Hi, thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed critique. I genuinely appreciate you being this honest—it's exactly the kind of 'cold shower' feedback that a developer needs.
I hear you loud and clear: the current UI is way too cluttered, the onboarding is confusing, and the game loop currently feels more like a chore than an engaging experience. I'm still early in the development process, and your points regarding the quest log, the 'barony size' mechanic, and the flow of the early game are all things I need to refine.
I'm definitely going to take your points to heart as I work on the upcoming patches. I'm aiming to clean up the interface and tighten the gameplay loop to make it feel less like a 'slog' and more like a game. Thanks for giving it a shot, and I hope to earn a better rating from you in the future.