Initial thoughts

[strategy5280]

Just having played for a little while this morning here are my initial thoughts:
* The basic premise of the game is great. I think it will appeal to many.
* Nice initial menu background with atmospheric music
* I like that I can change the font. Didn't like the default font, slightly hard to read.
* During game play I like how I'm prompted for important actions (like Research)
* Just played a few minutes in but didn't see any zone of control type feature. Can't say at this point if this something the game needs or not though.
Ran into one issue where the very first turn I took the game got hung up on "please wait". After five minutes I went back to the main menu and started up a new game and the initial turn processing only took a second or two then.
* I like the map; visually interesting. It might be just a tad too busy though.
* I do like the randomized tech tree.
* The units seems to move a little bit too quick (really a minor point). I like it better when the movement seem more "deliberate" for lack of a better word.