Empire Total War Deeply Discounted?

XLjedi · 08-07-09, 10:33 PM

Saw ETW on Amazon was on sale for the previously unheard of price of $18.99 (about $24 after shipping).

Had to read twice, no three times, just to make sure I wasn't being scammed into buying a used copy of a Steam account game (there are people selling used copies of ETW

on amazon ya know.)

Anyway, got it today and it was factory sealed as advertised and installed and validated on steam without incident.

Now I have to wonder...

Did I just buy a game on Amazon from someone who works a stock job in a chain store and is stealing mdse to resell on Amazon?

...or is ETW already starting to occupy the bargain bins.

Task Force · 08-08-09, 12:50 AM

I got mine for 50 dollars at walmart... and steam says its 50 dollars...

Cough"pirate"cough

lol

Dowly · 08-08-09, 01:29 AM

Still going with it's full price AFAIK.

Task Force · 08-08-09, 02:00 AM

now wheres the pirate song...

ya know the song that people like to put in the pirated vedios on youtube...

Biggles · 08-08-09, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Task Force

now wheres the pirate song...

ya know the song that people like to put in the pirated vedios on youtube...

You mean.....?

XLjedi · 08-08-09, 08:01 AM

I don't know what to tell you all.

It's very odd. I have a legit version of the game for $18.99 (+4 S&H). The storefront I bought it from on Amazon had over 2000 buyer feedbacks and averaged 5 stars.

I don't see anymore on Amazon for $18.99 but there are a couple still in the $25 range.

Very strange...

Task Force · 08-08-09, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggles

You mean.....?

dats it. lol

SUBMAN1 · 08-10-09, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaronblood

Saw ETW on Amazon was on sale for the previously unheard of price of $18.99 (about $24 after shipping).

Had to read twice, no three times, just to make sure I wasn't being scammed into buying a used copy of a Steam account game (there are people selling used copies of ETW

on amazon ya know.)

Anyway, got it today and it was factory sealed as advertised and installed and validated on steam without incident.

Now I have to wonder...

Did I just buy a game on Amazon from someone who works a stock job in a chain store and is stealing mdse to resell on Amazon?

...or is ETW already starting to occupy the bargain bins.

No problem with you DVD? I just bought from those guys too. A friend wanted to do some brainless dogfighting (something he will sorely lose at with me) so I bought the brainless dogfight sim HAWX. $24. It is not a game that is worth $50. $24 is somewhat bearable, but it is being sold for $50 everywhere else.

-S

XLjedi · 08-10-09, 08:46 PM

Yeah belive it or not, the DVD is fine; although I have to admit I was pretty skeptical. Took a few hours for steam to download patches and so forth, but it's all working now without a hitch.

I've been playing the opening campaign with the American colonists against the French and Indians. I think I'm on chapter 2 now; taken over a few territories and played through a few sea battles... not too far into it yet.

I thought the canon shot would do more damage against land units? ...is there a more potent grape/link shot variety to use against line formations? I like the "tinny" noise the canon makes when it fires, very distinctive.

Arclight · 08-11-09, 03:48 AM

Round shot just flies through, though they can bounce if they fall short and still knock a few guys over the head. Best for bringing down walls.

There's a whole range of ammunition types to be researched, though some require a low muzzle velocity (mortar and howitzer only).

For the cannon there's round shot, canister shot and I think eventually explosive (percushion) shells. Other options are carcass (flaming goo), quicklime (chemical burns) and explosive (set fuse) shots. For ships round-, grape- and chainshot are available.

Of the top of my hat, so I probably missed something.

Task Force · 08-11-09, 10:57 AM

dont think so... did you say schratnal... or however you spell it... (the one that acts like a shotgun, sending pellets out...)

Raptor1 · 08-11-09, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Task Force

dont think so... did you say schratnal... or however you spell it... (the one that acts like a shotgun, sending pellets out...)

You're referring to Canister shot, which is not shrapnel.

08-07-09, 10:33 PM	#1
XLjedi Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 8	Empire Total War Deeply Discounted? Saw ETW on Amazon was on sale for the previously unheard of price of $18.99 (about $24 after shipping). Had to read twice, no three times, just to make sure I wasn't being scammed into buying a used copy of a Steam account game (there are people selling used copies of ETW on amazon ya know.) Anyway, got it today and it was factory sealed as advertised and installed and validated on steam without incident. Now I have to wonder... Did I just buy a game on Amazon from someone who works a stock job in a chain store and is stealing mdse to resell on Amazon? ...or is ETW already starting to occupy the bargain bins. __________________

08-08-09, 12:50 AM	#2
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I got mine for 50 dollars at walmart... and steam says its 50 dollars... Cough"pirate"cough lol __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

08-08-09, 02:00 AM	#4
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	now wheres the pirate song... ya know the song that people like to put in the pirated vedios on youtube... __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

08-08-09, 08:01 AM	#6
XLjedi Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 8	I don't know what to tell you all. It's very odd. I have a legit version of the game for $18.99 (+4 S&H). The storefront I bought it from on Amazon had over 2000 buyer feedbacks and averaged 5 stars. I don't see anymore on Amazon for $18.99 but there are a couple still in the $25 range. Very strange... __________________

08-10-09, 08:46 PM	#9
XLjedi Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 8	Yeah belive it or not, the DVD is fine; although I have to admit I was pretty skeptical. Took a few hours for steam to download patches and so forth, but it's all working now without a hitch. I've been playing the opening campaign with the American colonists against the French and Indians. I think I'm on chapter 2 now; taken over a few territories and played through a few sea battles... not too far into it yet. I thought the canon shot would do more damage against land units? ...is there a more potent grape/link shot variety to use against line formations? I like the "tinny" noise the canon makes when it fires, very distinctive. __________________

08-08-09, 01:29 AM	#3
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,054 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Still going with it's full price AFAIK.

08-11-09, 03:48 AM	#10
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Round shot just flies through, though they can bounce if they fall short and still knock a few guys over the head. Best for bringing down walls. There's a whole range of ammunition types to be researched, though some require a low muzzle velocity (mortar and howitzer only). For the cannon there's round shot, canister shot and I think eventually explosive (percushion) shells. Other options are carcass (flaming goo), quicklime (chemical burns) and explosive (set fuse) shots. For ships round-, grape- and chainshot are available. Of the top of my hat, so I probably missed something. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

08-11-09, 10:57 AM	#11
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	dont think so... did you say schratnal... or however you spell it... (the one that acts like a shotgun, sending pellets out...) __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"