[PC]Civilization V coming!

[Solmyr]

Brave New World is 33% off on Steam for the next 4 hours.

Wtf, they made it cheaper than for preordering?

[Syt]

Yeah, and there's some indignation on the forums about it. I can kind of see it for 'murricans, as they got the release three days ago. But EU release was today, and some people didn't even have a chance to play (or were in fact downloading) when the sale came up.

Normally, I consider pre-ordering (if there's any incentives like a discount or some other bonus, like a previous game in the series, some extra DLC or so) - it depends on how much I want to play a game: right now, or can I wait for a few months till it goes on sale?

However, if a game might by chance go on sale on or near its release date in my region, then I rather wait for the sales.

It's not exactly the first time it happened, either - Amazon.com put LEGO Lord of the Rings up for sale 75% off in the week after release, and the same for Scribblenauts, which then took three months for me to unlock on Steam, because the EU release was much later than in the U.S.

[Zanza]

Anyways, I've learned my lesson today. I will never, ever pre-order anything on Steam again, even if there's a pre-order discount; esp. if release might coincide with major sale. I will only buy games that are on sale from here on out. Unfortunately I've already pre-ordered EU4 and Rome2.

Same. They have forever lost me as a full price customer. I'll never order anything again that doesn't have at least a 50% discount.

[Grey Fox]

I'm happy to see that the full price suckers are always being reduced in numbers!

[Cecil]

Brave New World is 33% off on Steam for the next 4 hours.

Wtf, they made it cheaper than for preordering?

Since I got it off GMG and had a 30% off coupon I still got it cheaper. 

[Grey Fox]

I played the demo. I like the trade routes addition. Not sure when I'll get it, I've barely even played with G&K.

[mongers]

I never understood the gripes about Civ V.  I think it's the best game of the series, and it's made even better with this expansion.

I've had Civ5 for a while, but only played a little. Probably just didn't put the time into the game. Lately I've been playing more and liking it a lot, especially the handling of combat and the much fewer combat units needed, no stacks. Speeds up the game, especially end game, since I'm not trying to move and manage all those units. In previous games end game can become not fun. I like the policy idea, and more. I think it's a very worthy successor to the ones that came before it.

Kronn, thanks for that, swinging me more to getting it now.   

Or should I wait for the 50% sale next month?

[Korea]

Just me or or are the Shoshone OP?

[Syt]

So, as an apology for the release day sale, Steam does this:



It's nice that they want to do something, but a) I already have that game and all its expansions, and b) why would I want to go back to Civ4 when I play Civ5 - it's like giving you Rome: Total War, because there was a mess up with Rome 2.

[FunkMonk]

Just me or or are the Shoshone OP?

In the one game that I'm still playing they've consistently been in the top two or three throughout the game. Having a sample size of only one isn't that scientific though

[garbon]

I've only had one game and Venice died a quick death at the hands of Boudica. Them puppeting other cities doesn't help much if their capital is exposed.

[Syt]

I started a normal sized game with random Civ - America. I was able to expand rather quickly on my landmass, and I have something like 8 or 9 goldmines which pour gold into my coffers (and naturally I founded a religion with gold idols).

[garbon]

What determines how the great wall works now? Mine is still expanding.

[DGuller]

Does anyone use trade for anything other than stuffing their citizens with food?

[Korea]

Just me or or are the Shoshone OP?

In the one game that I'm still playing they've consistently been in the top two or three throughout the game. Having a sample size of only one isn't that scientific though

Played a few games with my boyfriend as Shoshone (haven't had time to complete any though. we're just really trying out all the new fatures) and he has been at the top every single time. It's perfect for his play style (ICS). I think I'd still have a chance to kick his ass if they hadn't nerfed France so much. I'm currently trying Morroco. I do like the massive amounts of gold I can potentially make and maybe I have a chance at beating him if I can just buy all the things I want. Although, he is a Jew so this should really be how he plays.