Buying the game online (download)

Danipenn · #1 December 15th, 2006, 11:44 AM

Hello,

I was wondering if there is a way to buy&download this game online instead of ordering the box from US.

If not do u know an online store located in Europe?

I played through the demo and i must say that it looks like the definitive fantasy strategy game

calmon · #2 December 15th, 2006, 12:10 PM

There is no online download version.

in germany you can order it here:

http://www.ixsoft.de/cgi-bin/web_sto...LDO0300BX.html

Your own country would help to give some better tips

Danipenn · #3 December 15th, 2006, 01:32 PM

Finland...the idea was to find the game a bit cheaper since it is probably the most expensive videogame i've ever seen

Probably of very high quality and all but the price IMO is way over the top...

Caduceus · #4 December 15th, 2006, 01:37 PM

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Probably of very high quality and all but the price IMO is way over the top...

This is a hot-button topic. Try the demo, if you like it, buy it.

It won't be available as a download anytime soon.

The price probably won't change appreciably for the next two years, if past games are anything to go by.

That's what it boils down to.

Danipenn · #5 December 15th, 2006, 03:21 PM

yes...in fact i was hoping for a downloadable version which is usually a bit cheaper.

It's a pity because i would have bought it since i think it is really a great game but that price is really too much...well i guess they have good reasons to charge like that, these games are not that popular i guess.

Well...fair enough

Gandalf Parker · #6 December 15th, 2006, 03:25 PM

Actually thats a good reason not to have a downloadable version. It doesnt change the number of copies purchased by enough to make it worth taking the chances.

As to its worth, you might check out some of the game reviews by game magazines. I think almost all of them seem to mention that subject (and put it to rest).

For me, it doesnt even compare. Most games of this price lasts for about a month on my machines while this one lasts for years.

Danipenn · #7 December 15th, 2006, 04:12 PM

Well it is a bit cheaper for both parties since the download doesn't come with the paper manual, the cardboard box , the actual cd + the sleeve etc.

I think that it is just a matter of willingness but i guess they have a good reason to offer only the boxed version.

I'm not gonna die

i have enough games to play as of right now, its only that i would have gotten that also since i liked the demo but when i clicked on BUY and saw the price...

Horst F. JENS · #8 December 15th, 2006, 04:46 PM

Well, just don't buy 2 games you would have purchased in the next time and buy Dominions3 instead. You will not regret it and the handbook is very useful (and great to look up spells or items).

Edi · #9 December 15th, 2006, 04:50 PM

To each his own.

Personally, the money I've spent on the Dominions series down the years has been some of the best value for the $150 I've shelled out. Much better than for many other games. The depth, replay value and everything else has been incredible.

Edi

Gandalf Parker · #10 December 15th, 2006, 05:21 PM

Offering digitial download is not as easy and safe as it seems. Ive been involved in creating some. Its not like offering a patch or a demo. When its been ironed out abit more (and a package is available for offering it like offering a forum or a shopping cart) then it will probably become more common.