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Late to the show - should I buy the base game boxed ver... - 3/15/2018 11:52:21 AM   
alphington

 

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Status: offline 		I have recently bought COW and I'm hooked. So the obvious move is now to buy the base game. I prefer to buy from Matrix and as an old timer, the idea of a getting nice box to sit on the shelf and a printed manual has some appeal. BUT, this is the really expensive choice (especially with postage to Australia) and the manual is obviously a bit old now as evidenced by the substantial addendum documents SO, I wondered what folks here would do in my position - go ahead and buy the box set and ageing manual or just buy the DL version? This looks like a great forum so I hope my first post is not too boring a question to all you experienced players
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RE: Late to the show - should I buy the base game boxed... - 3/15/2018 11:58:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		I gave up on boxed versions 15-20 years ago. PDF manual is searchable, and you don't need to store the box or pay the shipping and duty costs.

Personal preference though.

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RE: Late to the show - should I buy the base game boxed... - 3/15/2018 11:59:11 AM   
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Personally, I'd go for the D/L version from Matrix.

It is also available via Steam .... but I'm not a huge fan of Steam (for no particular reason that I could provide a solid argument! - I guess it's just age )


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RE: Late to the show - should I buy the base game boxed... - 3/15/2018 12:20:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		Haven't owned a boxed copy of a game in probably 15 years. Postage alone would deter me.

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RE: Late to the show - should I buy the base game boxed... - 3/15/2018 12:57:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have the box version Personalize disc Manual fits inside dvd box and white writing on black. I bought my copy on release. Is it worth now? maybe maybe not. As you said postal to Oz is steep. If cash is tight D/L version is fine.

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RE: Late to the show - should I buy the base game boxed... - 3/15/2018 12:59:25 PM   
goodwoodrw


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Status: offline 		Hey Alphington you don't live there by any chance?

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RE: Late to the show - should I buy the base game boxed... - 3/15/2018 1:24:33 PM   
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Status: offline 		Steam version. Its simple to install, and updates itself. DLC's are installed when you buy them and you dont need to keep track of activation codes. You can add the third party DB picture and the community scenario pack with ease. I prefer it to the matrix version for those reasons, although i do own both. The matrix self installed version is the one i do my beta testing with, when i actually want to play the sim i use the Steam version.

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RE: Late to the show - should I buy the base game boxed... - 3/15/2018 1:28:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		alphington,

Welcome to the CMANO community. You will likely have many, many enjoyable hours with this simulation!

I have lots of boxed versions of games, starting from the 1980's. Other things being equal I will usually get a boxed version and download updates. That said, I found CMANO online and purchased the download directly from Matrix. They regularly update the documentation with new releases.

Like AlGrant, I prefer not to use Steam. Updates seem to be more quickly and easily applied from Matrix and overall fewer picky problems. However, there are lots of Steam users who swear by it.

Anyway, personally I would recommend downloading from Matrix especially given the additional cost of sending a box to your home.

However you choose, enjoy it!

-Wayne Stiles

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RE: Late to the show - should I buy the base game boxed... - 3/15/2018 1:42:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		Only box I need is the "travel casket offered by government"...

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RE: Late to the show - should I buy the base game boxed... - 3/16/2018 1:04:43 AM   
alphington

 

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Status: offline 		Many thanks for all these welcoming and helpful replies - this definitely assists me in deciding. White writing on black would not be my preference so good info there thanks, goodwoodrw. I'm leaning to the weight of opinion expressed here being a DL version from Matrix (I'll maybe wait and see if they have an Easter sale). I have some products via Steam but it feels more like renting than owning - just my feeling - and I appreciate everyone taking the time to answer here. I will continue to try and avoid the 'wooden box version' for as long as I can (thanks, Sardukar)!

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RE: Late to the show - should I buy the base game boxed... - 3/16/2018 10:09:02 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: alphington
I have some products via Steam but it feels more like renting than owning - just my feeling -

It's a good point in fact. I don't know the legal status (licence ownership) of having the games on steam as compared to buying them directly. What if Steam bankrupts for example ? Could we lose all the library ? What do you think ?

*EDIT*
Here is a discussion about this question:
https://www.gamespot.com/forums/pc-mac-linux-society-1000004/if-steam-go-bankrupt-what-about-my-games-28558069/

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RE: Late to the show - should I buy the base game boxed... - 3/16/2018 10:54:37 AM   
Magpius


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Status: offline 		@goodwoodrw,
you're not a Batman voter like me, are you???
as for opening post, download all the way. Au$ always kills me for exchange rate and postage.
(although made an exception for MWIF and WitP AE)

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