quietwulf1

I think it's pretty poor to make the "Early Access" page available on steam, without first providing the "Founder" members access to their keys.

^ +1 I think I'd actually prefer to start the game with an "automated Probe" or "Survey Ship" rather than a flag ship. Really, it's sole purpose is to act as a scout. It doesn't really match the idea that the "Flag ship" is one of the most powerful, impressive ships in your military. At least that's what springs to my mind when I think of the term "Flag ship"

I think it depends on the kind of game play experience the player expects. There are people who want to 'micro manage' their empire. Control every bell and whistle, tweak every dial. There are others who prefer to rule from above, making broad decisions about the direction their Civ is traveling and how. I suppose the game will attempt to minimize the amount of "Busy work" and focus on letting you make important choices. Pragmatically, it pays to