Yeah, I like fantasy and strategy games, but most of them seem to lack something, don't know what it is. Based also on the AARs I've been reading, I see potential and options here. So buy it is, thanks for the feedback.
lunaje, one other piece of advice. i couldn't get into a mp game for about 10 days. and it was a good thing. mess around with SP for a bit with a race or two before you join MP. but ultimately, you gotta play vs humans.