Dominions3 shattered previous pre-order records

[NTJedi]

I was reading that Galactic Civilizations 2 was able to do so well on sales that they've planned two expansions for the game.

With Dominions_3 doing so well just to start perhaps we'll see Shrapnel offer a Dominions_3 expansion deal.

[Gandalf Parker]

Expansion deal? Whats that, a cut-rate if you have Dom2?
Do they have the database to do that?

They might have to start tracking it in Dom3 to offer it with Dom4

[NTJedi]

Gandalf Parker said:
Expansion deal? Whats that, a cut-rate if you have Dom2?
Do they have the database to do that?

Simply means if Dominions_3 makes enough sales that Shrapnel might make Illwinter a contract offer to work on an expansion game for Dominions_3. An expansion usually includes more content and features.

[Kristoffer O]

Hmm, I wouldn't mind more money, but I presonally think patches and expansions should be free. As long as they aren't altering the game play.

I suspect we will add new content for quite some time after the release. It is not that easy to let go.

[NTJedi]

Kristoffer O said:
Hmm, I wouldn't mind more money, but I presonally think patches and expansions should be free. As long as they aren't altering the game play.

I suspect we will add new content for quite some time after the release. It is not that easy to let go.

Yes I agree, and if your game does do very good on sales I see the possibility of shrapnel offering your company a deal to make an expansion for the game... probably a year after its release.
The DOM_3 expansion is seperate from patches in providing new features such as:
1) new types of buildings (new buildings can be optional if you're worried about balance or lack of use by AI)
2) new advanced diplomacy options (very useful for SP & MP)
3) new feature: campaign editor (SP gamers would love)(could be used in MP as well)
4) new type of AI which uses one of multiple personalities (option for random selection at start of game)
b) gamers can use scripting to create their own AI personality as well
5) plus any ideas you know I missed


Combine 3 or more of the features above and all the hardcore fans which love the game will be eager in pre-ordering the expansion as well.
Also Kristoffer congrats on post#2000... which arrives with your next post!

[DominionsFan]

I agree with Kristoffer also. Btw I already preordered the game too.