Discussing campaigns without DLC
Discussing campaigns without DLC
Hi, I see you're looking for a campaign in Civ V that doesn't require DLC. There are some solid story modes available on the Steam Workshop that fit what you're after—just search for "Civ V Story Mode" or similar titles, and you should find options that are free to play.
Vanilla Civ V is definitely not great, though the game itself is solid and I've enjoyed the skirmishes. I explored many Steam mods, but most need DLC expansions like Gods and Kings or Brave New World to be truly satisfying. Those mods are impressive, but the base game is what it was meant to be.
Civ Beyond Earth is scheduled for release on October 24th, I believe.
Pre-orders are available for Civ 6. To access certain DLCs quickly and affordably, you might consider trading. This is the approach I take when I really want to play a game intensely after sales end.