So, how is it?

[KrazyHorse]

Or, if there were 5 threads to read on it, what would they be?

[Aeson]

I find it fun in the vein of I - III and SMAC. There's no real restrictions on empire building. The AI doesn't present much challenge even on the highest difficulty. It's more a game to see how fast you can expand.

Trade Routes are very OP. Affinity 4 units are also OP. There's other exploits/imbalances. Trade Routes will probably be nerfed in the first patch, the game will be better off for it.

[astragot]

Ehh not good. Its a beta release at best. Theres no way this game should've been released as is.
Apparently they actually pushed it out the door without the faction leaders AI in it.

[Decimatus]

Expensive mod.

[regexcellent]

I'm enjoying it. It could use significant balance tweaks.

[Dai the Fish]

so should i get it or not?

Tidy

[Aeson]

You can try the 100 turn demo (available through Steam).

[Dai the Fish]

thanks

Tidy

[gdijedi7]

It's a lot of fun. Harder, though. Health problems hit you hard and early. Trading is necessary, not optional.

Build your army early or use spies to get your troops.