True. There was originally someone who had worked with Bioware slated to attend, but was unable to do so. It was a last-minute substitution. Next year we'll likely be canceling panels like that if guests cancel, or clearly labeling fan panels in the guide.

If an actual Bioware or Lucas rep had been there, we'd have had to put them in the 1000 person ballroom downstairs, considering how many people were trying to cram into the room. Heck - even just showing the well-known videos, we had the room at capacity with people who hadn't seen them, or who wanted to see them again with a bunch of their fellow Star Wars geeks. :)

If you'd like to help, suggest on the SW:TOR forums that they pop by next year and come see us. Considering the sheer amount of Jedi, 501st, etc. that show up at D*C every year in costume, combined with the turnout we saw this year just to hang out and watch video, we know it would be crazy popular.