PC [HELP] Can I use Steam for my game that I bought on GOG?

[Bark Ruffalo]

I purchased my game on GOG, but my daughter and I are having issues with multiplayer so I was wondering if I could install Steam and use it instead of GOG for whatever it is that Steam does or do I need to repurchase from Steam? I don't mind, as it's on sale now, but I'd rather not have to.

 

[Odin]

If you purchased the game on GOG and are trying to play multiplayer, you'll need to launch the game through GOG Galaxy: https://www.gog.com/galaxy
If you've done that and are still having trouble, I recommend trying the following guides if you haven't yet:

Stardew Valley - Multiplayer Troubleshooting Guide

www.stardewvalley.net

Modding:Player Guide/Troubleshooting - Stardew Valley Wiki

Did something go wrong with your game? This is the page for you. (This page isn't only for players who use mods!)

stardewvalleywiki.com

Unfortunately there's no guarentee that using the Steam version would solve the issue you're having.

 

[LRangerR]

I purchased my game on GOG, but my daughter and I are having issues with multiplayer so I was wondering if I could install Steam and use it instead of GOG for whatever it is that Steam does or do I need to repurchase from Steam? I don't mind, as it's on sale now, but I'd rather not have to.

GoG has pretty good customer service. You could try getting a refund (it may be a full refund or store credit depending on how long it's been), and then purchase them on Steam. I own both steam and gog SDV because I was having a similar (possibly the same) issue with MP.

Just out of curiousity, what is the problem you're having?

 

[imnvs]

Okay, you're having problems with multiplayer... is it lag or connectivity issues? If so, are you and your daughter playing from the same internet connection? If so, skip the purchase/download/connectivity platform problem all together. Seriously, play a LAN game instead. You connect to each other without going out to the internet, meaning your connection is much quicker/secure.

If you want information/help setting that up, ask.

 

[Bark Ruffalo]

GoG has pretty good customer service. You could try getting a refund (it may be a full refund or store credit depending on how long it's been), and then purchase them on Steam. I own both steam and gog SDV because I was having a similar (possibly the same) issue with MP.

Just out of curiousity, what is the problem you're having?

It takes a minute but I can get the invitation code to show but she has nowhere to enter it.

 

[Bark Ruffalo]

Okay, you're having problems with multiplayer... is it lag or connectivity issues? If so, are you and your daughter playing from the same internet connection? If so, skip the purchase/download/connectivity platform problem all together. Seriously, play a LAN game instead. You connect to each other without going out to the internet, meaning your connection is much quicker/secure.

If you want information/help setting that up, ask.

That sounds perfect, really-I don't play with anyone else usually. I would like to learn more about this.
We're both mobile players and I bought her a copy of the game after I got it for my (admittedly elderly) PC, so this is kind of new for us. I think we succeeded once.

 

[Bark Ruffalo]

If you purchased the game on GOG and are trying to play multiplayer, you'll need to launch the game through GOG Galaxy: https://www.gog.com/galaxy
If you've done that and are still having trouble, I recommend trying the following guides if you haven't yet:

Stardew Valley - Multiplayer Troubleshooting Guide

www.stardewvalley.net

Modding:Player Guide/Troubleshooting - Stardew Valley Wiki

Did something go wrong with your game? This is the page for you. (This page isn't only for players who use mods!)

stardewvalleywiki.com

Unfortunately there's no guarentee that using the Steam version would solve the issue you're having.

At the risk of sound like I completely have no idea what I'm doing (wouldn't be the first time, haha) is there a way to set up to run modded SDV through GOG like there is for Steam? I usually just have GOG running in the background.

 

[Bark Ruffalo]

also thanks for the replies! I do appreciate it.

 

[imnvs]

Yes, you can run a modded game through GOG, but I would still, if you're local, play local rather than through GOG.

To play a LAN game, the host loads up a co-op game as per normal. The other person uses the "Join LAN Game" option and puts in your LAN IP. To find your LAN IP, just google "what's my lan ip" and follow the steps given. (It's really easy. You just have to open a command prompt and type one thing in.)

The bit you quoted about multiplayer games and having to load them through GOG only applies if you're not playing locally on a LAN.

 

[Odin]

At the risk of sound like I completely have no idea what I'm doing (wouldn't be the first time, haha) is there a way to set up to run modded SDV through GOG like there is for Steam? I usually just have GOG running in the background.

Certainly! See https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Modding:Installing_SMAPI_on_Windows#GOG_Galaxy.

 

[Bark Ruffalo]

Yes, you can run a modded game through GOG, but I would still, if you're local, play local rather than through GOG.

To play a LAN game, the host loads up a co-op game as per normal. The other person uses the "Join LAN Game" option and puts in your LAN IP. To find your LAN IP, just google "what's my lan ip" and follow the steps given. (It's really easy. You just have to open a command prompt and type one thing in.)

The bit you quoted about multiplayer games and having to load them through GOG only applies if you're not playing locally on a LAN.

Thank you! I will be sure to update all of her stuff, and hopefully playing local will work.

 

[Bark Ruffalo]

Certainly! See https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Modding:Installing_SMAPI_on_Windows#GOG_Galaxy.

Thank you!

 

[LRangerR]

Let us know if it works! :)

 

[Bark Ruffalo]

Let us know if it works! :)

I have everything updated on her laptop, but I need her to sign in to GOG.

I am able to host a game, I get the invite code listed and everything. I try her laptop to join a LAN game and the connection fails.

ETA: When I have her host and I try to join the LAN game, the connection fails that way also

 

[LRangerR]

There are times that I had to keep trying (like 9 times) in order to join a normal internet game, I don't know if this is a similar issue, but it sounds like it shouldn't be doing that.

@imnvs thoughts?

 

[imnvs]

Okay, the host should check settings...

Under "Multiplayer":

Is "Server Mode" set to "online"?

Is "Accept IP connections" checked off?

 

[Bark Ruffalo]

Okay, the host should check settings...

Under "Multiplayer":

Is "Server Mode" set to "online"?

Is "Accept IP connections" checked off?

I get "Friends Only" and "Invite Only" and the Accept IP connections is checked.

She has Online/Offline and Accept IP Connections checked.

ETA: I also have "Invite Friend" and "Show Invite Code" buttons

 

[Bark Ruffalo]

There are times that I had to keep trying (like 9 times) in order to join a normal internet game, I don't know if this is a similar issue, but it sounds like it shouldn't be doing that.

@imnvs thoughts?

I'm still trying :(