I've played a lot of civilization type games and I became really excited when I saw the settlers series. What would you suggest I start with this game, What should I buy. I've seen some anniversary packages. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

If you want to try the old school Settlers, I suggest Settlers 2: 10th Ann for the PC, or getting the original Settlers 2 which you can play with the DosBox emulator. They are less like the other RTS games you've probably played.

I prefer the original S2, but it depends whether you need fancy 3d graphics to enjoy a game or not

The Settlers 2 10th anniversary is definitely the best one! It's a bit more basic and it's really addictive and quick to get into. The graphics are much better as well.

Definately don't start at Settlers 4. I did that and it ruined it for the rest of them. I'm trying 3 right now and I'm a little disappointed.

That's my imput on the topic. Hope it helps.

Settlers4 ruined it in what respect? for me that is the best of the series,but did play them pretty much in sequence.I play S2 birthday as much as I like the game I dont like the way you place buildings,thats just not a Settlers feature.

it has to be S2 : 10th anniversary definitely or Settlers : Rise of an empire

but do check system requirements for both. some graphic cards so not work with them

Original Settlers 2 (played via Dosbox). Better even than the 10th Anniv version.

Think so too, the original Settlers II is better than all others.

Another vote for original S2 via Dosbox.