According to the video from Quore (not sure I spelled that right) you will lose your brain when you get to the Big Empty. So does that mean your stats change? If I'm brainless, I might not have any intelligence, or charisma. It might also explain how we'll be able to rework our characters with the whole level cap thing.

If my brain has been replaced by some kind of computer, or remote control, am I still in control, or is it one of those "Would you kindly?" kind of things?

I don't know. Just thinking out loud, er... thinking and typing.

Well, there are a few threads on this, but I BELIEVE that there is no stat loss but I am not certain. You are still in control, but I am sure that instead of "Would you kindly?" it would be "Would you like your brain back?". Also, it's spelled Qore (not being a grammar nazi, just helping out).