I just bought this game because of the promising demo - you can be a freighter, a pirate, a hero!  The reality is pretty disappointing to me - the number of races, ship types, things to do, items and upgrades is really pretty tiny.  The largest map is easily covered in half an hour; there's nothing to trade, no way/reason to stay in after the half hour.  Even the battles are more or less automated and present no spectacle with the slow impulse speed.  I feel ripped off - the graphics are cool (especially the folding effect), the sound is cool, but the gameplay and replay value aren't.  For 6 dollars more, I could have had EV Nova.  I'm sure there's no refund forthcomming, and I want to encourage the developers, but I'm inclined to post on MacUpdate and Versiontracker about this game.  Maybe for $15 I wouldn't feel like I just got my teeth knocked in  
 
Please let me know if there are improvements planned to the main game - I can't imagine the mods doing much of anything to improve on such a small map size and gaming experience.
Wanted more for $25,
repeat2341