... and he was also careful to point out the single player part. At any rate, I'm not too concerned. Besides, multiplayer isn't for everyone, so maybe this is all besides the point.
As far as I'm concerned, this game could use a bit more play options (particularly single player and colony games) and if someone comes along who's interesting in modding the game I just think the more the merrier. Besides, how many new people show that much initiative and actually do something before posting about it.