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At this point, after spending a massive amount of time with the Beta..
I'd buy (upgrade to) a mail order pre-order, big boxed premium package which included:
DVD Install Disc - first release
Music of E:FE
A Great Tome of Lore
Art and history, stories and encyclopedia, myths and legends
Stylized maps of the Wilderness areas
Figurines of the Wilderness Monsters
A disc of community created content, and a tour of Stardockia
Release day download and downloadable extras
Benefits:
Players get cool swag
Publishing earns some pay
Artisans are employed to make Figurines
Print shops and postal services get some work
The community gets a nod, and the team says hi
E:FE garners some extra pre-release and release day attention
Beta Testers who pre-order premium, make a statement of confidence!!
Brick and Mortar see that gamers Really Do want tangible big-box swag
Empower a market for locally owned Game Shops to prosper
Players get cool swag