Looks like we've got four people so far. That's enough for a game, but a few more would be nice. I fear my unusual settings and/or expectations are putting people off! Well, we'll wait and see what happens.
Curious about this matter of committing to play well, I have started a discussion on the subject:
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?p=700238
Apparently it's an old debate! Ahh why can't Dominions 3 be as popular as Starcraft. If it were I wouldn't have to struggle to find other people committed to improvement!