XP? Will you buy it?

Adagio · May 2, 2002, 12:32

Just curous, will you buy the XP the day it's released, or never?

Adagio · May 2, 2002, 12:40

I'll proberly buy it within the first two weeks!

ChaotikVisions · May 2, 2002, 12:48

The next post like this should add a "is this the 9th or 10th time this has been asked?" selection to the poll. :P And yeah, i'll buy it shortly after it comes out. Firaxis has shown that even if it does get rushed they can make it quite playable and enjoyable.

Adagio · May 2, 2002, 13:07

Sorry, I tried to see if this has been asked before, but didn't find any of those threads...or maybe that's because I'm way to tired today

ACooper · May 2, 2002, 13:27

I will buy it as soon as I see it in the stores. (Money is no object)

Rotten999 · May 2, 2002, 13:30

In fairness, we now actually have some verification for the expansion, so I think it's fine to ask again.

Cognitive dissonance demands that I buy the expansion.

Gramphos · May 2, 2002, 13:34

I'll buy it as soon as it is in the stores, and I'm at home.

centrifuge · May 2, 2002, 16:30

absolutely

dunk · May 2, 2002, 16:34

I'll buy it once the price drops regardless of what it is released at.

Usually, the price goes down after a month or so of being on the shelves.

Purple · May 2, 2002, 16:35

I'll probably buy it. However, I'm not at all interested in MP, so it would depend on the other features. I can't see getting it just for eight more Civs, but there will probably be other goodies.

I really liked the SMAX expansion pack, so if that's any indication, I lean toward a buy.

laurentius · May 2, 2002, 17:40

I propably wont buy it. After all the civ3 crap Firaxis made us pay for it would be just to get it as warez

Franses · May 2, 2002, 19:02

I will buy it as soon as it reaches the stores. Firaxis has shown to commit themselves so if it is no good I trust they will patch things right. Multiplayer is a must have for me. Having played the AI for far to long now I am thirsty of human blood.

Coracle · May 2, 2002, 19:14

Firaxis stuck me with a beta $50 game last November, along with a useless idiotic "Strategy Guide".

Hell will freeze before I buy another Firaxis Civ 3 product - unless I get a $25 rebate for Civ 3.

Anyone who gives Firaxis more money is a sucker. Some of those who say laughably that "money is no object" sound like Firaxis shills.

Mikhail · May 2, 2002, 19:24

If it's a fair price ($30 at most), yes. But I won't pay $50 again.

Anyway, I'll buy it for the 8 civs (if I like them), I could care less about online play. Mostly since you can't play online with a modded version, and modding is half the fun of Civ

jsw363 · May 2, 2002, 19:28

I want to see what new civs are coming with it. Also if there are any other features. Multiplayer will be cool though....

Cookie Monster · May 2, 2002, 20:02

Here's my new philosophy regarding purchasing computer games.

I won't buy any until I'm absolutely sure that it's worth it. I won't get burned again, no no, not like I did when I rushed out like a trained dog and bought Civ3 LE the very day it hit the stores.

Inverse Icarus · May 2, 2002, 20:49

i'll get it a day in advance, curse out the boards, and get banned for 6 months. then show up again ranting about how much it sucks.

worked last time.

Eroberer · May 2, 2002, 20:53

XP's already out. I believe Microsoft debutted it on Oct 25th or something. Windows forever!

Jaybe · May 2, 2002, 21:26

I am a 'Single Player' kind of guy. Scenarios are fine for a couple of plays, but I have never found a scenario game for Civ2 that wasn't way unbalanced. To me the great draw of CIV is the mystery of how the world is shaped. Every game is different, a unique RPG-type* situation. The random map is KING (well, actually Diety, uh, God)!

So, I don't think so, but maybe time will change my mind

*No, I am not referring to 'rocket propelled grenades.'
--

Eroberer (referring to "XP"),
You should know that Microsoft is a great COPIER of concepts. The Windows metaphor was developed by APPLE!

Actually, the Windows XP system works rather well on the Windoze system I purchased to play Civ3 on; but that is ALL I do on it.

Eroberer · May 2, 2002, 21:47

I'm not saying XP is bad by any means. Just that the upcoming expansion pack for Civ3 is not "XP."

ColdWizard · May 3, 2002, 01:29

i definitely won't buy it at release, and may not get it at all, though that depends on the opinions of some MPers i know

TechWins · May 3, 2002, 02:16

if(X == 'ex' && P == 'pansion')
{
XP = expansion;
}

else if(X == 'expansion' && P == 'pack')
{
XP = expansion pack;
}

else if(X == 'ex' && P != 'pansion)
{
XP != expansion
}

else
{
XP != expansion pack;
}

Jon Shafer · May 3, 2002, 02:31

Quote:

Originally posted by TechWins
if(X == 'ex' && P == 'pansion')
{
XP = expansion;
}

else if(X == 'expansion' && P == 'pack')
{
XP = expansion pack;
}

else if(X == 'ex' && P != 'pansion)
{
XP != expansion
}

else
{
XP != expansion pack;
}

Agh, not all this again!

Bane Star · May 3, 2002, 02:49

Mircosoft Expansion is Dubed XP, so XP means Expansion

Skanky Burns · May 3, 2002, 02:54

Code:

for (i = 0; i < 65535; i++)
   cout << "XP == Expansion Pack :p";

notyoueither · May 3, 2002, 02:56

I'll give you two guesses.

The one that doesn't include "bribe a flunky at the local game store to get it a day early" doesn't count.

Skanky Burns · May 3, 2002, 03:05

In all honesty, I don't think I will get the XP. I downloaded the latest patch, installed it, but have yet to even start a game with it.

May 3, 2002, 03:25

Never, ever, ever, ever!

Ever!

Unless I see both games at a yard sale for under $10.00!(for both)

Flandrien · May 3, 2002, 07:09

If the XP includes pbem, I will buy it.
Otherwise, no.

campmajor! · May 3, 2002, 07:29

I think I will buy it if it is not too expensive...