Regarding what MI added to the original STW: let's not forget the additional campaigns--starting scenarios--it offered: 1530, 1550, 1580, in addition to Mongol Invasion. Over time, these alternative campaigns--and commanding the rebels using .conan.--added considerable value to a great game.

Hmm ... if I were to calculate how much an hour it has cost me to thoroughly enjoy STW over the years, I would have to say I've gotten a superb deal.