from the HUv1.7 Download thread
Brevan wrote:
That's up to Duff, and I wouldn't expect it this week since there's a good chance he's busy. Like everyone else, Duff was told that we wouldn't be ready until January, so he might not even be checking the forum for a few days. A few of the Testers have been looking into establishing some more Hosts, since usually a reset gets a few extra players online for the first few months.
You're still welcome to try a bit of v1.7 offline, review cube recipes, etc. Lots of folks have mentioned that there are significant changes synergy wise. Consider trying a build you've never tried before. Alternatively try a straightforward build until you get a better understanding of the changes, and then try an odd build when the realms are up.