twitter feed earlier after having heard literally nothing about it, ever. Right now, it's only for Windows, but the download button when viewed on Linux does state "Coming soon for Linux". Paradox have been really good to us, so it's pleasing to see that text rather than nothing. Unlike GOG Galaxy, I fully expect Paradox to get the Linux version of their client out within a year.
It appears you will be able to link your accounts with Steam and multiplayer through it is compatible with Steam too. It has glorious Cloud Saves, so losing your saves due to various PC issues won't matter.
Something I'm sure many will appreciate, is that it has a version control ability. You can specifically set what version of a game you want. Especially useful for Paradox games, which get big updates quite often.
So there's now client for: Paradox, Beamdog, GOG, Steam, Origin, itch.io and more, battle of the apps! The Paradox client is not required and Paradox aren't showing signs of removing their games from Steam, so this is likely a move to attempt to undercut the "Steam Tax".
Take a look here. What do you think to this move by Paradox? Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
I saw this link pop up in my Twitter feed earlier after having heard literally nothing about it, ever. Right now, it's only for Windows, but the download button when viewed on Linux does state "Coming soon for Linux". Paradox have been really good to us, so it's pleasing to see that text rather than nothing. Unlike GOG Galaxy, I fully expect Paradox to get the Linux version of their client out within a year.
It appears you will be able to link your accounts with Steam and multiplayer through it is compatible with Steam too. It has glorious Cloud Saves, so losing your saves due to various PC issues won't matter.
Something I'm sure many will appreciate, is that it has a version control ability. You can specifically set what version of a game you want. Especially useful for Paradox games, which get big updates quite often.
So there's now client for: Paradox, Beamdog, GOG, Steam, Origin, itch.io and more, battle of the apps! The Paradox client is not required and Paradox aren't showing signs of removing their games from Steam, so this is likely a move to attempt to undercut the "Steam Tax".
Take a look here. What do you think to this move by Paradox? Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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The majority of games I'm playing at the moment are Paradox games anyway, and I've pretty much bought everything they've released in the past few years at least. As long as the client is lightweight and works nicely, I'm honestly looking forward to giving it a ago. I'd quite like a way to concentrate all of my paradox games and see any news and updates.
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I know only one thing: It will be out for Linux before GoG Galaxy :D
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LinuxGamesTV Aug 11, 2017
Quoting: IdleGandalfQuoting: rudzhaQuoting: IdleGandalfSo, why do we need such a client again? (cloud saves are possible with steam as well, if that's the selling point for this client)
It's not for us, it's for them.
Yea that much is obvious. Just wondered why the article is so emphasized about the client's features, I don't see its advantage. The only possible usage scenario may be the situation where you don't have any other installed (e.g. steam) and only want to play paradox games. Seems rather far fetched.
You can use it but you don't must, like Oeigiun or Uplay. So where is your problem?
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I don't like it, Steam already provides those features along with the convenience of having non-Paradox games at hand when I'll get bored of painting a map in my chosen colour and splitting community will make it harder to coordinate against whatever cash grab they'll come up with next. After all they only reverted the recent price shift when reviews for their games entered the Negative threshold. They make good games and show support to non-Windows platforms, but their Electronic Arts approach to balance between game content/DLC and their DLC pricing policy should be contested at any given opportunity.
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IdleGandalf Aug 11, 2017
Quoting: BdMdesigNQuoting: IdleGandalfQuoting: rudzhaQuoting: IdleGandalfSo, why do we need such a client again? (cloud saves are possible with steam as well, if that's the selling point for this client)
It's not for us, it's for them.
Yea that much is obvious. Just wondered why the article is so emphasized about the client's features, I don't see its advantage. The only possible usage scenario may be the situation where you don't have any other installed (e.g. steam) and only want to play paradox games. Seems rather far fetched.
You can use it but you don't must, like Oeigiun or Uplay. So where is your problem?
I have no problem with the client (at least nothing that has to be discussed here), just the way it *was* presented. Maybe you should read more carefully and all the comments before you make such statements.
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lucifertdark Aug 11, 2017
Quoting: BdMdesigNYou can use it but you don't must, like Oeigiun or Uplay. So where is your problem?I don't know if I'm misreading your comment but with games on uplay, if you buy them through steam you have no choice but to have Steam & Uplay running at the same time to play the games, bloody silly nonsense if you ask me.
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The only reason I'd go for it is if it gives DRM-free versions of games I already own, somewhat like what GOG did with GOG Connect.
The client could provide Paradox with realtime data about their playerbase's computing systems like the Steam Hardware Survey, more specific to their own playerbase rather than the Steam userbase at large.
Beyond that I see no reason for the client.
The client could provide Paradox with realtime data about their playerbase's computing systems like the Steam Hardware Survey, more specific to their own playerbase rather than the Steam userbase at large.
Beyond that I see no reason for the client.
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I use Steam so this thing has not much value for me. I understand though that they'd like to have Steam services also on other (un)platforms they sell on to and I welcomed their company wide infrastructural projects.
The thing is I don't like launchers. It's an additional click away from my game, launchers go against every modern rule of usability and user friendliness. I can't really understand why game houses are so stubborn with them. Old management I guess. I doubt a millenial would come out with such an idea. Anyway Paradox already uses launchers for each one of their games so I guess in the end having a unified one instead of many will not change anything compared to now.
So in the end I'm just disappointed that they didn't used this chance to get rid of launchers entirely.
The thing is I don't like launchers. It's an additional click away from my game, launchers go against every modern rule of usability and user friendliness. I can't really understand why game houses are so stubborn with them. Old management I guess. I doubt a millenial would come out with such an idea. Anyway Paradox already uses launchers for each one of their games so I guess in the end having a unified one instead of many will not change anything compared to now.
So in the end I'm just disappointed that they didn't used this chance to get rid of launchers entirely.
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lucifertdark Aug 11, 2017
Quoting: MalI use Steam so this thing has not much value for me. I understand though that they'd like to have Steam services also on other (un)platforms they sell on to and I welcomed their company wide infrastructural projects.I don't mind launchers if they're done well, the Feral launcher is one that does it's job well (at least for me).
The thing is I don't like launchers. It's an additional click away from my game, launchers go against every modern rule of usability and user friendliness. I can't really understand why game houses are so stubborn with them. Old management I guess. I doubt a millenial would come out with such an idea. Anyway Paradox already uses launchers for each one of their games so I guess in the end having a unified one instead of many will not change anything compared to now.
So in the end I'm just disappointed that they didn't used this chance to get rid of launchers entirely.
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