How's the lobby?

[Morkilus]

Just considering purchase, or at least download, and I was wondering how many people were playing multiplayer at any given time. Since this game lends itself to "blitz"-style games, it seems important that a number of people are ready to play when I am. I did enjoy the demo as far as it goes, and am wondering if the new demo patch will be released soon so I could see the multiplayer lobby for myself.