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Buying this game - 1/9/2011 2:01:17 PM   
HectorOfTroy


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Status: offline 		Hi guys, I am a fan of 4x space games and this game has caught my eye. Now, few questions if you don't mind:

1. Is Matrix the only place where I can buy a hard copy of this game? Is it possible to buy a bundle with the expansion?

2. Does the har copy also contain any of the updates?

3. Are d/loaded updates all inclusive or do I have to d/load each one separately?

Thanks for answers guys.

P.S. How would you compare this game ot Gal Civ2?
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RE: Buying this game - 1/9/2011 2:19:34 PM   
caerr

 

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Status: offline 		1. Matrix is the only retailer. There is no bundle price atm.

2. I have no idea about this one since I always go digital. Save the planet etc.

3. Updates are inclusive, yes.

As to GalCiv2 comparison, they feel like two totally different games to me. GalCiv simplifies a lot of concepts where as DW goes for in-depth, complex presentation like the civilian economy. So if you like that sort of stuff, DW is your game.

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RE: Buying this game - 1/9/2011 3:55:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		It's also available from NWS Games:

http://yhst-12000246778232.stores.yahoo.net/

I've used them in the past, and been very happy with their service.

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RE: Buying this game - 1/9/2011 4:33:17 PM   
caerr

 

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Status: offline 		Curious, I was under the impression that DW was Matrix Games exclusive.

Looks like they're selling boxed versions, at least the price matches the Matrix store.

Edit: Actually RotS seems to be cheaper at the other store, $24.99 vs $29.99, assuming they're boxed copies.

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RE: Buying this game - 1/9/2011 9:55:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		It seems Matrix game is expanding it's vendor horizon.

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RE: Buying this game - 1/9/2011 10:04:51 PM   
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RE: Buying this game - 1/10/2011 12:36:23 AM   
HectorOfTroy


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Status: offline 		Another question. Is the expansion ROTS worthwile purchase? Does it bring many improvements to the game or is it more an addition of two new races?


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RE: Buying this game - 1/10/2011 2:16:17 AM   
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Status: offline 		Not to spoil it, but the two new races are not even playable. However, that said, the expansion makes the entire game like 2 times better. It is a really well done expansion and while I personal have a fairly large wishlist, I find that it has easily become one of my favorite space empire games.

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RE: Buying this game - 1/10/2011 8:23:19 AM   
unclean

 

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ORIGINAL: HectorOfTroy
P.S. How would you compare this game ot Gal Civ2?


Like caerr said, they're really different games. GalCiv 2 is for the most part a Civilization variant, while Distant Worlds feels like someone took the better ideas from MOO3 and Space Rangers and mixed them together.

Also, the expansion is very much worth it.

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RE: Buying this game - 1/10/2011 9:01:12 AM   
HectorOfTroy


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Status: offline 		Can anyone point me to a section or a website where I can find background stories on all the races withing the game?

I remember reading MOO3 and SOTS forum sections on the races and the background story on the galaxy and I have to say this was one of the main reasons that made me uy those games.  

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RE: Buying this game - 1/10/2011 9:06:36 AM   
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ORIGINAL: HectorOfTroy

Another question. Is the expansion ROTS worthwile purchase? Does it bring many improvements to the game or is it more an addition of two new races?




Its close to two different games. Even if the original DW was already on eye level with any other 4x game I ever played
I would not even look back after playing the expansion.
The areas where ROTS performs brilliantly are often those where DW felt a bit unfinished.


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RE: Buying this game - 1/10/2011 10:24:25 AM   
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ORIGINAL: HectorOfTroy

Can anyone point me to a section or a website where I can find background stories on all the races withing the game?



there are two know sources for this that i know of but both of them very old and not up to date: one is a wiki for DW that someone attempted at one point. The other is a thread on this forum from the days DW was not even out and Erik baited us.

I can find them if I struggle but as I've said they're old and not much help now. If you want I can email you the relevant portions from the galactopedia pertaining to the races, this would be up to date

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RE: Buying this game - 1/10/2011 10:45:27 AM   
HectorOfTroy


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Status: offline 		Thanks Data, that sounds cool. I looked for the thread but couldn't find it.

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RE: Buying this game - 1/10/2011 10:52:54 AM   
Data


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Status: offline 		have problems attaching the archive here or in a pm to you, not sure if it's even possible
please pm me with your mail address and i'll send it there

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RE: Buying this game - 1/10/2011 11:03:00 AM   
unclean

 

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Status: offline 		Here's the old race thread:

http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=2386321

Spoiler: Naxxilian's are totally the best


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RE: Buying this game - 1/10/2011 3:20:26 PM   
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ORIGINAL: HectorOfTroy

Hi guys, I am a fan of 4x space games and this game has caught my eye. Now, few questions if you don't mind:

1. Is Matrix the only place where I can buy a hard copy of this game? Is it possible to buy a bundle with the expansion?

2. Does the har copy also contain any of the updates?

3. Are d/loaded updates all inclusive or do I have to d/load each one separately?

Thanks for answers guys.

P.S. How would you compare this game ot Gal Civ2?


1. matrix is the only retailer

2. the hard copy should be the latest version. If I am not mistaken, Matrix burns the copy to DVD upon order (Matrix staff can tell you this for sure).

3. it depends, but I beleive they are all inclusive for DW. Since i've updated as soon as the new ones become available, I can't answer this one for sure.

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RE: Buying this game - 1/10/2011 3:46:01 PM   
Data


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Status: offline 		3. they are all inclusive, indeed

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