Anyone watch the free DVD?

**Sardonicus** · April 15, 2009, 01:37 PM

I was curious as to how many people who bought the SF edition actually watched part 1 of the History channel's "The Revolution".....anyone?

I didn't.

**Plank of Wood** · April 15, 2009, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Sardonicus

I was curious as to how many people who bought the SF edition actually watched part 1 of the History channel's "The Revolution".....anyone?

I didn't.

There was a DVD?

Hell if I can find it.

**Humble Warrior** · April 15, 2009, 01:58 PM

In Britain we don`t get one. Only the Americans.

**Sardonicus** · April 15, 2009, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by Plank of Wood

There was a DVD?

Hell if I can find it.

Well since I didn't receive any codes for the special forces units I think I deserve a crap DVD at least.

**SirVulf** · April 15, 2009, 02:59 PM

Ya, I watched it. Like a PBS special about the Civil War. Not even close to $20 value. It's like they had 20 actors to do this whole series, you'll see like 20 dudes lined up as the American Militia... that represents your battles in that show. Worthless... bah... bad taste in my mouth. They probably got it for $0.05 from the History Channel, and put it in the SFE as Value-Added to make it sound that much more impressive to steal your money.

**Sardonicus** · April 15, 2009, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by SirVulf

Ya, I watched it. Like a PBS special about the Civil War. Not even close to $20 value. It's like they had 20 actors to do this whole series, you'll see like 20 dudes lined up as the American Militia... that represents your battles in that show. Worthless... bah... bad taste in my mouth. They probably got it for $0.05 from the History Channel, and put it in the SFE as Value-Added to make it sound that much more impressive to steal your money.

I agree. Especially since they stated on the box that the History channel series "The Revolution" is included, but make no reference to there being only 1 DVD (part 1) in the friggin box.

**Faris ad Din** · April 15, 2009, 03:18 PM

It's sitting in my box, gathering dust.

I am a longtime avid fan of the History Channel anyway - I watch The Revolution series there. More than once.

Indeed, that part 1 of the 4 part "The Revolution" series is a... waste of plastic and aluminum.

I didn't know that other countries didn't get that DVD. Perhaps it is a bit of compensation for only UK game companies giving out some of the company-specific pre-order elite units, like only Amazon.co.uk giving out Dahomey Amazons, and Amazon.com not; and Game.co.uk giving out Death's Head Hussars. I just got another Rome: Total War Gold Edition download code from Gamestop - which I didn't need.

Then again, it must just be unfortunate coincidence!

**Onkel Tuca** · April 15, 2009, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by Faris ad Din

It's sitting in my box, gathering dust.

I am a longtime avid fan of the History Channel anyway - I watch The Revolution series there. More than once.

Indeed, that part 1 of the 4 part "The Revolution" series is a... waste of plastic and aluminum.

I didn't know that other countries didn't get that DVD. Perhaps it is a bit of compensation for only UK game companies giving out some of the company-specific pre-order elite units, like only Amazon.co.uk giving out Dahomey Amazons, and Amazon.com not; and Game.co.uk giving out Death's Head Hussars. I just got another Rome: Total War Gold Edition download code from Gamestop - which I didn't need.

Then again, it must just be unfortunate coincidence!

Europeans did indeed not get the DVD included in the SF edition, but I also noticed that the American version seemed a lot more expensive than the European. The EU version of the SF edition cost me only about £5 more than the regular edition would've. This explains it I guess.
Also, about amazon.co.uk only giving out the Amazons, it did say this on the site (I ordered mine from there), but in the actual game, most all the SF units appear to be playable.