Question and possible suggestion:

If it's available I have not found it, and since my subscription will be expiring early next month...

Is there a way to update/patch the game without needing to log-in and or launch the game? Like today for instance - it would be nice to just be able to update/patch the game without actually launching or 'entering' the game. Later on after my subscription expires...it would also be nice to keep the game up-to-date without having to do a massive, multi-hour* update when I'm able to return in 6-9 months.

Aaelefein

*I might have DSL, but it's only 768k (best available where I am) and patching any game seriously impedes any other internet usage. It is much easier and preferred to patch 10-20mb every so often than having to wait a few hours for a larger (or catch-up) patch.