This is just the kind of game, I think, that many of us have been waiting years to play. I've played 2 10hr+ games and enjoyed every minute. Yeah, the pirates beat the crap out of me at first, but let me tell you when you finally nuke thier final lair, it only makes your victory that much sweeter. (You know, anything worth having is worth waiting for....or how about....worth working for!) The AI always takes advantage of my blunders, the better for me not to make them again. Never had that happen before with a computer AI. They always had greater numbers, but Sins AI seams actually to strategize. Anyway, thanks to all the developers and testers that help put this game out. I can't wait for the MODs to start showing up!