Originally Posted by DarNoor 
The X series has done pretty well without it.
Except I don't play it because it doesn't have multiplayer. That's why I *personally* consider it a vital feature.
Again, with Kickstarter - you can follow your vision without trying to appeal to the masses. That's the great thing about it.
I have no illusions that the masses desire multiplayer. But the designer has a vision and that requires multiplayer. It's a vision I can support easily - because I understand the appeal of sharing a universe with other people..
It's not like people are forced to support it.