Which expansion packs

[Alan Vincent]

Hi,

New to the forum, so be gentle.

I have Civilization 5 but I've not really played it before. From reading between the lines it seems it's regarded as 'not a complete game without the expansion packs'.

So my question is (and with cost the predominant factor here), does either of the expansion packs G&K or BNW really stand out above the other. What are the pros and cons of having just one and if so which one etc etc.

Advice gratefully received.

Thanks Alan.

 

[raider980]

Hi, You really want to get Civ V: Complete. It contains G&K, BNW and all the special DLC's that were put out. Definitely don't just get G&K. BNW changed the game significantly and most people say much for the better. The Complete version is $20 more than BNW right now. But there is also probably a Spring Steam Sale coming up and it may be on sale then.

 

[Alan Vincent]

Hi, You really want to get Civ V: Complete. It contains G&K, BNW and all the special DLC's that were put out. Definitely don't just get G&K. BNW changed the game significantly and most people say much for the better. The Complete version is $20 more than BNW right now. But there is also probably a Spring Steam Sale coming up and it may be on sale then.

Hi Raider,

Thanks for the info. As I already have Civ 5 vanilla, what are your views on just adding BNW then?

 

[raider980]

If you really want to buy it now and save $20 you can get BNW. However, I wouldn't recommend it. I think you will be missing some civs that were included in G&K as well as the scenarios and perhaps other things like luxes (I'm not sure though) - I found this thread in here in Civ Fanatics:

https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/does-bnw-include-g-k-gameplay.500537/https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/does-bnw-include-g-k-gameplay.500537/

Look at the options on Steam and see if saving $20 is worth it. You'll be able to see what you'll be missing out on - mainly civs, scenarios, and maps.

Also, if you ever want to participate in the shared games here on Civ Fanatics like GotM, CDG, EDGE then I don't think you'll be able to play them unless you have the required civs and map packs (which generally are the ones in Complete).

I still recommend the Complete version. Maybe someone else will chime in too, especially the things you'll be missing.