one of the things we've heard for a long time (from the devs and stardockians) is that SoaSE would need to be very player-friendly, on account that its quite a niche-based game. I have to agree that its what it seemed at first, but after almost a year of testing I have to comment on the COMPLETE lack of aversion to the game! its almost astonishing.

golf clap to IC for an ingenious creation, hopefully it will keep the same unique non-niche nicheness and charm that it has had from the beginning into the global market