Where did you buy the German version? (no discussion about censorship!!)

[barny]

It shows up on GMG again for me as well. So they might actually distribute German versions now.

It still would have been great if we didn't got to know about the lock from some random thread in the forum. We still only have a cut-together from various postings as a sticky that leaves a lot of questions unanswered.

 

[Lifthrasil]

Fellow inhabitants of Germany, hear the good tidings I bring to you!
I communicated with the people at Greenmangames regarding the geolock topic. Here is the conversation:

Spoiler: Info from GMG customer support regarding geolock

Kenny (Green Man Gaming)

May 19, 12:59

Hi XXX,

Thanks for getting in touch.

If you will make a purchase from us from Germany, you will receive the geolocked, censored version that is dedicated to Germany.

If you purchase it from Sweden, we can not guarantee the copy working correctly.

If you have any further questions or queries, do not hesitate to reply to this ticket/email.

Kind regards,
Kenny

Green Man Gaming & Playfire
Customer Service

So here we go

 

[popartin]

Great! Thank you, @Lifthrasil!

 

[seattle]

Fellow inhabitants of Germany, hear the good tidings I bring to you!
I communicated with the people at Greenmangames regarding the geolock topic. Here is the conversation:
So here we go

So does that mean, that if you order at GMG from Germany you will automatically get the German version? Do they take the location info from your IP or your profile?
The thing is: They will provide the game key upon release, not directly. That means you will have to trust that information because you won't find out if the key can be activated before June 6th!

Here's what I would recommend: German customers who want to buy via GMG should first contact them and save the e-mail. That way you have their written confirmation as proof in case something goes wrong on release day. After all, several sources claim that German customers can only buy from Steam directly.

PS: Does the "IRON25" coupon still work, otherwise GMG always has a 20% coupon on the front page.

 

[seattle]

Here's my GMG-answer:
Matthew (Green Man Gaming)
We do supply the German key to customers assessing our website from Germany so as long as you purchase the game from our store in Germany you will receive a code suitable for your region (censored version) you can use the voucher code and also we are sending out keys as soon as you make the purchase if you have any issues please feel free to contact us
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Awesome, will purchase now! Don't forget the coupon!

 

[Kab00mBaby]

Glad that GMG handles everything internally. Will check in to get a key there too. Cheers

 

[seattle]

I just had a transaction error at GMG. Paid with PayPal then an error occured and I don't have the game in my library. Never had a problem before with that shop. Must have been bad luck. Now I have to wait for a solution...

 

[BjornB]

Would be nice if they share this piece of information with everyone, because thats what I was waiting for, so people know whether to cancel their pre-order from Paradoxplaza or not.

But well, they lose the revenue and its their own fault. I'd just like a working key on release day.

@BjornB Can you confirm germans will get working keys on release day from Paradoxplaza? In your own interest, tell the facts somewhere more prominently.

You will receive a Steam version wherever you buy the game. Even physical copies. As stated in the FAQ: No matter which retailer you buy the game from, you will receive a Steam key for the German version on release (if you are in Germany of course)

 

[popartin]

Here's my GMG-answer:
Matthew (Green Man Gaming)

Heh, he was the one who helped me out, too. Nice guy

 

[seattle]

Heh, he was the one who helped me out, too. Nice guy

Very kind guy!
After a failed transaction, he promptly cancelled the ordered and fixed the PayPal-payment. After some trouble I finally made a successful purchase at GMG with the 25% coupon. Already activated on Steam. Don't know if a seperate key will be provided on June 6th. I would think that this activation will also be valid for the game, only that now you can of course only access the war book.

 

[RealThor]

Bought the Field Marshal Edition right here in the Paradox Store because I like to support my favourite studio as directly as possible.

 

[seattle]

Bought the Field Marshal Edition right here in the Paradox Store because I like to support my favourite studio as directly as possible.

Looking at your icons, you've probably financed college for Johan's children by now.
I wanted to buy a higher tier version, but for a counter-lover the sprite packs just weren't appealing at all.

 

[RealThor]

Looking at your icons, you've probably financed college for Johan's children by now.
I wanted to buy a higher tier version, but for a counter-lover the sprite packs just weren't appealing at all.

That may or may not be true.

I will try both, counters and models, since I enjoyed both in previous iterations. The main selling point was the Expansion Pass though, here's hoping it will be some pretty amazing stuff (Cold War era, WW1 + Interbellum, etc.).

 

[Celasni]

I wonder will the people with the censored version be able to switch language or will they be stuck with german translation ?

 

[Had a dad]

I wonder will the people with the censored version be able to switch language or will they be stuck with german translation ?

already covered, you can choose any supported language

 

[Uffz. Steiner]

I intend to buy from GMG. Although I'd like to support Paradox Interactive to the fullest, I'm not that flush with money at the moment. The 25% off voucher is a nice easement.

 

[fellaz007]

Getting scared by our fellow forumites yesterday, I purchased the FM edition via Steam, despite my original intention of backing Paradox more directly by purchasing at their store.

Now it seems to have been unnecessary.

I know I could refund at Steam and repurchase at Paradox, but I am just too lazy for that.

 

[hagen_hase]

Are you 100% sure about this Rider? There is no information on Amazon.de at all.
I would love to buy there but there are no information about whether it is just a key or a boxed game. If it is the international or German version.
We also got no choise to buy anything else than the cadett edition for 39.99 Euro. They don't even mention the other two.

they arent allowed to sell the international version

 

[Real Strategist]

they arent allowed to sell the international version

Holy smoke. Please get it in your mind. I don't care whether it is censored (German) or not.

I just wanna play it!

Stop complaining that it is not allowed for Germans to play the international version!

The only thing we can complain here is the questionable information policy. As long as we can buy it from Amzon.de / Steam / GMG or others. I'm fine. And most custumers in Germany should be fine with that too.

Your complaining about some pictures and differences just prevent honest German sellers which did not care about that stuff to get the information they need.

I try to figure out whether it is possible to get the Colonel or Field Marshall edition from Amazon.de and how.

I still didn't found an answer for this but found BS like:

'I will not buy it without Hitlers face.'

WTF? Can we please stick to themes like:
1. Were to buy it for (Y)German custumers legal (!)
2. Why did Amazon did not offer anything else than the cadett edition?