wait, brock couldn't make it? this world is really worth fleshing out - i love the way you have tried to make the world-building so real by creating characters with different personalities and motivations - whatever glimpse i could get! could get a glimpse of a sense of humour as well!
(i understand you already know about the ui bug)
so charminggg; looking forward to play your complete, ambitious creation in the future; if you do feel like pursuing it. no matter what, the talent is clear!