There is a lot to like, but I'll list one that probably won't get mentioned often.

The different "skybox" colors. I love the different universe colors and that it's random, and I have not seen an offensive color yet, although I do have my favorites.

Which leads me to a question... If you have multiple star systems, are the skybox colors the same on ALL systems once the game is generated? If so - I wonder how the devs would feel about making each star system roll a random number for color. I realize it would be aesthetic only, but would give each solar system it's own special "feel".

I also really like the the stars having a direct effect on the light side and dark side of planets from a graphic standpoint. Again, this is little stuff that probably won't get mentioned often.

Yar, I be like n'the way the pirates be talkin'! (now we need a pirate smiley)

I really be like n'the way the ships be lookn. I really like that one that be lookn like some UFO or piece of bologna. I made me first mate walk the blank though, when I heard there weren't be any Advent (I think they look the coolest, but I can wait).

The game be lookn great (even though this hunk of chunk has a Nvidia 5200, sorry that I'd was sayn that I had the 5500, scurvy be do'n these things to me), battles are cool (espically with GIBS!!!! In beta 1 the only gibs I ever did see were those of a Broadcast Station.)

The only thing that be make'n me mad would be chase'n ships all over the place (ok, back to real english). One time the enemy's flag ship jumped to one of my planets, and my closest fleet was 3 jumps away. I had system defenses, and that ship stayed there but as soon as some of the fleet started to jump in he jumped another planet deeper into my territory. I had to chase it everywhere! Eventually I caught him by building a space inhibitor. This also happened with pirates once, too.

30 frigates jump outsystem, 5 frigates jump back insystem. Shark outside the system.

as requested

But for what i like? hmm..

-The new Black/blue skybox *droools* need i say more? heh
-I really like the idea of fleet points, maybe they have to be adjusted, but i like it. And the same goes for logistic and tactical points.
-The graphics are becomming VERY nice to look at. Keep up the good work
-Like that we only got a few capital ships, and alot of frigats and a few cruisers. Makes a more interesting game.
-The modding capabilitys, even though i dont mod, i like what it can bring.
-The music cant wait to hear the Advent and Vasari soundtracks
-The idea for pirates yaaarr. They should have some kind of base, just hidden or something. And by destroying it, they will leave you alone for an amount of time.
-The Bloom and metalic feel of ships
-Depris, i just hope one can salvage it at some time.
-And ofcourse the left Empire tree, but i dont see alot of use for the info report cards. Maybe if we could click them, and click one of the reports, it would make it alot better
-Ironclad & Stardock you rock

what I like:

- So far the game is pretty balance, the limit cap and the mechanic behind it is reasonable and flexible.

- Capital ship orientation and weaponry come in good variety.

- The way the phase lane is set up: force the player not only have to guard the front door, but the back yard as well. The map lay out I think offer realistic tactic and strategy.

- The control panel is clean and intuitive, let me do exactly what I want with minimum hassle. Space RTS tend to have a panel with too many useless buttons and weird layoyt, Sins doesn't

- Planet traffic animation.

- The sound effect at maximum is impressive (especially when something is blown up).

I like the scope, and scale of the game. You are not confined to just 1 single map.

With the new logistics system of beta 2 now every world on the map becomes important, and of strategic value. Rush tactics dont work, and thats a good thing IMO.

Them pesky Psycho Rampaging Pirates!

Each now ship has a role, and function that benefits an entire fleet. The scouts are now SCOUTS, and you can use em as such. All seems pretty balanced

Razing a planet Just that sound of the Marzas cannon going off sounds like victory! ( we just need a pirate base to point it at now )

The artwork, and attention to details of the game is absolutely brilliant.

The empire tree.

The Kol getting angry.

The fact that even though my system barely meets the minimum requirements the game runs smooth on max settings (until late game that is).

Everything, but I want more, I mean, will you be able to build structures inside the planet? I mean, you zoom in and build the ground defenses, citys, etc.
And, the game should have a City Ship too, like, if you lose all the planets, you'll still have the city ship that support your life, get an idea from Atlantis, from Stargate Atlantis Serial.

oh man....

hm... lets see
1) graphics are quite the shiznit
2) game is stable, despite my rig having only 2/3 the processing power its supposed to "require"
3) big "empire" feel
4) the game appears to come in various stages, its not merely "the same old" for a whole game (although all games appear to run similarly)
5) nice tech tree
6) battles are spectacular
7) the new concept is quite amazing, surprised it hasnt been done before
8) capital ships feel like a serious investment, especially high level ones
9) pirates are fun as adversaries, the other empire-AIs need that sort of intelligence
10) balancing is quite impressive for a game 200 days from being uncovered
11) the newer, more open phaselines make the game progress far quicker
12) will obviously make a great multiplayer game (if the speed issue can be adressed)
13) the "play it your own way" style (while recently stomped upon) I'm sure will make its full comeback to the stage of beta1
14) corvettes play a strategically important role, rather than simply being buffed-frigs
15) scale of the game is perfect
16) empire window is a powerful tool, perfectly designed for the game. it could use some upgrades (and the ability to be minimized) but its quite the godsend in times of crisis.

let me tell you, in 5.1 channel surround sound , it makes the room vibrate, also the sound of a capital ship exploding is AMAZING

All of the above =D!

But especially, the sound and music are already top-notch. Don't change these. (except maybe for adding more of the same). And the Modability already has potential too!

The fact that the game is this stable!... It hasent crashed on me, at all, And its using 98% of my ram (1gb, other stick, kinda, died ><) And i can freely minimize it any time i need, i don't know how you managed it but nice!

The other day I had a massive fleet in a heavily defended system just sort of sitting around waiting to attack. The enemy sent their own massive fleet into my system. An epic battle ensued. At the beginning of the battle, I locked onto a bomber squad and zoomed in real close.

I watched the entire battle from the perspective of the bomber squad. I watched six bomber groups all descend on one enemy carrier in one fluid movement launching their missiles and breaking away.

I watched the bomber squad fly between frigates and capital ships firing across each other all the while whizzing between flak fire, laser beams and explosions. It felt like being in a space opera. Keep that in, and try and make it even better. If that's possible.