I don't think we were glossing over it. We just understand that this close to launch they aren't going to redo their entire AI system. Their whole plan was to have AI change on a daily basis and become more real by pulling the community data to change things in real time. They can't rely on that for all people now.
I can see how this is a problem to a lot of people, but for a launch day game I am ok with this. Possibly launch window, after spring of 2014 though it'll be inexcusable unless you're an online only game like Destiny, etc. In my opinion.
im not concerned with Day 1 patches...has never really bothered me...the more updates/content added to the games the better as far as im concerned...
my concern however is the ability for a game to pass certification and be launched when it seemingly will literally NOT FUNCTION without this content...