I'm really liking what I'm seeing in Diplomacy so far. However, the devs have been dropping a ton of hints here about various AI improvements and upgrades planned for the future. I'm sure you guys know all of the commonly complained-about problems, weaknesses, and other suggestions by now. Just wondering in which beta we will see them? The general weaknesses and problems with the AI are my sole complaint with Sins right now, other than the fact that I waste so much time with it.  Anyway, to the devs, any hints as to how soon we'll see these anticipated improvements? Diplomacy vs. the AI seems even easier than Entrenchment, which has much easier AI than the original Sins. Be nice to see an AI able to handle a good bit more.

Also, will we see this new AI to be modable? AI in games always needs improvements, and as the community plays the game the most, we know exactly the weaknesses and problems with the AI, to further improve and customize it. It would be the ultimate to see an AI that acts a lot like an online player, designed by online players. And certain mods just require AI customization to work optimally.