Quote Originally Posted by Alexander the Pretty Good View Post
See, with ratings inflation saying something is "better than Starcraft" doesn't really mean anything.

As always, Total War veterans are the best (if most ornery) reviewers we have. The thin red line of pre-orderers must hold for long enough to give the grumblers a better look at things!
Looks like i'll be one of those who gives you more cautious gents a look before you decide. I just pre-ordered the normal version of ETW on Steam.