The developers have expressed that the game will be much less about war and fighting, than about building a city (village). For example in their Spanish interview a few weeks ago. The subject of war and fighting has also been discussed before in different threads, for example in this one, dealing with the grand strategy of it all, and in this one, more about the tactics. I think there was a thread about hunting too… hmm… Anyway, please read them both, and write your thoughts there too, we always need more new perspectives! 
Your mentioning Dungeons & Dragons, @stevenmilner85, really brought old memories back to life 
Maybe there is even room for a few quests in this game? The neighbouring village wants you to help them, or some old wanderer comes to your village, telling tales? It may be a city-builder, but there will surely be room for some role-playing elements, in time at least… 