Work is being done behind the scenes. There are changes being made in the svn if you wanted to check that out. The developers are currently working on integrating multiplayer support.
Check out the Glevolution (glest.eurion.net/) website.
They put up a post on 07/01/2007:
"Yes, perhaps it doesn't seem it but Glest: Evolution is active! Just read this to get information about easyExtension packages, programs, future plans, Glevolution and a lot more!
Okay... It isn't as active as it should be, but we are working! I've a lot to tell you on this article so I will divide it in points
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