There is no search option for this forum, the one i used above searches the internet. So I don't know if this has been talked about.
It sounds like this game will be very customizable and shareable via the net. But it sounded like that is only for your faction and building. Correct me if I'm wrong.
If people had a way to create their own neutral monsters without needing extensive modding and computer skills, that would be great. Although there would be complex tools for those types of people as well. You could download all those files from a sponsored stardock hub and have a rich game filled with thousands of different unique monsters roaming around with different icons and images and different stats and skills. All customizable. Rather then just having stardocks standard neutral monsters. It would add a lot to the richness of the game.