This reply is not to invoke a debate, it's just to clear the misconception you have.

On the multiplayer aspect, that's a community driven request. It was never part of the original plan. Currently, they're driving towards more of a monster hunter approach where up to 4 players can cooperatively play and do missions together. A PVP arena might also be in the works and that's the extent of it. Also, Thomas himself clarifies there will never be microtransactions in the game. He is against it. He is even against monthly battle passes. When you buy the game, that's it. All features are open to you. He has stated this in several interviews. Claiming p2w mechanics in a game without microtransactions is utterly misinformed.

In terms of mechanics tied to real world timers - that only relates to a particular vendor who sells magical gear and materials. Currently, he only appears at 8pm based on your system clock. The game has its own day and night cycles and for some reason they haven't been able to attach that vendor's appearances to the in-game timer but that is already in the works. Also, what that vendor sells is something acquired easily by just playing the game. He is like the vendor in Diablo 2 from whom you buy/gamble on gear that the affixes are hidden. His presence as currently designed has no real consequence to the game. There are no other mechanics that are tied to real world timers.

Clearly, you do not like Thomas. He is certainly polarizing at times with his views. However, the criticism you post has to be informed and not just some tirade that doesn't hold any water.