I've been reading RPS for a while. My favorite games site along with NoHighScores. This finally goaded me to register, though.

What could be the best 4X in a very long while, made by an indie with incredible backstory, graphics... all with the developers in discussion with the Forum group.

... and no one discusses? surprising. Alpha showing up this week. Game will be on Steam.

http://www.amplitude-studios.com/