I don't mind the topic drift, particularly as I don't currently have much to say on-topic.
I've played at least as much Dominions as Space Empires by now, which is saying something...
And I'll answer your rhetorical question about who doesn't play World of Warcraft - I don't. I've had my fill just by looking over the shoulder of a few people, looking a little at the design, a few chats with players, etc. You know how I like things to be realistic and in semi-realistic proportions? Well that's why I play Dominions and not Wow, and why I'm even making a balance mod for Dominions...