Hi there, and thanks for the kind words
I don't think I am contractually allowed to give a specific date, especially since it's not entirely within my control, but I believe "before Christmas" is a reasonable expectation... and yes, of 2014!
The game is 99% finished and happily bug free. I've been going over the manual these past few days, making sure it is correct, entertaining, and informative. Next will be revising the modding guide.
The overall plan is to continue to release updates and additions for a long time to come. When the community of players increases, and we start to hear ideas from a wider audience, who knows what will find its way into the game...