Just stumbled in this, quite interesting: based entirely (some could say plain copied) on the EvE online concept (market, trading, bulding warfare) but instead of planets and ships you get bich mechas (moved around with the WASD keys)
Here's the link
PERPETUUM
Seems promising.
Features
Persistent universe (yay!)
Every player is a part of one server, one scene, one storyline.
Formable planet surface (re- yay!)
The whole terrain can be formed by military, agricultural or even aesthetic aspects.
Dynamically changing vegetation (good)
The flora is changing perpetually, its parameters can be modified by the player, so even huge plantations - containing useful raw materials - can be established.
Time-based character development (oooh)
No need for 'grinding'. You can be qualified despite you're not playing, since players get XP even if they are not logged in.
Active raw material simulation
The position of liquid materials change during exploitation. Controlled algorythms manage the respawn of raw materials.
Real-time, asynchronous combat (wtg)
No turns, therefore no time restrictions of combat moves.
More than 30 various robots, hundreds of equipment items (arff)
Robots can be specialized in several kind of operations or tactics. The only barrier is your imagination. (yes,yes,yes)
Self-controlling economy (F..yeah)
Exploitation, refinement and even manufacturing are all controlled by the players. The speed and efficiency of fabrication processes can be developed throughout the game.
Social networks (wtf?)
A complex corporation founding and management system is available for players, with additional communication systems in- and outside the game.
Career centre
Several missions can be undertaken on the numerous Syndicate departments. These varied missions provide challenge for every sort of specialties. (quests are crap,oh well)
Perpetuum online
