Ok so I took the plunge.
I have flirted with this game for quite some time but the price tag kept me at arms length (I enjoy bargain shopping Gamer's Gate). With my wife's permission (you know what I'm talking about

) I downloaded last night.
I'm coming from a Dwarf Fortress...CIV...Various Rouges background...sprinkle in a little Hearts of Iron and Football Manager.
Going to tool around with SP for about a week or so and then find a newb friendly match or twenty.