I'm Wondering whether or not we will be required to reset our characters when the new *map* arrives? Or have we not had enough information to back this up?
It's up to you to decide. If you've had enough of a character, it's the perfect time to drop it in the hands of evil. If you like your character and want to move on, go on the boat/ship/portal/whatever we'll be using to travel to the new lands.