I'm pretty sure I read that navies are indeed the next major feature.
So I did end up buying Shadow Empire but, like many people, was seriously hamstrung by the logistics system. I like logistics in games, but this one is insane. Hex-by-hex logistics coupled with a really poor explanation of how it works made for immense frustration, and ultimately I couldn't get past it - and I really tried. It's a shame because I love every single other thing about this wonder of a game, and it should be one of my all time favourites.
So can anyone tell me how the simpler option works? If it really is just doubling supply range I can't see how that really helps; it would make supply slightly less important but wouldn't make it simpler to manage.
Anyway, I'm willing to give the game one last shot. After the next major update is anyone willing to jump into a multiplayer game to try it out?