the team just really wants the next release to be flawless and REALLY fun, we have done 2 release and we don't really want to have this next release of the game be a "oh its just a beta, alpha what ever" we want people to really get the experience everyone has envisioned and been waiting for.
If there is a release next dec, you'll made all of us happy. BUT if you need more time, im sure everyone can understand, as long as the next release is FUN to play
I think GE would hold its popularity after the new release if smaller patches would follow. (instead of waiting another year for a release)
I agree totaly