Don't even think about answering that question. Project Reality's developers and assorted contributors have all earned quite a break for their hard work.
To be not wholly a lame topic post, two things:
First, The Official Release date sticky (while still technically true) ought to be updated slightly to reflect last weekend's wonder. Because while I'm not entirely serious with my first-line interrogative, someone will come along asking the same thing that will be, and I wish to avert the firestorm that will pour down upon them.
Second, and calling for discussion:
Ignoring the performance and stability issues that came with the release, what excited you most about .9 before its release? With .9 out, would you say your excitement was merited given the content?
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