Dominions3 shattered previous pre-order records

NTJedi · #1 March 29th, 2006, 03:25 PM

Looks like this game is off to a great start. I'd recommend spreading the word to increase sales because the more sales the greater chances for expansions and sequels.
Even posts on other TBS game forums where you compare Dominions_2 with the other TBS game will be a legit topic and include a link to the Dominions_2 demo if possible. The demo is what got me hooked... hopefully the Dominions_3 demo will allow a dozen extra turns which really helps to hook people.

I'm eager to see the Dominions_3 demo.

Gandalf Parker · #2 March 29th, 2006, 03:51 PM

Wow and I havent even ordered mine yet.
Lets see, I need 5 copies I think.

Argitoth · #3 March 29th, 2006, 05:11 PM

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Gandalf Parker said:Lets see, I need 5

uh... 1 isn't enough for you? OOKAAAEEE

I'm ordering mine this saturday.

Nerfix · #4 March 29th, 2006, 05:17 PM

Oh my my my my my.

Daynarr · #5 March 29th, 2006, 05:32 PM

I guess he buys one for each finger on his right arm.

Wonder what will happen when he remembers he has left hand as well.

Salamander8 · #6 March 29th, 2006, 05:37 PM

I just got Dominions 2 two weeks ago and had to pre-order this new version when I heard about it after playing the heck out of Dominions 2 already! My normal MMO friends were asking me where I have been lately.

And I also heard that SE5 is coming out soon too? That will be two addictive games in a short time-frame. May have to save some vacation time!

DominionsFan · #7 March 29th, 2006, 06:15 PM

Well, Dominions is too hardcore for a strategy game to sell really good. I wasnt able to convince most of my friends to buy the game, they were complaining about the graphics, and that the multiplayer part is too "slow". The game is also complicated compared to the other strategy titles.
I think Dominions is an excellent choice for hardcore strategy players, and average player will be scared from it.

Gandalf Parker · #8 March 29th, 2006, 06:43 PM

Well when my "left hand" fingers all gets their own machines then I guess I will get them all copies of the game.

For now, all I have to worry about are the machines on my lan. I could get along with 4 since the linux server only hosts and doesnt really need its own serial code.

But then I have friends who pester me to death to "borrow" the game till they can buy it. After a couple years of saying no I finally trusted one. I deleted the desktop icon till he kept his word but I finally ended up re-buying it to get the house back up to full gaming. This time I will just get an extra (and demand a profit)

Gandalf Parker
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Get a life? No thanks. Just had one.
Im retired now and get to play games all day.
(envy me)

Terl · #9 March 29th, 2006, 07:38 PM

Hey, just to let you all know, word of mouth works. I have seen Gandalf Parker's posts in other tbs forums and that is what got me over here to buy DOM2. I loved it so much, I pre-ordered Dom3 a day or so after the announcement

Gandalf Parker · #10 March 29th, 2006, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the acknowledgment.
I partially agree that Dom about Dom's sales niche. At least as far as Dom 1 and Dom 2. I felt it was best pitched on gaming forums to serious gamers, and even then I stressed to get the demo and try it first.

Whether or not Dom 3 is in the same category will depend on the user interface and the demo. Will have to wait and see.

Hmmm I just checked the "Gandalf's Toys bought online" credit card. Looks like I will have to space out my Dom purchases over a couple months

I hope I can get them in before SE-V is released.