There's a big difference in having a full server of X number of people, and having that entire X number of people all in the starting area at the same time. It would be horrible; 1 frame per second, and impossible questing. That's my guess behind the staggering; it gives players time to leave the starting area before a fresh batch arrives. That being said, I know I pre-ordered in December, but give me early access now plz, k thkx =]