Conquests: is it worth it?

georges bonbon · November 12, 2003, 08:55

A simple question meets with simple answers.

If you have not bought it yet, just watch the poll.

Cookie Monster · November 12, 2003, 09:10

I definately think conquests is worth it.

Asmodean · November 12, 2003, 10:00

IMHO...this is a revitalization for Civ 3.

For that alone it is worth it. And there are all the additions.

Asmodean

Brundlefly · November 12, 2003, 13:52

Hell yeah

Shogun Gunner · November 12, 2003, 14:02

I'm proud to have cast the 12th YES bringing the score 12 YES to 0 NO.

No doubt, this is the real thing.

Traelin · November 12, 2003, 14:12

Dude if this game eats up any more of my time I'm hosed.

It's definitely worth it, like 10 times better than PTW.

asleepathewheel · November 12, 2003, 14:24

yes

TheArsenal · November 12, 2003, 14:37

Yep. Particularly when you consider the Sengoku Japan Conquest is a new 540 turn, full unit, full tech tree, free standing civ game by itself.

Jawa Jocky · November 12, 2003, 15:07

Yes. Civ3.2 is the best yet. If you complain about corruption a lot you may want to wait for the 1st patch, or order from Amazon.com and your shipment will arrive sometime after the next patch is released.

Fried-Psitalon · November 12, 2003, 15:09

I think the Middle Ages scenario has a lot to say for itself too (particularly with the "forbidden" techs belonging to each culture), but the most time probably went into Sengoku, yes.

Honestly, I like all the expansions, except maybe Napolean and WWII, but that's because I'm an aggressive builder at heart and those two are pretty heavily warmonger scenarios allowing for very little building.

Brundlefly · November 12, 2003, 15:29

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Originally posted by Fried-Psitalon
I think the Middle Ages scenario has a lot to say for itself too (particularly with the "forbidden" techs belonging to each culture), but the most time probably went into Sengoku, yes.

Honestly, I like all the expansions, except maybe Napolean and WWII, but that's because I'm an aggressive builder at heart and those two are pretty heavily warmonger scenarios allowing for very little building.

If you play Middle Ages as Vikings, your best strategy is to warmonger...

Dis · November 13, 2003, 03:57

yes, but I still would have preferred the days when expansions only costed $20 instead of $30.

Asmodean · November 13, 2003, 04:30

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Originally posted by Dissident
yes, but I still would have preferred the days when expansions only costed $20 instead of $30.

The upcoming premium expansion for Galactic Civilizations wil cost only $20.

Yet another example of why I like Stardock so much

Asmodean

Deathwalker · November 13, 2003, 08:55

Absolutley

alva · November 13, 2003, 09:12

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yes, but I still would have preferred the days when expansions only costed $20 instead of $30.

well, I prefered my beer to be 10 cents too, but eh.

Maybe you change your nick to grandpaw Simpson

, what che think?
PC games are cheap (depending on how much you play them of course), but in thruth, the Civ serie is more then likely to be cheapest thing in the house and certainly the cheapest pass-time/hobby of them all.

G'Kar · November 13, 2003, 10:04

Absofreakinlutely. The improvements to naval and air combat, improved armies, new govs are very nice.

Harovan · November 13, 2003, 10:25

I have to add a "Yes, but...". As it was intended to be, C3C is a first class game. Unfortunately, the corruption and gpt bugs spoil the fun significantly, and both are real biggies. They will be without any doubt ironed out, and then I will remove the "but" from my recommendation. I will buy it sooner or later myself. As for the price, it's laughable. Heck, I spent €30 on an evening in the pub yesterday, and bought three or four hours of fun and an awful hangover. Conquests costs the same amount and provides months and years of fun.

statusperfect · November 13, 2003, 13:08

Yes - if you're a geek like the rest of us.

Shogun Gunner · November 13, 2003, 13:20

3 "no" votes but no comments

ffej · November 13, 2003, 17:36

Looking more positive to buy for me

Good

But, my main question, how is the multiplayer? That would be my only reason for getting it. Is it still laggy like PTW? Better/Same/Worse?

Thanx

Ffej

Fried-Psitalon · November 13, 2003, 18:13

The MP is very much improved; OOS are so rare now that people are actually quite surprised when they see them!

ffej · November 13, 2003, 18:21

w00t, going to buy it now

Thanx guys

Will cast my vote after I get it

Uncle Thade · November 13, 2003, 21:52

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Originally posted by Shogun Gunner
3 "no" votes but no comments

Silly "no" Voters... This is quite good, a modders delight by all accounts and very robust COnquests, Shengoku being my fave.

Joseph · November 13, 2003, 22:14

Yes.
Any addition is worth it.

SirOsis · November 13, 2003, 22:19

It is definately worth it. You'll get hours and hours of enjoyment out of this expansion. The Conquests add a whole new dimension to the game and are a lot of fun.

georges bonbon · November 14, 2003, 06:22

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Originally posted by alva
the Civ serie is more then likely to be cheapest thing in the house and certainly the cheapest pass-time/hobby of them all.

I'll second that.

By the way, is Conquests already on sale in Belgium?

dexters · November 14, 2003, 07:02

Surprisingly Yes. I just hope Atari/Firaxis/BA doesn't stick to their original target of releasing a game that doesn't need a patch since this game definately needs at least one to fix a few major bugs.

This is coming from one of C3C's biggest critic before release because I felt really angry my PTW purchase was essentially made worthless. But it's not really worthless. I still can have it installed on my slower computers and C3C's new content is worth the $45 cdn I paid for this game.

Harovan · November 14, 2003, 07:59

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Originally posted by Uncle Thade
Silly "no" Voters... This is quite good, a modders delight by all accounts

Two words: Events and a scripting language.

Thoth · November 14, 2003, 08:57

Definitely yes. It's got some warts, but nothing that isn't fixable in a patch or two. In spite of the warts, the unpatched version has cost me at least 3 all nighters. I'm seriously sleep deprived because of the damn game. nuff said

Provost Harrison · November 14, 2003, 09:53

It is looking promising...I shall buy it tonight when I go home. After all, I have nothing planned for this weekend