Well, I was a casual EvE Online player, but have been looking for that space game where I can control one ship directly, but control an empire as well if I choose. I've been looking for that game where I can either mine, fight or whatever tickles my fancy, but I can login for an hour and feel I accomplish something. It feels that it could almost be an mmo on a small scale. Avorion seems to fit that bill. I'm still learning, but I want to become more active in the community. I hope this game succeeds, the developers made an amazing product.
Fly safe!