https://www.direct2drive.com/

Back to school promotion
"School sucks, here's 10 bucks" :p

Just enter promo code "SchoolSucks" and get 10 dollars off any title 50 bucks and up.

Wow. Sold. Go D2D!

This product is available for purchase in the United States, Canada, Mexico, France, Spain, Germany, Denmark, Greenland, Faroe Islands, Finland, Åland Island, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. This title installs and requires STEAM to play.

No Poland :(

Darn... Bought it 3 days ago !!! on D2D !!! Arghh :(

Awesome, now I have the Deluxe edition for the regular price.

Where is the link or the promo details on D2D page ?

Current Release Date: September 21st, 2010 at 10AM PST.

This product is available for purchase in the United States, Canada, Mexico, France, Spain, Germany, Denmark, Greenland, Faroe Islands, Finland, Åland Island, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. This title installs and requires STEAM to play.

So I dont have to wait until the 24th if im in the UK???

I know where I will be purchasing it from!!!

Pre-Ordered! I was going to wait, but this is a good find!

can't get access to the .com site from the uk, keeps switching, so you'll probably won't get it till UK release, even more so nbecause you have to download it from steam.

That quote is from the .co.uk site

It clearly states that

Current Release Date: September 21st, 2010 at 10AM PST.

from

http://www.direct2drive.co.uk/9611/product/Buy-Sid-Meier’s-Civilization-V-Download

I wonder if you will be able to activate it in the UK before the 24th?

Not available in Ireland either it seems. Strange

Preordered

Promo Code aint working here in the UK, so seems like a bust. Thanks for getting my hopes up. ;)

Wow. I wasn't expecting this. Where did you find the promo code? I'm really tempted to get the Deluxe version now.

That quote is from the .co.uk site

It clearly states that

Current Release Date: September 21st, 2010 at 10AM PST.

from

http://www.direct2drive.co.uk/9611/product/Buy-Sid-Meier’s-Civilization-V-Download

I wonder if you will be able to activate it in the UK before the 24th?

I fear that the activation is though Steam, and you will therefore be tied to their activation date - the 21st is just the day when D2D allows you to start downloading. But we'll see.

No Poland :(

http://anhalter.blox.pl/resource/bushforgotpoland.jpg

Darn... Bought it 3 days ago !!! on D2D !!! Arghh :(

Guess that will teach you not to buy a game that is not out yet. :D

I thought we could only get Babylon from ordering off of Steam? This seems to show we will get Babylon + the 2 other civs/map pack (when that DLC is later released) for free.

http://www.direct2drive.com/9620/product/Buy-Sid-Meier%E2%80%99s-Civilization-V-Digital-Deluxe-Edition-Download

With the promo code this is definitely the best deal so far.

Does anyone know when this "SchoolSucks" code expires? I would love to wait to pre-order cause who knows what else could be announced by another site in the next few weeks.

Bought it ahh thank you very much!

$49.95 gets you

Civ III Complete

Civ V Deluxe with Babylon, Behind the scenes video, and the Civ V Soundtrack

Civ V 1st DLC


Preordering right now.

It also gave me Civ 3 for free, so I tried it out. The game is so bad it made me depressed.

But I want a box. Will I pay ten dollars for a box and a DVD? Yes, I think I will. I just spent double that on beer.

Sweet deal...couldn't pass it up. :)

That $25 Gamestop giftcard will just have to go towards something else...

I've used D2D several times in the past and have never had any trouble, so I have nothing but nice things to say about them. And with $10 off to boot, I think I know where I'll be buying ciV.

Yep. I preordered here as well.

I took weeks to decide where to preorder from, and I guess that paid off. I seriously doubt anything else is going to come up within a month that beats this deal.

Oh and the D2D code expires in a week, I believe, so you still got some time.

If we buy from D2D can we burn our own DVDs and install from that at a later time? I just don't want to have to re download everything if my HD crashes.

I'm really tempted by this, but what happens if D2D disappears at some point? Will the fact that I've registered the game on Steam allow me to redownload from Steam? I suppose I've got the same concern about a boxed copy - can I buy one and then, if I lose the disc at a later date, redownload from Steam for free?

Well, that did it for me. Pre-ordered. Now I have to tell the family, who had planned to sneakily order it for me as a birthday present.

I'm really tempted by this, but what happens if D2D disappears at some point? Will the fact that I've registered the game on Steam allow me to redownload from Steam? I suppose I've got the same concern about a boxed copy - can I buy one and then, if I lose the disc at a later date, redownload from Steam for free?

I have the same concern. As tempting as the discount is, I want to make sure I know what I'd be getting into with Direct2Drive. If D2D is essentially selling a license key only, whereas the game can be redownloaded, archived, and patched via Steam, I think I'd be fine with that.

D2D is the middle man.

They send you the authentication key (just like those found in retail boxes), you unlock the game on Steam. From then on, you don't deal with D2D because the game is linked with your Steam account.

This is basically just as if you were directly buying from Steam. But you don't get the Mesopotamia preorder bonus, instead you get D2D's bonuses.

So with steam, you can save a DVD copy yourself and then just re download the patches and such?

And what IS this first DLC they are planning? It's just that i get it now, ordering from D2D, regardless of what it is?

If the above are true, sounds good. Pulling the trigger I suppose.

Only trouble: I can get it at amazon.co.uk for 25 GBP (ok, 30 including shipping to Germany) instead of 40 :P

Only trouble: I can get it at amazon.co.uk for 25 GBP (ok, 30 including shipping to Germany) instead of 40 :P

No Babylonians, no first digital content release.

And what's up with the Blue Banana model's breasts!? Do ALL British girls look like that? lol.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Banana-Black-Shoulder-Strappy/dp/B002HMTKQ4/ref=pd_rhf_shvl_5

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Banana-Black-Sleeve-Tunic/dp/B002UJKSMY/ref=pd_sim_ap_8


grrrrowl.

sorry those products were all the suggested "products" for me when I looked up Civ V... could be something to do with trying to keep me from becoming a sexless monk if I play too much CiV?? She'll work.

I'm really tempted by this, but what happens if D2D disappears at some point? Will the fact that I've registered the game on Steam allow me to redownload from Steam? I suppose I've got the same concern about a boxed copy - can I buy one and then, if I lose the disc at a later date, redownload from Steam for free?

I purchased a store copy of a Steam game maybe 3-4 years ago. I played it for maybe 2-3 weeks and then I never touched it again. I got a new computer back in January, and just last month I downloaded Steam again in preparation for Civ 5, and the Steam game I had bought years ago was available for me to download for free. So I don't imagine you'd have a problem here.

My worry is, what happens if Steam goes away at some point in the future? Will Civ 5 become unplayable?

I purchased a store copy of a Steam game maybe 3-4 years ago. I played it for maybe 2-3 weeks and then I never touched it again. I got a new computer back in January, and just last month I downloaded Steam again in preparation for Civ 5, and the Steam game I had bought years ago was available for me to download for free. So I don't imagine you'd have a problem here.

My worry is, what happens if Steam goes away at some point in the future? Will Civ 5 become unplayable?

Steam is never going away.

No Portugal though I will buy it in Spain.;)

Someone asked where this code came from, I was wondering too. I searched on their website and end up finding it on D2D's Facebook page.

http://anhalter.blox.pl/resource/bushforgotpoland.jpg

:lol::lol::lol:

No Babylonians, no first digital content release.

And what's up with the Blue Banana model's breasts!? Do ALL British girls look like that? lol.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Banana-Black-Shoulder-Strappy/dp/B002HMTKQ4/ref=pd_rhf_shvl_5

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Banana-Black-Sleeve-Tunic/dp/B002UJKSMY/ref=pd_sim_ap_8


grrrrowl.

sorry those products were all the suggested "products" for me when I looked up Civ V... could be something to do with trying to keep me from becoming a sexless monk if I play too much CiV?? She'll work.

Dude, you just officially made my day :lol: Although for my personal tastes her titties are actually a tad too voluptuous. They are out of proportion to her abdomen - balance is more important than singular details!

The amazon suggestions are sometimes funny, though. Maybe they want to honour their company name from time to time?

As for the gamey stuff (heh, 180 turn content-wise): I'm patient enough to wait a bit longer for modders to create their own Babylonian faction and to wait a few days for my game to be shipped.

Yep, I just came here to report that D2D discount and you beat me too it :)

I bought CIV V and Mafia II with the discount. I had to do 2 separate purchases though for the discount to work twice.

Might make the deluxe edition worth it for some. I just bought the regular edition though.

I hope D2D gives you a commission. I was going to wait to see who'd come up with the best bonuses, but took a chance that no one could beat D2D's offer (which was already the best) matched with a $10 discount.

I was waiting and waiting to buy the D2D version...and finally pulled the trigger. And of course, as soon as I do that, an extra incentive/deal pops up. /sigh

Oh well, the D2D deal has been the best deal available for a while now, it just got even better with this.

[quote]I'm really tempted by this, but what happens if D2D disappears at some point? Will the fact that I've registered the game on Steam allow me to redownload from Steam?[/quote\

D2D has been around for years (started in 2004, Steam started in sept 03). I've bought a bunch of stuff from them over the years. It's part of IGN (game sites, fileplanet, etc. I think they're rated the 2nd biggest digital distributor after Steam. They're not going anywhere. :)

D2D is my preferred digital source because it's a simple setup. Buy, download, done.

Apparently something got spilled over at D2D:


http://www.eatliver.com/img/2010/5269.jpg

Apparently something got spilled over at D2D:


http://www.eatliver.com/img/2010/5269.jpg

:lol:

This man deserves some :gold:

:lol: I've seen this picture before, Lyoncet, but thanks for reminding me.

Is there any way to purchase this from an unsupported country?

Funniest Civ5 thread I've ever seen.

I went to the Direct2Drive site, but the site was down for maintenance until 3 AM PDT.

Luckily I live in Hawaii so that is only midnight here. Well today happens to be my birthday so today at 12:01 right after D2D went back online I got Civ V. I am sure this will be my best birthday present this year, even if I have to buy it myself.

Did it work for you? To me it says:

Your coupon or discount is not valid for the product in your cart.

Which doens't look like it expired because if you type in anything it says "wrong code"
The product in my cart is civ5 deluxe

Given that the first ciV DLC is currently effectively free with the use of the D2D discount code, how many of you are opting for the Digital Deluxe version now? I was expecting to drop $50 on the game, so I'm wondering how someone goes about placing a value on DLC. Since I know, on paper, my computer will run ciV, I'll probably place my order today, one way or the other. I just haven't decided which edition to get.

Error: Sid Meier’s Civilization V is Country restricted on your IP.

Noo, and I thought I just found a way around the silly 80 dollar Steam offer here in Australia.

Is there a workaround with a proxy? Im terrible at that stuff

I've never used D2D, but for many years on another game forum (SOTS) I follow D2D was considered a problem company that was the least desirable of the download options. One question to ask, because it was the main problem with that other game, is does D2D put its own security software on their version of Civ5. This resulted in D2D patches coming out much later than other down loaders since the patch had to be tailored to work with whatever security stuff they added.

Does D2D use your local currency? I can't tell if their going to charge me in US dollars or Canadian.

I've never used D2D, but for many years on another game forum (SOTS) I follow D2D was considered a problem company that was the least desirable of the download options. One question to ask, because it was the main problem with that other game, is does D2D put its own security software on their version of Civ5. This resulted in D2D patches coming out much later than other down loaders since the patch had to be tailored to work with whatever security stuff they added.

It will use Steam. All versions of Civ V use Steam. D2D sends you the authentication key, you unlock the game on Steam and then you don't deal with D2D again (until the first DLC pack).

I don't know how many times I've repeated this in the last few day...

@evrett37:
with regard to Civ4 D2D and Steam have been the only decent distributors of the digital version of the game* (digital distribution of Civ4 having been utterly, utterly and completely botched by Take2) - as such D2D may not be perfect but certainly was not one of the problematic distributors if one judges from the experience posted on this forum.

*as judged from problems posted about in the Tech Support sub forum.

@evrett37:
with regard to Civ4 D2D and Steam have been the only decent distributors of the digital version of the game* (digital distribution of Civ4 having been utterly, utterly and completely botched by Take2) - as such D2D may not be perfect but certainly was not one of the problematic distributors if one judges from the experience posted on this forum.

*as judged from problems posted about in the Tech Support sub forum.

True.

But it will be even simpler this time around since the game uses Steamworks (i.e. the only way to play is through Steam). So D2D will not offer its own download, but rather send you a key to unlock the game on Steam.

gah, now i wish I had waited to pre-order

Ok, so I just pre-ordered it from D2D with this promo. I'm a bit confused though, can I not pre-download and activate the game with steam now? Do I have to wait until its release to download it from D2D now?

Did it work for you? To me it says:

Your coupon or discount is not valid for the product in your cart.

Which doens't look like it expired because if you type in anything it says "wrong code"
The product in my cart is civ5 deluxeIf you're based in Madrid, Kaltorak, it doesn't work. It's a US only code and won't work on GBP or EUR.

Ok, so I just pre-ordered it from D2D with this promo. I'm a bit confused though, can I not pre-download and activate the game with steam now? Do I have to wait until its release to download it from D2D now?According to the information we've received thusfar, you won't have to download anything from Direct2Drive. You will only get your activation code (presumably by e-mail) and then you can go to Steam and download the program. If you don't have Steam on your PC yet, you can create an account and download it from the Steam website. Then you can enter your activation code and download the program once it becomes available for download. It won't activate/unlock until 21/24 September 2010.

According to the information we've received thusfar, you won't have to download anything from Direct2Drive. You will only get your activation code (presumably by e-mail) and then you can go to Steam and download the program. If you don't have Steam on your PC yet, you can create an account and download it from the Steam website. Then you can enter your activation code and download the program once it becomes available for download. It won't activate/unlock until 21/24 September 2010.

Yeah, I've already had steam downloaded in preparation, but on the D2D website (where it shows my purchases) I can only download Civ3 Complete from them (which I am not going to bother with).

I checked my emails from D2D and the only codes I have are my order purchase codes (which I tried activating on steam, and didn't work). Lastly, on my D2D account page it shows "click the download button to receive your activation key". But there is no download button for civ 5. Just a pre-order button.

Anyone who downloaded from D2D go through this?

My guess is that the pre-order button changes to a download button when the game becomes available.

My guess is that the pre-order button changes to a download button when the game becomes available.

It does. It'll show up in your account page when the game is released if youve preordered.

So then I can't pre-download it onto steam. That kind of blows. Waiting for the download to finish on the 21st is going to be worse than the wait for the 21st is now!

So then I can't pre-download it onto steam. That kind of blows. Waiting for the download to finish on the 21st is going to be worse than the wait for the 21st is now!

I think all of us (I hope) would agree that a 10 dollar discount and free DLC outweighs the ability to preload.

nope.

A 30-40% discount isn't worth an extra few hours of delay to start playing?
Wow, dedication.

I think all of us (I hope) would agree that a 10 dollar discount and free DLC outweighs the ability to preload.

Not to mention that the sheer volume of anticipated sales will likely make it a challenge to get the game downloaded before, or on, Sept. 21, anyway. The wait is almost over, though.

So this is quite tempting, but does anyone know if D2D does a similar deal to Steam in that if you get the Windows version of a game you can get the Mac version for free when/if it comes out? Because that's really the deal-maker for me.

So this is quite tempting, but does anyone know if D2D does a similar deal to Steam in that if you get the Windows version of a game you can get the Mac version for free when/if it comes out? Because that's really the deal-maker for me.

You are buying Civ V (on Steam) FROM Direct2Drive.

So yes, you will have the benefits of Steamplay. The Mac version will be free for you if it ever comes out.

Remember, D2D is just the middle man in this transaction. They are brokering the Civ V keys between Valve, 2k and you, the customer.

EDIT: They will email you the Steam authentication key (or post it on your account page on D2D) when it is released.

A 30-40% discount isn't worth an extra few hours of delay to start playing?
Wow, dedication.

Well it might have been tempting, but apparently us disgusting uneducatable brits aren't entitled to the back to school discount, (the fact that im out of school is besides the point.)

Well it might have been tempting, but apparently us disgusting uneducatable brits aren't entitled to the back to school discount, (the fact that im out of school is besides the point.)

Well since D2D will just give you a key which then you input in Steam, you can easily find an Amerifriend or Canuckbuddy to help you.

They buy the game, and then send you the unlock code when the game is out. You pay them via paypal or whatever.

You are buying Civ V (on Steam) FROM Direct2Drive.

OK, got it. Thanks! I think that literally the only other games I've bought via an online download were BtS and Mass Effect 1, so I'm really new to this whole arena. :goodjob:

I think all of us (I hope) would agree that a 10 dollar discount and free DLC outweighs the ability to preload.

I just said that not being able to pre-load kind of sucks, but not that it wasn't worth it. ;)

I wish D2D really was this cheap, but they add 12 bucks to the final price for "tax" at checkout. Maybe because I'm buying from Sweden. ^_^; Steam does not do this, so I guess the prices aren't really comparable.

I wish D2D really was this cheap, but they add 12 bucks to the final price for "tax" at checkout. Maybe because I'm buying from Sweden. ^_^; Steam does not do this, so I guess the prices aren't really comparable.

That sucks.

Must be because of your country, didn't charge me any taxes for a Canadian order.

$3.30 in taxes ordering in the U.S.

$3.30 in taxes ordering in the U.S.

With a Californian billing address yesterday, I was charged no tax.

in Washington, I was charged tax. :/ damnit

Oregon, no tax charged when I pre-ordered yesterday (no state sales tax here anyway).

I'd be charged $3.37 in (Ohio) tax. I didn't plan to spend more than $50 on the game, so I think I'm going to opt for the regular edition. I don't need the soundtrack, and getting two of out of the three DLC Civs isn't bad.

weird then how a CA buy wasnt taxed...

weird then how a CA buy wasnt taxed...

It likely has to do with where D2D is headquartered. If there's an office/store/etc. in your state, you'll get state tax.

If you're based in Madrid, Kaltorak, it doesn't work. It's a US only code and won't work on GBP or EUR.

I see, too bad. Thanks for the info

OMG i am being punished for pre-ordering on steam the day it was released. i paid £40 for the deluxe edition only.

Thanks for this...downloading Civ3 now as part of my super mega value pack with twinkies and sprinkles, and looking even more forward to the 21st

Is there any indication how long this $10 promo is going for D2D? Right now I think it's the best deal out there, but if I knew when it ends, I wouldn't mind waiting to see if anything better pops up.

Is there any indication how long this $10 promo is going for D2D? Right now I think it's the best deal out there, but if I knew when it ends, I wouldn't mind waiting to see if anything better pops up.Sometimes you just have to take a decision :twitch: and live with it. If you wait, then possibly ... :sad:

Sometimes you just have to take a decision :twitch: and live with it. If you wait, then possibly ... :sad:

This is why I ordered ciV last night -- to lock in the discount, and get the free DLC. It's disappointing, though, that the demo is being released on the same day that the game itself is released in North America. The system requirements better be accurate.

OMG i am being punished for pre-ordering on steam the day it was released. i paid £40 for the deluxe edition only.

You should still be able to cancel this deal and buy somewhere else.

not avaible for download in belgium :-(

did 2K greg post the list already?

$4.12 tax for texas. damn. that *almost* kills it for me. too bad i am a sucker.

Ugh, D2D is ripping off all of the hardcore civ fans who preordered the game on Amazon the first day it was up. Oh well, I will be getting a cool box to add to my civ memorabilia :D

$4.12 tax for texas. damn. that *almost* kills it for me. too bad i am a sucker.Welcome, to CivFanatics, Pheeel. The posts in this thread make me so happy to live in a country where VAT is included in the sales price. :lol: Even if the VAT is 19% :sad:, when you go to the counter with your item priced 39.95 :gold:, you actually pay 39.95 :gold:
Ugh, D2D is ripping off all of the hardcore civ fans who preordered the game on Amazon the first day it was up. Oh well, I will be getting a cool box to add to my civ memorabilia :DA company is offering a good deal and you're accusing them of ripping people off? :rolleyes: The logic of some people.

Its usually a good idea to wait and see if the product works and stuff before purchasing it.

A company is offering a good deal and you're accusing them of ripping people off? :rolleyes: The logic of some people.

No, they're ripping me off because I don't get to take advantage of this good deal :p

No, they're ripping me off because I don't get to take advantage of this good deal :pStep 1) Cancel Amazon preorder.
Step 2) Order D2D.

You're only ripping yourself off if you don't go for the best deal available. :mischief:

Gah, this looks so tempting, but I just can't get myself to download a game as big as Civ V rather than buy a boxed copy to add to my shelf of games.

What do I do???

:eekdance:

Its usually a good idea to wait and see if the product works and stuff before purchasing it.

We don't have irrational fears of digital distribution like some, so we're pretty confident and comfortable with our purchase.

That coupled with Firaxis' history and track record and it should be a safe purchase for most.

EDIT: Oh, and stop trolling. kkthxbai. This is a thread for those interested in D2D's offer, take your anti-Steam debate elsewhere.

warned for flaming

EDIT2: Flaming? Haha, okay. Love how the specific wording "totally works" went totally over this moderator's head. But yeah, I'M the one flaming for calling a troll a "troll".

and this is flaming again - and Public Discussion of Moderator Action - both are strictly off limits.

Step 1) Cancel Amazon preorder.
Step 2) Order D2D.

You're only ripping yourself off if you don't go for the best deal available. :mischief:

I just did exactly that. I was apprehensive about ordering from amazon in the first place because UPS usually doesn't deliver packages until around 6pm. The instant I saw this thread I went strait to D2D.

There are no repercussion for canceling an Amazon pre-order.

i was waiting to pre order, and this made me make up my mind. this is my first direct to drive purchase

AWW D:

I haz no money rite now :(

Will this last till the next weekend? D:

Yeah you have to money to do it as they charge your cc/debit NOW even though they haven't actually shipped or delivered anything.

Sale appears to be over.

EDIT: Promo code still works actually, I just checked, but it isn't advertised on the website anymore. Wish I knew how much longer the code is good for.

Sale appears to be over.

The banner may have been removed, but as of this post, the promo code is still valid. But if anyone is still interested in this, I wouldn't wait much longer. No one knows when the code will be deactivated.

Just ordered. I am in Wisconsin. Had to pay 2.75 tax on 49.95 order. 5.5% state sales tax I guess. I think that's the first time I've been charged sales tax for anything online.

I haven't bought, but tried code and it still works. I may be wrong, but I the banner said it ended today. I've been trying to look into the best place to pre-order this game. I am usually a steam guy, but their deluxe package seems a little lacking. This one is much more robust AND I get a free DLC. I also own civ3, but not any of the expansions.

P.S (as ZimbuTheMonkey said, this game uses steam and this method I describe won't work for this game)
For those of you asking how D2D works with games. I have bought 2 games from D2D and they come in an install file. I am not sure if it can be installed offline because I was connected both times. The install files can be burnt to a CD though for manual back-up. You get your CD key when you download the game. Just write it down on the DVD cover, a piece, paper or in a file on your computer.

UPDATE: I just bought the deluxe edition for 49.99 by using the code. Time is 7:48 p.m. Canada/US central time.

Edit: D'oh! time stamp when i posted is automatic!

I haven't bought, but tried code and it still works. I may be wrong, but I the banner said it ended today. I've been trying to look into the best place to pre-order this game. I am usually a steam guy, but their deluxe package seems a little lacking. This one is much more robust AND I get a free DLC. I also own civ3, but not any of the expansions.

P.S
For those of you asking how D2D works with games. I have bought 2 games from D2D and they come in an install file. I am not sure if it can be installed offline because I was connected both times. The install files can be burnt to a CD though for manual back-up.

UPDATE: I just bought the deluxe edition for 49.99 by using the code. Time is 7:48 p.m. Canada/US central time.

Edit: D'oh! time stamp when i posted is automatic!

It'll work differently now, since the game in question is using Steamworks (Steam's fully integrated back-end for games).

D2D will send you an unlock key, you unlock the game on Steam.

In that case, even the retail box you can buy at a brick and mortar will need to be activated through steam.

I wonder if we will have access to the pre-load the game prior to launch?

Anyways, I was just browsing the forum and saw this post and it reminded me to get on the whole pre-order bandwagon. Thanks .... Oh hey! ZimbuTheMonkey! You started this thread. Many thanks from all your fellow forumites!

In that case, even the retail box you can buy at a brick and mortar will need to be activated through steam.

I wonder if we will have access to the pre-load the game prior to launch?

Anyways, I was just browsing the forum and saw this post and it reminded me to get on the whole pre-order bandwagon. Thanks .... Oh hey! ZimbuTheMonkey! You started this thread. Many thanks from all your fellow forumites!

Yes, the retail boxes will have an unlock code. But they also get a installation DVD, so you won't need to preload, you can just install directly from the disc.

If you preorder directly from Steam, I'm almost certain you will get to preload (it's very common for steam games).

No need to thank me, I just saw this D2D deal on redflagdeals.com (it's like a Canadian bargain hunter community), so I thought it would be a good idea to share with the Civ fanatics.

I'm just glad to see D2D selling the game at all. I was worried for a while there that D2D and other lesser known digital sellers were going to let Valve get away with a monopoly on the digital sales. I think it's a good move by D2D, and as a consumer I welcome their competitive offer that was made. The only disappointment is that this sale was restricted from several countries where Steam sales are still allowed, but this is 2K's or Firaxis's fault rather than D2D's.

Promo code "SchoolSucks" still working. Got it all for just $39.95 today.

Promo code "SchoolSucks" still working. Got it all for just $39.95 today.

$39.95? Um... did you have another promo code (did I miss something above?) or did you not get the deluxe version?

I just ordered, and yes, "SchoolSucks" is still working. $49.95 for the whole boat (deluxe edition). Add to that the fact I just got my new MSI GX740 for $1249.99 PLUS a $100 rebate from MSI ($1149 for a core i7; 4GB ddr3; ATI 5870; 500GB HDD... woot), and I am totally ready for ONE MORE TURN!!!! :king:

$39.95? Um... did you have another promo code (did I miss something above?) or did you not get the deluxe version?

I just ordered, and yes, "SchoolSucks" is still working. $49.95 for the whole boat (deluxe edition). Add to that the fact I just got my new MSI GX740 for $1249.99 PLUS a $100 rebate from MSI ($1149 for a core i7; 4GB ddr3; ATI 5870; 500GB HDD... woot), and I am totally ready for ONE MORE TURN!!!! :king:

If you buy regular for $49.95 minus $10.00 rebate it's $39.95 for the regular edition.

If you buy regular for $49.95 minus $10.00 rebate it's $39.95 for the regular edition.

...if you're lucky enough not to have been hit with sales tax, that is. I would have gotten the Deluxe version, but I didn't plan to spend more than $50 on the game.

I tried ordering from the UK. The code works but the tax they add on at the last minute brings the price to pretty much the same as the UK price without the discount. So I didn't order in the end.

Like Mercade I am very glad to live in a country where the price shown is the price including tax. I just couldn't get used to that not being the case when I visited the US.

Like Mercade I am very glad to live in a country where the price shown is the price including tax. I just couldn't get used to that not being the case when I visited the US.

Well, in most cases in the US, if you order a product online, you're not paying any tax. The only time you pay tax on an online order is if the order is within your own state. Also, I don't consider it as much of a problem (with lower-priced items) here in the US, since we don't get taxed out of our minds! :cringe:

Well, in most cases in the US, if you order a product online, you're not paying any tax. The only time you pay tax on an online order is if the order is within your own state. Also, I don't consider it as much of a problem (with lower-priced items) here in the US, since we don't get taxed out of our minds! :cringe:

Depends on the state, in New Jersey there's a law on the books that requires you to pay tax on any items shipped in from out of state, however you have to volunteer that information when tax season comes around and no one does that. :rolleyes:

Of course, you also have to pay additional taxes on the sale of your home if you attempt to move out of state...it's all screwy. :crazyeye:

code still works as of this post

found this thread at 11:30 last night and decided to wait until today. Code no longer works.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Damn i was hoping for it to work till i get money :(
Oh well

How often does d2d have promos like this, does anyone know? There's a few other games I'd like to buy/preorder and would wait if these promos pop up often enough.

Darn... Bought it 3 days ago !!! on D2D !!! Arghh :(

I pre-ordered in July :( It's still a good deal, even without the coupon: free CivIII complete is awesome, since I lost my vanilla CivIII CD years ago.

But I want a box. Will I pay ten dollars for a box and a DVD? Yes, I think I will. I just spent double that on beer.

No paper manual though, so I don't see the point in paying extra for cardboard: you can always burn a dvd if you get the D2D version.

No paper manual though, so I don't see the point in paying extra for cardboard: you can always burn a dvd if you get the D2D version.

Unless they buy the Special Edition they won't even get a box, but one of those flimsy cases, with the sides missing huge sections of it to be good for the earth. Who even knows if the SE comes in a box either now?

Unless they buy the Special Edition they won't even get a box, but one of those flimsy cases, with the sides missing huge sections of it to be good for the earth. Who even knows if the SE comes in a box either now?

I miss the days when nobody cared about the planet...remember the giant printer paper-sized boxes that PC games use to come in?

The code is not working as of 9/2, and I just got my game refunded so I could use it to buy the deluxe edition. Would have been free, now I had to pay the extra 10 bucks GRRRRRRR :mad:

Unless they buy the Special Edition they won't even get a box, but one of those flimsy cases, with the sides missing huge sections of it to be good for the earth. Who even knows if the SE comes in a box either now?Ever since the Special Edition was announced, it was indicated it would come in a "luxury box". There's description somewhere of said box, but I cannot seem to find it just now. And then of course there's the photo of the Special Edition including a ... box.

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Just ordered today from D2D with the code: "SANDIEGO" without the quoatation marks. 10 dollar discount.

Just ordered today from D2D with the code: "SANDIEGO" without the quoatation marks. 10 dollar discount.

Any idea when that offer ends? Guess I'll try it out when I get home from work...

Any idea when that offer ends? Guess I'll try it out when I get home from work...Valid until 14 Sept according to the D2D site. Doesn't mention time zone, so better be quick than sorry.

Are there any working codes at the moment?

(UK preferably, but I am happy to try any)

Are there any working codes at the moment?

(UK preferably, but I am happy to try any)

CHICAGO for $5 off $25
SANDIEGO for $10 off $50

As mentioned, good until Sep 14.

CHICAGO for $5 off $25
SANDIEGO for $10 off $50

As mentioned, good until Sep 14.

Nope :-(

Both say:
"Your coupon or discount is not valid for the product in your cart."

I assume they are US only :-(

Nope :-(

Both say:
"Your coupon or discount is not valid for the product in your cart."

I assume they are US only :-(

In the top right corner of the D2D site there is a control that allows you to switch between the UK, US and EU versions of the site. Only the US version displays the discount codes on the front page. Not sure what would happen if I (in the UK) tried to buy it from the US site?

Valid until 14 Sept according to the D2D site. Doesn't mention time zone, so better be quick than sorry.

Thanks! I've been looking for an excuse to buy the digital deluxe version, and this is as good as any. :lol:

In the top right corner of the D2D site there is a control that allows you to switch between the UK, US and EU versions of the site. Only the US version displays the discount codes on the front page. Not sure what would happen if I (in the UK) tried to buy it from the US site?I tried to order from the UK using the $10 SCHOOLSUCKS promotion. It would let me order and use the code, then added an approx $9 sales tax on it effectively wiping out the saving. Add in the exchange rate uncertaincies/charges on the card and it didn't make it cost effective.

i was able to get the deluxe edition from d2d for $49,99 (~40€) with the SANDIEGO code. my ip should be german, i had entered germany as my country in the profile, but the webpage was set to US for some reason. as far as i know, the order was accepted, i payed through paypal and the deal was made.

Just ordered today from D2D with the code: "SANDIEGO" without the quoatation marks. 10 dollar discount.

Thanks! I was reluctant to pre-order, but this definitely added some incentive.

Following up on my find:

Yeah, the sales tax ended up being too expensive. Even with the promo code "SANDIEGO" it came to $63 for the deluxe edition. I can buy it off the UK website for £40, which due to exchange rates is actually cheaper when buying in Denmark. Still, those promo codes must be somewhere for the UK site too, right?

Anyone who can skip sales tax will of course find the better deal buying from the .com site and using the promo code (for a total of $50)

I have been scouring the net for promo codes for the .co.uk site, but can't find any... Anyone know where to find them? :)

EDIT: On another note, to the people who bought it on D2D, did you get a Steam activation key already? I hear there will be a pre-load very soon.

This offer was very tempting to me, however it's on D2D, not my favorite digital retailer, actually my least favorite from past bad experiences with them. It would have been nice to save the 10.00 but in the end I gave the money to steam at 49.99 once I found out that they were preloading.

Had the deluxe edition been shipped with a huge poster sized tech map, a 7" bobblehead Ghandi, and packed in a lunch box, I'd certainly have gone for it, I am a sucker for lunchbox games, but as it didn't, I coudn't justify in my own mind the extra money for the digital deluxe version just go get the civ that I would have been buying it for.

Edit, scratch the huge poster sized tech map, I've still got mine from IV and don't think i've ever even bothered to unfold it.

I have been scouring the net for promo codes for the .co.uk site, but can't find any... Anyone know where to find them? :)

Try various cities in the UK, perhaps, in all-caps. The two promo codes for the US site are CHICAGO and SAN DIEGO. Maybe the same applies for the UK site (if such codes even exist)?

a 7" bobblehead Ghandi

That would be so awesome <3

D2D has never offered games to Europeans. I don't know why.

D2D have a UK and a European version of their site. Unfortunately neither seem to have equivalent promotions.

D2D has never offered games to Europeans. I don't know why.
You can imagine my surprise when I was able to preorder the game (from Germany) using the "schoolsucks" coupon for 39.95 USD (and no sales tax! Yay!) :D

Question to those who ordered from D2D: Have you gotten a key and can preload yet? Preloading is going on right now on Steam.

The answer is in the steam pre-load thread here: http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=9600199&postcount=101

All right, I'll keep an eye on that then. :)

No confirmation on it yet for a final answer though, as far as I can see.

Question to those who ordered from D2D: Have you gotten a key and can preload yet? Preloading is going on right now on Steam.

Nothing on preload with D2D yet. I put in a help request with the support site yesterday asking when a preload would be available if ever. No response yet but it hasn't been 24 hours yet either.

Nothing on preload with D2D yet. I put in a help request with the support site yesterday asking when a preload would be available if ever. No response yet but it hasn't been 24 hours yet either.

Just got my key on D2D!

Just got my key on D2D!

Wow, really?

I was expecting them to wait till release. I guess Valve or 2K gave them the green light.

This is awesome.

Wow, really?

I was expecting them to wait till release. I guess Valve or 2K gave them the green light.

This is awesome.

Yup, I got all excited about it - then I realized it's even worse having Civ 5 on my hard drive and not being able to play it. :)

i can confirm that d2d is giving out the keys. just go to "my account->games", hit "download" for civ5, and you will be shown a key you can enter in steam. i'm preloading now.

To those interested, the CHICAGO and SANDIEGO coupons no longer work, but the PAX coupon will let you save $5. Also, no tax from Canada, so a nice purchase for me. :)

For me as well. And welcome to the civfanatics

Was a pleasant surprise to have my Crackberry beep at 2:30 and find out D2D was giving out the keys so we could pre-load.

I have to admit, while they were the one Digital retailer I was leery about, their deals and customer service in my first transaction with them have put them firmly in my list of people to buy from.

Was a pleasant surprise to have my Crackberry beep at 2:30 and find out D2D was giving out the keys so we could pre-load.

I have to admit, while they were the one Digital retailer I was leery about, their deals and customer service in my first transaction with them have put them firmly in my list of people to buy from.

Yup - good experience for me as well, and once you enter the serial key on Steam, it doesn't matter where you purchased the game. :)

are there any other promos available for Civ 5? Other than DLC etc

I just tried ordering on d2d.com but it gave me the ip conflict message at the final stage of payment. I am currently in germany so i should be able to buy this game.

What am I doing wrong ? Antilegend any ideas? Did you buy in dollars euros or pounds ?

Steams price in euros is ridicoulous (50) , when you can buy the game from amazon.co.uk for 25 pounds .. wtf or 29 pounds from d2d and get free dlc and free civ3

"Pre-Order from Direct2Drive and you can preload right now and be ready to play on Release Day, September 24th at 12:01AM GMT! "

Don't think we're gonna get it any earlier than that in Europe. But am I just stupid? I can't seem to find the promo code field in the checkout. Meh!

I know I've seen this information posted before, but I can't seem to find it, and searches yeilding results. When exactly can we start playing now that we have pre-loaded (the North America region)?

I know I've seen this information posted before, but I can't seem to find it, and searches yeilding results. When exactly can we start playing now that we have pre-loaded (the North America region)?

September 21 at 10AM EDT.

Thanks Asix. I'll be impatiently waiting until then.

I just tried ordering on d2d.com but it gave me the ip conflict message at the final stage of payment. I am currently in germany so i should be able to buy this game.

What am I doing wrong ? Antilegend any ideas? Did you buy in dollars euros or pounds ?


I did buy my copy just a minute ago (direct2drive us, dollar pricing), paid via credit card and i'm from germany. I entered a german address and of course I have a german IP. Everything went fine and I am preloading right now...
Because you say that you are living currently in germany, maybe you entered your home address but it has to match the country your actual IP is from? Just a wild guess.

What does DLC mean?

Had the deluxe edition been shipped with a huge poster sized tech map, a 7" bobblehead Ghandi, .....

Oh wow, I would love a bobblehead Ghandi.

I originally ordered the boxed CE, but decided it was too much for too little. Cancelled it and ordered steam's digital deluxe, and then I realised i'd rather have had D2D's offer :(

I've asked steam support if I can cancel the order, but still havnt had a reply. I've heard D2D have rubbish customer service, but I'm not too bothered with Civ 5 as I really want this game, plus the free double civ DLC and Babylon, but thats if steam let me cancel :(

What does DLC mean?

DownLoadable Content

Basically mini-expansion packs consisting of ... well we don't know yet.
Except one is promised by year end that will be 2 civs and a map pack.
Beyond that who knows, they could sell additional natural wonders for $1 more Civs for $5 each, new units and buildings for $1 a piece, or $10 for a really elaborate scenario.
It could be all or none of the above.

Oh wow, I would love a bobblehead Ghandi.

I originally ordered the boxed CE, but decided it was too much for too little. Cancelled it and ordered steam's digital deluxe, and then I realised i'd rather have had D2D's offer :(

I've asked steam support if I can cancel the order, but still havnt had a reply. I've heard D2D have rubbish customer service, but I'm not too bothered with Civ 5 as I really want this game, plus the free double civ DLC and Babylon, but thats if steam let me cancel :(

I have a friend who ordered the steam digital deluxe and has the free first DLC included with his. It's listed in his steam as "Double Civ plus map pack, release 2011"

anyone who ordered from germany that got 9 dollar sales tax added ??

anyone who ordered from germany that got 9 dollar sales tax added ??
Nope, no sales tax here.

i think i know what the problem is, i have a belgian creditcard and my paypal is linked to belgium. Gonna try a german creditcard and see if that solves the ip conflict and sales tax isseu as these isseus only come up after it tries to check out when i entered my financial info, same for the sales tax it only shows at the end of checkout.

PAX promo code still works fyi

german cc fixed my ip problem, aswel as no tax

happy preloaded now :)