[Saber Cherry]

Originally posted by Yojinbo:
I waded right in and preordered. Nerfix, your rule is sound but Illwinter is an exception for me. These people are "in tune" with my game preferences.

Yeah, I used to think Star Control was the exception... then SC3 came out. Then I thought Quest for Glory was the exception... and QG:V came out. Then I thought Privateer was the exception... and Privateer 2 came out. Then I thought Total Annihilation was the exception... and TA:K came out. Then I thought System Shock was the exception... and SS2 came out. Then I thought Heroes of Might and Magic was the exception... and HOMM:IV came out. Then I thought Age of Wonders was the exception... and AOW2 came out. See a pattern?

I OWN ALL THESE GAMES!!! I WISH I DIDN'T!!! That's about US$280 down the drain.

In this case, since DOM:II is the same game engine with a graphical and UI overhaul, and more units... I should feel confident pre-ordering. But then, I felt confident pre-ordering MOO3, and it took a lot of willpower to say, "No! I'll wait for the reviews." And I'm glad I didn't buy it! Of course, I also waited for the reviews on SC3, SS2, and HOMMIV, and they were positive... but many reviewers are completely incompetent (not always their fault - I used to be a reviewer for a major newspaper - you are forced to rush to judgement).

What can I say... I will buy Half-Life 2 and Deus Ex 2 regardless of whether there are demos, even though I know the reviews will be inaccurate. But I will never pre-order another game, unless I get a 50%+ discount.

-Cherry