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I originally thought it was only for "Shadow of Mordor", as stated in this article, because Bundlestars advertises it only for windows. But even if they write this or that game works on Linux, they sell a Windows key. And so your purchase will be registered as a Windows user, lowering Linux purchase rate while increasing Windows one.
So, even if edddeduck_feral is indulgent about this, no way I'll buy a single key on Bundlestars anymore.
Feral store is the only way to go.
I don't know how reddit deals with deleted topics, so here is the original discussion:
http://imgur.com/a/wJxtG
I'd like to understand the mechanics of this though. Is this something special to Bundlestars, or would this apply tp other stores (like the Humble store) as well?
IIRC even GOG doesn't register which platform you buy from. But it's less important since GOG doesn't report platform purchase to developpers. Unlike steam that reports wrong platform to devs (Windows keys or Android purchases).
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I don't know how they deal with platform distinction, but at least they get the largest part of your purchase than on any other store.
For Feral Interactive: Feral Store.
For Aspyr Media: GameAgent.
For Virtual Programming: Deliver2
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Gog indeed register which platform you buy from... everytime I buy a windows game on GOG, the checkout process tells me "1 (or more) game from your order is NOT compatible with your Linux."
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https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/valve-have-made-some-big-changes-to-the-steam-reviews-system.8067
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I use to buy a lot from Bundlestars, they have some great bundles, but now I'll definitely pay more attention before buying a ported game..
I think GOG likely track downloads for each platform, but they never told me how they track anything when I asked.
I found a 1 year old reddit topic asking how GOG tracks platforms. Someone pretends he got an answer, saying they ckeck but do not keep track.
https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/35dzrt/gog_linux_sales_statistics/
Also, looks like no one bothers to answer to your tweet.
https://twitter.com/gamingonlinux/status/597131181906391041
Another reddit post from Feral, 6 months ago.
https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/49c1qc/a_chat_with_the_developer_of_quest_of_dungeons/d0r068h
It's pretty clear for me now. If I don't know how exactly a seller keeps track of platforms, I'll assume they will count me as a Windows purchase. So for now, I'll go for porter stores first, then Steam, Humble or GOG (yeah DRM-Free is important to me). No matter how huge is the discount.
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