What version will YOU buy of Total War: Rome II?

[* Matolo Swazulu *]

Hi all,

Following the announcements today, which version of the game will you be buying? Collectors Edition Or Standard edition?

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http://uk.download-store.sega.com/es...me-2-3418.html
http://totalwar.com/collectors
http://www.game.co.uk/en/total-war-r...edition-222836

Standard Edition:

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Collector’s Edition (QUOTE):~

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There’s more. The super-limited Collector’s Edition has been announced. It’ll be produced in a single, extremely limited run; only 22,000 manufactured worldwide and it contains some really cool stuff


The CE contains a wealth of custom, Roman-themed games and items, bound in a leather-effect presentation box, complete with gold logo and magnetic closure; including:


Numbered copy of Total War™: ROME II


The most ambitious and expansive game in the Total War™ series to date, ROME II brings the statecraft, politics, intrigue, diplomacy and epic battles of the ancient world to life in thrilling detail. This version comes in a debossed Steelbook™ case, laser-etched with your unique collector’s number in Roman numerals.


Tabula set

The Roman forerunner to Backgammon, this Tabula set comprises 30 bone-effect game pieces supplied in their own burlap drawstring bag; the board itself is built into the base of the Collector’s Edition box.


Tesserae Dice
Three replica bone-effect dice for use in a variety of games. The design is based on original Roman Tesserae, found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum.


Total War Cards™: PUNIC WARS
Designed from the ground up to echo elements from ROME II, Total War Cards is a game of skill and luck for two players. Involving combat, territorial control, resource management and technological development, PUNIC WARS consists of 58 high-quality playing cards and a game-board printed with the PUNIC WARS tech-tree.


Canvas Campaign Map
A reminder of the world you must conquer, this ribbon-tied canvas map depicts each of the 57 provinces of the ROME II campaign.


Roman Onager
A complete, fully-functional Onager, or Roman siege catapult. This easy-to-assemble kit is constructed from weathered wood and steel, measures 26cm x 12cm x 12cm, and is capable of unleashing mall projectiles at a variety of inanimate objects which may have affronted the glory of your empire.


A remarkable way to mark over 10 years of Total War games and Creative Assembly’s 25^th Anniversary, the Total War™: ROME II Collector’s Edition is only available through selected retailers.
Check out more info on the Rome II Collector's Edition here.

[SturmChurro]

I'll just preorder the game off Steam. I have no use for anything else, nor do I really want anything else. Well, it's more of a matter of either way I will lose every single thing in either retail edition. Cool stuff though.

[super_newbie_pro]

The gold edition when she will ready, with the hell lot of patchs include (will come)... in one or two year. Except if SEGA/CA release a new version, like BF3, with all futurs DLC include in a new price.

[Anduin1]

the one thats $25 a month after release.

[* Matolo Swazulu *]

The gold edition when she will ready, with the hell lot of patchs include (will come)... in one or two year. Except if SEGA/CA release a new version, like BF3, with all futurs DLC include in a new price.

You'll have to have a lot of patience to wait all that time!

[oOIYvYIOo]

Im gonna buy the CD but not the collectors edition as i need probably to get i5 (140 euros).
Im far from being a expert but doesnt i3 almost the same as a i5 ?

[* Matolo Swazulu *]

Im gonna buy the CD but not the collectors edition as i need probably to get i5 (140 euros).
Im far from being a expert but doesnt i3 almost the same as a i5 ?

Ask a tech guy in the tch part of the forum

[PROMETHEUS ts]

1. Why the normal version costs 10 euros more than usual pc games prices?

2. What's inside the normal version apart the cd ?

[The Roman Republic]

Im far from being a expert but doesnt i3 almost the same as a i5 ?

Your right, in terms of strength, it goes in the following order, i3, i5, i7. However I have a i3 processor and it will do the trick for this game.

[SkyTrickster]

Normal version.

I don't feel the content of the CE is worth the price.

[Maniacal]

Gold Edition or some other bundle with all the DLC, on sale.

[Cresilia]

I'll pre-order the normal edition off Steam at some point this summer. I wouldn't mind the Collector's Edition, but meh its not really worth it for any game.

[jone4s]

i would have preferred a bust or so, instead of an model-onager... but the card game looks interesting

[Lord Dakier]

Originally I wanted the collectors edition, but if there's no bonus content then I guess I'll just get the standard edition.

[Lancy]

1. Why the normal version costs 10 euros more than usual pc games prices?

2. What's inside the normal version apart the cd ?

1. Depends where you're buying it from. I've seen it priced anywhere from £25-45 depending on the retailer. £30 is pretty standard for PC games in the UK. I would imagine that it's a similar situation with regards to euros.
2. Probably just the booklet, since they're doing Pontus as an update DLC, and the Greek DLC appears to be for pre-order only, so you probably just get an extra activation code for that.

[Kraut and Tea]

Pre order, and I will take the greek city states culture pack.
Unless a better pre order culture pack is anounced.

[karamazovmm]

pre order of steam, there is no one that will sell the collectors edition to brazil

[Cresilia]

Pre order, and I will take the greek city states culture pack.
Unless a better pre order culture pack is anounced.

I don't know if there will be another pre-order bonus. At least that's not the vibe I got today.

[* Matolo Swazulu *]

I don't know if there will be another pre-order bonus. At least that's not the vibe I got today.

"We’re doing things a little bit differently to how we’ve handled pre-orders in the past. As an added bonus, those who pre-order from any participating retailer will get access to the Greek States Culture Pack for free – one content pack, not split across different retailers. Simply pre-order and they’re yours." http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...ctor-s-Edition
With this, I believe this is the only pre-order incentive, but there will be more of these "faction packs" I believe.

[Cresilia]

"We’re doing things a little bit differently to how we’ve handled pre-orders in the past. As an added bonus, those who pre-order from any participating retailer will get access to the Greek States Culture Pack for free – one content pack, not split across different retailers. Simply pre-order and they’re yours." http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...ctor-s-Edition
With this, I believe this is the only pre-order incentive, but there will be more of these "faction packs" I believe.

Well of course, I don't doubt that there won't be more DLC, but more pre-order stuff, almost certainly not.