So I've been playing with you guys for about a week now, getting my feet wet and learning the basics.
I have a few observations, hopefully constructive.
While the general layout of things is great, and the main fortress seems to be coming along nicely, there is a sense I get of underlying disorganization. For instance: no easily identifiable stores of particular resources, logs lying around, piles seemingly built haphazard, piles upon piles of random branches and shafts and wood scraps.
There is also I think a disorganization related to what types of things people are working on, what they need to complete that task, and who is working to obtain whatever types of resources. For instance, if I want to build X, but I need components I, J, and K, how can I put in a request for them from people who can work on those more efficiently? If I'm good at making Y, how can I let people know this, and how can they best let me know? Do we really have a need for the mountain of logs piled around, or should we be gathering something else instead?
Also, how do we help new people like me develop their skills while helping out the overall fort?
That said, I have seen a good number of people on at any given time, which is positive. It's much nicer to be on with others than alone.
I guess to summarize - I think we're reaching the first goal of having basic infrastructure - now how do we go about actually making it efficient in whatever it is we're trying to do from there? Are we going to produce specific products, be a trade hub, try to expand into a powerful nation?
Also, how can we start producing some wine!? I'm getting tired of simple water...