I think it’s exciting that they’re just doing random ideas they’re passionate about instead of the ‘obvious’ thing. It just feels more unique and genuine this way.
Sure I guess more advanced exploration and faction mechanics are the ‘obvious’ next thing to improve in a colony builder - but I enjoy and appreciate that Tynan and Co. just sorta do whatever they feel like. Royalty was out of the blue, now this Lovecraftian hell-scape is way out there. It’s just nice that they do what they’re passionate about instead of a by the numbers popular choice.
That said, this is all exciting for me, and I hope these blog posts aren’t showing EVERY possible event. I hope there’s a lot more to discover ingame, but even if this is all of the rituals for example, I am sure mods will go way out there with cults and etc.