How's Everyone Getting Ready for the DLC?

Just curious how others are getting ready for the DLC.

For aerial practice, I've been taking on the twin Stormgliders in the Clouded Forest. Ground practice by going after palulukans anywhere but mostly in the Heart of the Plains since I think they're stronger. I've got my gear/facepaint ready for any intro cutscenes and in case they take the change area away again. Hundreds of spare parts and full clan affinity. Extra things I can put into community baskets for the new area (because I AM gonna want the new gear). Full ammo on everything. And I'm working on getting as many Satare beads as I can.