Thanks for the info. I think I might just buy myself a copy, then
I wasn't sure it was worth it at first but from what I've played so far, the £25 cost was a no brainer really. It's not that much and as the game is still in alpha it has a lot of promise really.
Just hope they don't mess it up. They also seem to be quite happy at listening to suggestions too.
Going to start up a clan with a few buddies I think, much more fun working together as a group.