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Sword of the stars expansion - born of blood

Anybody tried it?

June 7, 2007 2:27:52 AM from GalCiv II ForumsGalCiv II Forums
Hello all, has anyone played the SOTS expansion and if so is it any good in your opinion?

I enjoyed the original game for a short period and am wondering whether this expansion significantly improves it.



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Reply #1 June 11, 2007 12:23:05 AM
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Is it released now? Last time I checked it was delayed. Again.


If it's out, I should get it shortly.
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Reply #2 August 6, 2007 5:33:05 PM
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i find the map some what confusing and i also woude like the ability to make even bigger fleets but its a good game
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Reply #3 August 10, 2007 4:37:28 PM
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i find the map some what confusing and i also would like the ability to make even bigger fleets but its a good game


I thought 50 vs 30 ship battles and it gets slow because of all the shots being fired :/ Small is good enough. I wish bigger was faster heh but u can't help it.

3d maps are awesome. Sphere is a classic, ring is good. Not a fan of Hollow Sphere :/
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Reply #4 February 8, 2008 5:27:20 PM
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I have the expansion and think it is excellent. It adds a slew of features to the game. Check out http://sots.rorschach.net/Category:Born_of_Blood (SOTS wiki).
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Reply #5 February 15, 2008 12:11:51 PM
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Can you get the expansion via Stardock, or do you have to get the Collectors edition sold in stores.

I checked their forums and they said Born of Blood hasn't been released for retail in Canada or the US, so I'm wondering if the Stardock version has it built in or if need to buy the collectors in a Store.
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Reply #6 February 15, 2008 12:21:51 PM
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It looks to me like not realeased in the U.S. and Canada means exactly that. The version on TGN appears to just be the base game. I'm hoping they'll get the collector's edition as well once it goes to stores.
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Reply #7 February 15, 2008 1:46:01 PM
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Can you get the expansion via Stardock, or do you have to get the Collectors edition sold in stores.



Not on SD as yet but they say it will be.

I have the original SotS and it is a very nice game that plays a bit slow. I understand the expansion adds needed depth.
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Reply #8 February 15, 2008 3:32:21 PM
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I think BoB was a worthy x-pack for SotS. I dont think it is on par with GC x-packs however. But it was good value nonetheless.
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Reply #9 February 15, 2008 3:58:35 PM
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Do you guys recommed Sots? I'm thinking about getting the demo first.
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Reply #10 February 15, 2008 4:37:57 PM
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It is a decent demo. By all means try it first
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Reply #11 February 16, 2008 1:09:44 PM
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The demo only gives you access to about 1/3 of the techs in the game, and I don't recall if you can build any ships bigger than a destroyer. But it will give you an idea. It doesn't include the content added in the expansion either, of course.

I bought BoB online (download) at Gamersgate or Direct2Drive. I was able to save the downloaded files off to a CD and install from there, so I don't feel like I lost anything over buying at retail, other than only having the softcopy version of the revised manual.
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Reply #12 February 16, 2008 6:31:48 PM
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Do you guys recommed Sots? I'm thinking about getting the demo first.


I do as it is pretty good at what it does. It is no where as complex as GC but worthy of investment.
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Reply #13 February 16, 2008 6:45:56 PM
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Yes, SotS-BoB is a very good game. Demo (last one, made after retail, did allow cruisers but still limited tech).

Plays very different from Gal Civ and Sins.
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Reply #14 February 16, 2008 9:20:53 PM
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All right, i'll give it a try!
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Reply #15 February 22, 2008 4:39:01 PM
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So where is it Stardock?!?!? I want it BAD!
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Reply #16 February 25, 2008 10:28:28 AM
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I should be able to get it out today.
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Reply #17 February 25, 2008 10:40:30 AM
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Is BOB stand-alone or do you require SOTS installed to play?
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Reply #18 February 25, 2008 11:23:34 AM
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I should be able to get it out today.


It is much appreciated. Thank you!

Is BOB stand-alone or do you require SOTS installed to play?


I do believe it does require the original SOTS to install it.

You may want to try the SOTS demo if you haven't played it. It is "different", and not everyone's cup of tea. It is almost one of those games that is hard to really like at first, but it grows on you over time. At least it grew on me. You almost have to want to like it to have any chance of really liking it haha, if that makes any sense. Not that it cannnot simply be liked, but I think in most cases you really have to give the game a chance and get over the hump to enjoy it. It is a good game, just don't go in with any expectations. You have to risk some of your time to appreciate the game.
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Reply #19 February 25, 2008 1:27:47 PM
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I should be able to get it out today.


Will a TGN copy of BoB work with a boxed copy of SotS?
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Reply #20 February 26, 2008 9:53:21 AM
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Yup, it should.
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Reply #21 February 26, 2008 4:50:55 PM
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Alright Yarlen... Stop teasing.
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Reply #22 February 26, 2008 4:54:47 PM
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Yup, it should.


Thanks for the answer, in that case I'll probably buy it once it's up.
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Reply #23 February 27, 2008 6:05:39 AM
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Agreed. It's there for purchase and has an icon in the StarDockCentral folder with the initial BOB, but not able to be downloaded in StarDockCentral due to a lack of any way to enter the registration code yet.

Teach me to let a friend find the URL and e-mail me the purchase-page link. :-/ Want, uber-want!
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Reply #24 February 27, 2008 1:27:12 PM
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Sorry for the delay guys, it's up now!

http://totalgaming.stardock.com/games/?id=bob

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Reply #25 February 27, 2008 1:40:29 PM
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Okay... I purchased it, and I have my serial-number... but in Stardock Central on the Register Games pane I don't have any way to select Born of Blood to enter the serial number, and I don't have the game listed in my games to download.

Um... did I break my account by purchasing from that link just before you officially posted it? Or is there some glitch with SDCentral preventing me from downloading BoB?
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