I just thought I would drop in my tuppence.
It looks as if this will be a game designed for 'Gamers' not aimed at the wider public.
I am frankly disappointed.
No matter how good it looks or how well the action plays if we are looking at a game where you have to play on line and work your way through the ranks to get access to the 'gems' (or, perish the thought, a chance to ravish the virtual ladies) I will not join in.
There is very large group of people, online players and offline players, who do not want to get caught up in the 'Gaming' world.
Players of historical simulators, online 3D graphic board games and the like are eager for game that will satisfy their interests and, to be blunt, they have the money to spend on a product that meets their requirements.
I will keep watching in the hope that this will be the game that eventually offers the goods.