The Witcher orig.

[Grumpy]

but it still feels wrong having to use a crack to play a game i paid for

Yes you are right even tho I would still prefer to use a NoCD crack to play but you would think the game would work with the original disc!
It does however justify the existence of GCW.

Why dont you just post on the official forums something like this:

"Like me, if you cant play using your original disc, and also like me you are NOT getting a reply from Atari, then visit gamecopyworld.com to get a NoCD Crack which will allow you to play your game!"

That should guarantee you get a quick response from Atari.