Okay. Finally got my lazy butt in gear to start looking over these games I've been asked or suggested to look at. This one was first up on my list, since I've been on this merry-go-round once already.
Main points in spoiler, 'cause I don't believe in walls of texts or in biasing any new players. Read at your own peril!!
Bottom line: This game is real close to getting my support. My new year's "resolution" is to start posting reviews of games on this site. Both of those probably are waiting on just a little more clean-up of some of the distractions in the game.
Would I recommend it? Yes, I think it has a good start and an interesting cast. I'm looking forward to future development.