I think they did it on purpose. I was all set to play Rift after falling in love with the game during the betas. But no, I have to get an email from a friend saying EQ accounts are active and ohbytheway did I hear about the new time lock progression server? As it is accounts seem to be active until feb 21st, and the new server opens Feb 15th. I'm looking at it as a chance to give away some old stuff/plat I had on my main, and to try the new progression server before making a firm commitment to Rift. Damn Sony and their timing..all these years of begging for a Time Locked/Classic server and they put it out right before a promising new game releases!!!