The game did far better upon their EA release than was expected by everyone, including IGS, as they even stated.

Just because they had to cut back what was on the roadmap for this year did not mean they don't plan to continue working on it past this year (IMO). It's a small team. They realize the roadmap as it was wasn't possible. Hence they plan the initial Hearth and Home, then moving onto the Mistlands to keep the ones whining for more content right now happy.

You paid $20 for the game. They have said that any additional content will be included in that price. What's the problem? Patience.

Even if they didn't do anything else, we all got our money's worth with what is currently available.

Should of been around for the Kickstarter for Chronicles of Elyria. THEN you'd have a reason to complain.