I seriously, seriously want this game to not suck (like Societies did). I poured years of my life into SC3000, and it is still a magnificent game (I always preferred it to SC4). I can't wait. I read through a few of those AMAs they did on reddit over the last year and it definitely sounds good, but they were always sure to avoid answering questions like 'Is it going to be casual nonsense like Societies or are you bringing it back to the proper simulation of SC3 & 4', by repeating that they were trying to cater 'to both audiences' and throwing in weasel words like 'accessible', which raised my eyebrow.

Aside from all that though, the always-online connection thing is just retarded and annoys me greatly.

Quote Originally Posted by Ouch!
EA is claiming that part of the reason that internet is required is that constant connection allows them to run a lot of the game server side, which has given them greater flexibility regarding what they're allowed to add (specifically down to how every single Sim that ends up living in your city will follow unique protocols)
Haha, did they actually say that? What a load of obfuscatory bulltrout. We all know why they've made it mandatory.