File me in the "maybe" pile. A nice community online game always sounds fun, but I know next-to-nothing about this game. I'm going to need to see some reviews and such first.
I'm in this boat too, although probably leaning more towards a definate purchase than you are. I've only ever heard of the Monster Hunter Series when it was announced for Wii, and the concept sounds pretty damn cool, plus I'd like to enjoy more online gaming these days.
Unfortunately, I'm unsure of my work schedule... When I was hired for this new job back in November, I was under the impression I'd be working night shifts with only one day off a week by now. That hasn't happened, so I'm enjoying a cozey Mon-Fri "9-5" job. If the game were to be released today, I'd say Monday or Tuesdays would be the best time for me since the rest of the week I spend after work hours doing more personal social things, but again I can't really commit to anything right now.
Once the night schedule does kick in, It might end up being easier to to play games with the lot of you, seeing as a big chunk of NWR seems to be out to the West.