*laughs* I know, I felt the same way while reading it. Every part I read about I get more drawn into this game being my next stop. It has the elements that keep me coming back to UO, sets it in an EQ-type world, throws in the empire building that SB is based on and has a thorough crafting system. Add all these things up (and much more) and I see a very well-built game. However, its far too early to tell of course. The one good thing that I know so far, though, is that the developers of this game actually post on the message boards and activly participate in discussions to make sure they are doing what the community wants. I knew a company would break down and do that some day haha.
I'll keep you all posted on my thoughts. Beta begins next week. I've never been in the beginning of a beta, so I'm looking forward to seeing a game 1/2 finished. Oh wait, thats right, I've already gone thru that when Anarchy Online launched