How many copies (and DLC) do I have to buy for the full game?

[Jamuka]

http://www.civilization5.com/preorder/us/

Is there an option to buy the complete game?

I think the shenanigans you refer to make a game more likely to get pirated.

 

[chaotoroboto]

Difference is I can go to the dealer and buy 1 car with all the extras, if I so wish. I pay a bit more but I don't have to buy 5 cars.

If you download the Deluxe Edition, it includes Babylon and a related map-pack, which is the only expansion-style thing so far. It costs $10 extra though.

If you live in the US, you can probably find a coupon on Direct2drive.com that will bring the price back to $50 or $55.

 

[Maniacal]

Do you honestly pay attention to animated leaders?

From my Civ4 experience, not really no. As cool as they are, I am fine with non-animated ones. GO GO GADGET MODDERS!

 

[deanej]

I don't get it. Did I not get a whole car because I didn't upgrade to the Performance Package, moon roof, and larger wheels?

You're certianly not getting the complete experience of owning that model car, no.

As for modding leaders, remember that you can't help but notice with the full screen diplo that we now have.

 

[Lord Tirian]

The ones in Corsets I do.

*snicker*

Thing is, in the absence of attitude displays/infos/indicators, the facial expressions are a major part of the interface experience, as far as I can see. The subtitles are probably giving you a clue... but the scene is actually important.

Cheers, LT.