I have to admit. I don't like what I'm reading in project update #55. It sounds like collecting resources is going to be both a major component of the game and a major pain in the ass. I don't mind having to have resources to build a community, but I loath the idea of having to put so much work into it. I also loath the idea that I couldn't build a community that is self sufficient.
Seriously, if I have to devote hours every week to maintaining resources and putting so much work into crafting then I probably will NOT play this game. Crafting gear is good. But I want to be able to buy it at a store too or buy it at an auction. I don't want to be forced to make all of my equipment, especially with all the steps involved.
You're emphasizing a part of the game that I have never found fun in any game. Even Civ simplified how resources were gained and used in subsequent versions.
Please, don't make this such an intricate part of the game. Let us play the game. Don't make us work too. This is supposed to be fun.
