I know it is very frustrating to chase those guinea pigs...and wait for the shut downs, i had that too. Just wanted to encourage people who may get upset with the delays is all. I have studies many many MMOs over the years and just about every one has problems at launch that beta testing just could not reveal. There is no way to simulate a full live load and from all i see and hear from and about Yoshi and the Team, they will move heaven and earth to get everyone on and happy. Hang in there is all I am saying...it is worth the effort and wait.