I love how cheap games become when they're outdated, esp. when the expansion pack comes with it. This game is worth more than what you're paying, IMO. Tons of maps, scenerios, campaigns, creating your own. You have lots of cheats, but after 2 straight weeks of playing, your skills will bump up high enough that you'll never need to use them, unless you're in a must-win bad mood. The 2 fun chats are for the priests & chariot archers that give them sonic speed; adding humor to the game & giving you a speed advantage durring wars. & nothing vents off real-world anger like declaring war & fighting it in a game. When you're done (if you win)you'll feel refreshed & happy with only cramped fingers as a casualty.