I remember RO beta 2.9, or was it 3.1... right before tanks. Damn, what a fresh game. I was a UT player/mapper and was instantly converted to RO. It was tactical, and you had to look, think, and aim well. No bunny hopping, no circle strafing, no spawn camping. You had to support your squad and help them to win, which was totally new. No Rambo or solo win possible like other games.
I've waited so long for this game. I can honestly say that in no way am I disappointed. Problems will be fixed, new maps will be made, but the foundation is rock solid. Well done!
All the things we loved about RO are still here, and all the things we wanted in RO2 are here... too bad some people were expecting an EA game. Too bad for them!
I had originally pre-ordered but decided to upgrade to play the beta. I'm glad I did! Got a great week out of it, for a measley $8. I'll get three years out of RO2, or more, for a low price.
Looking forward to new content, looking forward to community maps, and definitely Rising Storm.