I have seen posts about Multiplayer, im posting here since it got very off track, and i read it all and am combining the best ideas i saw.
So #1 it would be co-op, you could invite a friemd through steam, have option to have more than one co-op world, etc
# 2: bigger maps(would require optimization, not being limited on cpu cores)
You could use Trade Caravans(which is being implemented for NPCs in A13) to get to your friends location faster, setup trade routes(new function?)
# 3: being it would be with an invitef friend only, stealing supplies is less of an issue, but if it is, have individual home zones (one player cannot interact in another players homezone? Although theres the issue of "home zoning the map") "friend zones" too?
# 4: with the mods out currently, like the one with drop pod zones(enhanced defense or something i believe) the possibilitys are endless!
Obviously the game is far from that goal if ever, and i can say with certainty its my favorite game(except zelda is always #1 for me xD)
Im always enjoying it, but would certainly pay more for co-op.
Thanks Tynan for this game, its truly amazing, its completely unique in its own way, and always brings me back, im just starting my major in programming, i hope you always find making this game enjoyable, as it should be that way always!
Multiplayer just probably aint happening anytime soon.
Hence (far future ;) )
It probably won't happen at all though, if it doesn't happen soon. As I doubt he'd start working on multiplayer after adding a ton of more mechanics, you have to plan that stuff before or it's doing a lot more work.