vs CPU and multi-player questions

[JeenLeen]

In the final version of the game, will there be the option for one player vs. multiple computer-control armies, all fighting against one another?  What about 3 players verses 3 CPU (or 2 players verses 4, or any other combination)? 
From the videos I imagine these exist, but want to make sure before I back enough to get a copy of the game, since that's a key selling point for me.

In multi-player, is it all players using the same computer by default (I guess taking turns with the keypad and mouse)?

[bugfartboy]

From what I understand, the game was originally intended to be hot-seat multiplayer. Meaning: yes there is a function for all players to share a computer. I do believe that Craig intends to implement an email based multiplayer. (If it isn't already implemented in the full version of the game.)

[CraigStern]

Hey JeenLeen, the full game currently supports up to 6 players in any combination of human or CPU players, either in a free-for-all or on teams of 2 or 3 players. Play-by-email is a definite possibility, as I started coding that a while back before I switched gears to single player focus. It wouldn't be too much work to finish that up before release, I believe.

[JeenLeen]

That sounds wonderful and has convinced me to get a copy.  Thank you!