This a very good thread.
Thank you for taking the time.
I would add this. I have been on large scale deployments before (not of games but busness functions). As a result, i think they planned on a 4 day roll, and started it 2 days early to be sure. I think, baring any issues that would slow it. We will all be in by the 17-18th time frame.
Most people, have been posting that they think BW is clueless about their customer base. That is nonsense, they know a great deal about what we think, what they didn't know is how many would play from the jump. That is what they are gauging now as well as system function. I would be very suprised if they didn't have every one in by thursday / friday.
Anyway That is just my 2 cents.
always under promise and over deliver.