I found an older GMG discount so got it for $40, not half price at $30 but close (and yes it will be $9.99 on one of the BIG steam sales, i know, I have no willpower. I played a few hours last night and am quite honestly mixed. I like the total War games but feel as they progress they are turning into MICRO manage hell, I want the tactics of battle and less of the micro manage crap. I knew this going in and still jumped.. The actual fighting and tactics are good, nothing new if you played Total war, but some differences, The magic, or abilities seem more pronounced in this case. I am maybe just a bit "dazzled" as I feel warhammer lends to this type of game well, but the I really feel the special powers can turn a rout into a win if done right. It runs better then Attila, I'm not seeing the slow down of that game in battles so that is good. Right now I love the battles and hate the micro manage, so yep Total War game but i like the source material so I'm good with the purchase, nothing new otherwise, except it seems to run better then the last game.