Eh, I find that to be a weird stretch goal and a good example of something that could cause things to go sideways. Don't get me wrong - unlike many players I actually really enjoy underwater content and I completely agree with Brad's opinion that if done well it's this really unique and compelling environment to explore. But at the end of the day, going back to what I'm talking about with using all available resources to just make a really solid and polished core, it isn'tnecessary. It's the type of thing where if he's really passionate about it and thinks they can do something cool with it, great - do it post-launch. First new free dungeon update or first expansion or whatever could be all underwater for all I care. But I'd be feeling much more optimistic if I heard they were only launching with a level cap of 40, about 10 overland zones and a bunch of huge (but relatively simple art-wise) EQ style dungeons, and then the rest of their resources are all in on great systems that make the game fun to play no matter where you are in the world. Make leveling slow and good items hard to acquire and I'd have enough to keep me happy until they roll out more, assuming the most basic thing--killing mobs and getting exp/loot--is just fun to do.
