Very almost exactly. Welp, good to know all my plans are spoiled long before I'll get to curb-stomp anyone with them. =<

On the note of storyline, I think we can hold out without a central plot for a while. Seems like most everyone is either making allies or building up their own faction anyway, just a matter of time before they start clashing. Some sort of general enemy to fight would be real helpful for the guys not allying with any factions just yet, although.