Yea I expect the same (except the guilds since I don't care for them)

But actually it's not worth arguing about. A lot of games might have a beta/ limited release.
I remember the beta keys for diablo 3 you had to pay for. Of cause there was no wipe out since ppl paid for a headstart

And about STS games, If you're not in the beta/ limited release you surely hope for a wipe, but if you are in you want all ppl talking bout wipe to shut up