We got a package this morning from the folks at Bioware. Inside was this awesome bit of esprit de corps:

Our ad company put together a new set of posters that are just AWESOME.  We’re having the team sign a set that we’ll frame and hang in the office:

A close-up of my favorite:

I called in last night to talk to the EAR crew.  I’m the very first part of the episode, so you don’t even need to fast-forward.

I notice, when I actually listen to myself after the fact, that I talk A LOT.  Like… rambling, ranting ten minute answers.  I need to work on that, methinks.

I’ve gotten a few emails from local (and a few less-than-local) players who want to swing by and say “howdy” on Thursday.  Please bear in mind that we can’t let people into the studio-proper, especially on a major day like launch day, so coming to the office will almost certainly result in us reluctantly turning you away. 

However, as I mentioned earlier, we WILL be doing a public signing/meet and greet at Gamestop in Fairfax at NOON on Thursday.  Mark, Jeff, Paul and I will all be there, signing the WAR-related goodies that fans bring with them (we don’t have any extra boxes, so you should plan on bringing your own).  It’s only scheduled for an hour, so show up early if you want a good place in line. 

So, in conclusion, if you want to meet us for any reason on Thursday, come to Gamestop at NOON, NOT the studio. 

I got so excited, I forgot to post for the first couple of hours!  Anywho, those bright sparks who wisely ordered the Collector’s Edition have been set loose on our live servers as part of our Head Start program.Standard edition pre-order players get access in two days, then we go fully live on Thursday!See you in the WAR! 

I make no promises about who will be there, but some of us will be signing WAR boxes at our local GameStop on Launch Day.  If you can make it, the password is “OVERLORD”.

No, the password won’t work on anyone else, so if I’m not there, sorry.

Yes, quantities are VERY limited, so don’t spam your friends.  When I’m out, I’m out.

No, I won’t say what “it” is.

Yes, the Hickman loooooves presents.