Just got the latest update:

-GRAPHICS ISSUES FIXED! My computer can run this game now! I am guessing those problematic textures were taxing my pathetic on-board graphics card. No more cloth map only, and I appreciate the graphics a great deal. Not sure why everyone thinks the graphics look childish - exaggerated and cartoon-ish graphics go along with the exaggerated and cartoon-ish themes of the fantasy genre, no?

-Minor factions seem even more present on the map now, generating more roaming units than before. I am really excited to see this feature fully playable.

-I think I now understand the imperative to build outposts often and early. This game is on normal difficulty, I'll report back with more feedback as it progresses.