hotseat is a 'must' as for I'm concerned, I don't really care so much when it gets implemented just so long as it does (Someone watchin me play and says they would like to try (possible sell), sorry but you can't do that in this game)

everyone I"ve ever gotten to play one of my games (Turned based strategy) has been accomplished by adding in 'roleplayin' of my own to entice them until they start liking the game itself

I have to say though, that with this new unheard of multi-player setup they have goin on, hotseat is surely possible (just seems alot easier than this b*d*ss stuff they're coming up with)

we need hotseat. Please. Need.

Another vote for hotseat.  If they are going to the trouble of putting in multiplayer, then I think it makes a great deal of sense to have local multiplayer too.  With a "changing players" screen between players like other hotseat games (so others don't see your screen).

hotseat shouldnt be a probem at all!!!