CS2 is the first game in a long time that I'm seriously considering pre-ordering. The fact that they let a member of the community playtest the game like this and share his experiences candidly makes me so excited to see both the game and how Colossal Order is going to support the community moving forward.
I've never been a fan of pre-ordering games no matter what. Also, the base game pre-order just gives you a map and landmark buildings.
Now I have no doubt that the game will be well-received, but on the off-chance that it's not I'd rather not deal with preorder bullshit.