It wasn't random. SeanW3 is one of our best modders. If he states something, I trust he knows what he's saying. Heavenfall, however, IS our modding-authority (though even he isn't infallible).

Still, thanks for the info and for correcting me. I'm not into map-making, so I never looked into it. Number-crunching (improvements, traits, weapons, armor, etc.) is more my area. I still need to finish my GalCiv 2 mod first, though, before I start with a mod for FE.

After reading the thread on this over on the Stardock forums it seems to be a pretty resounding "Don't really want" regarding the map pack, and of the ones who do say they'll get it the majority would do it to support Stardock, rather than any particular interest in the map pack.

I hope after that thread Brad stepped off the notion he had of DLC from this quote (which he posted in that thread halfway or something):

His most recently thread on the subject, on the other hand, with his new world map and it's use of some form of boats is generating enough positive feedback and many of the ones who said they didn't want it before have changed their minds.

His most recent thread is just about the map pack, rather than the game as a whole, it would mostly draw people who have an interest in it, so the difference in feedback isn't a direct result of people changing their minds (though no doubt some have), but probably mostly it's a limited audience compared to the big thread.

On the other hand this newest thread was featured on the main site as a major news item, so it's actually more likely to attract more people to it then a single comment on a much longer thread buried somewhere. Also the same people do almost all the posting on the forums anyway.

Stardock is pleased to announce that the v1.02 for Elemental: Fallen Enchantress is now available. This update includes various fix, AI and Balance improvements, and more. Fallen Enchantress launched recently and has received some great reviews from sites like Game Informer, GamingOgre, the Escapist, and more!

Highlights:

Added edge scrolling in tactical
Reduced memory consumption
Player created sovereigns get random traits based on their race when played by the AI
Custom faction unit and building colors are now retained between games
AI improvements
Performance improvements
Memory optimization

The full changelog for v1.02 can be found here.

Fallen Enchantress is available direct from its home page (www.fallenenchantress.com) as well as on Steam, GameStop, GamersGate and elsewhere. Current customers can download the update from http://download.stardock.com, or via Steam if purchased there.

To learn more:

Fallen Enchantress homepage: http://www.fallenenchantress.com
Steam page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/216390
GameStop: http://www.impulsedriven.com/elementalfe

Fallen Enchantress Nexus Launched
http://fallenenchantress.nexusmods.com/

Fallen Enchantress IGN review 7.9 /10
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/11/17/fallen-enchantress-review

So tired going into Fallen Enchantress threads here and on Steam and expecting actual new discussion and just seeing newsbot Asmo posting another update >.<

thx :(

Most of FE players discuss about FE on SD forum and steam.

I don't see any new updates, except for the original Elemental game. I guess I'm doing something wrong.

Edit: I signed it on the Stardock site, The new update was there, apologies.

That's kind of a mean thing to say. I appreciate his efforts to keep GOG'ers informed.

Few SS from my games (FE) http://imgur.com/a/GvUv0#10 View album in fullscreen!

Map pack is out (optional maps)
http://forums.elementalgame.com/437786

Stardock has released the Map Pack DLC for Fallen Enchantress:

http://forums.elementalgame.com/437786

Also, here are two more reviews:

http://www.oneguytoomanygames.com/2012/11/elemental-fallen-enchantress-review.html

http://vagary.tv/archives/review/pc-review-elemental-fallen-enchantress

Very cool. I typically only play on Randoms, but this Anthys map intrigues me.

It's nice to see a bit out there for the random but a few pieces of map is not something I'd buy a DLC for. Still nice for those who are interested in it though.