MrFob9138: In a way, it already happened. Just look at all the NMS clones/improvements that are creeping up the early access pipeline. Empyrion, Planet Nomad, Dual Universe, Astroneer to some degree even Star Citizen all follow the same principle formula. It's only a matter of time until someone will strike the right balance. I am looking forward to it.
Oh and kudos to that Doom modder, that's some dam sine work for 3 weeks. Pretty hilarious, actually. :)
Yeah, after the flame out that was NMS, I am seriously considering Star Citizen's early access/kickstarter game. Been a fan of Chris Roberts since Privateer, the game that started my interest in space exploration trade games.