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Of all 3 Dawn of War games, which is best?
2 weeks ago
SlaughterSister1993
My fiance is a MASSIVE Warhammer 40k enthusiast, I seriously don't know of a time when he's not listening to a lore video, playing the tabletop with our upstairs neighbors, painting figures, reading one of the novels, or watching game play. I'm looking to gift him one of the trio for his birthday, I've gotten the first Battlefleet Gothic, and the second is being saved for. Steam has it's winter sale going on, so I'm looking to grab one of them while it's really affordable.
So!
Of the three dawn of war games out there, I've noticed the first one has three like DLC? or side arc bits to it, which would be the best to gift him? He's the kinda guy if I ask him about it the surprise that I'm even looking for him is spoiled.
Thanks in advance!
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Decepticats
Hey that's great! Personally DoW2 and DoW3 are my favorites (for DoW2 you only have to buy Retribution unless he wants the campaigns in which case you need to get the base game and the two expansions). DoW1 is good but is quite dated by now.
For deciding between DoW2 and DoW3 you'll need to contemplate what type of gamer he is (since they are very different games).
If he enjoys concentrating on controlling just a few units and leveraging them to their maximum, DoW2 is probably the better option. However, if he likes bigger armies and base building with over the top combat, DoW3 will be the one to go with.
Another factor to consider is what faction(s) he plays in table top? Because in DoW3 only 3 of them are represented (Space Marines/Astartes, Eldar, and Orks). Where in DoW2 6 are represented (SM, Chaos Marines, Eldar, Imperial Guard/Militarum, Orks, and Tyranids). Meanwhile DoW1 has 3 more factions for a total of 9 but again, is quite dated by now, imo.
Hope this helps!
Ololo111
I guess, it's amount of content and community's devotion which decides whichever is the best.
Following this logic, DoW1 has the most official expansions and modifications available to it. Next one would be DoW2, with official content exceeding community-made one.
So, DoW1 should be a general hit, if you are not sure about your fiance's specific preferances. Even if the base game won't be to his taste, there are mods to patch it up.
Diogen84