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Real-Time Strategy redefined!

Divinity: Dragon Commander, an innovative fantasy real-time strategy game spliced with free-flight combat action, in-depth strategic view, and some trading card game mechanics, in which you become a fearsome Dragon Emperor, is available for pre-order 11% off on GOG.com. That's $39.99 until the game's release (planned for June).

[url=http://www.gog.com/gamecard/divinity_dragon_commander][/url]What is Divinity: Dragon Commander? Imagine a giant army rushing into battle. First, the scouts, agile and fast, with their bows always ready. Then the cavalry, blazing on their relentless mounts. Then, the heavy infantry--warriors of all the shapes, sizes, and races with their plate armors sounding with every step like the bells of doom. Right behind them, the battle beasts--horrors bred with one purpose only: destruction. Some of them pulling the ballistas, trebuchets, and other siege machines. Above them, a variety of zeppelins and flying machines ready to spread death from above. And then, suddenly, a great shadow falling over the battlefield. A gigantic winged dragon swooping down at lightning speed, propelled by a jetpack, breathing fire and roaring fiercely. An image sure to strike fear in the hearts of the enemies. You, however, have nothing to fear. This is your army, and you are the Dragon, its commander and Emperor.

Divinity: Dragon Commander will allow the player to experience war from many unique perspectives, thus breathing new life to real-time strategy genre. The idea to put the gamer in the role of a Dragon commanding its people (and elves, and dwarves, and undead, and--well, creatures) into battle and even taking part in the combat directly is original enough to make things interesting. The people who gave you the acclaimed Divinity RPG series decided however, to add a couple more layers to the gameplay. In the game, you'll get to make diplomatic decisions, manage your empire in an epic world-map mode, and even utilize elements of trading card game mechanics. All that and more, coupled with excellent visuals, and many available scenarios (single-player and multi-player alike), has great chances to become a milestone in the evolution of RTS genre.

Don't hesitate--seize your empire now, to rule it with an iron claw soon! Pre-order Divinity: Dragon Commander for only $39.99 on GOG.com! The Divinity universe is about to get even more epic! Make sure you get to witness it from the start.
Dragons with jetpacks!!
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I don't mean to be rude... but can someone explain the notion of pre-orders to me? You buy something and hope it's good...? Yes, you can get extras that you wouldn't get otherwise but what if the game is really, really bad.

At least on Kickstarter you support the game and if you don't pledge/pre-order it might not get made. Also, with your money it can reach your new heights (aka stretch goals). Not to mention you get development insight and in many cases, get to talk to the developers and suggest ideas and whatever.
Post edited April 10, 2013 by Tpiom
Very promising. Hurry to special offer :)
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Tpiom: I don't mean to be rude... but can someone explain the notion of pre-orders to me? You buy something and hope it's good...? Yes, you can get extras that you wouldn't get otherwise but what if the game is really, really bad.

At least on Kickstarter you support the game and if you don't pledge/pre-order it might not get made. Also, with your money it can reach your new heights (aka stretch goals). Not to mention you get development insight and in most cases, get to talk to the developers and suggest ideas and whatever.
The KS perspective:
Pre-ordering is your way of saying "I trust this developer to not suck"

The traditional perspective:
I know I want this game for whatever reason and I am getting a slightly better deal by pre-ordering. Also, this ensures that I won't have to deal with any shortages at launch or have to drive anywhere (a real issue with physical games, not so much digital downloads)
Welcome to the Dragon Commander Academy!

I am going to have so much fun with this game...
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Tpiom: I don't mean to be rude... but can someone explain the notion of pre-orders to me? You buy something and hope it's good...? Yes, you can get extras that you wouldn't get otherwise but what if the game is really, really bad.
New to gaming? Pre-orders have existed in various forms for a very long time.
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Tpiom: I don't mean to be rude... but can someone explain the notion of pre-orders to me? You buy something and hope it's good...? Yes, you can get extras that you wouldn't get otherwise but what if the game is really, really bad.
In the distant land of physical copies, pre-orders were a decent idea if you wanted a game on launch and weren't sure the store would have enough copies. With digital sales, however, it's essentially worthless. Sometimes they give you little trinkets or a discount (as is the case here), so I guess it's up to the buyer to decide if those are worth the risk of a disappointing game.
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Tpiom: I don't mean to be rude... but can someone explain the notion of pre-orders to me? You buy something and hope it's good...? Yes, you can get extras that you wouldn't get otherwise but what if the game is really, really bad.
You take the same chance if you buy the game at release.

As Gundato noted, if you're pretty much certain you want the game anyway, it's a way to grab it at a discount and be sure you've got it at day 1.
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Tpiom: I don't mean to be rude... but can someone explain the notion of pre-orders to me? You buy something and hope it's good...? Yes, you get extras that you wouldn't get otherwise but what if the game is really, really bad.
As I view pre-orders, their purpose is to offer fans of developer - who really look forward to the game and would buy it on the release day anyway - an option to deal with buying a game early, to give a developer money earlier to cover studio's maintenance costs and save a couple of bucks in the progress. And in some cases to receive the game sooner.

I think it's a nice, small gesture towards long-waiting fans as long as it doesn't include exclusive in-game segments.
Post edited April 10, 2013 by Mivas
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Tpiom: I don't mean to be rude... but can someone explain the notion of pre-orders to me? You buy something and hope it's good...? Yes, you can get extras that you wouldn't get otherwise but what if the game is really, really bad.
This video explains it best:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf5Uj4XIT1Y

I guess if you *really* intend to buy it on day 1 regardless of whatever happens, then saving 5$ or 7$ is a nice deal, but otherwise I really don't see why anyone would preorder a digital game. At least with retail you make sure you get your copy, but digital copies never run out.
Post edited April 10, 2013 by HiPhish
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Tpiom: I don't mean to be rude... but can someone explain the notion of pre-orders to me? You buy something and hope it's good...? Yes, you can get extras that you wouldn't get otherwise but what if the game is really, really bad.

At least on Kickstarter you support the game and if you don't pledge/pre-order it might not get made. Also, with your money it can reach your new heights (aka stretch goals). Not to mention you get development insight and in many cases, get to talk to the developers and suggest ideas and whatever.
I never pre-order and tell anyone that reads my website NOT to pre-order.

Most pre-orders, you don't save that much money or you get pretty useless 'extras' just to persuade you to buy. Plus, if you do pre-order, you can be stuck with an expensive game that could be really terrible and all you've done is 'save' a couple of bucks.

I never buy a game until after it's been released and after reviews have come out. That's probably why I don't own any truly crap games :)
Post edited April 10, 2013 by Bloodygoodgames
Taking a risk to save 2 bucks? no thanks..

Looks nice, but I don't have that kind of money... ;p



edit: okaay... not 2 but 7, for the next 12 hours... but the feeling is the same. :P
Post edited April 10, 2013 by Stooner
Oh and as far as Divinity: Dragon Commander, it looks like a really cool game.

But, nah, still not going to pre-order :)
Could be a very nice game, would love to buy, but it´s not possible for me at the moment!