Given the disparity between what was promised and what's actually being delivered I feel that I would be justified in demanding a refund. I'm not doing that, though, because I do like the vision for the game and I understand that Notorious is a very small team. (Apparently little more than one programmer and some art guys.) I am simply stating that in its current state this game is doing nothing but pissing me off which means that even if I do manage to get to where I can actually log in I'm not going to be very valuable as a beta tester because I'm pretty badly prejudiced at the moment. For that reason, I've asked that they give my slot in this phase to someone who's not going to be as negative as I am feeling right now.
I think I'm being more than fair in this -- to the game, to the team, and to the other people who are waiting for their turn. If Notorious feels otherwise, well they are welcome to give me a refund and that will be the end of it. (Actually, two refunds since I pre-ordered for my best friend as well.) Otherwise, I'll be back in closer to May 15.