dotTech - Topic: Westward - Free Game http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/ Simple:Press Version 5.2.6 Casey on Westward - Free Game http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p12381 Freebie Games http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p12381 Its no big secret that this was one of my favorite games. Now Sandlot Games is offering its sequel, Westard II: Heroes on the Frontier for free this week. Be sure to get it while it lasts.

 

Now that I have played it, it is a lot better than the first. The gameplay is just about the same, there is a little less reading, and the graphics got a major boost. The game now has a 3D aspect allowing you to rotate around buildings and zoom in close to your townspeople. The game has a lot more buildings to build, more quests to follow, and more pop culture references to find. The game even has a new sandbox mode which is definitely worth checking out. Westward II is definitely my favorite game of all time (until they offer Westward III and IV for free :))

]]> Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:55:46 -0700 Casey on Westward - Free Game http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p10798 Freebie Games http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p10798 This Promotion has ended. Please see the article on Tradewinds Legends.

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]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:42:11 -0700 Casey on Westward - Free Game http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p10107 Freebie Games http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p10107 There is a lot of reading but you don't have to really read it to get the gist of the game. I just skim them and if they seem important I read it, if not, I skip it.

]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:51:57 -0700 ebony on Westward - Free Game http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p10099 Freebie Games http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p10099 It was not slow on computer BUT, there was toooo much reading. I UI it. I will look forward to the next one. Hope I don't forget.

 

EbonyCool

]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:25:29 -0700 Casey on Westward - Free Game http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p10095 Freebie Games http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p10095 I played it today and it runs fine. It is very addictive so be warned! BTW, there are 3 other newer Westward games (up to Westward IV), but that does not stop it from being very cool and very fun!Laugh

]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:13:50 -0700 Casey on Westward - Free Game http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p9970 Freebie Games http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p9970 I haven't played it yet (don't have the time). If it runs slow on your pc, my it is going to go very slow on my older (probably) and more junk packed (definitely) computer.

]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:26:54 -0700 Adrian on Westward - Free Game http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p9965 Freebie Games http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p9965 Westward runs extremely slowly on my (maybe low-end) PC.

]]> Mon, 31 May 2010 23:22:23 -0700 Casey on Westward - Free Game http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p9916 Freebie Games http://dottech.org/forums/games/westward-free-game/#p9916 As many of you know, Sandlot gives away a free game every week. This week, it is Westward, a real-time strategy game worth $6.99 USD.

Description of the game from the website:

Enter the wild, rough and tumble world of Westward, where

adventure and untold fortune await you. Control the destiny of the West as you

build thriving towns where there once was just sagebrush. Explore uncharted

plains, dense forests, and rocky canyons as you guide your settlers to safety

and success.

  • Over 25 buildings to customize your town and support an
    ever-expanding population
  • Buy, sell and trade a variety of
    resources
  • Over 20 levels of increasingly challenging frontier
    fun
  • Evolving and ever-changing scenarios provide many hours of
    playing fun

To get Westward, go to http://www.sandlotgames.com/w5....._week.html

and click on the "Get it free!" button.

 

 

Westward Website

 

 

Up pops a little pop-up box:

 

 

Pop-up box

 

 

Click on "Get it Free!" again. It will take you to the checkout process.

 

 

Begin Checkout

 

 

 

Click on "Begin Checkout" and the website forces you to log in. You may either create an account (its free) or use an existing account. I wouldn't recommend "Log in with Facebook" because that might steal your account. I don't know. Anyway, after you log-in, it takes you to the Back-Up CD page. Uncheck "Yes! Send me a back-up CD" so it says "No Back-up CD".

 

 

No Back-up CD

 

 

Hit continue checkout and check to make sure your total is $0.00.

 

 

check

 

 

Click "Submit Order" and it will show you a screen telling you what your activation code is:

 

 

activation code

 

 

and your download link:

 

 

download link

 

 

 

Now for the easy part. Just copy the Activation Code (Ctrl+C) and download and run the installer. After it installs, run Westward. You'll see something like this:

 

 

Westward first load screen

 

 

 

Click on the "Already Purchased?" link under the "Buy Now" button and it will take you to this screen:

 

 

Activation Screen

 

 

Simply place your cursor in the box and press Ctrl+V (paste). Then click unlock game. Now you have a fully registered version of "Westward". Enjoy your game. BTW, I haven't played it so what is it like?

 

I have a knack for using a lot of words to say a little.Frown

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