Since the announcement, I will be honest; I have not played SEIV. I figure what's the point SEIV Gold will be out soon, and perhaps by then, I will be amped up enough to jump back into the game.
Don't get me wrong, I love SEIV, and still actively promote it to people, but I don't play it any more.
I think with me, it’s the knowledge that Gold is coming, so I don't want to get burned out on the game, and not play Gold. So I don't play now, and when I get GOLD, I will be invigorated to play and do some damage to unsuspecting AI opponents.
I can remember when I would spend at least 2 hours or more a day on this game, and even some all nighters. Oh those were the days... going from 1 planet with no technology to ruling the known galaxy with thousands of planets and thousands of ships. *Wipes drool off of face.
Damn it! Now I want to play the game.... Damn you Aaron for making such an addictive, time sucking, life stealing game!