So in order to get early access to the game I buy a Founder Pack for £25, which is fine, my very stupid question is: if I pay the £25 today, can I play today, or is access not available yet?

As per the words on the giant purity seal on the top right of the site page, the Founders Access doesent start till Fall 2015.

You know what, I think that question is absolutly not stupid.
It would be stupid to pay the money and THEN ask^^
So you are doing it right

so shut up and take my money doesnt count here?

IT counts but you will not get access to game here

and yes as Dj says is correct and doesn't start till fall 2015 for the western hemisphere which O Canada is in
Remember tho that being a founder early has special benefits that non founders don't get in the forums

and fi you become a founder use my referral code at checkout <3

sadly the referral code must be used during the forum registration

I know i know BUT he can always create a new acc and buy it then <3

great idea! I must start to tell people to do that! so they don't lose the extra 4k!

They never did anything yet on the new accs mgiht as well be squeaky clean sand make a new acc for referrals ...
OR if u wanna be the teef thrower make 10 accs refer yourself and give accs away