What and where to buy?

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OK, I'm convinced and ready to buy Ashes.  But I'm not certain of the best way to do this.  Please correct anything I've got wrong here...
 
It looks like I can pre-order Escalation for $30, and get the full game with the Escalation DLC.  The previous DLCs will add on properly if I buy them.
 
I have a Steam account but sort of hoped there might be an independent alternative.  When I look at the Escalation pre-order in the Store here, it can apparently be bought via Steam (where FYI it doesn't appear in the Ashes list of bundles so many will miss it) or via Stardock.  The tag line says "Steam is required to play this game, unless purchased from GOG.com".  How does a Stardock purchase makes any sense, if it has to be played via Steam?  And, is GOG an option for Escalation, or only for the original game?
 
Related question:  My only interest is in single-player.  Only the Gauntlet and Overlord DLC even mention SP.  Do the others (Epic, Oblivion, Turtle Wars) have any SP content?  Can the multiplayer maps be played as SP against the computer?
 
Thx
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Reply #1 from LittleTinyFrogs Forums Top

LOTS of good questions. :)

Ashes of the Singularity runs via either Steamworks or GOG Galaxy.   Escalation will be available on GOG as well.

All of the DLC are primarily aimed at single player.  The AI in Ashes is very strong.

Reply #2 from AshesoftheSingularity Forums Top


Related question:  My only interest is in single-player.  Only the Gauntlet and Overlord DLC even mention SP.  Do the others (Epic, Oblivion, Turtle Wars) have any SP content?  Can the multiplayer maps be played as SP against the computer?

As have been stated above, every dlc is aimed at SP and more or less for MP. For MP you get maps, for SP you still get the same maps plus some additional scenario maps (like campaign missions, but smaller). Scenario missions and all of them maps can be played vs AI. As Brad stated, AI in ashes can give a decent fight. 

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Reply #3 from AshesoftheSingularity Forums Top

Gog vs Steam has separate player bases for Multiplayer apparently.

 

What are the percentages of players on each? ie is steam 90% and Gog 10%? Thats an important decision for new players who may wish to try out MP at some point.