I've been following these forums and playing Rolemaster for years, but I don't think I've ever posted anything before. This, however, definitely deserves a nod. For the record I will be buying this, at least, as one person put it, for the next generation. I am incredibly curious to see how it comes out and what rules are kept from each system. I highly doubt I will use the system in the near future as there are too many "optional" and house rules I implement regularly that could never be covered in the Core Books, but I'll still buy it. If GCP continues to support "their" system and put out supplements that's when I'll really get excited. Until people know the new system will be supported, most won't commit to the switch.
The big questions I have for now for the developers is what is the timetable and will there be a playtest/preview.